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My skills have developed hugely over the past 12 years, I have worked as an Electrical Systems Engineer, Interface Engineer, HV Electrical Engineer and EMC Engineer. Although these are different job titles I understand fully how these overlap.

Current location:  England, United Kingdom - View on map

Nationality: Irish

Preferred Sector of Employment:  , Oil, Gas and Energy, Transport and Logistics

Spoken languages: english

Location I am interested in working: Anywhere

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ENGINEER
HI VOLTAGE | RAIL SOLUTIONS AND METRO LINK | ELECTRICAL, INTERFACE AND TEST ENGINEERING

A highly trusted, respected and focused professional with over 10-years expertise in Hi Voltage and Railway Solutions incorporating electrical testing, inspecting, servicing, maintenance and repair with specialist attention paid to trouble shooting and identifying key areas of requirement; in possession of extensive qualifications, project management and contractual management through to planning, costing and evaluation using technical drawings and visual assessment

Areas Of Expertise

Voltage Experienced Contractor Management Railway, Metro and Tram Signalling Interface

Regulation & Certification Quality Inspection Maintenance Schedules Prevention and Planning

Test and Inspect Stakeholder Management Time and Priority Control Analysis & Fault Diagnosis

Stray Current Management Multi-Site Operations Relationship Development Influence and Negotiation

Key Skils

• A skilled communicator with focused placed upon ensuring understanding at all levels as well as applying the highest standards in customer service and developing professional relationships

• Adept with delivering projects within schedule and budget, skilled with negotiation of materials, forecasting labour costs efficiently and ensuring timescales are met with 100% accuracy and compliance

• In full understanding of health and safety regulations, on site policies and procedures through to effectively managing on-site and off-site personnel at all times

• Applies the highest levels of attention to detail at all times, adept with reading and understanding technical drawings and blueprints

• Produce focused and in-depth risk assessments, method statements and job specifications with 100% accuracy and compliance

Professional Summary

Alstom Transport
January 2015 – Present

Electrical Systems and Interface Engineer

• Initially appointed on a 6-month contract which has extended due to the successful delivery and quality service levels to a 12-month contract term

• Responsible for all electrical systems and interface engineering across this light rail extension based on the metro/tram link in Nottingham involving rail infrastructure signalling and supply of 22 new Citadis trams

• Additional undertakings include managing the stray current from hi voltage supply through current mats and into stray current cabinets based in strategic locations across the railway interface

• Operate within a small team with focus on the electrical infrastructure to manage 22 trams usage with a unit value of £7M; full specification, electrical drawings and component structure

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on multi site locations, trams and railway infrastructure through to system installations and fault diagnosis using SCADA operating systems

• Ensure site safety for onsite teams, equipment, visitors and users as well as delivering against warranty and service levels for the client

• Provide immediate response to faults and repairs with minimal downtime of trams and lines with achievement of an average 40-minutes fault diagnosis and repair

• Manage documentation, progress reporting and project management from installation and build to test and inspection of all electrical components

City Electrical Contractors
March 2014 – January 2015

Project Manager

• Managed a bungalow refurbishment with a budget of £80K including extension, full electrical rewire and kitchen/bathroom fitting, handled contractors, landscapers, budget spend and client communication

Bombardier Transportation
September 2013 – February 2014

Electrical Test Engineer

• Provided electrical systems testing of completed train electrical components for the company’s main client, Southern Rail, with responsibility for full validation of safety prior to client handover

• Carried out routine maintenance, fault diagnosis and analysis through to repair of all electrical components using technical drawings which ensured 100% operational level

• Identified recurrent issues with the GSMR radio across all train systems; selected as part of a small team to successfully investigate and recommend long term solutions

• Managed schedules for 6 trains consisting of 5 cars including full functional test execution of all electrical components to satisfy the legal obligations and customer requirements

Liebherr Australia
February 2013 – August 2013

HV Electrical Engineer

• Worked as part of a team with the build, test and commissioning of the Liebherr T282C ultra class electric drive haul trucks at this coal mine site; responsible for both electrical and mechanical fitting

• Diagnosed and repaired faults of vehicles and machines, followed specific operating and maintenance procedures with regular communication and reporting processes

• Worked to strict health and safety guidelines, occupational health and hazard risk management to ensure safety both above and below the mine site

City Electrical Contractors
August 2008 – February 2013

Electrician

• Managed contracts, negotiations, contractor agreements and management for both domestic and commercial projects through to test and inspection

• Installed high voltage supplies, 3phase supplies, main and sub main supplies, motors, SWA, fire alarm systems, control systems and containment

• Projects included public buildings including schools through to full electrical system installation for Westfield Shopping Mall in Derby and a Deluxe Cinema complex

EARLIER CAREER

Bailey Mechanical and Electrical Services Ltd | Junior Contracts Manager 2006 – 2007

Penec (UK) Electrical Contractors Ltd | Apprentice Electrician 2003 – 2006

Qualifications, Education & Training

NVQ Level 3 Electro Tech Services – Electrical Installations (Building and Structures)

JIB Registered Electrician

C&G 17th Edition – Electrician Diploma

Course Hi Voltage Switching Course | Scissor Lift | Fork Lift Licence | Health and Safety Working at Heights

CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)

Additional Information

Interests – Maintain a healthy and active lifestyle with passion for Golf (handicap of 19), fitness and cuisine

References

Available on request