Steven Sinclair

Experience

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  British Army

  Feb 1992 - Aug 1996

  Team leader-Team member

  I was a member of the Royal Corps Of Signals where I was a team member then a team leader, I was employed as a telecommunication radio specialist.My Duties were but not limited toUpkeep of radio communications. I had to maintain and fault repair and equipment issue reports on a daily basis and log keeping. During my time in the army I was made Team Leader Responsible for;Sighting of vehicle mass and antennas, liaising with Directors and Managers. I briefed department managers on the state of the communications network. I was also responsible for the control and administration of 6 other team members. During this time, I also worked as a Team Leader in United Nations Peacekeeping Headquarters in Bosnia. My main Responsibilities were;Logging of all communications between nations and alerting Duty Managers to any serious problems. Issuing of radio and cypher equipment. Briefing off-going and incoming Duty Managers of communications network security and other relevant information Show less

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  John Lawrie Metals

  Oct 1996 - Sept 1997

  Oil pipe and scrap metal
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  Marconi PLC

  Nov 1997 - Jun 2005

  The duties of this role were the delivery of technical support solutions to the Field, including the Technical Assistance Centre and effective mobilisation of maintenance support contracts. The provision of Network Support Services input to contract bids and to provide on-site technical support to the Front Line Maintenance team and regional support engineers. Overseeing and co-ordinating the implementation of upgrades and modification work on customer networks. I was responsible for the mobilization of contracts and I provided all relevant information to enable the Regional Support Engineers to deliver within contractual obligations, liaising with New Product Introduction (NPI) team at a senior level to enable training to be set up . Providing product related technical support to the Regional Support Engineers. I assisted with the investigation into service failures. I was the point of contact for Customer Support Managers (CSM), taking ownership of technical issues, attending contract review meetings with the CSM and customer.I would identify and source appropriate tools and test equipment , I would also liaise with the logistics department to maintain appropriate spares stock level to support contracts. I had to Interface into the Technical Bid Team providing the man hour effort for Network Support Services deliverables for inclusion within the contract quotation. Show less

  • Technical Support Engineer

    May 2001 - Jun 2005

  • Regional service engineer

    Nov 1997 - May 2001
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  Telent

  Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  Responsible for project management activities, including liaison with the customer local representatives. Responsible for achieving the key success criteria for my region and ensuring that all the requirements of the specification are met on time and to budget. Responsible for risk management of my region. I reported directly to the Senior Project Manager for the full duration of the project on a daily basis to update on progress of the works.I had to ensure that all staff worked to current legislation and agreed work practices/method statements and maintain a Project Accident Log for their region, ensuring that all issues arising are investigated.I supported the production of the project control documentation set and generated site-specific programmes from the regional data provided from the central project office.I applied for and issued the permit to work application. I had to resolve problems with subcontractors on site and escalating any issues to the Senior Project Manager. I issued the survey report document set to the central project office for review / approval and onward submission to customers for review / approval. I Issued the site-specific implementation pack to the subcontractors. Obtaining the permit to proceed for each site within their region. Issuing of site-specific warranty certificates. Show less Responsible for the day-to-day management of on-site resource (Certified Installers, Installation Design Engineers Sub Contractors.) This included all HSEQ practices and safe working practices adherence to the rules and regulations of each site.My duties for this role also included but were not limited to maintaining and progressing a site-specific project schedule. Updating the regional project manager on site progress / issues. Attendance at the site Pre Installation Site Meeting. Issuing the site-specific implementation pack documents to on-site installation engineers. Managing the day-to-day issues arising from subcontractor survey & design and installation staff. Working closely with the customer to resolve any and all issues that arise during the survey. Identify any problem areas to the Regional Project Manager. Approval of As Built drawings. Approval of test results. Approval of warranty inspection reports. Show less

  • Project Manager

    May 2006 - Jun 2007

  • Site Manager

    Jun 2005 - May 2006
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  PGS

  Jun 2007 - now

  Responsible for the successful operation of the instrumentation department during the surveys. I also supervise and train other members in the department and appraise subordinates. Ultimately responsible for quality control of the data and equipment within the department, I ensure that standards and required upgrades / improvements are implemented across my department and I am required to maintain and cost control the on board inventory, spare part and purchase systems within the department to make sure that budgetary requirements were met. On a daily basis it is required that I liaise with other department chiefs and on-board client representative to ensure smooth operation for the duration of the survey. In cases of multi vessel operation whilst on the master vessel I am responsible for the instrument department on all vessels in the operation thus ensuring that the survey is delivered on time and within budget and without any HSEQ issues for the entire survey.I have taken an active part in rigging and upgrades and planning of these, this is a large task during a yard stay for example where I had to ensure that my department worked as efficiently as possible and kept within budget. Show less My role is to act as key contact and customer representative for vessel operations. Part of my responsibility is to monitor and provide input to the R&D project on operational/ usability/ HSE aspects of the product. I am further responsible for all operational aspects of field-tests and for the “Product Introduction” process from an Operational point of view. I planned and executed 2 field tests of the new product which included all logistical requirements, HSE documentation in line with COVID-19 constraints, all field engineer resources, writing and implementing test plans relevant to the product. Show less I am responsible for the successful operation of the shift during the surveys, I had to supervise and train other members of my team. I was responsible for the supervision of up to three crewmembers on my shift where my main duties were for the quality control of the data and equipment whilst on shift, ensuring logs and forms are updated correctly, assist in the maintenance of inventory, spare part and purchase systems within the department. Liase with other shift managers and the on board client representatives to ensure that if there were any issues these were dealt with immediately to minimise down time and maximise productivity during the shift. I am required to assist other departments when necessary with maintenance and repair of equipment. I am to ensure safe and efficient deployment and recovery of all in sea equipment. I have to look for ways to improve the current systems and implement these improvements. I am required to participate in the companies training program. One of the main requirements is for HSE responsibility and accountability, reporting all incidents, ensuring all work instructions and procedures are adhered to. I am to promote the belief that all injuries are preventable and accept that HSE is a line management responsibility and being accountable for all persons working in or passing through a work area for all tasks carried out within my area of responsibility. Ensure that procedures and work instructions are correct for the safe management of tasks, writing and reviewing Job Safety Analysis documentation and making sure that these are known and understood and followed by all within the department. Advising the Party Chief or Master of any issues in a timely manner. Promoting the use of SAFE cards within the department with a focus on intervention so as to make sure no unsafe acts are carried out. Show less I was responsible for operation of equipment within the department, quality control of the seismic data and equipment and maintain logs and forms. Reporting to the shift leader and Chief Observer of any issues that arise. I followed all required standards and routines that were required of this position. I assisted in maintenance of inventory, spare parts and purchase systems. I had to know how to operate and assist in maintenance and repair of equipment within the department also assist where necessary with other departments on board with repair and maintenance of their equipment. I had to undertake back deck work, which could involve lengthy deployments of 14 day for up to 12 hours a day 7 days a week this included deployment and recovery of all in sea equipment. I was always looking for ways to improve the current systems and implement these improvements. I have to participate in the companies training program. I had a firm focus on HSE responsibility and accountability, reporting all incidents, ensuring all work instructions and procedures are adhered to.. Show less

  • Chief observer

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Technical product champion

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Instrumentation Specialist

    Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  • shift leader

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2019

  • Seismic Observer

    Jun 2007 - Oct 2011