Installation Site Manager/ Technical Adviser
Personal Profile:
A highly reliable and resourceful Electrical/ Installation site Manager complemented by supervisory experience, full GWOs certs and bringing Onshore experience working in the UK, Belgium,France,Ireland, Germany,Norway,Ukraine and also Australia. Recognized for capacity to maintain composure, focus and positivity during high pressure, time/safety critical work scopes such as constructing and finishing complex turbine installations, applying meticulous attention to detail, a collaborative approach to teamwork, and a disciplined work ethic derived from 23 years electrical experience, to ensure high quality and safety.
Key Achievements:
- Maintained and implemented safe systems of work for various companies and reported no incidents/accidents and no loss of man hours.
- Excelled in the role of Technical Advisor for a global wind OEM working in Belgium, France, Germany and the UK resulting in promotion to Installation Site Manager.
- Successfully wired an AIDS hospital unit and two apartments without assistance during a trip to Malawi, Africa.
Employment History
Global Market Leading Wind OEM
Installation/site Manager
August 2022 – Present
Ireland
- The Management and monitoring of all aspects of health, safety and environment and technical requirements.
- Making decisions regarding site activities and priorities on a daily basis.
- Acting as first contact for all parties being active on-site.
- Coordinating work tasks for individual parties on-site.
- Carrying out quality inspections of WTG and components
Global Renewable Energy IPP
Site Manager
September 2021 – August 2022
- Supervising the construction of 12MW & 8MW Solar Parks
- Manage and coordinate all on-site EPC contractor activities for compliance with contract requirements.
- Liaise with the client and TLI/PSCS Electrical BoP on all site requirements.
Global Market Leading Wind OEM
Installation/Site Manager
December 2019 – Sept 2021
- Monitor and implement contractual agreements.
- Carry out daily site audits.
- Monitor and supervise WTG builds.
- Toolbox talks.
- Carry out site inductions and implement RAMS.
Global Market Leading Wind OEM
Electrical supervisor
October 2019 – December 2019
- Liaising with engineers, project managers and subcontractors onsite.
- Ensuring high quality and compliance of electrical works and installation.
- Carry out daily site inspections.
- Ensure suitable Risk assessments been undertaken prior to commencement of work.
Global Energy EPC
Quality (WTG) E&Q Manager
July 2019 – October 2019
- Implementation and writing of IPT and Method statements.
- Review of ECP contracts and monitoring sub-contractors are adhering to signed contracts.
- Monitoring compliance of Eurocode standards.
- Inspection of foundations, piles and steel reinforcement.
Global Wind OEM Company
Installation Manager
February 2019 – April 2019
- Supervised Sub contractors in the erection of 16 turbines.
- Prepare all documentation and daily reports.
- Attend client walkdowns and monitor all snagging works.
September 2018 – February 2019
- Supervised Sub contractors in the erection and finishing of 26 turbines.
- HSE rules and regulations adhered to the highest standards.
- Documentation completed and recorded according to OEM rules .
- All electrical and mechanical works monitored and examined
April 2018 - September 2018
- Supervised Sub contractors in the erection and finishing of 16 turbines.
- All electrical and mechanical works monitored and examined.
- Daily reports ,NCR completed on daily basis.
- Documentation completed and recorded according to OEM rules .
- HSE rules and regulations adhered to the highest standards.
May 2017- Dec 2017
- Supervised Sub contractors in the erection and finishing of 35 turbines.
- All electrical and mechanical works monitored and examined .
- Daily reports ,NCR completed on daily basis.
- Documentation completed and recorded according to OEM rules .
- HSE rules and regulations adhered to the highest standards.
Dec 2016- March 2017
- Supervised Sub contractors in the erection and finishing of 15 turbines.
- All electrical and mechanical works monitored and examined.
- Daily reports, NCR completed on daily basis.
- Documentation completed and recorded according to OEM rules.
- HSE rules and regulations adhered to the highest standards.
Wind Turbine Installation Contractor
Electrical Supervisor
Mar 2014 – Dec 2016
Project: Wind Farms in Belgium, France, Germany & UK
- Providing supervision to Wind Technician ensuring all tasks are carried out in a timely manner.
- Constructing and finishing turbines.
- Reviewing and assessing sub-contractor work including carrying out repairs.
