Sean Tovey

Accomplished professional with extensive experience in diagnosing and repairing various electrical and mechanical systems in compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to manage maintenance operations for electrical signalling and HVAC systems, driving system efficiency. Expertise in advanced fault diagnostic techniques to swiftly address and resolve technical issues. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through effective team management and strategic response to critical challenges.

• Full Clean UK Driving Licenses, including LGV Class 1
• Level 3 NVQ Refrigerant Handling
• Level 3 NVQ Light Vehicle Inspection
• Level 2 NVQ Incinerator Waste Management Operations
• Basic Electrical Trained
• Forklift Trained
• Overhead Crane Trained
• Level 3 Bearings
• First Aid at Work and Immediate Emergency Care

• Trained to:
• IOSH Managing Safely
• CIEH Advanced Certificate in Health & Safety
• Confined Space Complex - including entry, top person and rescue.
• Atmospheric Testing
• Waste Water Treatment Facility Awareness
• Isolation and lock off procedures

• Hitachi Rail/ Southeastern Trains, Ashford, Kent, UK, Maintenance Engineer, 4 January 2016 to present. Perform varied range of responsibilities including managing small electrical engineering, such as fault finding on signalling systems to heavy mechanical engineering such as removing/replacing axels, train bogies, traction motors, HVAC systems, and screw vane compressors. Ensure compliance with company’s standard operating procedures, method statements and risk assessments. Obtain information from engineering drawings and schematics while ensuring precise recording. Oversee different electrical systems from 5v DC to 25000v AC while functioning in risk-critical situations. Utilise a wide range of tools and power tools from basic hand tools and torque wrenches to torque converters up to 2000Nm, drills, grinders, testing and proofing equipment.
• Kent & Medway Fire & Rescue Service, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, Crew Manager. October 1994 to December 2022. Managed cross-functional day-to-day tasks while functioning as Fire Fighter and Crew Manager. Conducted dynamic risk assessment, prioritised crews/public safety and communicated information to all parties while attending incidents. Trained new recruits on the use of a range of equipment from small hand tools, pumps, generators and hydraulic cutting equipment. Ensured crews Health and Safety while conducting training aimed at enhancing individual/teams efficiencies.