Expert Details
Subsea/Offshore Systems: Design, Manufacture and Commissioning; Fabrication, Mechanical, Electrical, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Applications
ID: 737203
United Kingdom
Overview:
- Ability to resolve problems efficiently in a professional, prompt, and courteous manner
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets in a pressurized environment
- Ability to plan and organize a project through each stage of design and production from concept to commissioning
- Ability to present ideas through sketching, illustration, 2D / 3D CAD
- Highly experienced with design hardware and software, including PC construction and server maintenance
- Experienced with design office start-up, management, and continual improvement
- Confident in communicating ideas both verbally and visually
- Persistent and flexible approach to suppliers and colleagues for the achievement of successful projects
- Strong project management, team management and interdepartmental management skills
- Self-starter, positive, enthusiastic, highly motivated with acute attention to detail, and calm under pressure
- Ability to quickly associate with new environments and adapt to working both individually and within a team
- Experience with private, commercial, medical, and military/defense contracts
- Familiar with confidential/sensitive contractual obligations or details
- Vast experience with design & construction of critical life support and harsh environments
- Confident in the use of ERP & PDM systems to manage Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, Assembly BOM’s and package documentation
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2007 | Degree: BEng Hons | Subject: Computer Aided Engineering | Institution: University of Central Lancashire |
| Year: 2004 | Degree: BTEC | Subject: Engineering | Institution: Accrington and Rossendale College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2021 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Director |
Responsibilities:Director of company offering contract design and consultancy services. Currently working on the Dreadnaught Submarines.Working with FORAN V80 design software and Teamcenter PLM. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2021 | Employer: Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd | Title: Design Manager | Department: Design |
Responsibilities:Actively involved in the development and fundamental design duties.Management of Design Team composing of Full time/ contract and experienced/graduate engineers Managing works engineering technical questions and if necessary provide hands on engineering support Seniority level relationship for company departmental tasks (accounts, purchasing, stores, sales etc) Simultaneously management multiple projects from concept to final delivery, installation & commission Creation of project specifications, P&L, proposals and applications Worldwide travel for client interaction, presentation, project planning, installation & commissioning System design & constructional management – Fabrication, Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic & Hydraulic Critical Life support and Diving system design involving breathing air, oxygen (inc Cryo & PSA), mixed gas in LP and HP. Electrical system design 440v 3ph to 230VAC and 12/24VDC. Hyperbaric and atmospheric cooling and heating systems. Survival/rescue system design SEVDS, Submarine TUP Rescue, Saturation HRF. Pressure vessel including PVHO design and manufacture. Documentation, design review, progress analysis, contract reviews, staged assessment Creation of Operational & Maintenance Manuals Project valuations & budget control/assignment Relay and manage internal / external audits i.e. client driven or IACS Management of quality approvals (Medical Quality Management System ISO 13485, Quality Management ISO 9001) Annual R&D tax credit claim rebate submissions Retain high involvement within engineering design duties using Inventor and AutoCAD |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd | Title: Senior Design Engineer | Department: Design |
Responsibilities:Conversant with PD5500, ASME Div 1, ASME PVHO, PED, Lloyds, DNV, NORSOK, BSI, ADC, HSE and IMCA standardsCreating bills of materials & creating new part numbers using ERP Design of simple to large heavy duty structural steel, sheet metal & pressure vessel fabrications Design of hydraulic & pneumatic systems from 1/8inch to 3inch diameter supplied via large KW compressors/HPUs Design of electrical distribution, application & control including 3ph 400v, 110-230AC and DC systems Design of precision machined components for use in life support and subsea applications Application of varied materials including diverse grades of carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass etc Produce new product innovations from R&D through to manufacture Creation of product marketing documentation & data |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2010 | Employer: Submarine Manufacturing and Products Ltd | Title: Design Engineer | Department: Design |
Responsibilities:Design of simple to large heavy duty structural steel, sheet metal & pressure vessel fabricationsDesign of hydraulic and pneumatic systems Troubleshooting assembly and manufacturing issues Non-conformance reporting for component issues Liaison with company personnel: fabricators pipe fitter electricians, stores & purchasing. Liaising with UK and overseas suppliers for quotes, information and data Continuation of draughtsman duties |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2003 to 2004 | Employer: Solomon Refrigeration | Title: Welder / Fitter | Department: Fabrication |
Responsibilities:Truck chassis fabrication and assembly line fitter. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div 1 Combo Course 11.2011 Autodesk Inventor Overview Course 07.2014 Autodesk Vault Workgroup 03.2015 Microsoft Project Course 06.2011 PADI Open Water Diver 00.2012 |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div 1 Combo Course Autodesk Inventor Overview Course Autodesk Vault Workgroup Microsoft Project Course PADI Open Water Diver |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Further knowledge: Full & Clean UK Driving Licence – Held Since 2004 English – Native Language ERP System / Database AutoDesk AutoCAD AutoDesk Inventor Pro Autodesk Showcase Autodesk Vault PDM – User & Administrator Solidworks Microsoft Office – Inc: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Publisher Microsoft Project Photo Shop / GIMP CAD Server Installation, Maintenance & Administration CAD Workstation Specification and Self Build |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native |
Fields of Expertise
Subsea, commercial diving, diving, marine equipment fabrication, fabrication, pipe fabrication, steel fabrication, ASME boiler and pressure vessel code, high-pressure vessel design, pressure vessel, industrial marine, pneumatics, hydraulics, 3D design, hyperbaric chamber, hyperbaric chamber standard, HBOT, gas distribution, control system, design management, Oil and Gas Technical Support, technical writing, equipment maintenance