Paul Legg
Dunkirk,UK
Summary
Experienced electronic technician with expertise in PLC systems, electrical maintenance, and equipment repair. Proficient in Allen-Bradley systems, low voltage wiring, and creating detailed schematics. Skilled in project management, AutoCAD, and mechanical design, with a strong foundation in programmable logic controllers and the 18th edition electrical standards. Dedicated to delivering efficient solutions and ensuring optimal system performance while pursuing opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
SACO AEI Polymers
Sandwich, Kent
2024.09 - Current
- Prioritised tasks efficiently under high pressure situations, ensuring deadlines met without compromising on quality of work delivered.
- Improved system performance by performing regular electrical maintenance tasks.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines during all work activities.
- Liaised between technical teams and management for smooth workflow.
Electrical control systems technician
Self employed
2024.01 - 2024.06
- Electrical controls Engineer
- Experienced in maintenance and breakdown in the industrial sector.
- Design, build, install and commission across a vast field of industries
Electrical controls & instrumentation technician
AR Control Systems Ltd
Sittingbourne
2023.06 - 2023.12
- Building Installation and modifications of motor control systems for the water industry
Electrical Control, & Drives Technician
MKE drives
Sittingbourne
2018.07 - 2023.06
- Design construction, Instalation & Commissioning of complex control systems for all types Industries including...
- Water
- Hazardous areas
- Irrigation systems
- Power Generation
- Full understanding of circuit diagrams and fault finding on all types of electrical equipment and motors
- Good working knowledge of PLC Systems
- ABB & Siemens Drives, including Maintenance and Emergency breakdown
Control Systems Engineer
Taywest Control Systems Ltd
1992.04 - 2018.07
- Build and Design of Electrical Control Systems
- Oversee all current build projects in the workshop
- Supervise and support in all aspects of Technical Data
- Test and Record Results on Equipment Before they go on site
- Lease with Project Engineers on site and instruct a team
- Install and Commission Equipment on Site
- Modify Equipment on site and test before it is reinstated
- Installation of VSD and commissioning
- Companies that I have worked with include.
- Pfizers
- Dartford River crossing
- Various Paper mills
- NATS
- Rockwell Automation (Offshore controls)
- Firstco Airport plc control
- Adsyst automation
- Southern Water
- Thames Water
- Industries.
- Pharmaceutical
- Offshore &
- Full security clearance for
- Rolls Royce nuclear submarines.
- NATS Radar stations
Panel Wireman
Blightec Control Systems
1989.03 - 1994.04
- Build Electrical Control Systems
- Work on Site as part of a team
- Run jobs in the workshop with a team
- Test and Record Results on Equipment Before it goes on site
Electrical Labourer
W.E.Manin Electrical Contractors
1985.06 - 1989.02
- Assist in Electrical Installations on site
- Perform Mechanical Installation on Site
Trainee Electronics Panel Wireman
Swaletek Control Systems
1982.06 - 1985.06
- Soldering of Printed Circuit Boards
- Building Wiring Looms
- Wiring Electronic Control Panels
Education
GCSE or equivalent - Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Canterbury Technical College
Canterbury, Kent 1976.01 - 1981.01
GCSE or equivalent - Maths, Technical Drawing
Faversham County Secondary School for Boys
1976.01 - 1981.01
Skills
- PLC systems
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical Maintenance
- 18th edition
- Allen-Bradley
- Electronic Technician
- Project Management
- AutoCAD
- Mechanical Design
- Electrical Experience
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Wiring
- Schematics
- Low Voltage
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 40
- Industry: Electrical Engineering
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Title: Electrical control systems technician
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Visa status: Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
- Work Permit: Yes
Custom Section
True
Affiliations
- Model making, Photography, 3D printing, Cycling, DIY,
Timeline
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
SACO AEI Polymers
2024.09 - Current
Electrical control systems technician
Self employed
2024.01 - 2024.06
Electrical controls & instrumentation technician
AR Control Systems Ltd
2023.06 - 2023.12
Electrical Control, & Drives Technician
MKE drives
2018.07 - 2023.06
Control Systems Engineer
Taywest Control Systems Ltd
1992.04 - 2018.07
Panel Wireman
Blightec Control Systems
1989.03 - 1994.04
Electrical Labourer
W.E.Manin Electrical Contractors
1985.06 - 1989.02
Trainee Electronics Panel Wireman
Swaletek Control Systems
1982.06 - 1985.06
GCSE or equivalent - Motor Vehicle Mechanics
Canterbury Technical College
1976.01 - 1981.01
GCSE or equivalent - Maths, Technical Drawing
Faversham County Secondary School for Boys
1976.01 - 1981.01