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Tom Chase

Tom Chase

Sailing Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Broad-spectrum engineer. Spanner-wielding, electron-taming, code-bashing physics nerd.

  • Education

    • Aberystwyth University

      1999 - 2003
      MPhys Physics

      Activities and Societies: Sailing, Surfing, Kayaking Four year undergraduate course in physics, with greater scope than traditional BSc. Third year group project ­- design and build a vertical axis wind turbine.Final year project - data correction for multichannel electron detector array, which lead onto postgraduate work.

    • Aberystwyth University

      2003 - 2009
      MPhil Physics

      Activities and Societies: Sailing, Surfing, Canoeing, Physoc Research on electron detector array, focussing on development of data correction algorithm and later data analysis. Experience in research and project management, data processing, ultra-high vacuum laboratory operations. Performed experiments both in university laboratory and at Daresbury Synchrotron Radiation Source. Attended both national and international conferences.

  • Experience

    • Tighnabruaich Sailing School

      Jun 2000 - Sept 2000
      Sailing Instructor

    • RNLI

      Aug 2003 - Oct 2013
      Helmsman, Atlantic 85 lifeboat

      Responsible for managing lifeboat, crew and casualties on SAR operations.

    • Aberystwyth University

      Sept 2003 - Jun 2006
      MPhil research

      Undertook research into development of data processing for a multi channel electron counting system used for real-time XPS.Performed experiments at synchrotron radiation source.

    • OneBrightSpace

      Feb 2006 - Aug 2010
      Web GIS Application Developer

      Initially Flash programming, moved on to develop web mapping solutions, using open source software both client- and server-side.Used a spatially-extended database to provide storage for GIS solutions, and combined with Perl to perform custom spatial manipulations and analysis.Developed client side of web-based GIS including a custom extended web mapping client. Recently expanded remit to includeserver-side elements of web GIS system.

    • Dulas Ltd

      Oct 2010 - Jan 2017

      Specification, design, programming and testing of instrumentation, data loggers, power, comms and navigational warning systems for met masts (both onshore and offshore) in accordance with relevant standards, for resource assessment and power curve testing.Project and technical management for installation, maintenance and decommissioning of met masts.Siting, installation and maintenance of SODAR and LIDAR remote sensing systems,Wind resource data QC and analysis.Fault finding and rectification.Responsible for suitability of installations designed in-house, data traceability and technical due diligence. Show less

      • Senior Instrumentation Engineer

        Oct 2013 - Jan 2017

      • Instrumentation Engineer

        Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

    • Freelance

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
      Web Developer

      Built websites for small businesses.

    • Aberystwyth University

      Feb 2017 - Jul 2020
      Electronics and Instrumentation Technician

      • Designed and built sensor systems for use in arctic fieldwork.• Maintained range of capital scientific instruments.• Departmental Electronics safety officer.• 3D design and manufacture via FFF 3D printing.• PCB design and assembly.

    • Freelance

      Oct 2017 - Mar 2018
      Prototype Developer

      • Developed control algorithm for propane panel heater.• Developed safety monitoring and failsafe system.• Designed and built several iterations of prototype.• Designed, outsourced, populated, and tested PCBs.

    • Dulas Ltd

      Jul 2020 - now

      • Electrical, mechanical, and software troubleshooting and repair of turbine control systems.• Planned and unplanned maintenance of hydropower installations.• Design and build of control and power systems.• Interfacing with SCADA and other telemetry systems.• 3D CAD and DFM for traditional and additive manufacturing. • Developed and maintained control hardware and software for solar vaccine fridges and associated equipment.• Refined existing product test procedures and equipment.• Troubleshooting of systems deployed in field.• Prepared documentation for users and installers.

      • Field Engineer (Hydro O&M)

        Jul 2022 - now

      • Research And Development Engineer

        Jul 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • WTG Working at Height & Rescue

      GWO/RUK
      Aug 2016

    • RUK/GWO Marine Safety Training

      RenewableUK
      Apr 2015

    • GWO Sea Survival

      GLOBAL WIND ORGANISATION LTD
      Apr 2015

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Lifeboat crew/helm

      Issued by RNLI on Aug 2003
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