Simon Anthony Protheroe
Llanelli,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Mechanical Engineering Technician with 28 years of experience in engineering, maintenance, and technical support across diverse industrial environments, delivering precision engineering solutions and technical support across mechanical systems. Skilled in diagnosing, repairing mechanical systems, with a strong track record of ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Adept at interpreting technical drawings, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and collaborating with engineers to deliver innovative solutions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Timet UK
01.2018 - 12.2025
- Day to day safety, process reliability, related costs and equipment availability.
- Co-ordinating availability of equipment in line with the maintenance plan, identifying short falls in labour and/or materials required
- Increasing Mean time between failure and reducing unplanned downtime
- Responsible for generating work lists from analysis of the maintenance schedules/reports.
Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman
Timet UK
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Maintenance, overhaul, installation and faultfinding on hot & cold rolling mills, milling machines, centre less bar grinding machine, sheet/plate surface grinders, furnaces, acid process lines and overhead cranes.
- Section maintenance craftsman carrying out routine planned maintenance and reactive maintenance on WIS water jet cutting machines, KMT/Flow high pressure intensifier pumps, abrasive blasting machines, shears, compressors and band saws.
- Maintenance and fault finding on hydraulic, pneumatic and high water pressure systems.
- Using computerised maintenance management system to find and rectify faults.
- Timet is the largest titanium producer in Europe, specialising in melting and forging premium grade billet, bar and fan blade plate for the aerospace industry. Timet Waunarlwydd is one of the world's major suppliers of titanium bar for jet engine blades and medical application. Working within a medium to heavy engineering environment, duties include:
Maintenance Technician/Fitter
Krupp Camford Pressings
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Maintenance, repair and overhaul of power presses, overhead cranes and material handling systems
- Activities involved fault finding and installation of pneumatic, hydraulic and transmission systems.
- Attend to production breakdowns of mechanical equipment and dismantling and assembling power presses.
- Carry out scheduled planned preventative maintenance on power presses, overhead cranes and material handling conveyor systems according to health and safety regulations.
- World class design, developer and manufacturer of leading edge, innovative chassis structural and suspension products, body in white structures, modules and systems for the global automotive industry. Duties included:
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
Krupp Camford Pressings
01.1997 - 01.2001
Education
HNC - Mechatronic Engineering
CCTA College
Llanelli 01.1997 - 01.2001
A Level - Physical Education
Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade
Llanelli, Carms 01.1989 - 01.1996
Skills
- Academic and practical knowledge of mechanical engineering design
- Extensive hands-on experience with mechanical systems, tools, and equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- An understanding of technical manuals and engineering diagrams/drawings
- Understanding of lean principles and problem solving tools
- The initiative to work on my own or as part of a team
- The ability to work quickly under pressure and to deadlines, whilst maintaining high standards
- Software packages – Microsoft office, AutoCAD, IGEMS, PowerBI and SAP
- Permit to work, IOSH, CDM, Job method statements and Risk assessments
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Timet UK
01.2018 - 12.2025
Mechanical Maintenance Craftsman
Timet UK
01.2004 - 01.2018
Maintenance Technician/Fitter
Krupp Camford Pressings
01.2001 - 01.2004
Multi-Skilled Engineering Apprentice
Krupp Camford Pressings
01.1997 - 01.2001
HNC - Mechatronic Engineering
CCTA College
01.1997 - 01.2001
A Level - Physical Education
Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade
01.1989 - 01.1996