Steve Dyer

Experience

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  Royal Air Force

  Oct 1976 - Mar 1984

  Corporal Gen Tech GSE

  Maintain and repair all types of support equipment associated with Hercules, Harrier and Hawk aircraft. This would include assorted types of generator from 4.5kva 240v up to 100kva 3phase and 90kva aircraft generator sets, Gas turbine air start trolleys, various hydraulic supply trolleys for aircraft, compressors and high pressure gas equipment including oxygen and nitrogen.

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  Lotus Engineering

  Mar 1984 - Mar 1985

  Hydraulic Technician

  Build, test and inspect hydraulic components for motor vehicle active suspension project. Manufacture and install hydraulic systems on a variety of cars assemble hydraulic components and bench test before fitment.

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  BAE Systems

  Apr 1985 - Dec 1987

  AGE Technician

  • Accountable for reviewing, testing, maintaining and repairing the emergency airfield arrestor equipment for Tornado and F15 Aircraft• Working in extreme temperatures of 55 degree heat ensuring that all works are carried out to within time restraints and according to the regulated procedures• Working on a 24/7 365 days a year cover basis alongside a highly productive team supporting and liaising with team members and reporting to senior staff with regard to any issues• Monitoring the use of equipment when used and recovering it back to a serviceable state as quickly and efficiently as possible Show less

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  Oldbury Engineering

  Dec 1987 - Mar 1988

  Workshop Forman

  Assemble, overhaul and test high-pressure gas regulators, Gas trolleys, fuel bowsers and aircraft towbars.

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  DEUTZ Corporation

  Mar 1988 - Mar 1991

  Workshop Technician

  Troubleshoot, repair, overhaul and test all Deutz diesel engines, including full stripdown and rebuild, overhaul of fuel injection equipment including set-up of pump governors on the workshop dynamometer and out at customer premises where proper load testing facilities were available. Carry out all types of repair work possible on the full Deutz engine range.

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  BAE Systems

  Mar 1991 - Jun 1993

  AGE Supervisor

  Supervise a workshop carrying out maintenance and repairs to Tornado support equipment, working on hydraulic, pneumatic, air conditioning, jacking and lifting equipment. Generators, diesel and petrol engines.

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  Rentair

  Jun 1993 - Sept 1993

  Works Manager

  Run a workshop repairing large mobile air compressors up to 1500 cfm. Ensure mobile engineers deal with all onsite breakdowns quickly. Organise engineers working in oil refineries and ensure they are fully aware of all safety requirements. Install a maintenance system to improve reliability and cut down on breakdown callouts.

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  Agent Plant

  Sept 1993 - Oct 1995

  Workshop manager

  Run a Plant Hire workshop employing 30 fitters carrying out major repairs to construction plant, ie: Compressors, Forklifts, Dump Trucks,HGVs, and cars

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  DEUTZ Corporation

  Oct 1995 - Jan 1997

  Field Service Engineer

  Performed a variety of service repairs to Deutz diesel engines at various customer locations -Responsible for fault diagnosis, testing, repairing and replacing engine and fuel system components and complete engine replacements -Undertook investigations for warranty claim purposes as well as filling out reports on engine failures-Ensured all work is carried out with minimum distress making certain the clients property is left clean and tidy, leaving them with a professional view of the company and its service-Trained junior engineers plus conducting on-site training for customers when requested Show less

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  Alsalam Aircraft Company

  Feb 1997 - Jun 2003

  AGE Technician

  -Carried out repairs within a workshop located at a Tornado Aircraft Depot repair facility-Responsible for the service and maintenance of airfield arresting systems, aircraft generators, hydraulic supply trolleys, compressors, air conditioners and weapon loaders for Tornado aircraft-Supported the rest of the team with their duties and helping to train and coach new team members

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  DEUTZ Corporation

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2004

  Field Service Engineer

  Performed a variety of service repairs to Deutz diesel engines at various customer locations -Responsible for fault diagnosis, testing, repairing and replacing engine and fuel system components and complete engine replacements -Undertook investigations for warranty claim purposes as well as filling out reports on engine failures-Ensured all work is carried out with minimum distress making certain the clients property is left clean and tidy, leaving them with a professional view of the company and its service-Trained junior engineers plus conducting on-site training for customers when requested Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2008

  AGE Technician

  Accountable for the review, testing, maintenance and repair of emergency airfield arrestor equipment for Tornado and F15 Aircraft-Worked in extreme temperatures of 55 degree heat ensuring that all works are carried out to within time restraints and according to the regulated procedures-Worked on a 24/7 365 days a year cover basis alongside a highly productive team supporting and liaising with team members and reporting to senior staff with regard to any issues-Monitored the use of equipment when used and recovering it back to a serviceable state as quickly and efficiently as possible Show less

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  Alsalam Aircraft Company

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2012

  DEPUTY AGE SUPERVISOR

  -Played a key role in assisting the AGE (Aerospace Ground Equipment) supervisor in the running of the AGE workshop at a Tornado Aircraft Depot repair facility -Responsible for organising and overseeing the daily duties of all technicians working on Generators, Hydraulic Supply Rigs, Compressors and high pressure gas trolleys while ensuring the safe use of Access equipment, Lifting and jacking tools and various Specialist vehicles-Ensured the standards of workmanship are maintained and carried out in a safe manner, as well as maintaining the workshop tools, spares and other consumables making sure that oils are greases are kept in good order and stored according to the specified procedures-Trained and developed new and existing technicians, helping to improve their skill set and ensuring they make a significant contribution to the achievement of personal, team and base targets -Conducted and participated in reviews as well as handling any performance management issues Show less

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  Aggreko

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2015

  Service Team Leader

  I currently run a team of service engineers carrying out maintenance and repairs to a fleet of rental generators from 30kVA up to 1250kVA. Liaise with customers to ensure they get their expectations met and they are happy with our product.Ensure company KPIs are met, standards are maintained and safety policy followed at all times. Next task is to build the Riyadh depot up to becoming a stand alone facility which will involve building up infrastructure to meet the depot needs, installing the company safety regimen and installing the support required to make the depot work efficiently. Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Apr 2015 - now

  AGE Technician

  AGE specialist at Taif working on the latest equipment supporting Typhoon aircraft.