Grant Bethwaite

Experience

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  Gen2

  Dec 2010 - Sept 2011

  Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Machinist

  In the 1st year of my apprenticeship program, before I would go to my employer Tata Steel Projects, I attended Gen2, my first year training included:- Mechanical Maintenance.- Fitting Using Hand Skills.- Produce Components Using Centre Lathe and Milling Machine.

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  Tata Steel Projects - TSP

  Sept 2011 - Aug 2015

  My role within Tata Steel Projects was a Mechanical Fitter within the Assembly/Maintenance Team. My main duties were:- Maintenance, Assembly and Development work on test stands and frames for Nuclear Industry.- Working within a Mechanical/Electrical team to perform maintenance work on equipment supplied by Tata Steel Projects in various locations in our workplace.- Other routine Maintenance works involving the changing of bearings, alignment of shafts and modifications on equipment used on other Tata Steel sites (Scunthorpe, Port Talbot).- Using and interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documents on a day-to-day basis.- General grinding, and fitting activities on a daily basis. Show less The completion of my apprenticeship, which involved the following main activities:- Working with the maintenance team, which included preventive maintenance on machines that including bearing changes, coupling alignments, and working to a maintenance programme.- Setting up, programming and operating of CNC machines and Manual Machines.- Strip down and assembly of different work for the Nuclear Industry.- Using and interpreting Engineering Drawings and Documents.- Producing Components using hand fitting techniques.- Assembling Mechanical Products. Show less

  • Mechanical Assembly Fitter

    Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Apprentice Mechanical Fitter/Machinist

    Sept 2011 - Mar 2014
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  Gen2

  Sept 2015 - Jul 2017

  Mechanical Trainer/Assessor

  My role within Gen2 was a trainer / assessor to 2nd year apprentices when at the Sellafield Site. My main duties included the training and assessing of different mechanical subjects to NVQ level 3 such as, bench fitting activities, various pipe fitting tasks, shaft alignment and bearing maintenance of things like Rollers, Fan Units etc., maintenance of valves and pumps, fault finding diagnostics including planned and break down maintenance, and various other courses to suit the needs of the learners serving their apprenticeship within Gen2, who will then go on to work for their chosen employer Sellafield LTD. We followed site Safe Systems of Work and adhered to the correct Maintenance procedures to fall in line with Site Standards, as this gets the apprentices ready for all future regulations they will work too. I was involved with writing up Risk Assessments within the work place and reviewing these annually. I was often needed to assess apprentices who were coming to the end of their apprenticeship which involved knowing the qualification and curriculum so as to be able to tell the apprentices exactly what they needed to complete their qualification. Most tasks I did were workshop based but some courses include classroom presentations and delivering theory to the apprentices. Show less

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  Holmen Board and Paper

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2024

  I am responsible for, and to oversee, the Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance works within the Pulp & Power areas of the Workington Mill. Working closely with the area production teams to fulfill the mill needs and requirements. I am responsible for an area team of Mechanical Craft to complete weekly schedules of work, to monitor performance and ensure development needs are met, and to provide expertise within discipline to assist. I am also responsible to oversee contractor works within the areas, on weekly work and shutdowns, to complete complex tasks and projects. Show less

  • Mechanical Manager - Pulp & Power

    May 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Mechanical Plant Engineer

    Jul 2022 - May 2024

  • Engineering Planner

    Oct 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Mechanical Maintenance Craftsperson

    Aug 2017 - Oct 2020
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  Altrad Babcock

  Nov 2024 - Feb 2025

  Lead Pre-Operations Engineer (Mechanical)

  I am responsible for the Mechanical discipline within my current project. This includes the input to training requirements for future facility end users, enabling a successful handover. I am also responsible to identify and develop testing / validation requirements and pre-operational work scope during the design phase of my project. Also, write documentation and execute activities in line with start-up, commissioning and pre-operations processes. I work as part of a multi-discipline team, but also lead on the mechanical front of the project. I also collaborate regularly with other teams / projects as well as external vendors and stakeholders. Show less

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  Holmen Board and Paper

  Feb 2025 - now

  Mechanical Engineer - Pulp & Power