Neil McConnell
Tamworth,Staffordshire
Summary
Experienced Senior Field Engineer with knack for solving complex technical issues and leading teams to success.
Having worked on LCD/LED/Interactive/3D systems throughout the UK for Business/Education and Domestic Markets for Manufactures such as Philips, Samsung, LG, Hisense, TCL, Benq, Viewsonic and many more providing installation and repair services, and working with AV distributors from Philips, Solstice and Lantronics on the Installation of their show rooms at their demo locations for their latest products coming to market which I have been responsible for.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Field Engineer
Equinox Maintenance
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
2005.07 - 2026.07
- Worked closely with design teams to ensure alignment between plans and onsite execution.
- Inspected sites to verify safety and environmental conformance ahead of work commencement.
- Oversaw selection and requisition of materials.
- Motivated teams to deadline through regular site visits and inspections, problem-solving accordingly and eliminating bottlenecks.
- Carried out diligent site surveys and research to predict and quickly resolve possible issues.
- Performed regular equipment audits to gauge performance levels.
- Completed projects on time and within budget by collaborating with contractors, architects and public authorities.
- Checked technical drawings for adherence to standards, maintaining operational compliance.
- Supervised site work to verify quality and safety standards ahead of sign off.
- Conducted thorough site surveys to ensure project feasibility.
- Led the resolution of technical issues, reducing downtime significantly.
- Maintained meticulous records of field data for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Delivered technical support to field teams for improved efficiency.
Claims administrator
Drive Assist
Tamworth, West Midlands
2003.10 - 2005.06
- Managed a high volume of phone calls and emails, providing exceptional customer service throughout the claim process.
- Prioritised urgent cases to ensure prompt attention and action when required.
Network installation engineer
Self Employed
Tamworth, West Midlands
1998.03 - 2002.06
- Collaborated with IT teams for seamless integration of new systems into existing infrastructure.
- Conducted comprehensive site surveys for optimal network installation design.
- Configured routers, switches and firewalls to deploy and support LAN, WAN and wireless networks.
- The installation and testing of Data Cabling (Cat5/Cat6/fibre optic) on high security sites throughout the UK for the M.O.D
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Installation
City & Guilds
Tamworth, StaffordshireNVQ Level 2 - Electrical Installation
City & Guilds
Tamworth, StaffordshireBTEC - Leisure and Tourism
Nuneaton Technical College
1992.09 - 1994.06
NVQ Level 3 - Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
City & Guilds
Tamworth, StaffordshireSkills
- Field operations expertise
- Field equipment handling
- Decision-Making authority
- Project supervision
- Health and Safety
- Employee management
Affiliations
- Music Festivals and Gigs
Timeline
Senior Field Engineer
Equinox Maintenance
2005.07 - 2026.07
Claims administrator
Drive Assist
2003.10 - 2005.06
Network installation engineer
Self Employed
1998.03 - 2002.06
BTEC - Leisure and Tourism
Nuneaton Technical College
1992.09 - 1994.06
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Installation
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 2 - Electrical Installation
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 3 - Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
City & Guilds