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Paul McCarron

Paul McCarron

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cables & Earthing Electrical Engineer and 33kV SAP at NIE Networks | Irish Cave Rescue Org NI Treasurer | MEng EngTech TMIET

  • Education

    • St Mary’s Grammar School

      2009 - 2016
      GCSE’s & A-Levels

      A-Levels - Geography (A*), Mathematics (A*), Physics (A*), Chemistry (A).GCSEs - 7 A*'s and 3 A's

    • Queen's University Belfast

      2016 - 2021
      Master of Engineering - MEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Peer Mentor, Course Representative, Member of Queen's Computing Society, Caving Club, Paddlesports Club, Mountaineering Club, Robotics Society, Queen's Computing Society. Dissertation Topic - "A Techno-Economic Evaluation of Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems"Graded : 90/100Stage 4: Modules - Sustainable Energy Systems, Smart Grids, Wireless Communication Systems, Wireless Sensor SystemsStage 3:Modules - Electrical Power and Energy, Power Electronics and Motor Drives, Control Systems Engineering, Digital Systems Architecture and Design, Engineering EntrepreneurshipIndustrial Sandwich Year:Placement with Northern… Show more Dissertation Topic - "A Techno-Economic Evaluation of Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems"Graded : 90/100Stage 4: Modules - Sustainable Energy Systems, Smart Grids, Wireless Communication Systems, Wireless Sensor SystemsStage 3:Modules - Electrical Power and Energy, Power Electronics and Motor Drives, Control Systems Engineering, Digital Systems Architecture and Design, Engineering EntrepreneurshipIndustrial Sandwich Year:Placement with Northern Ireland Electricity NetworksStage 2:Modules - Electrical Power Engineering 2, Mathematics and Algorithms, Circuits and Control, Signals and Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, Professional Engineering and InnovationStage 1:Modules - Mathematics, Electronics 1, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Programming Show less

  • Experience

    • Darren Cumberland Photography

      Jun 2014 - Jun 2021
      Assistant Photographer

    • SPAR UK

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2017
      Customer Advisor

      During my time at Spar, I was able to gain valuable retail experience, dealing with customers on a daily basis. This has help to improve my communication and team works skills, working under pressure to ensure all daily tasks are completed and that customers have a great experience whilst in store. My time at Spar helped me to gain valuable till management skills whilst working under pressure.

    • NIE Networks

      Jun 2017 - now

      Trainee Senior Authorised Person (SAP) up to 33kV on the NIE Networks electricity distribution system. Trainee Senior Authorised Person (SAP) up to 33kV on the NIE Networks electricity distribution system.

      • Cables and Earthing Engineer & Senior Authorised Person (up to 33kV)

        May 2024 - now

      • Electrical Engineer & Senior Authorised Person (up to 33kV)

        Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

      • Electrical Engineer - Network Access and Response

        Oct 2022 - Jul 2023

      • Graduate Electrical Engineer - Major Projects, Connections

        Apr 2022 - Sept 2022

      • Graduate Electrical Engineer - Network Access and Response

        Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

      • Scholarship Student

        Dec 2016 - Sept 2021

      • Placement Year - Asset Management (Substations & Plant)

        Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Summer Placement Student - Connections Planning

        Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Summer Placement Student - Network Access

        Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

    • Queen's University Belfast

      Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

      During our 2018 Annual General Meeting, I was elected by our club members as the new President for the 2018/19 Academic Year. Over this Year, in partnership with my committee members, I was able to bring about positive change to the club. This included promoting the club significantly to increase membership, increasing the amount of club trips organised whilst also improving the quality of the trips by funding some of our members to attend training sessions organised by the Speleological Union of Ireland (SUI) and also the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO), but by also broadening the regions in which we ventured out to, including County Fermanagh, County Clare and trips to the Peak District in England. It was fantastic to see this work summed up by the rewriting and acceptance of our new Constitution which was ratified by club members during the 2019 AGM.Overall, the experience of begin Club President for the year has significantly improved a number of my core skills, including teamwork, organisation and communication skills. I am proud with how the club matured over the year and believe it has been handed over to a fantastic committee for the 2019/20 Academic Year. Show less

      • Careers Assistant in Careers, Employability and Skills

        Oct 2020 - Aug 2021

      • Caving Club Secretary (Student Club)

        Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

      • Laboratory Demonstrator - Computer Programming

        Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

      • Enrollment & Registration Assistant

        Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

      • Caving Club Captain (Student Club)

        Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

    • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

      Sept 2018 - Jun 2021

      I was passed into this role after taking up the offer from the 2018/19 IET OnCampus QUB Network Chairperson. Highlights include:• Attending monthly meetings with the IET Young Professionals Network Northern Ireland.• Organisation of Engineering focused events for the student body at Queen's University Belfast.• Attendance at QUB Careers fairs to promote the IET to the student body of Queen's University Belfast and the opportunities available for students by getting involved.• Event highlights include Meet the Lecturer, Unplugged events, annual pub quiz and finally, the annual IET Formal co-organised with the IET Young Professionals Northern Ireland network. Show less

      • Chairperson IET OnCampus at Queen's University

        Jul 2019 - Jun 2021

      • Vice-Chair IET OnCampus at Queen's University

        Sept 2018 - Aug 2019

    • Speleological Union of Ireland (Caving Ireland)

