Richard Smith
Shrewsbury,Shropshire
Summary
A skilled professional with extensive expertise in calibration, specialising in electronic LF/DC equipment, torque tools, and temperature calibration for ovens and environmental chambers. Proficient in compiling data to generate calibration templates and adept at using computer office applications. Demonstrates a strong understanding of electrical schematics, soldering, and oscilloscope operation. Committed to health and safety compliance with a proactive approach to customer service. Known for attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and flexibility in adapting to new skill requirements.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Service and calibration engineer
Keysight Technolgies Multi Vendor Calibration
Telford, Shropshire
2017.08 - Current
- Calibration and repair of a wide variety of LF/DC electronic & electrical equipment in lab.
- Calibration of torque tools
- Temperature calibration of ovens and climate chambers
- Following calibration templates using appropriate test equipment
- Prioritising work load according to work booking system schedule dates
- Performing calibrations on customer sites working with customers representatives.
- Preparing calibration template base for new equipment to be processed by technical auditors
- Progressing job in admin system to show progress of job
- Electrical safety testing of equipment
- Booking out and labelling of completed equipment
IT technical support technician
Shrewsbury School
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
2000.08 - 2017.08
- Installation and support of PC and server hardware
- Installation and support of network hardware
- Installation of copper and fibre network cabling
- Installation and support of audio visual equipment
- Providing support remotely and in person to end users
Telemech
MoD
Telford, Shropshire
1997.08 - 2000.08
- Calibration and repair of test equipment
- Alignment and repair of Clansman Radios and accessories
- Completing refurbishment work to schedule
Computer Systems Engineer
Datalect Computer Services
Telford, Shropshire
1994.05 - 1997.08
- Onsite repair and support of PC workstations and Servers
Computer Systems Engineer
Firstpoint Ltd
Birmingham
1985.07 - 1994.05
- Onsite repair and support of PC workstations and servers
- Working as a site based engineer working embedded with customers system admins
- Out of hours call out support for remote sites
Apprentice and Technician2A
British Telecom
Stafford, Staffordshire
1980.08 - 1984.05
- Apprentice technician covering all aspects of BT telephone operations
- 3 year apprenticeship including inhouse training and 3 year college study
- Graduated to Technician 2A grade.
- Telephone Exchange maintenance engineer.
- Maintenance and repair of exchange switching equipment as part of a team in a large telephone exchange
Education
City & Guilds - Radio Amateurs Examination (RAE)
RSGB
1995.01 - 1995.03
Technician Education Council Certificate - Telecommunications
Burslem Technical College
Stoke-on-Trent 1980.08 - 1983.07
O levels - Maths, English Language , Physics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Metalwork, German, Computer Studies
Hagley Park Comprehensive Shool
Rugeley, Staffordshire 1975.08 - 1980.05
Skills
- Calibration expertise
- Electronic LF/DC equipment calibration
- Torque tool calibration
- Oven & environmental chamber temperature calibration
- Compiling data to generate calibration templates
- Use of computer office applications
- Electrical schematics understanding
- Soldering
- Equipment Maintenance
- Oscilloscope operation
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Proactive approach
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Mechanical aptitude
- Flexible
- Capable of learning and adapting to new skill requirements
Affiliations
- Classic and modern car maintenance.
- Amateur Radio operator and member of RAYNET Emergency comms network
- DIY and home maintenance
- Steam and Classic Diesel Railway enthusiast
- Member of the Institute of Advance Motorists
Timeline
Service and calibration engineer
Keysight Technolgies Multi Vendor Calibration
2017.08 - Current
IT technical support technician
Shrewsbury School
2000.08 - 2017.08
Telemech
MoD
1997.08 - 2000.08
City & Guilds - Radio Amateurs Examination (RAE)
RSGB
1995.01 - 1995.03
Computer Systems Engineer
Datalect Computer Services
1994.05 - 1997.08
Computer Systems Engineer
Firstpoint Ltd
1985.07 - 1994.05
Apprentice and Technician2A
British Telecom
1980.08 - 1984.05
Technician Education Council Certificate - Telecommunications
Burslem Technical College
1980.08 - 1983.07
O levels - Maths, English Language , Physics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Metalwork, German, Computer Studies
Hagley Park Comprehensive Shool
1975.08 - 1980.05