Niall Buchanan

• Provide direct line of technical support for all GroAqua systems. Including remote support, fault diagnostics and solutions.
• Site visits to resolve breakdowns on feed and camera systems.
• Installation and commission of camera systems.
• Installation and commission of feed systems.
• Provide training on all GroAqua systems for site staff where necessary.
• Liaise directly with Mowi IT and third party companies to minimise downtime on systems.
• Service engineer for Skala Maskon vaccination machines for all Mowi sites, providing support and maintenance prior to Scale take over of company.
• Installation and maintenance of Signify lighting systems for Mowi hatcheries.
• Installation and maintenance of Oxyguard systems for GroAqua

• Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Organised and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
• Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
• Managed daily activities of maintenance using Control Management system
• Carry out pre-planned and reactive maintenance effectively and efficiently
• Performed preventative maintenance from processing to grading and packing to reduce any breakdowns and downtime.

• Complete set up of workshop in order to provide a top quality service for clients
• Set up of service programme to support clients with focus on minimal production downtime
• Worked directly with clients to achieve best service possible
• Responsible for supporting and servicing all Scottish Sea Farms mainland camera and feeding systems
• Developed new process for clients which resulted in marked performance improvements.
• Adeptly handled numerous inbound calls per day, providing expert advice or offering remote support via team viewer
• Created itineraries, booked travel, and managed expenses

See details from employment at BB Aqua as jobs had same duties

Also whilst at Steinsvik I was responsible for the Commission of at least 8 new barge feed systems and the recommission of at least 7 upgraded feed systems.

• Feed monitoring using automated feed and camera system to achieve highest possible tonnage and yield
• Updated records with data about salmon growth, feeding patterns,
• Conducted daily exercises, including lice counts and Gill checks to identified behavioural and health concerns and implemented corrective strategies.
• Operated boats, cranes and other large farm equipment to distribute feed, move supplies.
• Examined animals to detect illnesses, injuries or disease, as well as monitor both anticipated and undesirable physical changes.
• Worked directly with environment and health teams to ensure best welfare practices and product

• Control order management systems ensuring supply of completed orders
• Liaise directly with sales teams, national and international
• Liaise directly with farm production managers, well boat, and transport companies
• Extensive use of excel software