David Chippendale

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Results-driven, customer-focused engineering professional, with background in operations management, maintenance and technical training. Highly organized problem-solver, with excellent communication and presentation skills, experienced in project management. Able to lead a culture of high performance with a strong Health & Safety ethic

Summary of experience/achievement

Experienced in working in different regions throughout the world, including UK, Republic of Ireland, Gibraltar, Germany, Holland, Cyprus, United States, Qatar. Completed British Aerospace Middle East orientation/cultural awareness course

Contracted to Byrne Equipment (Qatar) to achieve successful QP inspection (Qatar Petroleum inspection - high level Health &Safety standard demanded of companies associated with oil and gas industry, involving Health & Safety, working methods, training and certification of workforce, condition of equipment, condition of transport/installation plant and compliance with ISO 9002. Achieved by taking on role of Operations Manager, leading a high performance culture to encourage continuous improvement throughout all functions of the site, implementing any necessary training and certification of workforce, implementing and ensuring adherence to highest standards of Health & Safety, managing day-to-day operations of site and implementing change where necessary

Employed by Hitachi America at Intel (Ireland). Achieved position of designated trainer for shift technicians (Intel and Hitachi) after only 6 months, despite no previous experience of semi-conductor industry. Worked on project developing new processes to improve reliability and performance, including re-writing of PM schedules

Contracted to Hewlett Packard (Ireland), working on product improvement project to increase reliability and achieve cost reduction

Contracted to Tetrad (UK) to achieve successful Health & Safety Inspection and to secure liability insurance following high incidence of insurance claims relating to equipment maintenance standards and work practices. Achieved by re-designing factory layout, implementing and managing safe working practices, instigating training and certification of workforce, designing and managing PM schedules

Gained Technical Instructor certification with British Aerospace, including training in a non-English speaking environment

Career History

Nov 2014 - Present MDR - Maintenance/Training Manager (Saudi Arabia)

Responsibilities

Liaising with project management team, Sadara, DOW and vendor supplier equipment team to identify training priorities

Planning, organizing and directing training activities

Producing training materials

Management of ISO 9001/2 and associated QA systems

Identifying and assessing training needs

Ensuring training is cost-effective, within budget and time-limit

Health & Safety document control

Conducting training in EH&S

Conducting training in written English language skills

Management of construction/HVAC contractors

Management of superintendents, supervisors and general workforce

2012-2014 Byrne Rental - Operations Manager (Qatar-Doha)

Responsibilities

Overseeing the employment, training and activities of the workforce

Implementing structured personal development programme for all key personnel.

100 Reports, including 5 departmental managers

Management of contracted support agencies, eg. specialist engineers, transport and security agents and Event Management companies

Management of buildings and facilities on client sites

Management of all aspects of breakdown and routine maintenance of equipment, plus carpentry, electrical, welding and painting sections

Management of transport, staging and loading

Liaising with customers and sales department to ensure effective service

Quality, Health & Safety awareness and management of employees, subcontractors and sites, eg. Shell, BP, Dolphin Energy etc.

Management of all functions within the role, in terms of employee performance, cost controls, spending disciplines and allocation of resources

Managing documentation of equipment - location and history

Development and management of departmental plans

Recommendation and implementation of process improvements, building maintenance and servicing plans to ensure stock levels

Reviewing and reporting on status, performance to budget and delivery of objectives

Making recommendations to improve all aspects of the business, supported by financial and other data, working closely with COO and General Manager

Responsible for operational safety of yard and yard personnel, fire safety and security

Jan 2012 to Feb 2012 Xtreme Tech - Senior Engineer (Germany-Holland)

Rresearch and development of EUV [Extreme Ultra Violet] light for semi-conductor wafer production.

Responsibilities

Constant monitoring and adjustment of parameters to produce a stable UV light, controlling laser pulse techniques within a plasma to construct a high frequency, high repetition laser pulse

Monitoring and adjustment of temperature within a plasma and mechanical pinch area - parameters critical to the machine’s stability and safety

Maintenance, PM scheduling and implementation, trouble shooting and root cause analysis using FEMA and fishbone analysis

Improvement engineering - mechanical, electrical and chemical

2007 to 2011 Kone Elevators and Escalators - Senior Engineer (Ireland)

Responsibilities

Service, maintenance and repair of passenger and goods lifts, escalators and auto walks (350 throughout the West of Ireland) within government premises, public buildings, Galway University Biological Laboratories and commercial premises including various blue-chip companies including Intel, Abbott Diagnostic, Boston Scientific, Dell Computers, Coca Cola.

Co-ordinating and overseeing all activities relating to service, maintenance and repair in allocated region

Carrying out surveys pre-contract engagement and post installation

Liaising with facilities managers and contractors

Management of outside agencies

Insurance assessment

Parts procurement and completion of repair estimates

Training clients in escape procedures and report writing following any lift related incident

2006 to 2007 Pickerings Lifts - Senior Engineer (Ireland)

Responsibilities

Service, maintenance and repair of passenger and goods lifts within government premises, public buildings and commercial premises including Abbott Diagnostics, Boston Scientific, Irish Cement and Irish Gypsum.

