Mechanical Engineer Construction Manager

PATRICK PAYNE T Eng. M Inst CS. AIOSH

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+44(0)750-***-****

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PERSONAL PROFILE

A qualified, successful and highly experienced Construction Professional, CDM Practitioner, Construction Manager and Mechanical Engineer with over 30 year’s extensive experience of engineering projects and maintenance within the construction industry that has included Major UK Civil Engineering projects, Nuclear and Conventional Power Plants, Steel Plants, Mining, Petro Chem, Refineries, Dry Dock Ship Repair and service in The Royal Navy.

In-depth experience of successfully managing large scale construction projects worldwide and the UK. Recent positions include, Project Coordinator – Major Projects, CDM Advisor (Principal Designer) to SSE on various UK Construction Power Plant projects, Site Manager of a RoC,s project for Nottingham City Council. Project Superintendent of an Expansion project to increase the capacity of two Gas powered generation stations in the UK. Underground Construction Manager of a $2.25 Billion Uranium mine in Canada and Project Manager for the erection and mechanical installation contractor on the $125 million BSI MCL2 Badak Project in Cilegon West Java Indonesia.

Flexible, open minded; a natural team leader and player with excellent communication skills at all levels, with proven ability to work under pressure in any situation. Experienced working in difficult, remote locations and managing operations with the minimal supervision from head office

QUALITIES

Honest

Enthusiastic

Team Player

Loyal

Flexible

Reliable

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, AWARDS AND MEMBERSHIP

SSE SHE Best Practice - 2016

Member Institute of Construction Safety - 2016.

AIOSH - 2016

One Million manhours no LTA - 2011

HNC Mechanical Engineering – 1982

ONC Mechanical Engineering – 1980

R. Navy Lead Marine Eng Tech – 1974

R. Navy Int Comb Eng Cert- 1970.

CONTINUING PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CDM Principal Designer - 2015

CDM Co-ordinator training. - 2014

Asbestos Safety Management – UKATA – 2013

Basic Radiation – Cameco, Canada - 2012

Regulatory Supervision Due Diligence – Cameco, Canada - 2013

Regulatory WHMIS (COSHH) – Cameco, Canada - 2012

Lock out-Tag out – Cameco, Canada - 2012

General Safety and Environment- Total, Netherlands - 2007

Request and Receive Permit to Work – npower - 2007

General Safety Construction Industry – Queensland, Australia - 2006

ECITB Safety Passport - Client Contractor National Safety Group - 2009

Gas Awareness – Corus - 2004

ECITB Confined Space Cert - Barry Training Services - 2002

ECITB Safe Use of Cranes - Barry Training Services - 2002

IOSH – University of S.Glam - 2000

Risk Assessment in Practice- University of S.Glam – 2000

KEY SKILLS

Excellent Managerial Skills

Excellent Planning and Organisational Skills

Excellent Attention to Detail

Excellent Technical Skills

Qualified in Health&Safety and Environmentally Aware

Excellent Communication, Interpersonal and Leadership skills

Committed and Engaging Team Member who thrives on Responsibility

Effective Management of a Multi skilled and Multinational workforce.

IT LITERACY

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

English – Fluent.

Spanish – Working knowledge

CAREER HISTORY

February 2022 to Present.

Express Reinforcements Ltd

Whitehead works

Newport

Gwent.

Project Coordinator – Major Projects

My role includes, but not limited to the following points.

Act as the main point of contact between the Customer, The ERL Technical team and the various ERL production facilities throughout the UK. Involved during the enquiry, order placement process, resource/programme planning, through to manufacture and delivery of the steel reinforcement prefabricated products.

Developing and maintaining relationships with customers both operationally and commercially in conjunction with internal stakeholders.

Onsite liaison with customer teams in conjunction with ERL fabrication teams to deploy a range of techniques to positively impact delivery, cost, risk mitigation, and the management of change.

Effective communication to ensure consistency in standards, specifications and fabrication integrity in all manufacturing locations and project sites.

Routine engagement with the ERL production/contracts function to ensure site construction programs, production and delivery planning are aligned.

