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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
08.2017 - 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
08.2000 - 08.2017
  • 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
08.1997 - 08.2000
  • 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
05.1994 - 08.1997
  • Onsite repair and support of PC workstations and Servers


Computer Systems Engineer

Firstpoint Ltd
Birmingham
07.1985 - 05.1994
  • 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
08.1980 - 05.1984
  • 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
01.1995 - 03.1995

Technician Education Council Certificate - Telecommunications

Burslem Technical College
Stoke-on-Trent
08.1980 - 07.1983

O levels - Maths, English Language , Physics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Metalwork, German, Computer Studies

Hagley Park Comprehensive Shool
Rugeley, Staffordshire
08.1975 - 05.1980

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
08.2017 - Current

IT technical support technician

Shrewsbury School
08.2000 - 08.2017

Telemech

MoD
08.1997 - 08.2000

City & Guilds - Radio Amateurs Examination (RAE)

RSGB
01.1995 - 03.1995

Computer Systems Engineer

Datalect Computer Services
05.1994 - 08.1997

Computer Systems Engineer

Firstpoint Ltd
07.1985 - 05.1994

Apprentice and Technician2A

British Telecom
08.1980 - 05.1984

Technician Education Council Certificate - Telecommunications

Burslem Technical College
08.1980 - 07.1983

O levels - Maths, English Language , Physics, Biology, Technical Drawing, Metalwork, German, Computer Studies

Hagley Park Comprehensive Shool
08.1975 - 05.1980

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