Samuel Payne

• Manufacturing Technician in the Lozenge Packing department, ensuring the line ran with as high OEE as possible and minimizing downtime.
• Reduced machine downtime by identifying potential issues during routine checks, implementing preventive measures accordingly.
• Given role of “floating technician” used to provide engineering expertise to assets when other engineers have struggled to fix them
• Currently working in project team bringing in new packing line S14. This has included supplier visits for Factory Acceptance Testing, Installation of the line on site and working alongside supplier technicians in completing Installation and Operation Qualifications.

• Led engine room operations and teams as the watchkeeping officer, ensuring the safe and efficient functionality of all shipboard machinery.
• Achieved 100% operational uptime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical and electrical issues, collaborating with shore-based engineering teams.
• Prepared and maintained accurate daily reports and inventory logs, ensuring spare parts and equipment were procured within budget constraints.
• Designed and updated risk assessments, permits, and safety protocols in adherence to workplace safety regulations and company policies.
• Directed engineering crews in planned maintenance activities, minimizing disruption to vessel operations.
• Created and updated monthly planned maintenance schedules, ensuring zero loss to plant running time whilst all maintenance tasks could be completed.
• Played a pivotal role in the delivery of the new-build tanker "Maersk Curacao," ensuring machinery compliance pre-delivery and overseeing operational readiness post-delivery.

Sept 2013 – April 2015

• Led a joint research project to develop secure digital data systems using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), optimizing data security over hardware.
• Delivered progress reports and presentations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with technical and business objectives.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills within a small, agile team, completing the project on time and within budget.