Ensure any supply issues are investigated, corrective actions implemented and closed out, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams with delivery solutions. · Work with commercial teams and customer to resolve changes in specification or contract requirements so that projects remain profitable

Communicate and report to senior management appropriate data and information on a regular basis

Liaise with Quality and Health and Safety departments to ensure that standards are in place and adhered to for projects

Investigate Quality incidents and report to customer via Non-Conformance procedure

Carry out facility Safety, Environmental and Quality audits regularly and publish reports to safety action tracker system

Jan 2015 to Jan 2022.

CDM Advisor/Principal Designer.

Solutions17/ SSE.

Various UK locations

I was sole director of a small limited company, Solutions 17 Limited. I have ongoing relationships with the Companies listed below with dates and positions of which my services were employed.

SSE has a Thermal Generation procedure that supports the Safety, Health and Environment, including Contractor Safety and Performance. It also recognises supports and provides a platform for the implementation of the requirements of CDM, (Construction Design & Management).

In addition to carrying out the Principal Designer duties I also assist in carrying out the Principal Contractor duties preparing the Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan, H&S File and Inductions for SSE Power Station Projects, my duties include but are not limited to.

Advise and assist SSE/Client with their duties under the HSE CDM Regulations and Guidelines 2015.

Compliance of the HSE CDM 2015 Regulations.

Advise on/and notification to the HSE where applicable.

Review, Advise and Coordinate on Temporary Works.

Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved in the project

Facilitate effective communication between Client, Designers and Contractors

Liaise with Client, Designers, Principal Contractor and Contractors regarding ongoing design, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and Health & Safety File.

Dependant on the Project requirement, Compile the Construction Phase Plan, CDM Inductions, Schedule and undertake Audits, Toolbox talks and other Principal Contractor duties.

Review and Audit the Construction Phase Plan when written by others.

Chair CDM meetings when required.

Conduct and report on Daily and Weekly Safety Audits using SSE safe systems of work.

Assist the SSE PM in fulfilling SSE obligations under the HSE/CDM regulations 2015

June 2018 to December 2018

Client CDM Advisor

Tata Steel UK

Port Talbot

South Wales

Tata Steel UK are undertaking a Life Extension Project to Blast Furnace No5 at their site in Port Talbot, South Wales. Tata Steel is the Client, Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.

My Primary Role was to keep Tata Steel compliant under the CDM Regulations 2015. My duties included, but not limited to, Review the existing H&S Files, Edit and Issue the Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and compile the H&S File. Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved in the project

Facilitate effective communication between Client, Designers and Contractors.

Liaise with Client, Designers, Principal Contractor and Contractors regarding ongoing design, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and Health & Safety File.

Update the Construction Phase Plan, CDM Inductions, Schedule and undertake Audits, Toolbox talks and review other Principal Contractor duties.

Chair CDM meetings when required.

Conduct and report on Daily and Weekly Safety Audits.

Jan 2018 to April 2018

Owners Project Manager/CDM Advisor

CAI

Milford Haven Refinery

Milford Haven

Pembrokeshire

The former Murco Milford Haven Oil Refinery ceased refining operation in 2014. The owners Murco Petroleum Ltd sold the site to Puma Energy UK Limited (PEL) who now operate the tank farm assets as an Oil Storage Terminal. At the time of the sale, Murco also sold the former process area assets to Cnergyico Acisal Incorporated (CAI) who are removing and transporting a number of the former process units to Pakistan for reuse at one of their facilities. The remaining assets are being demolished.

Whilst the demolition and dismantling activities are ongoing, overall responsibility of the dismantling and demolition site rests with CAI and Murco. The demolition and dismantling work is being performed by WRD Limited (Principal Contractor) on behalf of CAI. CAI required an experienced Construction professional with CDM compliance knowledge.

My duties included:

Keep the project Stakeholders in Compliance of the HSE CDM 2015 Regulations.

Review Principal Designer (ABB) and Principal Contractor (WRD) practice and adherence to the CDM 2015 regulations.

Review, Advise and Coordinate on Temporary Works.

Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved in the project

Facilitate effective communication between Client, Designers and Contractors.

Liaise with Client, Designers, Principal Contractor and Contractors regarding ongoing design, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and Health & Safety File.

