Andrew Anthony Taylor Curriculum Vitae Mechanical electrical engineer

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A reliable and highly motivated Electrical Mechanical Technician. International and UK experience. Highly responsive to challenging demands, self-disciplined and of high physical stamina. Continuously communicate a ‘can-do’ attitude, model professional standards and committed to continuous professional development. Highly versatile, efficient and resilient. Extensive experience of managing teams within hostile environments, meeting deadlines with high levels of productivity and morale. Demonstrate excellent knowledge, creativity and resourcefulness. Ability to make things happen. Sound aptitude for adapting to and understanding more complex equipment/technology.

Key Skills

Mechanical • Calculating & verifying the estimated parts required for repair. • Metal work, Welding, Grinding, fitting. • Repair and servicing. • Ensuring the correct specialist tools are used to carry out

repairs. • Servicing, timing belts, cam belts and major assembly changes

Running gear repairs. • Inspections / Quality control. • Carrying out air conditioning re-gassing and repairs. • Stripping, fitting and replacing components / assembles. • Liaising with customers • Excellent housekeeping. • Carrying out test runs on equipment to diagnose existing faults • Investigation faults using special mechanical tools and

diagnostic equipment • Ordering or picking up parts from suppliers. • Carry out safety inspections on all equipment types. Communication and Interpersonal Skills • Confident in delivering clear verbal and written instructions • Sound application of literacy skills • High proficiency in use of ICT • Professional and sensitive to others’ attitudes and values • Understanding of individuals’ learning styles • Confident negotiator and mediator to find mutually agreeable

outcomes Assertive.

Electrical • Confident in using a Fluke / Multi-meter. • Very able to fault find in complex wiring looms. • Fault finding, using electrical breakout boxes. • Electrical systems and controls. • Installation and maintenance. • Blueprints and schematics. • Generators, cabling and transformers. • Switches and circuit breakers. • Renew and repair wires / looms. • Cable routing. • Electrical containment installation.

Teamwork • Model respectful behaviours • Effective listener and communicator • Trusted colleague and mediator • Demonstrate positive attitudes to support morale

and drive • Evaluative and responsive to team progress • Sound awareness of team strengths and

weaknesses.

Innovation • Creativity and ingenuity with available resources • Dedicated to learning and incorporating new

technology and equipment within everyday practices • Regularly review and evaluate own practice and

value feedback

Previous Experience and International Placements Axon Energy Products Team Valley Industry Estate Mar 15 – Present • Hydraulic pipe construction, pipe bending, various unions and

reducers fittings with needle valves, transistors, accumulators, shut off valves and presses relief valves.

• Nitrogen Pressure testing up to 15000PSI onto oil and gas valve. • Valve fault-finding leading to valve strip downs and rebuilds

follow correct procedures making an in detail description and photo evidence documents for research and development improvements

• Internal valve lapping within small tolerances to rectify poor manufacture build quality.

Siemens Transmission and Distribution Gwynt Y Mor wind farm Dec 13 – Feb 15 • Cable routing, securing to electrical tray to maintain cable

lifespan and prevent overheating/burnouts of High Voltage Cables.

• Working with metals, Cutting, Grinding, Welding and Installing of cable containment, pipe work for handrail, within a safe and

• Extreme temperature testing ranging from -40 oF to

400 oF • Nitrogen bank installation into a regulator system. • Pneumatic system installation and operation • High Pressure Double acting gas pump fitting and

operation. • Working hand in hand with external examiners to

achieve and end goal of certifying the product ready for public sales.

• Workshop construction for safe working

environment to carry out specific tasks such as hot works i.e. Grinding and welding.

• Able to use electrical test equipment such as multi-meters and breakout boxes for accurate diagnostic

D. O. B: 06/02/1987

Home Address: 48 Markington Drive, Willow Grange, Sunderland, SR2 OLB, UNITED KINGDOM T: (0191) 659 0557 / 07983555381 E: t3_aat@hotmail.co.uk Driving Licence: Full UK│AM/A2/B1/BC/BE/C1E/CE/f/h/k/p/q Additional Licences: Counterbalance Forklift/ Truck Digital Tachograph

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controlled confined working space. • Heavy equipment strapping and slinging in according to the lift

regulation that where in place and required for safe transfer of the lift.

• GRP Fibreglass flooring fitting fabricating and repairs carried out • Quality control carried to the highest of standards after each job

to enable a smooth handover/takeover to the client. • Comply with site rules and regulations • Excellent communication skills to and from Clients and senior

management. HM Forces Shop Floor Manager / Inspector / Mechanic Mar 08 – Dec 13, UK, Germany, Kenya Iraq and Afghanistan.

