Mechanical Engineer Manager

DAVID BERWICK

** ******** **** • Sauchie, Stirling, FK103NY, United Kingdom

Telephone: 012******** • **************@*******.***

MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR • MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Hands-on mechanical engineer and supervisor with extensive domestic and international experience. Directs project crews and multinational subcontractors, managing risks and ensuring that health & safety standards are met. Provides training and oversees staff performance. Repairs and maintains vital equipment. Assesses processes and devises and deploys improvements to achieve greater efficiency. Provides status reports and liaises with cross-functional teams. Areas of expertise include:

Mechanical Systems • Maintenance & Repairs • Overseas Operations • Health & Safety Programmes

Team Management • Multinational Subcontractors • Generators • Motor Vehicles • Welding Projects

Risk Management • Communications • Process Improvement • Timekeeping • Customer Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

KBR, INC. (KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT), Iraq • 2008-Present

Leading global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services and civil infrastructure sectors.

Foreman: Supervise major repair facility providing repair and maintenance services for Cummins, Perkins and Caterpillar-powered generators operating in 7 sites in the southern region of Iraq. Lead a team of 38 expatriate workers and 58 multinational subcontractors, including local personnel. Assess risks and convey safety precautions to staff. Oversee health & safety programme and complete documentation. Lead production meetings. Report to General Foreman.

Key Accomplishments:

• Selected to spearhead operational overhaul at underperforming satellite facility, bringing administrative and technical procedures into full compliance within 1 month.

• Recognised for exceptional performance with rapid promotion to Foreman post.

NACAP LAND AND MARINE, South Wales • 2007-2008

Project engineering and consulting firm serving numerous clients, including government agencies.

Foreman, Civil Engineering: Managed workforce engaged in installing a 48” gas pipeline. Oversaw all aspects of vital project component, including work area preparation, drainage maintenance and access and egress. Facilitated efficient workflow by ensuring availability of front-end welders. Built and maintained productive relationships with local residents. Worked closely with repair welder, providing mechanical support and completing repairs as necessary.

Key Accomplishments:

• Ensured on-time project completion by assigning personnel and allocating resources to maximise efficiency and productivity.

• Served as point of contact with local land owners to manage expectations.

KBR, INC. (KELLOGG, BROWN & ROOT), Iraq • 2005-2007

Leading global engineering, construction and services company supporting the energy, hydrocarbon, government services and civil infrastructure sectors.

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Power Generation Mechanic: Repaired and maintained generators, working with expatriate staff as well as local and multinational subcontractors. Led teams engaged in repairing and maintaining equipment for US military. Assessed potential hazards and provided precautionary information to staff. Led health & safety meetings and documented activities. Provided status updates at production meetings and recommended strategies for managing upcoming tasks.

Key Accomplishments:

• Skilfully managed numerous complex repairs to complicated, mission-critical machinery and coached and mentored staff to maximise productivity and minimise waste.

• Received letter acknowledging hard work and dedication upon resignation.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS

PES INTERNATIONAL • 2004-2005 • Foreman & Telecommunication Engineer: Led copper and fibre optic cable installation projects throughout Scotland and the Scottish Islands on a contract basis for BT. Oversaw health & safety programme. Kept daily site log and assessed risk and COSHH vulnerabilities as required. Managed team, monitoring performance, recording time and providing training on fibre optic blowing processes. Reported to Company Director and maintained excellent relationship with BT contact, providing daily status report.

ALFRED McALPINE / NACCAP LAWRENCE • 2000-2004 • Mechanical Engineer / HGV Driver: Played key role in 4 contract gas pipeline installation projects in the United Kingdom. Ordered equipment and issued it to welders and other workers. Repaired and maintained power and hand tools. Assisted with project work as needed and provided transportation.

BLACKADDER HOTEL • 1994-2000 • Owner / Manager: Purchased and managed small, family-run hotel in the Scottish border region. Skilfully directed all aspects of hotel operations, including profit and loss accounting, business strategy, marketing and mechanical repairs. Turned daily operations over to wife and resumed mechanical engineering career.

CAREER NOTE: Past job history includes 17 years of Ministry of Defence service as a Mechanical Engineer, Workshop Manager and similar posts. Also served as a Vehicle Mechanic in HM Forces Army. Details are available upon request.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

City & Guilds: Motor Vehicle Technology / Signing, Guarding & Lighting (Roads)

National Craftsman Certificate (Motor Vehicle Engineer) • Health & Safety at Work

CPC (RSA) Certified • HGV Class 1 • Interview Techniques • Fire Establishment Officer

Industrial Relations for Managers • Discipline & Inefficiency Procedures for Managers

COSHH Awareness & Assessor (ROSPA) • Risk Assessment Evaluation & Assessors Training

Army Apprentice College

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