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Derek Evans

Derek Evans

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Condition Monitoring Programme Manager at Contact Energy Ltd

  • Education

    • ATTTO

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      Associate’s Degree Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Pass

      Diploma in Aeronautical Certification (Aeroplane) (Level 6)Diploma in Aeronautical Certification (Powerplant) (Level 6)

    • Open Polytechnic

      2014 - 2018
      Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) Mechanical Engineering

      New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)

    • Open Polytechnic

      2005 - 2011
      Associate’s Degree Business Completed 5 papers

  • Experience

    • Royal New Zealand Air Force

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1998
      Technical Supervisor

      Supervisor in charge of the Pratt and Whitney J52 turbo-jet strip and build line

    • NZ Defence Force

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2007

      Contractor liaison between the RNZAF's main contractor (SAFEAIR) and RNZAF technical, financial and operating units Senior instructor responsible for practical testing.Instructor for Gas Turbine EnginesInstructor for aircraft structural repairs

      • Liaison Engineer

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

      • Technical Instructor

        Jan 1998 - Jan 2004

    • NZ Defence Force

      Feb 2008 - Jul 2012

      Technical services for Rolls Royce RB211 Turbo-fan and General Electric T700 turbo-shaft.Engineering advice, reviewing technical information, creating technical instructions and scoping work up to full overhauls. Project team member (3 person team) - Mechanical (Training Aid Replacement Program). TARP was responsible for the procurement and introduction into service of 6 SH-2F Seasprite helicopters and 4 MU-2 Mitsubishi twin engine turbo-prop aircraft into the ground technical trades training school.

      • Technical Support Specialist

        Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

      • Project Assistant

        Feb 2008 - Mar 2011

    • ProGen Consulting Ltd

      Jul 2012 - Jan 2013
      Mechanical Supervisor

      Supervisor of mechanical works on steam turbines

    • Contact Energy Ltd

      Jan 2013 - now

      Management of the condition monitoring programme.Implementation of new online vibration and condition monitoring equipment on Turbines, Generators and BoP. Collection, interpretation and review of Hydro, Geothermal and Gas Turbine condition monitoring reports (Vibration analysis, Thermography and Oil analysis).Provide Plant recommendations to Asset Managers on analysis and prognosis of faults.Balancing of machinery.Mechanical engineering authority for Thermal (Gas Turbine) sites,Manage site reliabilty meetings. Show less

      • Condition Monitoring Programme Manager

        Sept 2015 - now

      • Mechanical Engineer

        Jan 2013 - Sept 2015

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Management

      New Zealand Institute of Management
      Aug 2007

    • National certificate in aircraft servicing (level 2)

      ATTTO
      Jan 2004

    • National certificate in engineering - Aircraft Mechanical (level 4)

      ATTTO
      Jan 2004

    • National certificate in engineering - Aircraft power plant (level 4)

      ATTTO
      Jan 2004

    • Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Aeroplane & Powerplant)

      NZ CAA
      Jan 2002