Niki Rae
Livingston,West Lothian
Summary
Accomplished Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience at Bouygues Energies And Services, specializing in mechanical commissioning and project management. Proven ability to lead complex installations and ensure safety compliance. Skilled in HVAC systems and adept at fostering strong vendor relationships, driving project success through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
Bouygues Energies And Services
Frankfurt, Am Main
01.2022 - Current
- Mechanical commissioning supervision.
- Plant and equipment installation and testing.
- Coordination meetings with vendors.
- Direct liaison with project management, clients, and subcontractors.
- Commissioning of mechanical systems.
- Load bank testing of data halls.
- Commissioning of data centers from Level 0 design and planning to Level 6 handover.
Mechanical Supervisor
Bouygues Energies And Services
Livingston, West Lothian
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Supervision of mechanical work activities.
- Pharmaceutical
- Life sciences.
- Critical infrastructures.
- HVAC.
- Nuclear.
- Government works.
- Installation and testing of mechanical systems, including steam, natural gas, compressed air, heating systems, water mains, drainage, medical pipelines, instrument pipework, boiler houses/rooms, steam generators, pumps, pneumatic/motorized and manual valves, safety systems, and all other associated plant and equipment.
- Writing and reviewing company and vendor risk assessments, and method statements.
- Creating safe systems of work by implementing permit-to-work systems.
- Setting labour costs and site labour, organizing plant and equipment delivery, laying down, installing, and testing.
- Daily coordination meetings are held with clients and vendors to ensure that production, timescales, and safety are all implemented and followed.
- Environmental audits, safety documentation, and company policies are followed and reviewed regularly.
Mechanical Pipefitter/Fabrication Welder
Babcock International
Rosyth, Fife
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Installation of mechanical pipe systems and testing to high pressures.
- Hydraulics
- Inergen
- Water
- Gas
- Compressed air
- Inspected and tested all pipe systems for accuracy and adherence to safety standards.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Maintained accurate records of work performed including measurements taken, parts used.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
Pipefitter
Petrofac
Shetland Islands, Sullom Voe
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Install and perform corrective maintenance on pipe systems at the Shetland gas plant.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
Heating and Ventilation Engineer
Thermal Transfer
Edinburgh, Midlothian
01.2001 - 01.2014
- I served my apprenticeship as a heating engineer with Thermal Transfer, which later became Bouygues.
- Working on HVAC construction work all over the UK.
- Involved in site construction from the set-up stage to handover.
- Installing various pipe systems using all techniques, including threaded, welded, and bolting.
- Installing mechanical plant and equipment.
- Working closely with programs and drawings, including isometric, schematics, and 3D technology.
- I worked my way from apprentice heating engineer to foreman to mechanical site supervisor.
Education
Masters - Construction Site Management
Scottish Qualification Authority
Scotland01-2020
SCOTTISH VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION LEVEL 3 - Heating And Ventilating Installation
Telford College
Edinburgh09-2006
Skills
- Mechanical commissioning
- Mechanical engineering
- Plant/equipment installation
- Plant/equipment testing
- Project/site management
- Load bank testing
- HVAC systems
- Chilled water systems
- Testing and balancing mechanical systems
- First aid certificate
- SMSTS certificate
- IPAF certificate
- Harness awareness
- Health and safety
Affiliations
- Very sporty and enjoying Padel board right now
- Hiking and using my GoPro
- Content creator for gaming
- Family
- Reading
- Learning and evolving always
Languages
English
First Language
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
Bouygues Energies And Services
01.2022 - Current
Mechanical Supervisor
Bouygues Energies And Services
01.2017 - 01.2022
Mechanical Pipefitter/Fabrication Welder
Babcock International
01.2015 - 01.2017
Pipefitter
Petrofac
01.2014 - 01.2015
Heating and Ventilation Engineer
Thermal Transfer
01.2001 - 01.2014
Masters - Construction Site Management
Scottish Qualification Authority
SCOTTISH VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATION LEVEL 3 - Heating And Ventilating Installation
Telford College
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