Samuel Charnley
Nelson
Summary
Electrical Maintenance Engineer with 8 years of experience, including a 4-year apprenticeship, working in manufacturing and foundry environments. Skilled in fault diagnosis, repairs, and preventive maintenance, with a strong focus on improving efficiency and reducing downtime. Demonstrates a strong commitment to health and safety regulations and established procedures, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Electrical maintenance engineer
Fort Vale Engineering
Burnley
09.2017 - Current
- Supporting Fort Vale Engineering and associated companies, including Riggs Autopack and Francis Searchlights.
- Troubleshooting and fault rectification using electrical schematics, system diagnostics, functional testing, and I/O analysis.
- Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on motors, components, cables, and electrical connections; cleaning and servicing machinery; replacing consumables.
- Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including presses, cylinders, actuators, and valve assemblies.
- CNC machinery fault diagnostics and repair of lathes and milling machines.
- Maintenance and safety checks on hydraulic and flywheel-driven presses.
- Operation, maintenance and basic programming of industrial robots (ABB and Kawasaki).
- Maintaining foundry equipment: wax presses, induction melting pots, vacuum furnaces, ovens, shot blasters, and automated shelling systems.
- Machine refurbishments and electrical panel rewiring to improve safety and reliability.
- Chemical process equipment maintenance using Anapol 66 electrolyte, nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, and caustic soda.
- Additional machinery: laser cutting and marking machines, welding plants, broaching machines, industrial washers, automated saws, fume/dust extraction.
- Logging maintenance work and downtime using Pirana and MaintMaster.
- Following LOTO procedures, completing safety documentation, and adhering to risk assessments.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
Burnley College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering
Blackburn College
BTEC Level 4 HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Nelson and Colne College
BS7671 - Requirements for electrical installations
Training 2000
BlackburnSkills
- Electrical fault finding and repairs
- Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)
- Hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs
- CNC machinery diagnostics and repairs
- Industrial robotics (ABB and Kawasaki)
- Machine refurbishments and panel rewiring
- Foundry and production machinery maintenance
- Chemical process equipment handling
- Health & Safety compliance (LOTO, risk assessments)
- Maintenance management systems (Pirana, MaintMaster)
- Teamwork and independent work
Accomplishments
- Blackburn College Engineering Student of the Year (2016): Recognised for outstanding performance and dedication during engineering studies.
- Fort Vale Apprentice of the Year (2021): Awarded for exceptional technical ability, reliability, and commitment.
- International Project Experience: Selected to travel to Fort Vale China for a two-week installation and commissioning project, successfully installing an ABB robotic welding cell.
Additional training
- PILZ Machinery Safety for Maintenance Technicians
- VATech Introductory Course on IC-Series Robot Operating and Programming
- Mitsubishi Electric FX PLC (Introduction)
- IPAF Mobile Vertical (3a) & Mobile Boom (3b)
Timeline
Electrical maintenance engineer
Fort Vale Engineering
09.2017 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
Burnley College
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering
Blackburn College
BTEC Level 4 HNC - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Nelson and Colne College
BS7671 - Requirements for electrical installations
Training 2000