Mark Phillipson
Keelby,Lincolnshire
Summary
Starting my career as an HGV Trailer Technician, I spent the first 15 years learning skills on mechanical, electronic & pneumatic systems in an engineering workshop. I attended Grimsby college on a welding & fabrication course for approximately 2 years taking these qualifications into my working life. I then entered the power industry at Melton EPR Glanford Power Station, where I've dedicated myself to rise through the ranks, my journey has seen me advance from Plant Operator to days maintenance & shutdown planner, and then achieve the position of Shift Charge Engineer, the position I currently hold. I have consistently tackled complex challenges and developed a deep appreciation for problem-solving and leadership. My diverse background combines hands-on experience with specialised technical knowledge, fostering a work environment characterised by high productivity, safety, and a family-like culture. My positive ‘can-do' attitude and self-motivation have been pivotal in promoting a ‘brother's keeper' safety style and building a cohesive, high-performing team.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work history
Shift Charge Engineer
Melton EPR Glanford
2012.01 - 2026.04
- Managing all aspects of plant operations on site including performance, training, implementing SHE system. Maximising plant availability and achieving safe and efficient operation of the power station.
- High Voltage Senior Authorised Person
- Operating and monitoring of the station via the DCS, (ABB 800xA system)
- Ensuring plant operational jobs are completed in a timely and satisfactory manner with detailed reporting on all relevant activities
- Coordinating with maintenance activities to ensure they do not compromise the safety of personnel and equipment
- Interfacing with the local power grid company to manage station isolations
- Training and supervision of plant operators in how to operate/control the facility
- Managing plant defective conditions and excursions within operating parameters
- Running up & shutting down the boiler, turbine and associated systems
- Working with contracted support to fault find/rectify issues
- Effective reporting including delivering concise accountability of events and data from plant systems
- Keeping an accurate shift log of all operational occurrences during the shift
- Carrying out the lead outage permit coordinator, responsible for full plant isolations & issuing all safety documents.
- Responsible for the progression training & authorisation of new Shift Charge Engineers.
- Responsible in site emergencies as the Emergency co-ordinator.
- Ensuring that the plant is operating to the environmental agency emissions to air daily emission values.
Maintenance Coordinator – Shutdown planner
Melton EPR Glanford
2009.01 - 2012.01
- Managing the day-to-day maintenance needs of the station, interfacing with both operations and maintenance staff.
- Play a key role with planning and execution of the main annual outage, including scope definition & critical path scheduling
- Preparing the Microsoft project outage plan for annual shutdowns as well as boiler cleans.
- Ensuring adequate manpower for routine and emergency maintenance works.
- Liaising with the station management team ensuring budget targets are met.
- Heavily involved in several projects including replacing the demineralisation water plant to a RO water plant, replacement of HV a transformer, fuel feeding projects & site security upgrades, Replacement of superheater & economiser sections.
- Maintain relevant maintenance records via Sertica CMMS
- Participating in and providing a high level of input regarding maintenance audits
Plant Operator
Melton EPR Glanford
2006.04 - 2009.01
- Carried out operational routines and inspections of all Boiler, Turbine & auxiliary plant.
- Operated plant and equipment in accordance with operational procedures
- Carried out ‘frontline' maintenance activities in accordance with the approved processes and procedures.
- Supported the Shift Charge Engineer in the preparation of safety documents, Method statements & risk assessments.
- Undertook water chemistry testing.
- Carried out site environmental, H&S tours
- Lead teams of contractors on maintenance plant outages.
- Undertook a key hands-on role in planned & unplanned mechanical work e.g., Steam turbine strip downs, Air cooled condenser gear boxes, furnace grate overhaul, steam ejector re-build, steam, water & ash pipework, Cooling water / Condensate pump replacements.
Charge Hand Fitter/Welder
Crane Fruehauf
2000.02 - 2006.04
- Setting daily tasks for the team of technicians and fabricators, ensuring tasks are carried out in a safe and timely manner
- Carried out Fault Finding and general servicing of HGV road tankers – Including structure & pipe welding and fabrication
- Programming electrical control units on braking and suspension systems
- 24hr Emergency call out to attend and repair breakdowns
- Streamlined production process by identifying and rectifying bottlenecks.
Trainee - Fitter/Welder
Clayden Engineering
1991.01 - 2000.02
- Based in a large engineering workshop, as well as in and around the local dock terminals
- Maintenance, repairs and refurbishment of HGV trailers/Road Tankers
- Fabrication duties including MIG, TIG & MMA Welding on mild steel and aluminium
- 24hr Emergency call out to attend and repair breakdowns
Education
HNC - Operational Engineering
EMFEC - Welding & Fabrication
Leadership Management Institute Level 3 - undefined
NEBOSH General Certificate - undefined
NEBOSH incident investigation - undefined
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Building
- Budget Management
- Personal & Professional development
- Technically minded for system fault finding
- Excellent communication skills
- Honest and reliable
- Intuitive health and safety awareness
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
Additional Training
- C&G 9848-51 Certificate in High Voltage Operational Safety
- ETA Power Plant course (Boiler and Turbine)
- Faraday HV Operational course S4
- NFPC Hydraulics
- IOSH – Managing Safely
- First aid
- Confined space
- Microsoft project
- Fire marshall
- Working at heights
Timeline
Shift Charge Engineer
Melton EPR Glanford
2012.01 - 2026.04
Maintenance Coordinator – Shutdown planner
Melton EPR Glanford
2009.01 - 2012.01
Plant Operator
Melton EPR Glanford
2006.04 - 2009.01
Charge Hand Fitter/Welder
Crane Fruehauf
2000.02 - 2006.04
Trainee - Fitter/Welder
Clayden Engineering
1991.01 - 2000.02