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Sarah Louise McCallum

Bonhill

Summary

Experienced and hands-on engineer with a strong background in manufacturing, testing, and commissioning Aggreko products. Known for taking a practical approach to solving problems, making improvements on the production line, and supporting new product introductions. Comfortable working with people at all levels and always willing to step up when challenges arise. Organised, reliable, and eager to keep learning, and contributing innovative ideas to engineering projects.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Manufacturing Engineer

Aggreko
Dumbarton
11.2020 - 08.2025
  • Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities within production.
  • Worked alongside design engineers to maximise product manufacturability.
  • Developed and implemented testing equipment for production to enhance efficiency and decrease faults during testing.
  • Facilitated implementation of exportation to national grid across multiple products, representing a substantial advancement towards net zero carbon goals and cost reduction.
  • Ability to communicate daily with all levels of the business especially senior management and have experience dealing with a wide range of external suppliers and the ordering of goods.
  • Supported NPI facilitation and review, driving prompt resolution of constraints affecting assembly line operations..
  • Led culture group sub team in defining and integrating core Lomondgate and Overburn operating practices along with general protocols.
  • Facilitated engineering changes while minimising production impact and upholding high-quality standards.
  • Ability to drive the elimination of non-value tasks and waste through the continuous improvement boards.
  • Ability to read e-plan schematics and fault find on complex AC and DC systems.
  • Hard working and reliable to work under pressure to meet targets and deal with cultural differences within any working environment.
  • Organised and able to work unsupervised whilst willing to take on additional responsibilities due to production demand.
  • Liaised with stakeholders to progress projects and meet production goals.

Electrical Technician

Aggreko
Dumbarton
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Testing and commissioning diesel generators ranging from 60kVA to 1000kVA.
  • Fault finding and fault rectification on both diesel generators and chiller sets both electrically and mechanically.
  • Synchronisation of generators with each other or to national grid or to other distribution systems.
  • Working with AC and DC systems.
  • Ability to use test equipment such as fluke meters, clamp meters and megger testers.
  • Installation and testing of other components such as heater and motors.
  • Using safe isolation and safe switching procedures on all equipment.
  • Working on a range of logic devices such as DEIF, Deepsea and Di.Ane controllers.
  • Following and understanding Cummins and Scania engine drawings and good understanding of the software used for engine control.
  • Training of new colleagues and apprentices.
  • Knowledge and experience building panels ranging from 200kVA to 500kVA, gas control panels and Y-Cube.
  • Active member of the team to ensure work area is kept to 6S standards.
  • Worked on supporting large high profile power projects in Britain such as the European Championships 2018.
  • Experience travelling to support global projects in the UAE.
  • Have worked within the reliability department in the Repair Service Centre investigating and resolving temperature control issues identified in the fleet.
  • Inspection and testing of control panels.
  • Provided on-site support for 2018 European Championships.

Education

Beng (Hons) Engineering (Design And Manufacture) - Electrical Power Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow
08.2022 - 08.2026

Highers - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, and Music

Vale of Leven Academy
08.2013 - 08.2014

Skills

  • Hardworking and ambitious
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Strong multitasking & time management
  • Resilient problem-solver
  • Proactive and takes ownership
  • Effective communicator
  • Team player and collaborative
  • Self-motivated and enthusiastic
  • Initiative-driven, adds value to projects
  • Open to international travel and development

Affiliations

  • Walking dogs
  • Hill Walking
  • Going to football
  • Going to concerts

Certification

  • IOSHH Managing Safely
  • EPlan Pro Panel Professional

Timeline

Beng (Hons) Engineering (Design And Manufacture) - Electrical Power Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
08.2022 - 08.2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Aggreko
11.2020 - 08.2025

Electrical Technician

Aggreko
08.2018 - 11.2020

Highers - Maths, English, Physics, Biology, and Music

Vale of Leven Academy
08.2013 - 08.2014

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