Damien Johnson

Experience

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Sept 1994 - Nov 1998

  Mechanical Engineer

  As a modern apprentice developed skills and techniques in the mechanical engineering manufacturing environment and used the knowledge to research and develop complex mechanical equipment.• Manufactured equipment using various machining processes to high tolerances within time scales. • Engineering maintenance and overhaul of complex mechanical systems.• Designed and developed new products using computer aided design to customer specifications.• Improved and created many manufacturing drawings for the production lines.• Worked on a wide variety of lathes and milling machines to produce highly accurate components for the defense industry. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 2003 - Mar 2012

  Working as a senior maintenance engineer, managing and conducting planned preventative, diagnostic and corrective maintenance routines within a group whilst assisting, advising and training group members to achieve high standards of system operational capability and performance.• Successfully managed a team of multi-skilled engineers in maintaining an array of high precision electronic and electro-mechanical assets maximising operational availability and minimum downtime.• Assisted in the maintenance planning and installation of electronic equipment to ensure all systems were installed, integrated and tested correctly within constrictive timescales.• Delivered clear, confident presentations and technical reports to large groups of personnel including senior and executive management using a variety of multimedia aids.• Conducted appraisals detailing achievements and shortfalls providing individuals with constructive feedback to enable them to reach their professional goals and promotion, improving productivity. Show less Worked as a key technical specialist in a large project team delivering support and technical advice when needed to help improve and deliver equipment reliability and performance across a number of disciplines. • Provided technical support and expertise across a fleet of engineers to ensure system availability. • Conducted inspections and audits of electronic equipment, documentation and spares.• Worked with OEM to improve system performance, reliability and operating procedures.• Offered technical advice to OEM during the development and procurement of new equipment. Show less Worked as the systems technical specialist delivering equipment performance and operational capability.• Assisted in complete overhaul of various electronic systems during an extensive maintenance period.• Regularly read and interpreted system electrical circuit diagrams and engineering drawings.• Maintained a safe working environment adhering to rigorous Health and Safety regulations.• Conducted reliability centred maintenance techniques and routines to maximise equipment availability. Show less

  • Weapon Engineering Artificer (WEA)

    Sept 1999 - Mar 2012

  • Engineering Technician & Group Manager

    Sept 2010 - Jan 2012

  • Weapon Systems Engineering Consultant

    Feb 2009 - Sept 2010

  • Electrical & Mechanical Systems Weapon Engineer

    Sept 2003 - Feb 2009
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  Fresenius Medical Care

  Feb 2012 - Sept 2015

  Responsible for the day to day running of the engineering department, to deliver maximum operational effectiveness of the UK dialysys concentrate plant on time and within budgets. Responsible for the project management of Capital projects from concept to installation and validation. A leading member of the production management team, with key input to the overall strategy and operational performace of the plant.• Successfully managing the maintenance department maximising operational availability and minimum downtime.• Project manager in the design, maintenance, planning and installation of new equipment to ensure all systems were installed, integrated and tested correctly within constrictive timescales.• Conducting appraisals detailing achievements and shortfalls providing individuals with constructive feedback to enable them to reach their professional goals and promotion, improving productivity.• Responsibility for Engineering & Facility budgets, including Capital Projects. Show less Working as the only site engineer, managed and maintained the overall dialysis concentrate production plant. Provided valuable assistance in the implementation and control of Capital projects. Developed a new maintenance strategy to improve the OEE and standards of the engineering function with the manufacturing plant.• Ensured all PPM activities and database were completed and within date.• Ensured that all reactive maintenance activities are recorded on the engineering database.• Rectified problems/adjust the machines to GMP guidelines and SOP’s during running to ensure continuity of production. • Provided detailed reports to management on the daily activities of the plant.• Ensured that Capital projects were delivered correctly on time and within budget.• Continuously improved the operation of the main production line and the ancillary support equipment. Show less

  • Engineering Project Manager

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Site Engineer

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2013
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  SCX Special Projects

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2023

  Project management of numerous complex engineering projects within the MOD Nuclear Sector.Directly responsible for the mobilisation, manufacture and delivery of complex overhead lifting equipment. Additionally I manage the contract reporting packs and financial statements for senior management ensuring the project will deliver the required performance on time and to budget. Strong stakeholder management skills, delivering value for money and ensuring projects deliver benefits on time, budget and to quality standards. Show less

  • Project Director - In-Service Support

    Nov 2022 - Oct 2023

  • Senior Project Manager

    Jun 2019 - Nov 2022

  • Project Manager

    Aug 2016 - May 2019

  • Project Engineer

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2016
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  Kinetic Solutions Group

  Aug 2023 - now

  Business Unit Director