Mark Connell
Kilmarnock ,East Ayrshire
Summary
Industrial E/I technician with 11 years experience in preventative and planned maintenance work in heavy machinery plant. 6 years spent as a lone worker shift E/I technician working on a shift pattern, dayshifts and nightshifts. This entailed attending all breakdowns and diagnosing and rectifying faults on a range of electrical and instrument equipment. Experience with working in industrial plants carrying out daily maintenance task set by supervisor and attending breakdowns whenever necessary. Motivated worker with training in electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting with relevant qualifications in both Electrical and Instrumentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Utilities Leading Hand (Electrical)
GlaxoSmithkline
Irvine, North Ayrshire
06.2024 - Current
- Operated and maintained boiler systems to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs on boiler equipment to minimise downtime and maintain functionality.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical systems ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.
E/I maintenance technician
UPM Caledonian
Irvine , North Ayrshire
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Led commissioning activities for complex engineering systems ensuring compliance with project specifications.
- Calibrated and maintained a wide range of instrumentation to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues with instrumentation systems to minimise downtime.
- Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams to aid in fault finding and preventative maintenance
- Repaired faulty instruments to ensure smooth production processes.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians, providing diligent monitoring to ensure safe, quality workmanship.
Shift Electrician
UPM Caledonian
Irvine, East Ayrshire
07.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted calibrations of measurement instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
- Lone worker covering site for all electrical and instrument breakdowns.
- Worked on various dayshift nightshift patterns.
- Off-loaded, positioned and isolated HV and LV switchgear and distribution equipment to minimize hazards.
- Attended breakdowns of E/I equipment, identifying faults and providing swift resolutions.
- Located sources of problems using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Instrumentation Technician
UPM Caledonian
Irvine , North Ayrshire
07.2014 - 07.2019
- Monitored equipment and systems functioning to determine hazards and adjustment needs.
- Kept machinery and electrical equipment operational by completing preventive maintenance checks.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to meet required specifications.
- Maintained electrical equipment, identifying faults and providing swift resolutions.
Education
SVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering Maintenance
Ayrshire College
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire 09.2022 - 09.2023
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance (Instrumentation and Control)
Modern Apprenticeship
07.2014 - 03.2019
Higher National Certificate - Measurement and Control (Instrumentation)
Forth Valley College
Falkirk 06.2014 - 06.2016
National Certificate - Manufacturing Maintenance
Ayrshire College
Kilmarnock 07.2013 - 07.2014
SVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations
Kilmarnock College
07.2012 - 07.2013
Skills
- Industrial control troubleshooting
- E/I systems installation
- Instrumentation fault diagnosis
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Troubleshooting complex control systems
- PLCs knowledge (Siemens S5 and S7)
- Hazardous areas working knowledge
- Programmable logic controller programming
- Fieldbus technology understanding
- AC and DC motors knowledge
Certification
- 18th Edition
- Compex Ex01-Ex04
- C&G 6037 HV systems operations
- Forklift license
- IPAF license
Timeline
Utilities Leading Hand (Electrical)
GlaxoSmithkline
06.2024 - Current
E/I maintenance technician
UPM Caledonian
01.2023 - 06.2024
SVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering Maintenance
Ayrshire College
09.2022 - 09.2023
Shift Electrician
UPM Caledonian
07.2019 - 01.2023
Instrumentation Technician
UPM Caledonian
07.2014 - 07.2019
SVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance (Instrumentation and Control)
Modern Apprenticeship
07.2014 - 03.2019
Higher National Certificate - Measurement and Control (Instrumentation)
Forth Valley College
06.2014 - 06.2016
National Certificate - Manufacturing Maintenance
Ayrshire College
07.2013 - 07.2014
SVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations
Kilmarnock College
07.2012 - 07.2013