RICHARD MACKEY
Ingleby Barwick
Summary
Experienced in maintaining and repairing mechanical systems, excelling in utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques for optimal equipment performance. Strong foundation in preventive maintenance and system diagnostics, dedicated to maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime. Expertise lies in swiftly identifying and resolving issues, contributing to seamless functioning of complex machinery.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Mechanical Technician
TORUS – CNR Ninian South
04.2023 - Current
- Duties include Maintaining and overhauling various types of mechanical equipment including MOL Pumps, Frame 5 Gas Turbines, Sea Water Lift Pumps, Fire Pumps, Diesel Engines, Heat Exchangers, Valves, Gas and Air Compressors.
- Alignment of Rotating equipment using laser alignment
- Planned maintenance tasks inclusive of safety critical checks, weekly Fire pump runs and Lifeboat inspections.
- Apply approved isolations to process plant and record on isolation registers
- Carry out routine testing of HVAC equipment (including fan rebuilds, pulley alignment / belt tensioning)
- Maintain platform chiller units including fault finding, pressure testing, reclaiming & recharging of refrigerant gas
- Use Maximo system for work orders, ensuring correct data is inputted. Correct any problems within the system to improve procedures and content of APMs.
- Perform nominated Emergency Response Role
Mechanical Technician
Wood – TAQA North Cormorant
08.2009 - 04.2023
- Maintained rotating equipment: various pumps, Paxman diesel engines and TB500 turbines, Carrying out bearing & mechanical seal replacements, laser alignments, valve & pipework repairs and replacements.
- Carried out routine testing of HVAC equipment which included testing of Fire Dampers to make sure they comply with the performance standards & rectify any faults found, fan rebuilds, pulley alignment and belt tensioning
- Carried out condition monitoring of rotating equipment.
- Carried out worksite visits for hazard identification prior to raising correct ‘permit to work’ order, ensuring accuracy with correct documentation and references.
Mechanical Commissioning Technician
LRM Engineering – Various Platforms
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Duties included Static and Dynamic Commissioning of systems, function testing and repairing various types of production equipment.
- Hands on testing and set up of all mechanical field equipment, inclusive of Various Gas Turbines, Various Pumps, Compressors, Heat exchangers, Valves and Piping systems.
- P&ID line walks, valve/pipework alignment checks and Mechanical completion acceptance.
- Creating WCC’s to cover all commissioning work scope using ISSOW permit system. Isolation authority trained.
- Alignment of Equipment using laser alignment equipment and Dial Gauges. Pump coupled runs monitoring and recording Temperatures, Vibration and Speed.
- Interpreting all engineering documentation including datasheets, P&ID’s, Vendor drawings and pump curves. Ensuring that all commissioning procedures are carried out to enable a safe and smooth handover of systems to operations.
Mechanical Work Preparator
AJS – Shell
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Trained in SAP to create Notifications and Work Orders which involved ordering materials, organising any specialist vendors required, any specialist tooling and assigning hours to platform maintenance
- Creating job packs ensuring that all perimetry is raised & correct with all ICC’s attached and in the correct state, all relevant P&ID’s have been marked up and ensuring that all policies and procedures are referenced.
- Provide technical support to platform team members
- Working within set budgetary constraints
Mechanical Technician
Nylon Polymer – Invista
09.1995 - 01.2006
- Carried out preventative & corrective maintenance on all plant equipment
- Maintained & overhauled, centrifugal, multistage, positive displacement pumps, various types of valves
- Carried out maintenance on autoclaves, polymer extruding, cutting, drying and screening systems
- Maintained plate pack and shell & tube heat exchangers
- Suggested plant improvements to help reduce down time and increase reliability
- Completed a four-year apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering through ICI’s training center TTE
Education
City & Guilds Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Tertiary College
Middlesbrough, United KingdomCity & Guilds Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Tertiary College
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Training Enterprise
Middlesbrough, United KingdomNVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Training Enterprise
Middlesbrough, United KingdomSkills
- Rotating equipment maintenance
- Gas turbine maintenance
- Gas compressor maintenance
- Air Compressors
- Fire Pumps
- Sea Water Lift Pumps
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Multi Stage Pumps
- Positive Displacement Pumps
- Laser Alignment
- Emergency Response Team Member
- Planned & Preventative Maintenance
- Maximo / SAP
- Mechanical Isolations
- Mechanical Compex EX11
- ATEX Inspections
- ISSOW / Proscient
- Risk Assessments
- Method Statements
- Toolbox Talks
- Vibration analysis
- Engineering principles
- Safety protocols
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment installation
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Bearing replacement
Timeline
Senior Mechanical Technician
TORUS – CNR Ninian South
04.2023 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Wood – TAQA North Cormorant
08.2009 - 04.2023
Mechanical Commissioning Technician
LRM Engineering – Various Platforms
01.2008 - 08.2009
Mechanical Work Preparator
AJS – Shell
01.2006 - 01.2008
Mechanical Technician
Nylon Polymer – Invista
09.1995 - 01.2006
City & Guilds Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Tertiary College
City & Guilds Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Tertiary College
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Training Enterprise
NVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Teesside Training Enterprise
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