Ben Thomas

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location of Ben ThomasEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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  • Timeline

    Apr 2014 - Sept 2016

    Customer Service Representative

    Merlin Cinemas Ltd
    Mar 2016 - Jul 2016

    Front of House Staff

    Newlyn Filmhouse
    Jun 2016 - Sept 2016

    Personal Appliance Tester

    Truro & Penwith College
    Dec 2016 - Jul 2021

    Casual Technician

    Exeter Northcott Theatre
    Jan 2017 - Aug 2020

    Student Ambassador

    University of Exeter
    Jun 2017 - Sept 2017

    Grounds Worker

    Truro & Penwith College
    Sept 2017 - Jul 2018

    President

    ExeTech
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

    Mechanical Engineering Intern

    Babcock International Group
    Jul 2019 - Sept 2020

    Team Principal

    XRacing - Exeter Formula Student
    Oct 2020 - Sept 2022

    Graduate Mechanical Engineer

    Babcock International Group
    Sept 2022 - now

    Research Engineer

    IDCORE - EPSRC and NERC Industrial CDT for Offshore Renewable Energy
    Current Company
    Jun 2023 - now

    Research Engineer

    Orbital Marine Power Ltd
  • About me

    Research Engineer | Orbital Marine Power | EngD Student

  • Education

    • The university of edinburgh

      2021 - 2026
      Doctorate of engineering (engd) offshore renewable energy

      Activities and Societies: Mountaineering Club, Gliding IDCORE is a four-year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme to train the next-generation of leading offshore renewable engineers. The progrmme includes a taught first year followed by a three year research project based at a sponsoring company. IDCORE is a partnership between The University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, Strathclyde University, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS).

    • Truro & penwith college

      2014 - 2016
      A-levels mathematics, physics, chemistry, economics physics - a, chemistry - a, mathematics - b, as economics - c

      Activities and Societies: Academic Society

    • University of exeter

      2016 - 2020
      Master of engineering - meng mechanical engineering 1st class honours

      Activities and Societies: Formula Student, Rowing, Canoe, Scuba Diving, Engineering Society, Engineers Without Borders, Musical Theatre, Exetech

  • Experience

    • Merlin cinemas ltd

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2016
      Customer service representative

      Working in the box office and kiosk of a large multiplex cinema. Responsibilities included; selling tickets and providing information about films, selling concessions, cleaning and showing people to their seats.

    • Newlyn filmhouse

      Mar 2016 - Jul 2016
      Front of house staff

      Front of house staff at a local independent cinema.Duties included:• Ticket sales• Maintaining cleanliness of screens and shared spaces• Showing customers to their seats, dealing with customer enquiries

    • Truro & penwith college

      Jun 2016 - Sept 2016
      Personal appliance tester

      Performed personal appliance tests (PAT) on electrical equipment within the Penwith Campus of Truro and Penwith College.Responsibilities included:• Conducting PAT tests to comply with the Electrical Safety at Work act• Operation of Seaward Europa PAT testing machine• Logging test results and raising issues to the college electrical team• Liaising with college departments to schedule tests and ensure access

    • Exeter northcott theatre

      Dec 2016 - Jul 2021
      Casual technician

      Working as part of the large team of show crew for touring theatrical productions. Problem solving on the fly in a high pressure environment on a strict deadline.Ensure technical equipment is setup, rigged safely and operated correctly. Quickly resolve specific problems encountered when implementing design.

    • University of exeter

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2020
      Student ambassador

      Part of a large team of student ambassadors, aiming to promote the University of Exeter and higher education in general to prospective students and parents.Working closely with young people and potential university applicants by providing an insight into university life through presentations and tours, responding to students’ and their parents’/carers’ queries.

    • Truro & penwith college

      Jun 2017 - Sept 2017
      Grounds worker

      Maintenance of buildings and outdoor spaces at the Penwith Campus of Truro and Penwith College.Responsibilities include:• Safe use of power tools to perform a variety gardening tasks throughout the campus.• Performing maintenance and decorating tasks at the request of the Grounds Manager.• Ensuring equipment is kept in good condition.

    • Exetech

      Sept 2017 - Jul 2018
      President

      President at the university's technical theatre and events society. Representing the society to its members, student's guild, university and industry partners.

