James Ryan

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Jan 2006 - May 2016

  Reporting to the Senior Trials Officer (Deputy Manager), providing independent quality assurance to the MoD across a wide range of systems, responsibilities include: Conducting installation inspections and ongoing trials, to ensure safety requirements are fully met Ensuring equipment operation and capability meets quality standards and fit-for-purpose needs Collating/analysing high-level technical reports on system performance during trials Driving the reporting and resolution of technical issues prior to delivery to the customer Managing contractors and suppliers incl. deliveries and ongoing support Financial management incl. budget management, cost control, forecasting Leading/managing complex technical projects incl. scoping, coordination, implementation and support Achievements: Supported the high-profile cryptographic upgrade programme across the navy. Provided detailed advice and guidance on conducting best-practice commissioning, trials and inspections, to ensure smooth operation/delivery Show less Reporting to the Weapons Engineering Officer (Head of Department), as the lead engineer for the Radio Department, responsibilities included: Ensuring all systems are operationally ready by managing maintenance and issues Managing/supervising preventative/corrective maintenance work across a wide range of systems Conducting/planning/reporting technical fault diagnostics Implementing/managing fault resolution on systems incl. specialising in communications/RADAR Ensuring full compliance with all relevant processes, standards, and regulations incl. Heath & Safety Leading/managing a team of 3 engineers incl. performance management, training/development, coaching and mentoring, safety and welfare Conducting daily inspections to identify issues proactively and plan maintenance activities to resolve Overseeing the installation of major equipment and systems incl. working with suppliers to achieve integration with existing systems Performing/reporting risk assessments to ensure compliance with regulations Managing/controlling test equipment across the electrical engineering department ensuring all equipment is in date for calibration Supervising/operating Control Consoles monitoring vital systems incl. pneumatic, hydraulic, ventilation and water systems Show less Reporting to the Chief Engineering Technician of the Radio Department, responsibilities included: Conducting preventative/corrective maintenance routines on high-priority systems incl. defect resolution Liaising with external contractors to enable and ensure project delivery Managing/preparing Permit to Work and risk assessments for contractors Leading/performing complex damage control electrical repairs in high pressure situations incl. AC/DC electrical systems Achievements: Delivered consistent and stable support services and preventative/reactive maintenance on critical infrastructures and systems, in hazardous environments, to ensure ongoing operational availability incl. Periscopes, Radar & Communications Show less

  • COMMISSIONING AND TRIALS OFFICER

    Apr 2014 - May 2016

  • CHIEF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2014

  • LEAD ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

    Jul 2009 - Jan 2011

  • ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

    Jan 2006 - Jul 2009
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  Siemens

  May 2018 - Apr 2022

  Providing knowledge and expertise to support the customer with maintenance of class 717 Desiro City rolling stock.• Providing an in-depth knowledge of rolling stock systems / procedures including schematics, fault finding techniques and download analysis• Investigating rolling stock casualties undertaking maintenance and repair of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan and customer. (using diagnostic software, downloads)• Investigating faults, testing and repairing to provide warranty services to the customer• Liaising with the customer and suppliers to provide support on problem feedback and resolution• Producing complex, analytical reports on fault diagnosis• Analysing diagnostic data identifying fault trends, to provide proactive intervention. Mitigating the risk of in-service failures• Recording all unit failure data and work reports within the relevant data management systems, to track information for fault repair progression and escalation where necessary Show less Providing maintenance and repair of class 700 rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan, responsibilities include:• Operating as part of a skilled team, assisting other team members with development and technical skills• Undertaking fault finding and download diagnosis. Compiling comprehensive technical reports to support findings• Conducting routine maintenance, repair and overhaul to the highest standard to provide rolling stock to the customer safely and on time• Documenting all actions and operations taken, adhering to relevant documentation and procedures.• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety standards including PPE, bio hazards, manual handling and COSHH Show less

  • Technical Support Engineer

    Dec 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Technician

    May 2018 - Dec 2019