- Carrying out Retro fitting of 36 turbines.
- Working closely with Senvion Representative on Walk Downs and signing off mechanical works.
- Ensuring high quality and safety of work as well as meeting Senvion standards.
- Carrying out the role of nominated person responsible for electrical installations.
Leading Global Wind OEM
Lead Electrician
Jul 2011 – Jul 2013
Project: Wind Farms in Ireland
- Overseeing work on 0.8MW -2.3MW turbines including electrical, mechanical maintenance and commissioning.
- Troubleshooting and fault finding on various electrical components.
- Servicing and repairing turbines.
- Utilising skills of SAP, Enercon SCADA and grid operation, performing software updates, CT testing and MV switching up to 36KV.
- Ensuring the safe operation of inverter cabinets, nacelle/blade control systems, generators, excitation, filter and rectifier units.
- Maintaining cleanliness, accessibility and appearance of working areas to minimise hazards to people and equipment.
- Allocating work to Electricians based on current demands and individual capability.
Global Wind Turbine OEM
Lead Electrician
Jan 2011 – Mar 2011
- Working on turbines installing electrical components such as LV connections on the transformer.
- Resolving and reporting malfunctions and minimising impact of incidents on availability of services.
- Partaking and overseeing mechanical finishing works on the turbine.
- Promoting a Health & Safety culture at all times to reduce losses, accidents and injuries.
- Giving Toolbox Talks and ‘Stopping the Job’ demonstrations, reassessing hazards/risks as relevant.
Domestic Electrical Company
Lead Electrician
2009 – 2011
- Installing and maintaining various electrical components working on domestic, commercial and agricultural premises.
- Supervising Electricians including planning work scopes and signing off work.
- Co-ordinating operational activities ensuring compliance and timely completion.
- At all times ensuring that tasks are carried out in line with Health and Safety protocol.
Domestic Electrical Company
Electrician
2004 – 2009
- Carrying out electrical works on various premises including commercial and domestic.
- Overseeing electrical jobs on small and large scale housing schemes, electrical installations in factory units and commercial maintenance jobs.
- Delivering excellent levels of customer service at all times.
- Scheduling work tasks and ensuring work is completed on time.
- Checking and repairing various components as per project spec.
- Following and interpreting electrical drawings and code specifications.
Domestic Construction Company
Construction Worker
2001 – 2002
- General labouring work on various jobs including major construction projects.
- Ensuring a good standard of housekeeping to keep and clean and safe working environment.
- Completing work to strict project deadlines.
Domestic Electrical Company
Electrician
2002 – 2004
- Installing, repairing and servicing electrical components working both commercially and domestically.
- Checking and repairing electrical wiring systems on various premises.
- Working off blue-prints and technical drawings to carry out tasks.
Domestic Electrical Company
Apprentice Electrician
1997 – 2001
- Shadowing Electricians in order to gain understanding of electrical components and related tasks.
- Working with testing equipment to verify circuit continuity and carrying out preventative maintenance checks.
- Working to strict Health & Safety protocol and following industry regulations.
Qualifications/Training:
- GWO: Working at Heights, Manual Handling, First Aid & Fire Awareness
- Senvion Wind Energy Solutions: MM - Series/3.XM Series
- Banksman and Slinger
- Power Climber Lift Training Level 2
- Hailo Lift Training
- Siemens Busbar Training
- Senvion Hub Rescue
- Dutch VCA
- CPCS blue card
- SMSTS
- Safe Pass
- CSCS Card
- FETAC, National Craft Certificate for the trade of Electrician
- Certificate in Wind Energy in Electrical Energy Generation
- City and Guilds: Installing and Testing Domestic Photovoltaic Systems
Skills & Knowledge:
- Onshore Wind Farms
- Alstom ecotecnia 80*2MW turbines
- Nordex N131 Foundations
- Nordex N90/ Delta 4k
- Enercon 0.8MW-2.3MW turbines
- Senvion (Repower) MM 82 , 92 & 3XM turbines
- Health & Safety
- Tool Box Talks
- Method Statements
- Risk Assessments
- Electrics
- Installing
- Repairing
- Mechanical Maintenance & Commissioning
- CT testing
- MV switching (36KV)
- SAP
