Peter Kempster
Control System Engineer
Upminster
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with 49yrs experience across 3 trades, in multiple work environments, from the early days of PLC implementation to current SCADA PLC systems. With a good Sound knowledge of system functional operability to a sound knowledge of process control operation. as well as the instrumentation key to plant stability.
Attentive technician skilled in monitoring and resolving project hazards. Prioritises maintenance and repair tasks with strict time management. Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of post-secondary education
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
EC&I Technician
Z-Tech Control and Automation
Royston, Hertfordshire
09.2015 - 06.2026
ISO 9000 and 14000 compliance Technician, EHS System testing in Hazardous and non- Hazardous Environments. Instrumentation Calibration and system interlock testing. ISO inspector inspection liaison. ISO 9000 and 14000 record audits.
EC&I Technician
ISO 9000 and 14000 compliance Technician, EHS Syst
Beckton, Newham
10.2014 - 11.2016
Electrical based commissioning of the new APS4 Sewage Treatment Plant Incorporating, Diesel Generator Load testing and switching, MCC Section switching and load swapping. Motor efficiency analysis, HV switching controllers, PLC Ethernet network installation testing and connection. Hard Wired control Room Mimic commissioning. Enercon 1.5 MW wind turbine load testing and performance checks.
Control Systems Engineering Specialist
Sanofi
Industriepark Höchst, Frankfurt, Germany, Frankfurt
01.2014 - 05.2014
Upon Closure of Sanofi Dagenham Site
Transfer, Validation and commissioning of an Isolated 200ppm 8 pump, IMA Vial Washer, Depyrogenation Tunnel, Filler, & Decontamination Washer, Filling Line, with Ancillary Equipment.
Software upgrade and commissioning to the filling line in IMA Bologna.
Control Systems Engineering Specialist
Sanofi
Rhone Poulenc Rorer, Aventis, Sanofi. , Dagenham Essex
06.1990 - 12.2013
Installation and Maintenance of PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems in Primary and secondary production facilities, in both Hazardous and non Hazardous environments. Maintenance and modifications to, Sterile manufacturing plants, Vial and Ampoule filling, Inspection, and packaging machines. Commissioning and Validation of new and replacement Control Systems in Secondary production facilities, primarily with Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's, with WinCC, Wizcon and Intouch SCADA systems.
Control System Commissioning on an ORSI CP16 DCS control system (host I/O Allen Bradly 1771) featuring document generation and review, pre FAT code review, FAT code testing, and SAT sequence testing and PQ witnessing.
Electrical Technician
May and Baker
Rainham Road South Dagenham, Essex
09.1980 - 06.1990
Installation and Maintenance of electrical control systems in Zone 0 to 2 Hazardous areas, Secondary production and filling Environments. Construction, Installation, programming and commissioning of Effluent monitoring systems. Electrical Testing and Commissioning of PAIP multi purpose Pharmaceutical Active Ingredients Plant from an electrical prospective.
Apprentice electrician
R&H Greene and Silley Weir
Royal Albert, and Blackwell Docks, East London., London
09.1976 - 03.1979
Installation and maintenance of ship bound systems, Radar, telecom systems etc, and maintemance of landbased Maritime systems. Experience at a motor rewind facility and then on experience lone to May and Baker Dagenham, (Transferred Apprenticeship to May and Baker Dagenham March 1980)
Education
Btech Level 3 - Electrical
01.1976 - 09.1980
GCE and CSE - Various
09.1972 - 09.1976
City and Guilds 200 Mechanical - Engineering
09.1976 - 09.1977
City and Guilds 230 Electrical - Engineering
09.1976 - 09.1977
Skills
Control Systems Engineering: Expert in programming, modifying, and troubleshooting PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems (including Siemens, Allen Bradley, WinCC, Intouch, and ORSI CP16)
Pharmaceutical Validation: Experienced in software upgrades and system integration for sterile manufacturing facilities, adhering to FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), and PQ (Performance Qualification) protocols
Instrumentation & Calibration: Skilled in calibrating instruments (pressure, flow, temperature, level) and performing system interlock testing for highly precise pharmaceutical and chemical processing
EHS & Hazardous Area Compliance: Competent in EHS System testing and ATEX/hazardous area electrical installations (Zone 0 to 2) ensuring safe plant operations
Quality Assurance & ISO Auditing: Liaison for ISO 9000 and 14000 compliance, conducting internal record audits and supporting site visits from regulatory inspectors
Fault Diagnosis & Root Cause Analysis: Decades of electrical and instrumentation troubleshooting experience to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operations across both primary and secondary production facilities
Timeline
EC&I Technician - Z-Tech Control and Automation
09.2015 - 06.2026
EC&I Technician - ISO 9000 and 14000 compliance Technician, EHS Syst
10.2014 - 11.2016
Control Systems Engineering Specialist - Sanofi
01.2014 - 05.2014
Control Systems Engineering Specialist - Sanofi
06.1990 - 12.2013
Electrical Technician - May and Baker
09.1980 - 06.1990
Apprentice electrician - R&H Greene and Silley Weir
09.1976 - 03.1979
Bromley by Bow Technical College - City and Guilds 200 Mechanical , Engineering
09.1976 - 09.1977
Bromley by Bow Technical College - City and Guilds 230 Electrical , Engineering
09.1976 - 09.1977
Hackney Technical college - Btech Level 3, Electrical
01.1976 - 09.1980
St Edwads C of E Secondary School - GCE and CSE, Various
09.1972 - 09.1976