PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HARDWARE DESIGN ENGINEER AT ABB LIMITED
Dec 2015 – Present
Responsible for the design of PSD, ESD, ICSS safety systems.
Design safety control systems cabinets
Produce equipment schedules
Produce wiring schedules
Produce safety loops diagrams
Produce connectivity diagrams
Produce AC and DC distribution diagrams
Sourcing of third party equipment
SENIOR HARDWARE ENGINEER AT AKER SOLUTIONS LTD
Feb 2009 – Aug 2015
Responsible for the design, development, installation and management of topside control systems.
Designed topside subsea control systems.
Designed WOCS and IWOCS systems.
Managed relationships with clients to establish system requirements and obtain approval.
Developed system drawings and manuals.
Checked and approved system drawings and manuals.
Produced procurement specifications and BOMs.
Mentored and trained new employees and junior engineers.
Deputised for the lead engineer.
Participated in HAZOP AND HAZID reviews.
Presented and took part in design reviews.
Produced test documents.
Engineering Change Management.
Participated in FEED, safety and reliability studies.
Responsible for project engineering and management.
Preparation of time and resource estimates.
Responsible for the on-time and within budget delivery of projects.
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER AT MUIR MATHESON WEATHER MONITORING LTD
Nov 2007 – Jan 2009
Designed and developed weather monitoring systems within the airport department.
Produced all test and system documentation.
Built, tested, designed, installed and commissioned systems.
Carried out installations and commissioning worldwide.
Developed systems both on and offshore.
Responsible for training and mentoring engineers.
Worked to CAA and ICAO standards.
Conducted site surveys and associated reports.
Deputised for the engineering manager.
Responsible for people management; this included all aspects of performance management, development and safety.
Responsible for the budgetary requirements of projects, time allocation and planning.
Client management.
Conduct training courses for client engineers.
SENIOR HARDWARE ENGINEER AT AKER KYAERNER SUBSEA LIMITED
Oct 2006 – Oct 2007
Designed, developed, installed and managed topside control systems. This role was later reprised in 2009 with the same responsibilities.
SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER AT MUIR MATHESTON WEATHER MONITORING LTD
Aug 2000 – Oct 2006
Designed and developed weather monitoring systems within the airport department; this role was later reprised in 2007 with the same responsibilities
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Explosion Prevention Systems and ATEX Standards: Explosion Protection Systems and ATEX Standards (2002)
Project Management: Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (2001)
Electrician: CGLI 236(Pt 1)
Approved Electrician: CGLI 236 (Part I)I
IET: 17th edition BS7671: (2008)
IT PROFICIENCIES
System Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and SAP
Technical Proficiency: Fibre Optic, FSK, RS232, RS422, RS485, Analogue, Digital, PLC (Allen Bradley),
Control Logix, ControlNet, Ethernet, ABB S800
