Callum Hobrough

Experience

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  SuperCamps

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Activities Assistant
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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Sept 2014 - Jun 2018

  Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme Bursar

  The Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme (DTUS) Section Leader plays a pivotal role in preparing bursars for Initial Officer Training at Britannia Royal Naval College. This scheme operates concurrently with university studies, offering a unique blend of academic education and practical military training.As a section leader within DTUS, I assumed a critical role in ensuring the welfare and development of a group of fellow students. I acted as a mentor, providing guidance and support throughout their journey.I actively participated in weekly training sessions at HMS Forward in Birmingham. These sessions covered a wide range of topics, including current affairs, STEM-focused projects, operational and strategic planning, and physical fitness.I organized and participated in a number of adventurous training expeditions in order to build resilience and adaptability among myself and peers. This included a sailing expedition across the North Sea and a mountaineering exercise in the Scottish Highlands. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2018 - now

  As an accomplished Category A1 Nuclear Reactor Supervisor, I have demonstrated leadership and technical expertise in managing critical operations within the submarine engineering domain. My responsibilities spanned reactor plant operations, project management, maintenance, and emergency response.Responsibilities:• Category A1 Nuclear Reactor Supervisor: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the reactor plant under both normal and emergency conditions.• System Coordination and Control: Oversaw all submarine engineering system operations, including maintenance, start-ups, and shutdowns.• Operations and Maintenance: Strategically planned, resourced, and executed operations and maintenance activities for high voltage, high pressure, nuclear, hotel, and life support systems—both alongside the dock and at sea.• Damage Control Leadership: Led damage control efforts during shipborne emergencies, providing critical advice to command.• Personnel Support and Mentoring: Provided pastoral mentoring to deployed personnel and their families.• Team Management: Successfully managed multi-disciplined teams of engineering technicians in high-pressure environments.Achievements:• Innovative Repair Methods: Pioneered innovative repair techniques that have been widely adopted across the submarine enterprise.• Head of Department Qualification: Effectively communicated operational impacts and risk-based solutions in the absence of the Chief Engineer, earning recommendation and qualification as a Marine Charge Engineer. • Personnel Development: Led and managed three engineering sections, guiding personnel through training, performance evaluations, and career development initiatives. • Critical project management: Successfully planned and executed multiple critical submarine maintenance projects, meeting operational deadlines and mitigating project risks. Providing submarine availability for UK strategic missions. Show less As a dedicated Officer Cadet at Britannia Royal Naval College, I successfully completed the rigorous Militarisation and Marinisation terms, equipping me with essential skills and knowledge for a career in professional leadership and management. The key components of each course:Militarisation (15 weeks):• Discipline and Integrity: Developed a strong sense of discipline, integrity, and a robust military work ethic.• Leadership Training: Received comprehensive leadership and military skills training, including weapon handling, ceremonial protocols, and practical leadership tasks.• Seamanship and Navigation: Gained foundational knowledge in seamanship, navigation, and boat handling.• Emergency Preparedness: Trained in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Damage Control procedures.• Practical Leadership Exercise: Demonstrated core leadership abilities during a five-day assessed exercise in adverse conditions on Dartmoor.Marinisation (15 weeks):• Advanced Leadership Training: Further honed leadership skills, learning about advanced planning, including the Maritime Tactical Estimate.• Strategic Studies and Maritime Operations: Explored strategic concepts and gained insights into successful operational planning and execution.• Boat Handling and Navigation: Received extensive training in boat handling techniques and navigation.• Initial Sea Acquaint: Spent four weeks onboard a Royal Navy Warship, gaining practical experience in leadership and management at sea.• Critical Thinking and Assessment: Developed critical thinking abilities through presentations, debate and assessments.• Maritime Practical Leadership Exercise: Successfully led and managed maritime operations during a four-day assessed exercise.This resulted in a commission into the Royal Navy, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. Show less

  • Marine Engineer Officer (Nuclear Submarines)

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Trainee Marine Engineer Officer (Nuclear Submarines)

    May 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Initial Officer Training

    Sept 2018 - Apr 2019