Mechanical Technician

Douglas MacFarlane

*** ***** ******,

Brighton, MA,

02135

Phone: 617-***-****

******.**********@*****.***

I am a mechanical engineer with diverse experience in manufacturing, installation and

commissioning of equipment. I have acquired a sound overall knowledge of leading edge

engineering principles, tools and practices. I have been part of a team building

mechanical assemblies, electrical wiring and pneumatic systems and have also led teams

in installation and commissioning on large scale international turnkey projects in

Europe, North America and Asia. I am seeking a new challenge within the mechanical

engineering installation and commissioning projects field, with a keen interest in new

technologies.

Activ Solar - Sep 2011 – Oct 2013

An emerging market specialist in large-scale solar photovoltaic power plants with c1,600 employees.

Module Manufacturing Specialist

• Investigate new technologies in Solar Panel Manufacturing.

• Learn all aspects of Operations of equipment with a view to purchase production line and Install.

• Evaluate all cost cutting options on equipment and materials.

• Present full due diligence report to Management, including run logs, presentations and Budgets.

Roth and Rau USA - Sep 2010 – Sep 2011

A world leader in photovoltaic production equipment and innovative manufacturing technologies, focusing

on the production of solar cells with c1,400 employees.

Electro-Mechanical Technician

• Collaborate with 3rd Party on a Project in Greece to provide expertise to a Polysilicon furnace.

• To understand all mechanical and electrical parts, operational practices and evaluate equipment.

GT Solar Inc. - Jul 2006 – Aug 2010 (now GT Advanced Technologies)

A diversified technology company with innovative crystal growth equipment and solutions for the global

solar, LED and electronics industries with c 700 employees.

Field Service Technician

• Build and Assemble machinery associated with the Photovoltaic Fabrication Lines.

• In-house, liaising with Engineering and R & D department to provide fresh and innovative ideas.

• Testing and De-bugging all machinery, and assemble machinery at various sites. Bring machines up to

Production speed in this Turnkey operation. P.L.C. Programming and Troubleshooting knowledge of

different platforms.

• Operation requires a wide range of knowledge and skills associated with all machines from the raw

Silicon stock to the final wafer cells.

• Global operation requiring travel to China, Taiwan, Germany and other European sites and ensuring

complete customer satisfaction regarding all processes.

• Experienced in DSS Furnace build and installation.

• Experienced in GT Tabber/Stringer build and installation.

Siemens Logistics and Assembly Systems - Oct 2003 – Jul 2006

A global powerhouse in electrical engineering and electronics with approximately 37,000 employees

Mechanical Technician (Secondary Supervisor)

• Maintaining Baggage Handling System to a high standard as per customer (Mass port) requirement

and satisfaction.

• Maintaining and Troubleshooting Conveyors, Carousels, Diverters and Pushers.

• Coordinating and implementing of Preventative Maintenance schedule. COGZ Programme.

• Understanding of unique tracking systems.

• Rapid awareness and implementation of various contingency plans in the event of adverse

circumstances, in a timely manner.

• Work carried out on F.K.I, Transnorm, Rapistan and Jervis Webb conveying systems Controlled by

Allen Bradley P.L.C. Other duties include giving Technical Support to Massport Operations.

Coordinating with Airlines, T.S.A. and Ground Services

Earlier Career

• Thomas and

Betts - Mechanical Technician - Jul 2000 – Dec 2002

• BSW Sawmills - Mechanical Technician - Nov 1993 – Apr 2000

• MacPherson Welding – Welder/Fabricator – Sep 1990 – Nov 1993

• British Alcan – Full Apprenticeship/Mechanical Technician – Aug 1983 – May 1990

Education

• Inverness

Technical College - Diploma in Mech Eng. Maintenance Craft Studies 1983 – 1987

• Lochaber High School – High School Diploma 1978

– 1983

Professional Training

• Fundamentals

of P.L.C.s. Using RS Logix 5/500. Allen Bradley

• SLC 500

Maintaining and Troubleshooting. Allen Bradley

• Basic

Electricity (12 week course)

• National

Technology Transfer, Inc. Industrial Hydraulics

• Manual Metal

Arc, ASME 1X 6G Welding course

• Engineering

Industry Training Board. (48 weeks)

• OPITO

Offshore Survival, Fire fighting and Helicopter Underwater Escape

• R.T.I.T.B.

Fork Truck Driving

• Scottish

Football Association :- Development Coaching Certificate

Other interests

• Soccer, Golf,

Hiking, Fishing, Cinema, Travel and Learning Spanish

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