2004 to 2006 Self Employed - Maintenance Engineer (UK-Ireland) Undertook maintenance contracts in a range of engineering environments, including 10 month contract at Hewlett Packard.

Responsibilities:

Training and mentorship of technicians and operators

Management of 30+ production line operatives and contracted staff

Implementation and monitoring of PM schedules, root cause analysis of breakdowns and product faults.

Nov 2000 to 2004 Hitachi High Technologies at Intel Ireland - Senior Engineer (Ireland/USA)

Responsibilities

Design and management of PM schedules

Manual documentation

Report writing on machine faults (cause, effect, repair and total maintenance analysis)

Maintenance and monitoring of high volume manufacturing equipment including hydraulics and pneumatics

Pressure and vacuum; gases and gas flow (MFCs)

Leak checking of vacuum and pressure

3-phase electrics high voltage; PLC

Radio frequency (RF/microwave generators)- high and low (tuning and calibration)

Plasma monitoring and construction; quality control; control of hazardous substance Setting up machinery to extremely high tolerances using computer interface

Project management

Parts management, including budgetary and quality control

Review of technical authorship (PC based and manual)

Training in first aid and use of breathing apparatus

Training and supervision - Intel and Hitachi- including assessment interviews and assessment reports

Management of junior technicians, site electricians and Intel technicians

Health & Safety issues (report writing and investigations)

Liaising with Intel management

Liaising between Hitachi Ireland and Hitachi America/Hitachi Japan

Implementing and driving forward cost-cutting programme to increase competitiveness.

FEB 2000 to Nov 2000 Central Power Services, Lancashire, England - Regional Contracts Manager (UK) Regional contract manager for supplier of high voltage generators (350kw-650kw) Duties included sale and maintenance of service contracts to local authorities, public utilities, emergency services, prisons, hospital trusts, private companies, etc

Responsibilities:

Assisting clients with PM schedules and maintenance routines post-installation.

Project management: establishing and developing new client base

Generating new business and maintaining existing clients

Drawing up and tendering for contracts

Sourcing and management of outside contractors within budgetary constraints

Nov 1997 to Feb 2000 Tetrad, Preston, England - Operations/Facilities Manager (UK)

Initiated and set up computerised preventative maintenance system and redesigned factory lay-out to facilitate greater efficiency and safer working practices.

Responsibilities

Management and training of workforce - reports included Production Manager, Maintenance Manager and Transport Manager

Development and management of departmental plans including key performance measures, budget, activity plan, goals and objectives to maximise production

Commissioning of outside contractors

Ensuring Health & Safety compliance among employees and sub-contractors

Procurement of equipment

Liaising with representatives from outside companies and agencies, i.e. insurance companies and Health & Safety Executive

Report writing, including risk assessment and incident reports

Liaising with other managers and board members to direct and instigate changes to meet set goals and objectives

Project management

Sep 95 to Nov 97

Attended University of Central Lancashire, Preston, England studying for LLB Law

Aug 94 to Aug 95 Orwak Linley - Field Service Engineer (UK)

Responsible for service, maintenance and repair of waste compactors and sales of service contracts throughout the north of England and Wales

1992 to 1994 Self Employed - Maintenance and Installation Engineer/Consultant (UK-Ireland)

Undertook shut-down maintenance and installation contracts and Health & Safety risk assessments in industrial premises

1990 to 1992 Self Employed - Emergency Call out/Recovery Engineer (UK)

Worked on contract to various motoring organizations, including RAC, AA and National Breakdown as repair/recovery engineer and on contract to the police as recovery engineer during road traffic accidents,

Aug 89 to Dec 89 Royal Army Ordinance Corps - Weapons Engineer (UK)

Responsible for service, maintenance and repair of small arms and weapons and supervision of technicians

Apr 89 to Aug 89 Aluminium Powder Company - Maintenance Engineer (Wales)

Maintenance of furnaces, compressors, etc, general factory maintenance (electrical and mechanical) and fabrication

June 88 to Dec 88 British Aerospace - Weapons Technician Instructor (UK-Saudi Arabia)

Technical instructor specializing in Tornado aircraft weapons systems

Mar 80 to Jun 88 Royal Air Force - Weapons Technician (UK-Scotland-Germany-Gibraltar) Responsible for repair and maintenance of aircraft weapons systems and ejection seats on various aircraft including Hawk, Jaguar, Eurofighter and Buckaneer

1978 to 1980 Bradshaws Ford Motor House - Motor Vehicle Technician (UK)

Service and repair of motor vehicles, Electrical/mechanical automatic gearbox repair specialist

1976 to 1978 Suthers Bros - Apprentice Motor Mechanic

Qualifications

2000 to 2004 Numerous vendor courses - Hitachi High Technologies

1988 Certificate in Technical Instruction - British Aerospace

City& Guilds Qualifications in:

General & Communication Studies

General Engineering

Technical Drawing

Motor Vehicle Craft Studied

Motor Vehicle Workshop Practice

Motor Vehicle Technicians I & II

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Specialism

Advanced Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

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