Review the Construction Phase Plan, CDM Inductions, Schedule and undertake Audits, Toolbox talks and review other Principal Contractor duties.

Chair CDM meetings when required.

Conduct and report on Daily and Weekly Safety Audits.

Assist CAI and advise their obligations under the HSE/CDM regulations 2015.

Jan 2017 to July 2017

Site Manager / CDM Advisor

Thorn International

Enviro energy Limited

London Road Heat Station

12 London Road

Nottingham

NG2 3AB

Thorn International as the Principal Designer and Principal Contractor required a Site Manager to manage the Principal Contractor and Sub Contractors under the CDM regulations 2015 for the installation and commissioning of new HP/LP Pipe systems and Pressure Reducing Sets. Disconnection of the existing Gas boilers from the network system supplying a district heating scheme and Turbine. Reconnect to the Energy from Waste Plant supply and install two new additional boilers to supplement the existing system. All the above whilst keeping the Power Plant fully operational.

In addition to preparing the Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan, H&S File, Toolbox Talks and Inductions my duties include but are not limited to.

Advise and assist The Client with their duties under the HSE CDM Regulations and Guidelines 2015.

Compliance of the HSE CDM 2015 Regulations.

Notification to the HSE.

Review, Advise and Coordinate on Temporary Works.

Co-ordinate health and safety aspects of design work and co-operate with others involved in the project

Facilitate effective communication by chairing Daily CDM meetings between Client, Designers and Contractors

Liaise with Client, Designers, Principal Contractor and Contractors regarding ongoing design, Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and Health & Safety File.

Schedule and undertake Audits, Toolbox talks and other Principal Contractor duties.

Review and Update the Pre-Construction Information, Construction Phase Plan and Health and Safety File.

Jan 2014 to Jan 2015.

PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT/CDM CO-ORDINATOR

UK Power Reserve

Solihull

England

UK Power Reserve is a leading independent developer and operator of flexible power generation in the UK. Founded by energy experts and investors in 2010, UKPR combines a specialist team and a portfolio of flexible energy generation assets.

My duties included

Responsibility on a daily basis for the Mobilisation, project execution, project safety, quality, risk management, construction and commissioning of the Power Plant

Represent the project interests of UKPR on a daily basis

Co-ordination of project execution and reporting progress on daily basis to the Development Project Manager

Manage the construction contractor’s daily compliance with UKPR company policy. Identify and communicate all issue to the Development Project Manager

Manage contractors and other third parties as required to complete the project execution safely and on time.

Co-ordinate multiple contractors at various stages of the project and report on schedule compliance

Co-ordinate the integration of the contractor activities and report on project schedule completion

Appointed CDM coordinator for the 3 expansion projects. Liaise with Designers Contractors and Consultants on all relevant safety features during the design, construction and commissioning phase. Advise UKPR of their responsibilities under the HSE/CDM 2007 guidelines.

Prepare and distribute the Pre-Construction Information document. Compile the H&S file. Notify the HSE using the F10. Liaise with the Principal Contractor throughout the project.

July 2013 to November 2013.

KDC Contractors Ltd

Manchester

England.

CONTRACT MANAGER

A Market Leader in Decommissioning, demolition and Land remediation, KDC is a partner in a Framework Alliance decommissioning Trawsfynydd Nuclear Power Plant in North Wales.

Reporting to the Nuclear Business Director my responsibilities included.

The safe delivery of assigned projects primarily within the nuclear sector.

Focus on decommissioning tasks including full life cycle of strategy and surveys.

The financial out turn of the project including presenting monthly progress and forecast to the MD.

Client interface and management of principle site stakeholders

Management of the project team, which includes responsible engineer, planning engineer, scoping engineers and de-plant team.

Management of the portfolio of assigned tasks to demonstrate increased value for the client.

Production of operational management documentation as required including, CPHSP, SSOW and Environmental plans

April 2012-May 2013 Cameco Corp

Cigar Lake

Saskatchewan

Canada.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER.