      Dec 2019 - Oct 2024

      With a large range of experience in Social Media and design, I was co-opted by the Speleological Union of Ireland (SUI) Committee to be the Public Relations Officer (PRO) since December 2019.• Successfully increased reach and presence of SUI social media platforms by over 200%.• Assisted in organisation of Cave Cleanup Activities• Co-developed a new series of SUI Lockdown Livestreams during the COVID-19 global pandemic.• Lead role of creating and updating COVID-19 Guidance for Cavers based in Northern Ireland.I have enjoyed my time as SUI PRO and hope that I can continue in this role for the foreseeable future, as my love and enjoyment of caving continues to develop the more I take part in this activity. Show less

      • Treasurer

        Nov 2022 - Oct 2024

      • Public Relations Officer

        Dec 2019 - Nov 2022

    • Get It Framed NI

      May 2020 - Sept 2020
      Assistant Manager

    • Irish Cave Rescue Organisation

      Jun 2022 - now
      Treasurer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid Level 4 - REC4

      Rescue Emergency Care
      Mar 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid - REC 3

      Remote Emergency Care
      Mar 2019

    • Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018

      City & Guilds
      Nov 2024

    • Engineering Technician (EngTech)

      Engineering Council
      Jul 2019

    • Senior Authorised Person (up to 33kV)

      NIE Networks
      Jul 2023

    • Full UK Driving License

      Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
      Sept 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      Graduate of the Year 2024 NIE Networks Jun 2024
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Jun 2022 Issued with The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal for voluntary service to the Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO)
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      Frost-Smith Memorial Prize School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science May 2021 Awarded for the best overall performance in Stage 3 and Stage 4 of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as determined by the Board of Examiners at Queen's University Belfast."In commemoration of Hilary Frost-Smith, Professor of Electrical Engineering from 1964 to 1978, an annual schools competition, coupled with his name and funded by donations from his colleagues, family and friends, was first instituted in 1978. In 1984 the values and conditions of these awards were reviewed and… Show more Awarded for the best overall performance in Stage 3 and Stage 4 of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as determined by the Board of Examiners at Queen's University Belfast."In commemoration of Hilary Frost-Smith, Professor of Electrical Engineering from 1964 to 1978, an annual schools competition, coupled with his name and funded by donations from his colleagues, family and friends, was first instituted in 1978. In 1984 the values and conditions of these awards were reviewed and they were re-established as the Frost-Smith Prizes in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.One prize is awarded to the student with the best overall performance in each year of the undergraduate degree courses in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, as determined by the Board of Examiners of the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science." Show less
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      The AJ Power Prize School of Electrical,Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at The Queen's University of Belfast May 2021 The AJ Power Prize is awarded at the annual Queen's University Belfast prize giving ceremony for the most innovative final year project in electrical power generation or decentralized generation technologies.This was awarded for my final year project titled, "The Techno-Economic Analysis of Domestic Battery Energy Storage Systems"
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      Queen's University Belfast Foundation Award - Excellent Grades Stage 2 Queen's University Belfast Jun 2018 Awarded to the stage 2 student who achieves the highest examination grades in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Software and Electronic Systems Engineering Courses at Queen's University Belfast.
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      EEECS Level 2 Course Representative of the Year Queen’s University Belfast School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      EEECS Peer Mentor of the Year Queen’s University Belfast School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Computer Science Apr 2018
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      Queen's University Belfast Foundation Award - Excellent Grades Stage 1 Queen's University Belfast Jul 2017 Awarded to the stage 1 student who achieves the highest examination grades in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and Software and Electronic Systems Engineering Courses at Queen's University Belfast.
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      STEM Performance Award Queen's University Belfast Mar 2017 Awarded to the the top 50 students enrolling in a STEM related course at Queen's University Belfast. Students must at least have met the criteria of achieving at least three 'A' grades at A-Level (or equivalent in alternative qualifications), are from Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland and are entering the University for the first time in 2016.
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      NIE Networks Scholarship NIE Networks Jan 2017 I was awarded the NIE Networks Scholarship during Stage 1 of my Undergraduate Degree Program in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.NIE Networks partner with Queen's University Belfast to offer a scholarship programme for students studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) or Software Electronic Systems Engineering (SESE). The programme offers financial support, mentoring and invaluable experience within the power industry.The scholarship package includes three… Show more I was awarded the NIE Networks Scholarship during Stage 1 of my Undergraduate Degree Program in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.NIE Networks partner with Queen's University Belfast to offer a scholarship programme for students studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) or Software Electronic Systems Engineering (SESE). The programme offers financial support, mentoring and invaluable experience within the power industry.The scholarship package includes three summer placements within various departments throughout the company, in addition to a sandwich year in industry. A generous financial bursary is also included in the scheme. Show less
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      DOfE Silver Award Duke Of Edinburgh Award Scheme Apr 2016
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      DOfE Bronze Award Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Paul McCarron
      Second Place in Northern Ireland in Double Award Science CCEA Jun 2014

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Core Team & Cave Rescue Volunteer

      Issued by Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO) on Jan 2023
      Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO)Associated with Paul McCarron

    • Peer Mentor

      Issued by Queen's University Belfast on Sept 2017
      Queen's University BelfastAssociated with Paul McCarron

    • Course Represenative

      Issued by Queen's University Belfast on Sept 2016
      Queen's University BelfastAssociated with Paul McCarron

    • IET OnCampus Committee member for Queen's University Belfast

      Issued by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on Sept 2017
      The Institution of Engineering and TechnologyAssociated with Paul McCarron

    • Cave Rescuer

      Issued by Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO) on Dec 2016
      Irish Cave Rescue Organisation (ICRO)Associated with Paul McCarron

    • Student Partnership Project

      Issued by Queen's University Belfast on Oct 2017
      Queen's University BelfastAssociated with Paul McCarron