ADAM ADAIR

Electrical Inspector/Engineer

Personal Profile:

Experienced electrical engineer. I am seeking a potential long-term position where I can contribute to a progressive organization, by delivering expert skills in testing & inspecting, planning, assessing, and maintaining of electrical and mechanical systems.

I am reliable in understanding my roles and responsibilities although using my own initiative. Possessing an in-depth knowledge of health & Safety regulations.

Core Skills/Knowledge:

Project management

Understanding and performing under electrical regulations

Electro technical legislation, standards, and codes of practice

COSHH aware

Possess excellent technical and trouble-shooting skills

Commercial and domestic experience

Technologically Literate, excellent IT skills

Academics:

Lambeth College City & Guilds Level 3 Inspection & Testing 2391

BTC Centre NVQ level 3 17th Edition wiring regulations

South Thames College City & Guilds certificate in Electro technical installation level 2

Lambeth College NVQ Performing Engineering Operations, Wiring Electronic Circuits

Ernest Bevin College 5 GCSE’s A-C including English, Math, Science & Geography.

Professional work experience:

Electrical Inspector/Engineer/Qs, Wandsworth & Richmond Council 09/22 – Present

Working with the council, we look after the electrical contract and maintenance contracts, overseeing EIC/EICR’S, remedial work, installs, breakdowns, maintenance, this also includes working in office checking electrical test results, approving work orders/invoices, dealing with queries, attending meetings with contractors and general admin. A role that requires someone with in depth knowledge and experience in domestic and commercial testing and installation, I am competent and confident to be able to move into any role that requires versatility, whether it be working alone on several systems/disciplines or managing a team. Here at Wandsworth & Richmond Council I have been able to broaden my knowledge & skills and essentially becoming a valuable addition to the team.

Key responsibilities:

Post inspections: attend sites to check & verify contractors work is complete to regulation standards

Understand & review EICR’s results (satisfactory/unsatisfactory), certificates submitted weekly by contractor

Experience in dealing with several systems, Electrical, Fire, AOV’s, Door entry, EV, street lighting.

Detect and report any breakdowns to contractors

Provide reliable supervision of contractor project work, progress and signing off

Approve works and or raise any concerns with contractor regarding results

Raising work orders for contractors

Liaising with other departments within the council and contractors

Writing reports of all inspections and daily activity

Review and approve quotations for contractors

Asset Management, Asset Log.

Monthly maintenance checks of all systems

Field Electrical Inspector/Engineer, Optivo Social housing (Contract) 12/21-09/22

Covering commercial & social housing properties in South London and Croydon, this role enabled me to excel in my career and a role where my experience and knowledge was of essence. This temporary role enabled me to understand the importance of time management and efficiency in project handling, as there were multiple sites to cover.

Responsible for inspection of electrical installations/repairs ranging from commercial and residential

Required extensive electrical code knowledge

Monitoring and managing several projects on multiple sites across the borough

Approve quotations & planned works for contractors and engineers

Inspecting work carried out by contractors

Inspection of test results and approval in line with compliance

Field inspections of work progress

Providing reliable supervision effectively on site to enable projects to meet set targets

Ensuring contractor compliance within all site procedures and HSE requirements

Complete required documentation and prepare daily reports

Perform electrical testing when required

Liaising with other professionals

Field Engineer, Southeast 06/19-10/21

Managing several sites covering London and the Southeast. Employed as a mechanical/electrical engineer.

Sites included:

Coast Guard Units, Transport Police Depots, Highway maintenance offices, DVLA test centers.

Field inspections of all sites across portfolio

Testing circuits and fault finding

Ensuring daily tasks are carried out within schedule

Weekly/monthly Planned and Reactive tasks logged on cafm system

Understanding of fire procedures and HSE to ensure safety compliance

Fire and alarm systems testing and logging results

Inspect electrical/mechanical installations for any faults or defects

Working with a strong team of engineers

Field Technician - Telehouse Data Center. Docklands 10/17-04/19

This role has been a great learning curve for me, which I found quite challenging to begin with. I was able to combine my experience working on installation and maintenance to help understand how the data center is run daily. I gained valuable mechanical and electrical knowledge on an industrial scale.

Key responsibilities:

Reactive repairs and planned preventative maintenance

Transformer maintenance

Taking Readings and plant checks

Repairs of pumps and motors

HV/LV switching and Breaker maintenance

DACs, Chillers and AC

Generator checks/run

Multi skilled tasks

Maintaining ac units and all other plant equipment

Electrical engineer- KINGS COLLEGE UNIVERSITY, Champions hill 11/15-10/17

My position at Kings College consisted of maintaining and performing small installs when required.

Key responsibilities:

Wiring electrical circuits and apparatus

Testing and repairing old wiring

Wiring lighting and power circuits

Assessment of fault finding and repair

Performing risk assessments and record method statements

Responsible for detecting and replacing faulty components

Liaising with management and other building trades

Review and report work progress

Reactive maintenance, correcting failures to ensure uninterrupted site functioning

Field Electrical Engineer - SOMFY LTD, BDC Building, Islington, Angel N1 11/12-10/15

Employed on a sub-contracted basis this role enabled me to broaden my knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering. Although this was short term, working with high clients; Selfridges, Rolex headquarters and BMW, I gained the necessary experience within this field.

Key responsibilities:

Installing Building management systems

Maintain and install IB+ wireless systems

Performing planned preventative and reactive maintenance

Programming operation and performance of remote-controlled blinds

Coordination with site staff for smooth functioning and retain health and safety at work act

Capable of maintaining and implementing a high standard of ppm works to meet organization targets

Performing minor installation included transformers, data connection and power controls, KNX connection modules

Testing and commissioning completed projects

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