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email me for contact details EducationEmployment History Experience Professional Training Personal Information EducationThe University of Birmingham 1991-1994B.Eng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2iiModules included – C programming, Z80 processor programming, FORTH programming, Social Effects of Data Storage , Control System Analysis & Design; Operational Research in Management & Production The John Port School, Etwall, Derbyshire 1989-1991A-Levels attained:Pure & Applied Maths (C); Technical Illustration (C); Physics (D); General Studies (C) The Hatton School, Derbyshire 1984-1989GCSEs attained:Maths(A); English Language(C); English Literature(C); Geography(C); Computer Studies(A); Chemistry(B); Physics(B); CDT-Graphics(A); CDT-Realisation(C) Return to top Employment History2006-Present PICS LtdSoftware & IT contractor. After leaving Siemens I started my own VAT registered Ltd company developing, installing and commissioning software & IT solutions for clients including:
2001-2006 Siemens A&DTechnical Specialist for the Oil & Gas/Process Safety Team I was the technical authority within the Oil & Gas team, for design and production of safety critical software (using the PCS7 platform). I have extensively used PCS7, F-Systems software & S7-400 controllers to produce safety systems for ESD and F&G in the UK Oil & Gas industry sector. Within Siemens I have attended technical consultant level training for the PCS7 and F-Systems products. My job function includes, Project Management, providing support (technical and sales), managing & disseminating information to the team, making presentations (both internally and to customers) & authoring technical documentation. Another important aspect of my work is being a member of the SIL determination team, who facilitate SIL determinations and HAZOPs on the behalf of customers. I have worked on projects for the following companies:
1999-2001 INTEGRA Automation Systems (part of the GRAMAC Group)Senior Project Engineer Managing electrical projects for the GRAMAC group. My role included project management tasks (resourcing and budget), engineering design and implementation as well as making presentation and training sessions. As the GRAMAC group were a mechanical handling company I was also involved in the design of the machine safety systems. I have worked on projects for the following companies:
1994-1999 East Midland Controls LtdProject Engineer Software & hardware engineering as part of a design & production team, including:
ExperienceDuring my employment & training I have gained experience in the following software and design packages: PLC Systems Siemens (STEP5, STEP7, PCS7, P-Diag, S7-Graph, SCL, CFC, SFC, F-Systems); Rockwell (RSLogix5000, RSLogix500, RSLogix5); OMRON Syswin, Mitsubishi (GPPWin, GX Developer, GX IEC Developer)SCADA & Graphics Siemens (WF470, ProTool, WinCC, WinCC Flexible, PCS7); Rockwell (PanelBuilder, RSView); Mitsubishi (eDesigner, MAC); FactoryLink; Intouch; FixDMACS Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 3.11/95/98/NT/2000/XP; OS/2; Mac OSX Other Languages C/C++; HTML; XHTML Networks Ethernet; TCP/IP; DeviceNet; PROFIBus, AS-I Other ApplicationsAutoCAD; Oracle; SQL; MSOffice (Word, Excel, Project, Access, Powerpoint); Adobe (Acrobat, Premiere, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamwever, Flash); Apple (iMovie, iDVD) Return to top Professional Qualifications & AwardsMember of IET, Chartered Engineer registered with the Engineering Council 557176Professional Training
Personal InformationI have designed and authored a county council initiative brochure, for 2 consecutive issues, highlighting artists and their studios in the county – with a circulation of 20,000+ culminating in a large exhibition. I have an active interest in the local pre-school and have recently been involved in the Risk Assessment of the premises and the upgrade of their website. I enjoy food and cooking, both at home and dining out. My health & fitness is a priority and I exercise on a regular basis. I generally enjoy the outdoor life, especially visiting the coast. In the past I have participated in several sports including football, hockey, rugby, Muay Thai boxing, karate & swimming (most at a competitive level). During my time at college I travelled extensively around Europe visiting most of the major cities in the continent, I enjoy languages and cultures and speak a little French, German and Italian. I hold a Full UL driving Licence, BUPA & Offshore current medical certificates. Have previously held Red-Cross First Aider certificate (lapsed)ReferencesFull reference details are available on request. |
