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Lee Dyson

Lee Dyson

Shaw,Greater Manchester

Summary

I am a highly motivated, dedicated and skilled Control and Automation Engineer with over 21 years experience at United Utilities.

I'm passionate about providing the best possible service and always strive to be the best in what I do.

I'm an Innovative engineer possessing strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

My wide knowledge base of process, electrical, instrumentation and advanced PLC control systems allows me to identify solutions and improvements to sites and systems.

I also have a solid understanding of training and mentoring employees and I'm a Dedicated team player.

I enjoy using my skills to develop other engineers and I'm interested in developing a future framework for training junior engineers in Industrial Control and Automation.

With both my Academic and real world hands on practical experience I believe this is an asset to any Senior Control and Automation Team.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) Engineer

United Utilities
09.2008 - 09.2025
  • Responsible for the repair, maintenance, commissioning and modification of all the PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA systems, Industrial Control Networks and associated instrumentation on all Water and Wastewater Assets with the South OT Support Team.
  • Experience with Allen Bradley SLC 500 PLC’S (501, 502,503,504 and 505’s), Panel-view LOI’s and RSView 32 SCADA Systems. I also have great experience with Siemens S5, S7 300, S7 200, S7 1200 and S7 1500 PLC’s along with a wide range of Siemens HMI’s and advanced Server/Client SCADA Systems.
  • Knowledge of Intelligent Motor Controllers such as Siemens Simocode Units and Siemens G120 Inverter Drives that require software configuration.
  • Experience using the following Automation Software: RS Logix 5, RS Logix 500, RS Linx, Panel Builder, TIA Portal, Siemens Step 7, Step 5, WinCC Flexible 2008, Protool, WinCC Explorer Version 6.2/7, Gem 80 PLC AGP and some older legacy PLC Software such as DOX 5/10 and Medoc.
  • Extensive knowledge of communication protocols such as TCP/IP. Profibus DP/PA, Modbus, RS232, RS485 DH+ and DH485.
  • Extensive and complex Fault finding and repair of a wide variety of process control automation including PLC/SCADA systems and Industrial Control and Communication Networks such as Profibus, Ethernet and Fibre Optic).
  • Understanding of Windows based systems, Virtual machines and Server/Client functionality in ICS.
  • I frequently work in a high pressure environment where there is often time restraints on repairing equipment to get a plant back online. Prioritization of work is a key element of my job.
  • On Site Commissioning of new industrial control systems, including input into the design of a new control system or modification of existing systems.
  • On site PLC, SCADA and HMI software modifications to enhance plant processes and efficiency.
  • Work alongside other departments i.e. ADT to identify operational improvements and cost savings.
  • Ensure Operational Change Management (OCM) Forms are completed by the relevant people when modifications are carried out.
  • Updating site FDS, O&M's and Network Architecture drawings when changes are made.
  • Purchasing and managing site critical spares.
  • Managing contractors, reviewing Method Statements and Risk Assessments and issuing site Control and Automation permit to works through the work authorization procedure.
  • Input into major capital work regarding plant upgrades and integration into existing site automation network and equipment.
  • Controlling and managing controlled versions of PLC and SCADA software, ensuring they are safely backed up and Uploaded to the central software repository (MARVIN).
  • Participation in out of hour’s standby rota covering all Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Liverpool and the Wirral. This is for any ICS failure across all the Water and Wastewater sites.
  • Working as a team to ensure the best Service to operational colleagues and reduce plant downtime.
  • Negotiating and dealing with suppliers for replacement and repair of parts. Raising purchase requisitions and approval of orders.
  • Updating asset records when equipment has been replaced, repaired or modified (ARDR).
  • Trained multiple junior engineers/apprentices and provided mentorship, enhancing their skill set and knowledge base. In Both Control and Automation and Electrical/Instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of NIS compliance and Cyber Security on Industrial Control Systems.
  • Maintain security standards by virus scanning removable media and only using encrypted devices.
  • Ensure field PG's are up-to date with the appropriate Windows updates.
  • Ensure all contractors have the correct Cyber Security Passport and CA permits in place.
  • Optimised manufacturing processes, resulting in increased efficiency.

