Lee McManus

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2007 - Jul 2009

  External Communications Manager

  Worked independently as the external communications (BOWMAN) system maintainer in support of a small unit of Royal Marines. Providing 24-hour support to ensure voice and data communication was available.Responsible for all aspects of a sophisticated HF/VHF real time tracking and communications system, carrying out routine maintenance on systems, which were fitted in a variety of vehicles.Deployed at short notice with teams of Royal Marines, maintaining the equipment often in arduous conditions to enable the team to successfully achieve their missions.Ordering sufficient stores to cover long periods away to guarantee constant system availability. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2010 - Jun 2015

  Worked as a member of a small team of engineers providing real time support directly to military operations. Ensuring 24-hour system availability and optimal equipment performance at all times.Communicated with internal and external authorities in all matters concerning engineering, system moves and upgrades.Performed the duties of computer system administrator for all staff members with computer accounts. Guaranteeing personnel would always have access to their systems and any applications required to carry out their duties.Delivered accurate and concise updates to the management team on all aspects of engineering works and defects to safeguard operations.Represented the engineering team at meetings as the subject matter expert. Show less Ensured that the ships Command System and all navigational aids were available and at optimum performance ready for operations.Conducted comprehensive testing and trials to ascertain correct system operation.Operated to set time scales, enabling the ship to safely go to sea to carry out tasking. Managed a small team of technicians to maintain the day-to-day smooth running of the section.Responsible for the supervision and training of section personnel to a set standard. Enabling them to attain promotion and broaden their whole ship system knowledge.Secondary duties included Command Advisor, advising the Captain of all dangers, considerations, actions and events during ships emergencies.Represent the Head of Department (Weapons Engineering Officer) in his absence acting as the Weapons Engineering Senior Rate. Show less

  • Communications Project Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  • System Engineer

    Nov 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Section Head

    Sept 2010 - Nov 2012
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  Royal Navy

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2017

  Worked on a rotational basis as one of three engineers, to ensure that all navigational sensors, hydrographic equipment and weapons were functioning correctly and available for the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship.Maintained commercial and military navigation systems, communication outfits, dynamic positioning suite and weapon systems.Scheduled planned maintenance to de-conflict with the ships program and national tasking requirements.Acted as the department champion for Project Faraday. A new training scheme for all new entrants to the Royal Navy Engineering cadre, which is currently being implemented.Responsible for the supervision and training personnel to set standards enabling them to attain promotion and broaden system knowledge.Directed teams during emergencies to detect and minimize damage to the ship in the event of a fire or flood.Performed the role of the Flight Deck Officer. Responsible for ensuring the safe landing and take off of all helicopters onboard and the safety of all personnel involved.Employed as the Officer of the Quarter, ensuring the safe custody and correct accounting of all explosives held onboard Show less

  • Electronics Engineer

    Jan 1994 - Nov 2017

  • Section Head

    Mar 2016 - Aug 2017
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  Diodes Incorporated

  Feb 2018 - now

  • Equipment Engineer

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Equipment Technician

    Feb 2018 - Jul 2021