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Ryan Oughton

Runcton Holme,Norfolk

Summary

Dedicated Electrician successful at completing numerous electrical construction projects over 14 years. Professionally trained in managing hardworking and self-motivated electrician teams. Articulate and polite, with 14 years of experience in installation, troubleshooting and repair. Knowledgeable in all areas of current electrical standards and approved codes of practice. Excels at analysing and solving problems with various electrical controls and systems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Approved electrician

Wisbech Electrical Ltd
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
08.2022 - Current
  • Ensured safety of electrical work and systems through regular, rigorous testing.
  • Selected appropriate electrical testing methods based on available resources.
  • Determined and implemented bespoke wiring layout and installation requirements.
  • Communicated safety and repair data to clients to properly explain electrical needs and repair requirements.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Led meetings with department executives to review project status, drafting action plans to deliver proposed changes.
  • Minimised accidents and incidents with comprehensive health and safety procedures.
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.
  • Prepared and modified drawings, specs, calculations and graphs for complex electrical designs.
  • Sourced and procured electrical components, optimising costs and delivery timelines.
  • Complied with BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations.
  • Calculated price quotes and project scopes to inform clients of estimated costs.
  • Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
  • Installed, examined and repaired electrical wiring systems in different settings.
  • Used measurement instruments and precision tools to deliver exact specifications.
  • Carried out reactive maintenance and repairs in time-critical environments.
  • Performed complex electrical installations and fit-outs, employing strict attention to detail to reduce errors.
  • Prepared wiring, fixtures and fittings to exact project requirements.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions to deliver to project requirements.

Shift maintenance engineer

Palm Paper Ltd
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
02.2019 - 08.2022
  • Same as Electrical Engineer role plus,
  • Sole engineer on site covering mechanical and electrical breakdowns.
  • Interrogation of Profibus technology.
  • Use of Siemens PCS7 and Step7 for fault finding.
  • Identified manufacturing issues quickly to minimise lost time and resources.
  • Enabled efficient maintenance operations, maintaining accurate records of activities performed in CMMS.
  • Adapted engineering designs to meet product requirements.
  • Completed all assigned work on time and to high quality standards.
  • Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Tested equipment to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety standards.
  • Prevented plant disruptions by supporting and actively participating in rotating shift cover roster.

Electrical engineer

Palm Paper Ltd
Kings Lynn, Norfolk
08.2014 - 02.2019
  • Reactive maintenance on process critical machinery, Preventative maintenance, Use and understanding of DCS systems, PCS7 and S7 software to fault find, Understanding and ability to work with VEGA sensors, Vacon, Siemens and ABB frequency inverters, SEW and Siemens motors and Khrone Flowmeters, Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and P&ID Drawings, On Call responsibility
  • Maintained strict compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for safe, operational environment.
  • Sourced and procured electrical components, optimising costs and delivery timelines.
  • Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and work flow techniques.
  • Supervised, trained and mentored juniors to guarantee reliable execution of electrical engineering activities.

Wisbech Electrical Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2014
  • Installation of Process Control within Food Factories, Installation of electrical equipment, including containment, Testing and inspection, Assisting with commissioning of process control systems, Fault finding on Process Control, Ability to read and understand electrical drawings and P&ID Drawings, Breakdowns

Farmfoods
02.2009 - 10.2009
  • Offering good customer service, Ordering Stock, Putting out stock

Education

A-Levels -

Downham Market College
Downham Market, Norfolk
09.2007 - 05.2009

GCSEs -

Marshland High School
Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

C&G Level 2 Electrotechnical Technology- Installation (2330) - Electrical Installation

College of West Anglia
Kings Lynn, Norfolk

EAL NVQ Level 2- Performing Engineering Operations -

College of West Anglia
King's Lynn

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Engineering -

College of West Anglia
King's Lynn

C&G Level 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (2357) -

College of West Anglia
King's Lynn

AM2 Electrotechnical Occupational Performance -

Peterborough Regional College
Peterborough

HNC Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

College of West Anglia
King's Lynn

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Technical support
  • Electrical failure management
  • Shift supervision
  • Advanced critical thinking
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Electrical control and automation systems
  • Cost estimation
  • Planned Preventative Maintenance
  • Team building

Timeline

Approved electrician

Wisbech Electrical Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Shift maintenance engineer

Palm Paper Ltd
02.2019 - 08.2022

Electrical engineer

Palm Paper Ltd
08.2014 - 02.2019

Wisbech Electrical Ltd
06.2009 - 07.2014

Farmfoods
02.2009 - 10.2009

A-Levels -

Downham Market College
09.2007 - 05.2009

GCSEs -

Marshland High School

C&G Level 2 Electrotechnical Technology- Installation (2330) - Electrical Installation

College of West Anglia

EAL NVQ Level 2- Performing Engineering Operations -

College of West Anglia

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Engineering -

College of West Anglia

C&G Level 3 Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment (2357) -

College of West Anglia

AM2 Electrotechnical Occupational Performance -

Peterborough Regional College

HNC Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering

College of West Anglia

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