Cameco Corporation is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Uranium to the Nuclear Industry worldwide. The Cigar Lake Project, Saskatchewan, Canada is now in production and produced first Ore in late 2013.Using a Jet Boring system to mine the ore 500mts underground. Processing the ore using a conventional process of ROM, Thickening Tank, Ball Mill, Pachuca, Pumps and Pipe systems delivering the ore to the surface out loading facility.

Member of The Construction Management Office Team and reporting to Cameco Manager of Construction and Area Project Manager my responsibilities included.

Attending daily meetings and participation in conference calls detailing discussions on project schedule and safety.

Discuss daily, weekly and monthly activities with CMO Area Coordinators.

Engage with the Contractors reviewing reports detailing engineering, design, schedule and safety

Assessing the effectiveness of the contractors working practices to continually improve performance.

Liaise with the Mine Development team to effectively co ordinate construction activities with the mine development and maximise opportunities to enhance the schedule and minimise delays due to geological activity.

Review of the Contractor QA/QC programme

Engage in technical discussion to resolve problems and avoid delays.

Adhere to the Cameco company policy and procedures

February 2012 to April 2012.

AMC

Tonkalili

Sierra Leon

MECHANICAL ENGINEER.

African Minerals, Tonkolil Project Phase 1B. One of the largest Iron Ore deposits in West Africa. Joining the Construction Management team as Site Engineer responsible for mechanical installation of the Primary and Secondary Crushers, Feed conveyor, Process Plant including Tanks, Water Abstraction Station, Dry and Wet Screens, Flocculent plant and all associated plant and Pipe systems.

Responsible to the Senior Project Manager and reported on daily basis, progress and schedule.

Review the Contractor and sub contractor progress reports,

Review design and engineering feasibility.

Engage in technical discussion to resolve problems and advise of solutions.

Participate in Daily toolbox talks promoting safety and safe working practice.

July 2010-Dec 2012 McConnell Dowell

Jakarta

Indonesia

PROJECT MANAGER

McConnell Dowell is a successful Australian construction company with a widespread portfolio throughout SE Asia.

Project Managing the $10 million contract value 12mt/pa KPC coal terminal upgrade in Bengalon, East Kalimantan including the installation and commissioning of new mechanical drives, conveyor systems, Generators, PLC, Switchboard, ROM expansion and the co ordination of outages during the construction phase to minimise production downtime.

Project Managing the new $14 million contract value, Structural, Civil, Mechanical and Piping Installation and commissioning on the Bluescope Steel high speed Metal Coating Line in Cilegon West Java with a workforce peaking at 635 employees, both national and Expat.

Major Objectives and responsibilities on both projects included: -

The safe delivery of the project on time and within budget.

Effective management of Safety, Costs, Scheduling, Quality, Engineering, HR, Industrial relations and Environmental.

Submitting daily, weekly and monthly reports to the client detailing forecasts and progress.

Adherence to the PEP and compliance with the Safety and Environmental Responsibilities specific to the project.

Maintaining and promoting effective relations with the client whist upholding the image and profile of the Company.

Sept 09 to June2010. MECHANICAL ENGINEER Self Employed.

Self employed Mechanical Engineer in South Wales and South West of England. Employed on various local short-term engineering contracts. Including Corus Steel plants Trostre, Llanwern and Port Talbot.

Jul 07 to Apr 09

MECHANICAL MANAGER

Sherritt International

Toamasina,

Madagascar

Sherritt International a technology pioneer in the development and implementation of hydrometallurgical processes being used on the Ambatovy Project, which is one of the world's largest nickel and cobalt-mining and processing ventures.

As the Project Mechanical Manager member of the Owners Project Group, responsibilities for this 60,000 tonnes pa, Nickel and Cobalt Mining Project included:

Monitor and Review the EPCM Contractor and sub contractors in the mechanical construction of the Refinery, Power Plant, Acid Plant, Process Water, Slurry Neutralization and CCD Washing, Pressure Acid Leach Process and Hydrogen Sulphide Plant. All off site Mechanical activities including Port facilities, Rail link, Mine site including Diesel Engine Power plant and Pipeline.

Reviewing Contractor and sub-contractors engineering reports detailing design, construction schedule and budget status.

Assessing the effectiveness of Contactor and sub-contractor working practices to continually improve performance

Reviewing the Contractor site QA/QC programme.

