Jordan Nairn

In my current role as Section Manager for Distribution and Plant, I am responsible for the leadership and operational management of a team of 22 staff, comprising 9 Technicians, 9 Team Leaders, 2 Supervisors, 1 Planner, and 1 Administrator. Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while also attending faults and faliures.

My key responsibilities include:

• Safety & Assurance Leadership: I ensure that all staff are up to date with the latest safety guidance, standards, and assurance briefings. As a Responsible Manager, I authorise and approve Safe Work Packs for Persons in Charge, ensuring frontline teams are fully supported to work safely on the infrastructure.
• Competency & Development Management: I oversee staff competencies by ensuring annual capability conversations are completed and that staff regularly apply and develop their competencies. I support continued development through tailored training opportunities and proactive succession planning.
• Performance & Operational Oversight: I conduct weekly Performance Development Reviews (PDRs) with engineers, focusing on fault trends, asset failures, and safety concerns across the delivery unit. I work closely with team leaders and engineers to drive performance and identify improvement areas.
• Work Planning & Contractor Coordination: I am responsible for coordinating works with internal teams and external contractors, ensuring activities are properly planned, resourced, and delivered safely and efficiently.

My role is integral to delivering safe, high-quality, and reliable operations within the Distribution and Plant function, while maintaining a strong focus on staff wellbeing, competence, and safety culture.

As a Section Supervisor in Distribution and Plant, I played a pivotal role during a significant transition of staff, where I gained valuable experience in interviewing and on-boarding new employees. I am responsible for planning distribution work across a large area, making HV bookings and assessing staff competencies to ensure a skilled workforce. My role involves liaising with contractors on cyclical maintenance tasks and delivering team brief presentations focused on safety and company changes. I am dedicated to driving company standards, ensuring that all staff are informed of the latest technical updates. Additionally, I provide regular updates to higher management, report ongoing faults to asset teams for resolution, and collaborate with planners to develop Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) that prioritise the safety of staff working on the track. I also gained the following competencies in this role.

• Safe System of Work Planner
• Skills Assessor
• Telehandler
• Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
• Conducted workplace safety inspections whilst setting personal example for health and safety.

As a Team Leader, I was responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance and repairs across the South Eastern region, leading teams of varying sizes to ensure efficient and effective operations. I took pride in developing new staff and mentoring apprentices, helping them grow into valued and skilled technicians within the organisation. This role allowed me to gain essential competencies, including Level A and B isolation/earthing and issuing safety documentation, as well as COSS (Controller of Site Safety) certification. Additionally, I became proficient in HV and DC protection testing and First Aid, further enhancing my ability to lead teams safely and effectively in high-pressure environments.

As a Technician in Distribution and Plant, I gained extensive experience and developed a wide range of competencies essential for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of electrical systems. I undertook maintenance on SCADA systems and inspected the traction power distribution infrastructure, which enhanced my technical expertise. My role involved pilot cable testing and performing preventative maintenance on various equipment, including batteries, chargers, CTS and CTIs, DC switchgear, HV switchgear, LVAC switchgear, rectifiers, and transformers. I became proficient in isolating Category A switchgear and working with Category 3 gas-insulated switchgear, as well as handling and recovering SF6 gas. Additionally, I acquired PTS certification, learned the safe use of generator equipment, and developed skills in LOLA (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment), all of which contributed to my ability to work safely and effectively in a dynamic environment.

• Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Put in replacement parts and components as well as entire systems.
• Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures.
• Examined equipment and machinery to verify functionality.
• Ordered maintenance stocks appropriately to maintain service continuity.
• Tested recently repaired equipment and machinery to verify repair quality.

• Coached young individuals to refine specific techniques and enhance confidence.
• Engaged positively with players in high-energy sessions to improve field skills and talents.
• Maintained safe training environments for minimised risk of injury.
• Collaborated with coaches to develop training curricula for different age groups.
• Delivered technical and tactical training, equipping players with practical skills.
• Established positive team culture by building inclusive and supportive environment.