Patrick Newman

I joined Cargill for a full-time job role as a Mechanical Technician, this was an important step within my career as it is where I truly gained my confidence and team working skills within an industrial working environment. Through day to day routine maintenance, reactive breakdowns and large scale projects, I have been able to enhance my onsite knowledge and practical skill performance.

At Cargill I have obtained and demonstrated the following:

• Installed new machinery, improved overall production efficiency.
• Conducted detailed diagnostics to identify machine faults.
• Completed routine inspections for the prevention of mechanical failures.
• Prioritized urgent jobs as required, met critical deadlines efficiently.
• Communicated effectively with other technicians for problem-solving strategies.
• Troubleshot system malfunctions, restored normal functioning swiftly.
• Adhered to health and safety regulations whilst performing duties.
• Overhauled and replaced parts according to schedule.
• Ensured safety by following all company protocols and guidelines.
• Carried out preventive maintenance tasks, ensured optimal equipment performance.

Starting my mechanical career at Perenco, this is where I worked for two and a half years obtaining my level 3 NVQ apprenticeship in Mechanical engineering. I progressed quickly and adopted many on the job skills to build strong foundations for the start of my career in Mechanical fitting and maintenance.

At Perenco I learned and displayed the following:

• Completed installation of mechanical systems, thus ensuring operational readiness.
• Ensured machinery efficiency by conducting routine maintenance.
• Performed preventative maintenance to avoid machine breakdowns.
• Followed engineering schematics for successful assembly of parts.
• Collaborated in cross-functional teams, fostering better communication and productivity.
• Adhered to standard operating procedures, safeguarding seamless operations.
• Maintained safety standards with the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Oversaw pumps, compressors and pipework.

• Participated actively in staff meetings contributing valuable insights from classroom observations.
• Monitored pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately recorded achievement and progress.
• Prepared, maintained and used equipment and resources required to meet lesson plans and learning activities.
• Complied with policies and procedures relating to child protection, safeguarding and security.