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Paul Legg

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
09.2024 - 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
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • 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
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Building Installation and modifications of motor control systems for the water industry

Electrical Control, & Drives Technician

MKE drives
Sittingbourne
07.2018 - 06.2023
  • 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
04.1992 - 07.2018
  • 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
03.1989 - 04.1994
  • 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
06.1985 - 02.1989
  • Assist in Electrical Installations on site
  • Perform Mechanical Installation on Site

Trainee Electronics Panel Wireman

Swaletek Control Systems
06.1982 - 06.1985
  • Soldering of Printed Circuit Boards
  • Building Wiring Looms
  • Wiring Electronic Control Panels

Education

GCSE or equivalent - Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Canterbury Technical College
Canterbury, Kent
01.1976 - 01.1981

GCSE or equivalent - Maths, Technical Drawing

Faversham County Secondary School for Boys
01.1976 - 01.1981

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

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Affiliations

  • Model making, Photography, 3D printing, Cycling, DIY,

Timeline

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

SACO AEI Polymers
09.2024 - Current

Electrical control systems technician

Self employed
01.2024 - 06.2024

Electrical controls & instrumentation technician

AR Control Systems Ltd
06.2023 - 12.2023

Electrical Control, & Drives Technician

MKE drives
07.2018 - 06.2023

Control Systems Engineer

Taywest Control Systems Ltd
04.1992 - 07.2018

Panel Wireman

Blightec Control Systems
03.1989 - 04.1994

Electrical Labourer

W.E.Manin Electrical Contractors
06.1985 - 02.1989

Trainee Electronics Panel Wireman

Swaletek Control Systems
06.1982 - 06.1985

GCSE or equivalent - Motor Vehicle Mechanics

Canterbury Technical College
01.1976 - 01.1981

GCSE or equivalent - Maths, Technical Drawing

Faversham County Secondary School for Boys
01.1976 - 01.1981
Paul Legg