Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and interests
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Paul McCutcheon

Stranraer

Summary

Motivated and experienced plant and commissioning operator with a proven track record in delivering high-cost major projects. Demonstrates strong target and results-driven focus, contributing effectively to team success. Skilled in optimising operations and ensuring project milestones are met efficiently.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Water Treatment Plant Operator

ESD
Scotland, North/East
04.2023 - Current

Coordinated water management planning and startup readiness amid resource scarcity constraints.

Managed flushing and sampling activities for all associated pipework and tanks.

Achieved improved acceptance and compliance outcomes through accurate operation, test, calibration, sampling and maintenance record-keeping.

Improved plant dosing outcomes through timely pre and post startup laboratory testing.

Achieved compliance and handover readiness through regular plant monitoring and optimisation.

Provided support with longer working hours, weekends and call out support pre and post supply to help achieve project milestones.

Scada Commissioning Operator

Scottish Water
Denny, Falkirk
02.2020 - 04.2023

Coordinated support for water operations and contractor throughout major PLC upgrade.

Involved with planning and execution of risk reduction on process and compliance during each stage of migration.

Supporting team with extended hours and call out support for duration of contract.

Provided operator duties during COVID, extended coverage across operational sites.

Improve SCADA operations through targeted snagging and system performance enhancements.

Commissioning Assistant

ESD
Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
01.2019 - 02.2020

Enhanced NEREDA plant commissioning continuity by assisting lead engineer with daily activities.

Bolstered commissioning assurance through SAT and telemetry testing alongside plant optimisation efforts.

Minimised commissioning downtime by overseeing plant performance and coordinating contractor activities.

Improved compliance by documenting test operations and maintenance and sampling logs consistently.

Provided call-out and weekend support to ensure project milestones were met.

Water Treatment process operator

ESD
Oban, Argyle and Bute
04.2018 - 02.2019

Enable reliable commissioning progress through mechanical and electrical engineering support work.

Achieved acceptance criteria compliance through hydrostatic testing, flushing, and sampling of tanks and associated pipework.

Achieved reliable instrument performance by managing setup, calibrations, and maintenance records.

Schedule plant operations across 24-hour shifts and weekends to maintain continuity.

Drive supply achievement through plant optimisation initiatives and continuous monitoring oversight.

Site Supervisor

George Leslie Ltd
Glasgow
11.2016 - 04.2018

Reduce incidents during 24 hr asset cleaning by supervising contractors and work practices.
Improve compliance and safety awareness through tool box talks briefings.
Maintain a safe working environment by managing risk during all asset cleaning activities.

Managed 24-hour rota operations for screenings to support uninterrupted progress and minimise build disruption.

Support uninterrupted progress by managing 24-hour rota operations for screenings.

Reduce build disruption by running temporary conveyor screening logistics for CSO construction.

  • Coordinated with project management and operations on site to ensure alignment and streamline processes.

Education

Stranraer Academy

Skills

  • Water quality testing
  • Plant operations
  • SCADA systems
  • Laboratory testing
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Process optimisation
  • Risk management
  • Compliance auditing
  • Data analysis
  • Project coordination
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Cscs certified.

SSSTS

First aid at work

Water Hygiene(eusr)

Doms 1-12

Doms 13

Fire marshall

Coshh

Hobbies and interests

Play bowls as part of a team and an individual. Competing at local, county, British and International level.

Timeline

Water Treatment Plant Operator

ESD
04.2023 - Current

Scada Commissioning Operator

Scottish Water
02.2020 - 04.2023

Commissioning Assistant

ESD
01.2019 - 02.2020

Water Treatment process operator

ESD
04.2018 - 02.2019

Site Supervisor

George Leslie Ltd
11.2016 - 04.2018

Stranraer Academy
Paul McCutcheon