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Vincent Murray

Balloch,Alexandria

Summary

Experienced and highly skilled mechanical engineering professional with over 40 years of expertise in machining, maintenance, and manufacturing across a wide range of industries including nuclear power, shipbuilding and repair, oil and gas and heavy engineering. Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure and safety-critical environments,

with extensive experience as a classified radiation worker operating throughout the UK and overseas,

I am a reliable and adaptable team member with excellent problem-solving abilities and have a strong commitment to health & safety and quality standards. I possess excellent communication skills,a strong work ethic and the ability to build productive working relationships at all levels. Committed to continuous improvement and bringing extensive hands-on engineering experience to any organisation

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience

Work history

In-Situ Machinist

Reekie Machining
11.2012 - Current

Classified Radiation Worker with over 13 Years experience working in various environments around the uk and abroad covering nuclear power stations, MOD Naval bases, oil and gas industries.

operating a variety of equipment used in flange facing, milling, line boring, pipe cutting and prepping, stud drilling and removal and spark erosion

  • Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Garvel Clyde Ltd.
01.2007 - 11.2012
  • Supported teams in holding charge hand positions effectively.
  • Assisted in the manufacture of parts and components for ship repairs using workshop machinery.
  • Helped in the repair, maintenance, and installation of various ship components.
  • Conducted on-site machining tasks as required.
  • Maintained accurate records of material and tooling stocks.

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Preston Components Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Worked within a subcontract environment both onsite and in workshop.
  • Fault finding, repairing and installing a variety of components including pumps and gearboxes.
  • Manufacturing a range of components for a variety of customers using conventional machines and part program machinery including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines etc. with a variety of materials.
  • Maintaining and repairing workshop machinery.

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Garvel Clyde Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • Manufacture of parts and components required within ship repair and subcontract environment using a variety of workshop machinery.
  • Repair, maintain and install a variety of ships components.
  • Carry out on-site machining as required.
  • Maintain material and tool stocks.
  • Undertake Charge Hand duties during holiday cover.

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

McGregor Energy Services Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Working onboard the Stenna Apache.
  • Removal of pipe pay-off ramp rollers.
  • Machine new rollers to suit location.
  • Install new rollers in appropriate location.

Mechanical Fitter/ Turner

Northwestern Ship Repairers & Shipbuilders Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2003
  • Removal for inspection a variety of ships components.
  • Ordering of replacement parts as required.
  • Reassembling components and installing back onboard.
  • Manufacture of components using a variety of workshop machinery.
  • Calibration of dismantled parts for quality assurance purposes.

Design Support Technician

Minebea Electronics (UK) Ltd., Port Glasgow
Port Glasgow
01.1996 - 01.2002
  • Liaison with mechanical and electronic design teams during design and prototyping of new products, enabling cost objectives and goals to be met.
  • Manufacture of ‘space' and working models using various materials including plastics, ceramics and sheet materials.
  • Manufacture of test fixtures.
  • Operation and maintenance of workshop machinery.
  • Stock control of all materials and tooling spares required to ensure the smooth running of department.
  • Design and manufacture of jigs and fixtures used to complement and enhance production procedures using AutoCAD.

Maintenance Fitter/Turner

Stoddard Carpets, Elderslie
Elderslie
01.1991 - 01.1996
  • Repair and maintenance of all machinery used in the production of carpets.
  • Manufacture of spare parts for stores.
  • Resolution of breakdowns in an efficient manner to minimise downtime.
  • Project and development work to improve and enhance manufacturing procedures.
  • Responsibility for stock control of materials and tooling within department.

Maintenance Fitter/Turner

Preston Components, Glasgow
Glasgow
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Fabricating structures, fault finding and implementing repairs on conveyors, pumps, compressors and tracking.
  • Maintenance and operation of workshop machinery within a sub-contract environment.

Horizontal Borer Operator

Ghenius Klinkinberg, Wormriver, Holland
Wormriver
01.1987 - 01.1988
  • Manufacture of a wide variety of components used in oil industry.

Mechanical Fitter & Turner

John Hastie, Greenock
Greenock
01.1979 - 01.1987
  • Completion of Apprenticeship including 1 year off job training.
  • Operating a variety of machines used in the manufacture of components for ships gear and oil transfer equipment, subject to very strict inspection procedures.

Education

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01.2001 - 01.2001

01.2004 - 01.2004

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01.1999 - 01.1999

NC Electrical & Electronic Engineering - undefined

01.1997 - 01.1997

Pt 4 City & Guilds Coursework Assessment - undefined

01.1983 - 01.1983

Pt 3 City & Guilds Assessment Work - undefined

01.1982 - 01.1982

Pt 1&2 City & Guilds Basic Engineering Craft and General Mechanical - undefined

01.1980 - 01.1980

01.2010 -

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Calm under pressure
  • Resourcefulness
  • Problem-solving

Affiliations

  • Football And Golf

Timeline

In-Situ Machinist

Reekie Machining
11.2012 - Current

01.2010 -

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Garvel Clyde Ltd.
01.2007 - 11.2012

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Preston Components Ltd.
01.2006 - 01.2007

01.2004 - 01.2004

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

Garvel Clyde Ltd.
01.2004 - 01.2006

Mechanical Fitter/Turner

McGregor Energy Services Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2004

Mechanical Fitter/ Turner

Northwestern Ship Repairers & Shipbuilders Ltd.
01.2003 - 01.2003

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01.2001 - 01.2001

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01.1999 - 01.1999

NC Electrical & Electronic Engineering - undefined

01.1997 - 01.1997

Design Support Technician

Minebea Electronics (UK) Ltd., Port Glasgow
01.1996 - 01.2002

Maintenance Fitter/Turner

Stoddard Carpets, Elderslie
01.1991 - 01.1996

Maintenance Fitter/Turner

Preston Components, Glasgow
01.1988 - 01.1991

Horizontal Borer Operator

Ghenius Klinkinberg, Wormriver, Holland
01.1987 - 01.1988

Pt 4 City & Guilds Coursework Assessment - undefined

01.1983 - 01.1983

Pt 3 City & Guilds Assessment Work - undefined

01.1982 - 01.1982

Pt 1&2 City & Guilds Basic Engineering Craft and General Mechanical - undefined

01.1980 - 01.1980

Mechanical Fitter & Turner

John Hastie, Greenock
01.1979 - 01.1987
Vincent Murray