Engage in technical discussion and deliver assistance as required and problems resolved

Visiting vendor and manufacturing suppliers worldwide monitoring the Inspection and Test Plans.

Proactive Health and Safety reviews

Participate in and effectively coordinate strategic planning reviews

Please note from this date I was an employee as below.

Jun 02 to Jul 07

OVERSEAS TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Howden Power UK

Worldwide

Howden UK supplies rotary heat exchangers and custom engineered centrifugal fans primarily for the power generation, petrochemical and steel industries worldwide.

My responsibilities included the management/supervision of the selected contactor in the delivery, installation, erection and commissioning of Howden Fans, Air preheaters and associated equipment.

Liaison with the Customer/Client, giving technical advice in accordance with the erection manuals and drawings issued by Howden UK.

Total Refinery - Goes, Netherlands - 2007

Saline Water Conversion Corporation – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - 2006/2007

CS Energy - Kogan Creek Power plant, Queensland Australia - 2006

Tanjung Bin Power Plant - Malaysia - 2006

Jindal Steel plants - Ballary, India and Raigarh, India – 2006

Nanjing Iron and Steel Plant. China 2005.

Comision Federal de Electriciodad, Manzanillo 1&2 Power Plants - Mexico - 2004/2005/2006

Cynergy Corp, Gibson Power Plant - S. Indiana, USA. – 2003/2004/2005

Hoosier Energy, Merom Power Plant - Indiana, USA - 2005

Ownesboro City, Kentucky, Elmer Smith Power Plant, USA - 2003

Ameron/Cilco, Duck Creek Power Plant - Canton, Illinois, USA - 2002/2003

Oct 99 to Jun 02

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

AES Fifoots Point Ltd

S. Wales, UK

Responsible BOP Team Member for start-up, commissioning, maintenance and operation of a 360 MW refurbished coal-fired power plant. Including the reverse Osmosis water treatment plant and utilizing the local water treatment facility secondary sewage plant in supplying cooling water.

Successfully initiated and supervised the Predictive Maintenance Department.

Member of the Social Responsibility Team.

Sep 91 to Oct 99

SITE MANAGER/ SUPERVISOR

Howden Sirocco

UK

Progressed from Mechanical Technician to Site Manager on various UK Engineering Contracts, which included:

British Steel Plants Llanwern and Port Talbot

National Power Plants, Aberthaw, Uskmouth and Ironbridge

PowerGen Plant Radcliffe

Esso Refinery Fawley

Inviron, Heathrow Airport

Britania Zinc Ltd Avonmouth

British Rail, Severn Tunnel

British Roadways Motorway Tunnels, Cardiff and M55 North Wales

British Cellophane, Bridgewater

Nov 84 to Aug 91

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Mechanical Engineering Contractors, South Wales, UK.

Employed as a Mechanical Technician on a wide range of machinery in Power plants, Steel plants, Petrochemical plants, Coal Mines, High volume manufacturing plants and Dry Dock Ship Repair

Feb 75 to Nov 84

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

Central Electricity Board

Uskmouth, S. Wales, UK

Member of a CEGB mobile group supporting the teams at Berkley and Oldbury Nuclear Power Plants. In addition to providing maintenance and engineering on all aspects of machinery associated with a coal fired Power Plant.

Upon Joining the CEGB privately I studied for and passed my ONC and HNC in Mechanical and Production Engineering.

Nov 68 to Nov 74

MARINE ENGINEER TECHNICIAN

HM Royal Navy

Worldwide

Junior Mechanical Engineer and qualified for advancement to Leading Marine Engineer Technician, specializing in diesel engines. Supervision of maintenance and operating in boiler-rooms and engine-rooms on steam turbine powered vessel HMS Yarmouth, serving in the Far East and Mediterranean. Operation and maintenance of diesel main engines and associated plant onboard HMS Endurance serving in the South Atlantic/Antarctica. Member of a mobile maintenance group operating from the Fleet Maintenance Ship HMS Tyne.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Current Address

2, Brown Close

Newport

Gwent

NP19 0RY

Passport

British Citizen

Driving Licence

Full UK

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