• Effective accurate fault-finding using computer systems such as

Navi Star, Man Cat and conventional fault finding through experience and traditional methodical processes, Mechanical and Electrical.

• Provide equipment support to the Clients to maintain high customer satisfaction, with expert, ‘hands on / verbal’ training/repair and advice when required.

• Use IT equipment for servicing and ordering parts • Managed and mentored up to 40 tradesmen incl. operational,

disciplinary procedures, Supervision and advice. • Monitoring of current UK legislation and applying them to the

highest of standards. • Successfully co-ordinated a high pressured, demanding

workshop • Doubled the previous tours productivity/targets • Managed quality and control for 400 pieces of equipment

ranging form £30,000 up to £1,000,000. • Boosted and maintained morale when work was overwhelming. • Carried out full overhauls of equipment IE, body repair to major

assembly changes. • Ran the inspection and quality control department in a busy

workshop environment. • Inspection of a tired fleet of vehicles for quality control to

assess the necessary repairs to be managed and carried out. • Delegated jobs to Locally Employed Civilians overcoming

language barriers whilst maintains morale throughout. • Provided solo support for civilian vehicles deployed outside the

centralised unit.

• Able to work at height safely and with confidence for periods of time.

• Manual handling of equipment safely and with easy due to physical fitness.

• Vast knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft office software either on windows / Apple Mac systems.

• Able to read and digest CAD to carry out installations and builds of products.

• Management of resources to effectively limit the

need to process spares and financial expenditures • Delivered high structured training sessions on new

legislations • Reviewing and evaluating workshop practices to

implement changes for the benefit of the business. • High standards of equipment maintenance and

repairs carried out • Model a do it right first time attitude • Ensured maintenance of engineering hygiene and

compliance with all SHEF and Health and Safety legislation. While monitoring current UK legislation and applying them to the highest of standards.

• Supplied a field service workshop plate form to carry out all aspects of work required by the client.

• Provided a recovery asset for the client to meet their required needs.

• Conducted Adventure Training Packages as part of team building; white-water rafting, bungee jumping, climbing Mount Kenya

• Updated vehicle statuses using IT skills • Carried out daily inspections on equipment

throughout the night • Reconnaissance and infantry soldiering • Planned and delivered Physical Training Sessions • General repair and maintenance • Organised social events

• Stock management General workshop practices.

Qualifications and Education

HM Forces 2004 to present (Babcock Training Limited, V T Training Limited) • Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance, SEMTA – 2011. • Level 3 NVQ for Mobile Air Conditioning Maintainer (Refrigerant handling/testing and servicing MACS), C & G - 2012 • Level 3 NVQ MIG Butt Weld British Standard Qualification – 2013. • Level 3 NVQ TIG 2G Weld, British Standard Qualification – 2013.

Key Skills Qualifications (V T Plus Limited PLC) • Level 2 Key Skills in Communications – 2004. • Level 2 Key Skills in Applications of Numbers – 2004. • Level 2 Key Skills in Information and Communication Technology – 2004.

Key Skills Qualifications (V T Plus Limited PLC) • Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence – 2011.

Offshore Qualifications (North East Centre Medicals / FALCK Safety Service / Maersk Training) Offshore Medical Cert 20.05.2014 – 21.05.2016 GWO Working at Heights and Rescue Training – Wind Turbines 20.05.2014 – 19.05.2016 GWO Working at Heights 20.05.2014 -19.05.2016 GWO Sea Survival 12.06.2014 – 11.06.2018 GWO Basic Safety Training - GWO First Aid 05.02.2015 – 04.02.2017 GWO Manual Handling – 13.02.2015 – 12.02.2017 GWO Fire Awareness – 13.02.2015 – 12.02.2017 OPITO Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (EBS UK) (HUET) 06.02.2015 – 05.02.2019 Marine Safety Training – Vessel Transit and Transfer (MST) 12.06.2014 – 11.06.2016 Sky-scape Training 18.08.2014 - 17.08.2018 Maersk Training Siemens Level 3 05.10.2014

Andrew Anthony Taylor Curriculum Vitae Mechanical electrical engineer

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Achievements and Interests Charity and event organising, climbing Mount Kenya, swimming Lake Windermere, swimming galas. Community involvement – Remembrance services, organisation of workshop functions. Adventure training, Outdoor activities, personal fitness, motorsports, swimming, running, travel and culture.

Continuous Development • £2000 Armed Forces Enhanced Learning Credit. Managerial qualification to Level 3 NVQ or higher

References Supplied on request