John Wilson Black
Kilmarnock,East Ayrshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in aerospace manufacturing support operations and component traceability. Proficient in coordinating material flow and utilising DCS Honeywell PKS & Honeywell TPA systems, alongside SAP work notifications and maintenance reporting.
Demonstrates strong capabilities in preventative maintenance routines, Permit to Work, and Safe Systems of Work. Actively participates in risk assessments and serves as a Health & Safety representative (SCQF Level 7).
Experienced in heavy plant and lifting operations, with a focus on cross-functional communication and process adherence in safety-critical environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Material Mover
GE Aerospace
Prestwick
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Responsible for safe and efficient movement of aircraft engine components across manufacturing areas within a highly regulated aerospace environment.
- Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams to maintain component traceability and on-time delivery.
- Develop working knowledge of aerospace quality standards, documentation control and manufacturing workflows.
- Support operational flow and assist in identifying material bottlenecks or process inefficiencies.
- Maintain strict adherence to safety and compliance procedures in a precision-driven environment.
PGW B Grade Operator
UPM Caledonian Paper
2018.01 - 2026.02
- Control of plant using DCS Honeywell PKS and Honeywell TPA systems.
- Carrying out daily preventative maintenance walking routes & recording any faults found in the operator's log.
- Raising work notifications using SAP.
- Carrying out daily preventative maintenance tasks and assisting Area Maintenance Teams with breakdown & planned shutdown duties.
- Carrying out physical isolations and de-isolations of plant in accordance with UPM's Safe Systems of Work procedures & Permit to Work Systems.
- Part of Area Department Risk Assessment Team.
- Daily housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe working environment.
- Appointed as Safety Representative.
- Attending safety meetings and conducting safety walking routes of the mill regularly to identify, assess, and highlight areas of concern.
- Regular meetings with mill management to discuss safety issues and plan for correction of these with regulations.
- Gather feedback from the workforce about suggestions or concerns with regard to this.
Woodyard and Biomass Fuel Handling Operator
Caledonian Papermill
2011.01 - 2018.01
- Caledonian Papermill Combined Heat and Power (CHP)/Fuel Handling & Debarking Plant Level II Process Operator
- Process Control Responsibilities:
- Control of plant using DCS Honeywell PKS and Honeywell TPA systems.
- Carrying out daily preventative maintenance walking routes & recording any faults found in the operator's log.
- Raising work notifications using SAP.
- Carrying out daily preventative maintenance tasks and assisting Area Maintenance Teams with breakdown & planned shutdown duties.
- Carrying out physical isolations and de-isolations of plant in accordance with UPM's Safe Systems of Work procedures & Permit to Work Systems.
- Part of Area Department Risk Assessment Team.
- Daily housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe working environment.
- Heavy Plant operated:
- Kalmar Rtd 1523, 50t telescopic boom grab handler.
- Liebherr A924 Litronic, knuckle boom grab handler.
- Caterpillar articulated wheeled loading shovel.
- 70t remote overhead gantry dual and single hook cranes
- Expert level of experience in all pre-start up safety checks, along with daily and non-routine preventative maintenance tasks and checks on all plant operated.
- Experienced in the slinging and lifting of loads and directing assistants.
Education
Marr College
1997.01 - 2003.01
Skills
- Aerospace manufacturing support operations
- Component traceability & material flow coordination
- DCS Honeywell PKS & Honeywell TPA systems
- SAP work notifications & maintenance reporting
- Preventative maintenance routines
- Permit to Work & Safe Systems of Work
- Risk assessment participation
- Health & Safety representation (SCQF Level 7)
- Heavy plant & lifting operations
- Cross-functional communication
- Process adherence in safety-critical environments
Timeline
Material Mover
GE Aerospace
2025.01 - 2026.02
PGW B Grade Operator
UPM Caledonian Paper
2018.01 - 2026.02
Woodyard and Biomass Fuel Handling Operator
Caledonian Papermill
2011.01 - 2018.01
Marr College
1997.01 - 2003.01