CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: Richard A Shadwell

ADDRESS: ** ******* *****

Buckingham

MK18 7HT

MOBILE: 077**-******

e-mail: acdss1@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL PROFILE: -

Committed, approachable and flexible, I thrive on tough challenges and working

either hands-on or taking a lead role. I offer an extensive range of engineering,

manufacturing and technical experience, together with excellent communication,

computer, and organisational skills. I am also experienced in all aspects of health

and safety. I have worked across a wide range of industries and pride myself on

meeting deadlines and hitting targets.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: -

PERIOD: MAY 2005 – June 2013

Employer: Diamond Light Source Ltd. Didcot, Oxfordshire

Position: Senior Electrical Technician

• Conduct technically hands-on PPM & reactive fault-finding /

maintenance, working on complex industrial control systems and

plant both mechanically and electrically. This includes PLC’s,

VSD’s, SCADA, BMS, HVAC, relay logic and equipment repairs.

• Senior Authorised High Voltage Person, responsible for the

distribution network of twenty eight 11KV substations and four

3.3 KV chiller units.

• Maintenance and installation of all HV & LV switchgear and

associated distribution networks, plus Power Factor Correction

systems.

• Project manage and commission on-going new installations, and

the recruitment of contract staff and ordering of material &

equipment. This involved critical management planning and

implementation, in order to complete within limited timescales.

PERIOD: JANUARY 2002 – APRIL 2005

Position: Self Employed Electrical Engineer

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• Undertook contracts involving call-out breakdowns & repairs for

several companies. These included manufactures within the food

& beverage, plastic moulding, car parts and cable manufacturing

industries.

• Project managed & commissioned manufacturing process

control system upgrades using PLC’s & VSD’s.

• Worked on Agency contracts for HV distribution maintenance.

PERIOD: JANUARY 2000 – DECEMBER 2001

Employer: Westfalia Separator Ltd. Wolverton, Milton Keynes

Position: Technical Support Manager

• Responsible for all centrifugal separator installations,

maintenance, repairs, modifications and training within the UK.

This covered mechanical, pneumatic and control systems.

• Hands-on commissioning and maintenance call-out, 24/7.

• Responsible for 20 engineers & setting and achieving budgets.

• Highly involved in RCFA, as a member of the companies Think

Tank Investigations Unit, based in Germany.

PERIOD: AUGUST 1988 – DECEMBER 1999

Employer: Harland Simon Ltd. Bletchley, Milton Keynes

Position: Commissioning & Technical Support Manager

• For many years I commissioned highly complex PLC and VSD

control systems on News Paper Printing machinery world-wide.

• In addition, I became responsible for all installations world-wide.

Previous Employment:- Sunblest Bakeries, Elect. Eng. Mngr. AA Fabrics, Elect. Eng.

Education: Kings Public Grammar, Gloucester.

Gloucester College of Technology.

Professional

Qualifications: City & Guilds Electrical Technician. Diploma in Electrical

Engineering. 16th Edition. Advanced PLC programming. Senior

High Voltage certification (SAP). Advanced VSD programming.

Hobbies and Voluntary Senior Official for (BRDC) Silverstone Racing Circuit /

Interests Sailing / Clay pigeon shooting / Playing the guitar and music.

References: Professional and personal references are available on request.

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