Keith Wright

Keith Wright

Quality Assurance Engineer

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  • About me

    Senior H&S Manager - Corporate Programs & Governance

  • Education

    • Sunderland Polytechnic

      1985 - 1987
      HND Materials Technology Metallurgy
    • Gateshead College

      1981 - 1983
      HNC Mechanical and Production Engineering
    • The Open University

      1998 - 2001
      Master's Degree Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management
  • Experience

    • NEI Reyrolle Switchgear

      Dec 1987 - Apr 1994
      Quality Assurance Engineer

      Assisting with maintenance of the Company's Quality System in accordance the requirements of BS 5750 Part 1, with particular responsibilities associated with the manufacture of high voltage (132kv to 420kV) open terminal and GIS switchgear product range. Maintenance of quality records associated with spares contracts for Heysham II and Torness Nuclear Power plants and main contract for Sizewell “B” Electrical Penetrations.

    • Rolls-Royce

      Apr 1994 - Jun 1998
      Project QHSE Engineer

      Main responsibilities, as a member of multi-functional Gas Turbine Project teams. Projects involved in included Samarinda CCPP, Derby Co-Gen, Seal Sands, Fort Dunlop: -- Coordinator of the CDM Principal Contractor role - Preparation of Project Health and Safety Plans and co-ordination of Supplier submissions - Preparation, issue and control of Project Quality Manuals and Project Quality Plans- Review and approval of Supplier Inspection and Test Plans- Preparation and maintenance of Project Inspection Schedule- Internal audits, vendor Assessment and supplier Inspection / surveillance- Liaison with Customers / Customers representatives- Document reviews and compilation of QA Data Dossiers and CE Technical Files- Liaison with Site Quality Engineers and maintenance of Site Quality System Show less

    • Rolls Royce Nuclear Engineering Services

      Jun 1998 - Aug 2000
      Quality Assurance Engineer

      Main responsibility for activities associated with Power Plant Operation Sites in support of nuclear power plant decommissioning and outages, which included: -- Assisting in Process Improvement Programmes- Auditing of Functions, Contracts, Sites and Subcontractors- Maintenance of ISO 9001 and 14001 Environmental Management Systems- Health and Safety Committee representative- Maintenance of databases and assisting in the analysis of system feedback- Compilation of monthly feedback reports for senior management- Providing advice and support to Functions and Project Teams Show less

    • Alstom

      Aug 2000 - Jun 2007
      EHS Officer / Senior QHS&E Engineer

      Initially began in the Power Plant EPC construction side the of the Business but then transferred to Customer Service where the focus was more on plant maintenance / outage work but continued to support the construction business throughout. Overall role involved:- Support as UK EHS Advisor for UK Construction Projects- On-site HS&E Management – risk management, training, audits, inspections and Client liaison- Co-ordination of the roles of Planning Supervisor and Principal Contractor (CDM Regs.)- Preparation of Health and Safety Plans and compilation of Health and Safety Files- Maintenance of the Company Register of UK EHS Legislation- Support and functional management of UK Site EHS Advisors (new build)- Supporting Project QHSE Engineers- Maintenance of QHSE Management Systems to OHSAS18001, ISO14001 and ISO9001- Planning, maintenance and review of Audit Programmes- Performance of Internal QHSE audits - Chair in-house Continual Improvement committee - Co-ordination of personal injury claims for Alstom Power Service UK- UK representative on Company Global Field Service Network EHS Committee Show less

    • Waring and Netts Architects

      Mar 2007 - Jun 2007
      EHS Advisor & CDM Co-ordinator

      Provision of CDM co-ordinator services for a wide range of projects in the public and private sectors. CDM Co-ordinator for projects including education, welfare and commercial. In-house EHS Advisor for UK Construction Projects, advising and supporting Clients, Designers and Contractors

    • Siemens

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2008
      Senior QHS&E Advisor

      Senior Project QHS&E Advisor on assigned projects in the construction and maintenance of electrical substations, working within the framework of the company’s management system compliant with the requirements of OHSAS18001, ISO14001 and ISO9001. Consortium QHSE Manager for BritNed HVDC Interconnector Project. Activities included:- Provision of specialist advice on CDM Regulations- Support of on-site EHS Managers- Preparation and maintenance of Project Quality and EHS Plans. - Performance of supplier and subcontractor inspection, surveillance and audits. - Internal QHS&E audits – office and project sites- Preparation, review and update of management system procedures Show less

    • GE Power

      Aug 2008 - Sept 2017
      Senior Process and Tools Manager

      Power Service Sector / Thermal Services Business EHS Specialist with main responsibility for coordination of the EHS implementation team. Core business activities are maintenance and upgrade of Power Plants, with activities in workshops, factories and on Power plant project sites. Role involves:- Coordination of Business EHS Implementation Team – 12 global Areas- Tracking EHS performance and connecting EHS objectives and targets- Mangement of Business global third party approval to OHSAS18001 & ISO14001- Development, deployment and maintenance of the Global EHS Management System- Provision of a specialist resource for EHS improvement- Control and analyse EHS performance- Support cross Product Line/Area EHS process integration and implementation- Support standardisation and consistency of EHS processes across all activities/areas - Project Manage governance projects as requested- Manage EHS Assessment programme - Perform EHS Assessments in cooperation with Sector and Corporate functions- Guidance and management support to the Areas and PL EHS Leads- Provide training as required Show less

    • Granite Services, Inc.

      Sept 2017 - Feb 2018
      Global Audit & Certification Manager

      FieldCore, a GE company, is a new, independent industrial field services company that will deliver the highest standard of field services excellence and capabilities for GE and its customers. A GE company, FieldCore will bring together the field services expertise and people from both Granite Services and GE’s Power Services into one organization.

    • FieldCore

      Feb 2018 - Nov 2021
      Global Audits & Certification Manager
    • GE

      Nov 2021 - Jan 2024
      Senior H&S Manager - Corporate Programs & Governance

      Managing Corporate H&S program expectations, including GE Core Requirements and Technical Standards, working in partnership with other members of the corporate EHS organization, business EHS teams, and Safety Promotion Office. Key role in corporate EHS governance activities, as well as providing H&S leadership to the Corporate business sites and population.

    • At my Leisure

      Jan 2024 - now
      Retired Health and Safety Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Leading Change - Master Cass

      Insitute for Personal Leadership (IPL)
      May 2017
    • CMIOSH

      Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
      Mar 2001
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