STEVEN HALCROW
Falkirk,Stirlingshire
Summary
Professional mechanical technician with 20 years experience with a strong background in machinery maintenance and mechanical rotating equipment. Proficient in disassembly assessment and reassembly of mechanical pumps, including centrifugal, submersible, diaphragm, magnetic drive and more. Demonstrated expertise in plant downtime minimisation, mechanical analysis, industrial testing equipment, and component replacement and repairs including Mechanical seals, bearing maintenance, and flange management. Committed to optimising operational efficiency and ensuring the reliability of critical systems.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical technician
Petroineos
Grangemouth , Scotland
06.2014 - Current
- Adhered to standard operating procedures, safeguarding seamless operations.
- Performed preventative maintenance to avoid machine breakdowns.
- Completed installation of mechanical systems, thus ensuring operational readiness.
- Coordinated with team members to achieve project deadlines.
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives, promoting operational excellence.
- Utilised specialised tools for accurate readings during assessments.
- Ensured machinery efficiency by conducting routine maintenance.
- Diagnosed technical issues for timely repairs.
- Collaborated in cross-functional teams, fostering better communication and productivity.
- Maintained safety standards with the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Maintained mechanical assets to minimise unplanned breakdowns.
- Oversaw pumps, compressors and pipework.
- Applied fault-finding skills to identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Executed planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and repair work on various mechanical and electrical equipment.
Mechanical technician
AES Pumps
Grangemouth , Scotland
03.2008 - 05.2014
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked on a number of various mechanical pumps
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekend and 12 hour shifts.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Applied fault-finding skills to identify and resolve issues promptly.
Education
Higher national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
Falkirk 05.2004
national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
Falkirk 05.2003
SVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
Falkirk 05.2002
SVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering
Falkirk College
Falkrik05.2001
Skills
- Centrifugal pumps
- Bearing maintenance
- Machinery maintenance
- Pump motor alignment
- Mechanical rotating equipment
- Flange management
- Plant downtime minimisation
- Mechanical analysis
- Industrial testing equipment
- Component replacement and repairs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical technician
Petroineos
06.2014 - Current
Mechanical technician
AES Pumps
03.2008 - 05.2014
Higher national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
national certificate - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
SVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering
Falkirk College
SVQ Level 2 - Electrical Engineering
Falkirk College
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