KIAN KAZEMINIA
Bellshill,Scotland
Summary
I'm a highly dedicated mechanical engineer with over four years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced bottling and packaging environment. I have a proven track record of proactive problem solving, demonstrated by my ownership of Diageo Shieldhall’s Line 9, the site's oldest and fastest bottling line, and as of May 2025, I took on a lead role as the Vertical Start Up (VSU) Mechanical Lead for the new Shieldhall Line 7 to replace it.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
VSU Mechanical Lead
Diageo
Glasgow
2025.05 - Current
- Support commissioning and start-up activities for Shieldhall Line 7.
- Develop PM strategies, maintenance documentation and spares ordering based on OEM recommendations.
- Coordinate with OEM engineers and contractors during installation and commissioning.
- Own and close commissioning snag items.
- Provide ongoing reliability and fault-finding support post start-up.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Apprentice
Diageo
Glasgow
2021.08 - 2025.05
- Completed a four-year apprenticeship in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering, gaining an SVQ 3 in Mechanical Maintenance and an HNC in Engineering Systems.
- Maintained high-speed bottling and packaging equipment in a COMAH environment.
- Took ownership of Line 9 in the final year of my apprenticeship, one of the site's oldest lines and Shieldhall's highest output production line.
- Conducted fault finding, root cause analysis and planned maintenance activities.
- Developed problem-solving skills by troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment.
- Won Glasgow Clyde College Apprentice of the Year award in 2022 and was nominated for Diageo Apprentice of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Maintenance
Skills Development Scotland
GlasgowHNC - Engineering Systems
Glasgow Clyde College
GlasgowSkills
- IPAF Trained
- PILZ Machinery Safety (City and Guilds)
- Lathe and Mill Competency
- Stick and MIG Welding Competency
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Condition Based Monitoring
- Planned Preventative Maintenance
- MS Office Competency
- Leadership Skills
- Early Equipment Management
Accomplishments
- FAT attendance in Rosenheim, Germany for Krones Depalletiser and Variopack machines.
- Developed SAP PM structures and maintenance documentation based on OEM recommendations.
- Worked on ordering critical spares for newly commissioned assets.
- Worked directly alongside OEM engineers during commissioning and troubleshooting.
Certification
- IOSH Working Safely
- Safe Isolation Training
- IPAF Certified
- PILZ Machinery Safety Course
- Confined Space Training
- Rescue at Height Training
VOLUNTEERING
Right There
I volunteered as a mentor for children and young people from care-experienced backgrounds, providing consistent support, guidance, and a positive role model. My role involved building trusting relationships, helping young people develop confidence, and encouraging them to set and work toward personal goals.
Timeline
VSU Mechanical Lead
Diageo
2025.05 - Current
Mechanical Maintenance Engineering Apprentice
Diageo
2021.08 - 2025.05
SVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Maintenance
Skills Development Scotland
HNC - Engineering Systems
Glasgow Clyde College