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LEE BODDY
Electrical & Electronic Engineer
South Shields,STY
Summary
Electrical professional with over 30+ years of experience and knowledge consistently delivering quality results in electrical systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Significant experience in diagnosing and resolving electrical issues, ensuring seamless operations. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, with reliable problem-solving and technical skills sought by employers.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Works predominately in the Oil & Gas sector, alomg with FMCG and the automotive industry.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificate
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Faltec Europe
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Took on as a temporary maintenance technician
- Part of a two-man team covering three shifts
- Worked every weekend to cover the PPM schedule
- A lot of teething problems to overcome with the old machines being refurbished and re-installed
- Fast paced environment supplying Nissan
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Saft Batteries
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and built a PLC panel to upgrade a new warning system
- Backed up all the onsite PLC programs
- Corrected ongoing problems they had on their old machines
- Worked alongside outside engineers regarding newly installed machines and helped iron out ongoing issues
- Attended breakdowns and completed PPM schedule
- Worked a three-shift pattern and every other weekend for PPM’s
- Took on all the back dated small projects that had stalled.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Prysmian Group
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Carried out daily planned maintenance and attended breakdowns
- Three shift pattern
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process enhancement within the electrical maintenance department.
Assistant Engineering Manager
HVR International
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Equipment worked on included Presses, mixers, ovens and Kilns
- Implemented a new LOTO system
- Brought the outdated PPM schedule up to date and started cleaning panels inside and out, replacing obsolete equipment and making safe all workings of the machine
- Organised and logged all the spares on site and create a system to monitor usage and re-order stock when low
- Prioritised breakdowns and logged them into the system and monitor for repeat faults
- Upgrade of very old and aged machinery and implement new safety systems onto them, including light curtains and safety relays
- Kept on top of all the daily checks and designated work to my team
- Stood in for the Manager when he was offsite and on holiday
- Analyzed existing structures to create plans for modifications and improvements.
Maintenance Engineer
M I Dicksons
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Led a PUWER compliance project, upgrading obsolete machinery with enhanced safety measures and upgrades to comply with the PUWUR report.
- Optimized PPM scheduling, clearing 130+ outstanding tasks within two months.
- Aided the Engineering department in reactive breakdowns and improving machine efficiency I was tasked with getting behind the PPM schedule and bringing it up to speed with changes to the frequency of the tasks and adding items to the schedule
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
Maintenance Control Technician
Baker Hughes
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Responsible for designing, updating, and modifying PLC programs and software
- Carry out day to day maintenance activities to ensure optimum performance and safety of specialist, heavy industry, rotary machinery prior to running
- Saved the company money by reducing excessive motor run times when machines stopped for long periods
- Worked with production managers to plan access to machines to fulfill PPM schedules
- Developed custom programming scripts for various PLCs, improving process automation capabilities while reducing operator intervention requirements.
- Optimized energy usage by conducting thorough audits of control systems and implementing energy-saving measures.
- Collaborated with the engineering team to design and implement new control systems for increased production output.
- Enhanced equipment reliability by implementing preventive maintenance programs and troubleshooting control systems issues.
- Improved process efficiency by conducting regular control system performance evaluations and maintenance.
- Designed new HMI screens to aid the operators to access specific data to help with set up times and running of machinery
- Fully conversant with CMMS, namely Maximo
- Knowledge gained in data logging/capture including SCADA packages
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives by recommending upgrades or replacements for outdated or inefficient control systems components.
Chargehand Technician
GT Diecasting’s
01.1995 - 01.2000
- Strictly a hands-on role working within a small team planning and scheduling PPM of aluminium die casting machines
- Responsible for evaluating, costing, and ordering of supplies for various projects
- Saved the company money by designing, upgrading, and rewiring an old contactor-based machine into a new autonomous, PLC controlled machine
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Maintenance Technician
GT Diecasting’s
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Successfully completed my electrical apprenticeship and secured my position within a small multiskilled maintenance team
- Helped move the factory forward by installing new machines and improving set up and running times of existing machines
- Introduced a new PAT testing schedule
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic And Electrical Engineering (hons)
University of Sunderland
Uk 09.2022 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
South Tyneside College
South Shields 06.1989 - 06.1993
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
South Tyneside College
South Shields 09.1989 - 06.1991
Some College (No Degree) - First Diploma in Electrical Engineering
South Tyneside College
Uk 09.1988 - 06.1989
Skills
Pneumatic systems
Accomplishments
- Trained and mentored numerous apprentices in preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting procedures and damage control.
- Took on a project to rewire an old contact based die-casting machine, upgrade the panel, install and program a PLC and Display, making the machine fully automated.
Software
Pilz PNOZ Safety course
Mitsubishi PLC/Pneumatics systems certificate
Siemens AC/DC drives certificate
Rockwell Studio 5000 control Logix fundamentals
SolidWorks
MATLAB and Proteus v8
Microsoft Office
Interests
Weight Training & Fitness: Regular gym training for discipline and endurance
Technology & Engineering: Passion for automation, robotics, and emerging tech in manufacturing
Reading: Engineering advancements, industrial safety standards
Timeline
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic And Electrical Engineering (hons)
University of Sunderland
09.2022 - Current
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Faltec Europe
06.2022 - 09.2022
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Saft Batteries
03.2022 - 08.2022
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Prysmian Group
12.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Engineering Manager
HVR International
03.2021 - 04.2021
Maintenance Engineer
M I Dicksons
10.2020 - 03.2021
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Operator Training Certificate – International Powered Access Federation (IPAF).
06-2018
Maintenance Control Technician
Baker Hughes
01.2000 - 01.2020
Chargehand Technician
GT Diecasting’s
01.1995 - 01.2000
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
South Tyneside College
09.1989 - 06.1991
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
South Tyneside College
06.1989 - 06.1993
Maintenance Technician
GT Diecasting’s
01.1989 - 01.1995
Some College (No Degree) - First Diploma in Electrical Engineering
South Tyneside College
09.1988 - 06.1989
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- A membere of the Institution of Engineeringand Technology (IET)
Training
- Pilz PNOZ Safety course
- Mitsubishi PLC/Pneumatics systems certificate
- ScanTime PLC and SCADA certificates
- Parker 890 Digital AC Drives course
- Rockwell Studio 5000 control Logix fundamentals
- IPAF qualified
- Visual Basic 6 programming diploma
- Siemens Step 5 & Step 7 PLC advanced programming certificate
- Siemens S7 TIA Portal Industrial Maintenance and fault-finding Pro course
- Siemens AC/DC drives certificate
- GE Fanuc PLC and Networking certificate (Proficy Machine Edition)
- Giddings & Lewis PLC certificate
- Legionellosis Trained
- IOSH Trained
Work Preference
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