Electrical/Instrumentation Multi Skilled Field Service Engineer

United Utilities
Warrington
09.2004 - 09.2008
  • Completed a modern apprenticeship program and qualified as an Electrical Field Service Engineer responsible for electrical plant maintenance, repair and commissioning on Water Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Service Reservoirs throughout the North West.
  • Participated in a 24/7 on-call support rota.
  • Troubleshot complex technical issues to enhance equipment functionality.
  • This involved the repair, replacement and planned maintenance of centrifugal pumps. Submersible pumps, digital dosing pumps etc. Induction Motors, Electrically operated Actuators (mainly Rotork and Auma’s), Variable Speed Drives/Soft Start Units, Star/Delta Starters, LV Switchgear, Lighting, Sockets, Distribution Boards, ACB operation, Generator connection/disconnection, RCD testing, Managing contractors, Issuing Permits etc. Electrical work was carried out up-to a voltage of 1000V, with the occasional operation of HV switchgear along with the senior authorized Person.
  • Further Qualification as Multi-Skilled Field Service Engineer carrying out Instrumentation work such as repair and calibration of Pressure transducers, DP Flow meters, Electromagnetic Flowmeters, ultrasonic level Meters, pH monitors, turbidity monitors, Chlorine monitors, Manganese/Iron monitors, Telemetry Outstations with either PSTN, ADSL or 4G off site communications, Standalone PID controllers, Point to Point Radio systems and 4-20mA, 0-20mA, 0-10V, 0-5V Signal loops.

Education

GCSE - Mathematics, Design Technology, Geography, English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies, Science

North Chadderton Comprehensive School
Oldham
06.2004

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering Operations and Maintenance

West Cheshire College
Chester, Cheshire

NVQ Level 3 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Maintenance

West Cheshire College
Chester, Cheshire

BTEC National Certificate - Operations and Maintenance

West Cheshire College
Chester, Cheshire

HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Stockport College
Stockport

FdENG - Instrumentation, Control and Automation

Glyndwr University
Wrexham

United Utilities Advanced Modern Apprenticeship - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

West Cheshire College
Chester
09.2004 - 09.2007

Skills

  • Industrial Control and Automation Expertise
  • Electrical Systems Understanding
  • Knowledge of Water and Wastewater processes
  • Solution Engineering
  • Teamwork
  • Good Communicator
  • Production efficiency strategies
  • Energy Efficiency Management (ie TRIAD)
  • Production Process Optimization
  • Process streamlining
  • Software Development and Implementation
  • Change implementation
  • Production understanding
  • Programming languages (LAD, STL, FBD, VBS)
  • Electrical engineering

Certification

  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. West Cheshire College
  • CISCO ICND 1 Networking Certified Course at Cisco Oxford Road Manchester
  • Allen Bradley SLC 500 Training. Certified Course at Allen Bradley in Sutton Coldfield
  • Profibus Installer and Maintainer Course at Tycon Automation
  • Confined Space Entry Including Traversing and BA NC2 NC3
  • ABB Magmaster
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • SHEA Passport
  • Safe Working at Height
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • National water Hygiene Card
  • Siemens Industrial Automation Courses (Certified Courses At Siemens Manchester)
  • Siemens PLC Service Level 1
  • Siemens PLC Service Level 2
  • Siemens WinCC Flexible HMI.
  • Siemens WinCC SCADA Systems
  • Siemens WinCC Advanced SCADA System Server/Client
  • Siemens s7300 PLC Programming Level 1
  • Siemens s7300 PLC Programming Level 2
  • TIA Portal Programming 1
  • TIA Portal Programming 2

Accomplishments

    English Schools Chess Champion 1998

Affiliations

  • Fishing
  • Motorcycles
  • Chess

References

Robert Broadfield - Senior Technology Project Manager 07876757899

Leon Malcolm - ADT Engineer 07436138275

Timeline

ICA Engineer (Instrumentation, Control and Automation) Engineer

United Utilities
09.2008 - 09.2025

Electrical/Instrumentation Multi Skilled Field Service Engineer

United Utilities
09.2004 - 09.2008

United Utilities Advanced Modern Apprenticeship - Electrical/Electronic Engineering

West Cheshire College
09.2004 - 09.2007

GCSE - Mathematics, Design Technology, Geography, English Language, English Literature, History, Religious Studies, Science

North Chadderton Comprehensive School

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering Operations and Maintenance

West Cheshire College

NVQ Level 3 - Electrical/Electronic Engineering Maintenance

West Cheshire College

BTEC National Certificate - Operations and Maintenance

West Cheshire College

HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Stockport College

FdENG - Instrumentation, Control and Automation

Glyndwr University

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