    • Babcock international group

      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
      Mechanical engineering intern

      Worked as part of the Frigate Sustainment team on the Type 23 Frigate Life Extension programme.Investigated feasibility and benefits of mapping of key structural defects onto visualisation software, formulated into a technical report; presented to key stakeholders and heads of departments through a walk around on board a Type 23 Frigate.Provided direct support and technical input to innovation activity and cost saving initiatives, regularly presenting within department.Created a timeline visualisation for an unforeseen key contractual amendment of a Frigate refit, to be utilised for a project pitch, under a strict deadline.Developed personal and professional skills through varied projects and professional development events and training. Show less

    • Xracing - exeter formula student

      Jul 2019 - Sept 2020
      Team principal

      Team Leader for Exeter University 2020 Formula Student team, leading the team to improve our score in 2020 event while increasing inclusivity of the project. Oversee operations of the team, managing links with the university and team’s partners while ensuring knowledge capture and engagement to ensure a future for the team.

    • Babcock international group

      Oct 2020 - Sept 2022
      Graduate mechanical engineer

      I undertook 5 placements while on the graduate scheme at Devonport Royal Dockyard; a busy naval marine operational site where I gained varied experience and competencies in line with UK CEng specification.I was commended for excellent communication, problem solving and commitmentto project delivery, achieving "Exceeded Expectations" in all reviews.• I independently designed a bespoke aluminium superstructure for a high-spec small fast boat to stakeholder requirements. I produced a set of models and engineering drawings using AutoCAD Inventor before holding responsibility for overseeing procurement and manufacture. The completed system was delivered to budget and schedule.• As a marine surveyor I assisted with performing structural and dimensional surveys of marine assets utilising laser measurement, 3D scanning, and non-destructive evaluation.• Reviewed literature and data and applied findings to develop an alternativestrategy for technical academic engagement between Babcock and partneruniversities. Outcomes formed the foundation for changes in internal policy.• As a project engineer I managed technical and engineering aspects of work packages as part of civilinfrastructure upgrades in a nuclear facility. Working on-site I ensured contractors delivered to schedule and safety, quality, and regulatory standards.• Worked as part of a small customer-facing team to establish new facility forsmall craft production. Assisted with sea trials and end user workshops. Show less

    • Idcore - epsrc and nerc industrial cdt for offshore renewable energy

      Sept 2022 - now
      Research engineer

      IDCORE is a four-year Engineering Doctorate (EngD) programme to train the next-generation of leading offshore renewable engineers. The progrmme includes a taught first year followed by a three year research project based at a sponsoring company. IDCORE is a partnership between The University of Edinburgh, University of Exeter, Strathclyde University, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)I am currently in my first year completing a range of modules based at the University of Edinburgh to gain key skills in preparation for beginning my doctoral research project. Modules covered so far include:• Electromechanical and Electronic Energy Conversion Systems.• Economic and Policy Analysis for Offshore Renewables.• Marine Renewable Resource Assessment.• Offshore Engineering.• Research Skills.• Engineering Science Foundations. Show less

    • Orbital marine power ltd

      Jun 2023 - now
      Research engineer

      Placed within Orbital Marine Power as part of my IDCORE EngD Research Project.Focused on blades research and development as part of the MAXBlade project.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Requirements writing

      Coursera
      Feb 2021
      View certificate certificate
    • Grandma3 pro beginner

      Act lighting inc.
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate
    • Rya powerboat level 2

      Royal yachting association (rya)
      Jun 2016
    • First aid at work

      Ssg training and consultancy ltd
      Feb 2022
    • Microsoft teams champion

      365tribe ltd
      Oct 2020
    • Full clean uk driving license

      Driver and vehicle licensing agency (dvla)
      May 2017
    • Working in confined spaces

      High speed training
      Jun 2023
    • Iosh managing safely

      Ssg training and consultancy ltd
      Apr 2021
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ben Thomas
      Vinspired V50 Award Terry Ryall - v Cheif Executive May 2013 I received a 'Vinspired V50' award for completing 50 hours of volunteering for the Cornish Pirates Rugby Club.I volunteered for the media and sport analysis team, assisting with the setup, operation and post-production of video footage. The footage was either passed onto news organisations or used by the team's in-house analyst.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • STEM Ambassador

      Issued by STEM Learning UK on Aug 2018
      STEM Learning UKAssociated with Ben Thomas
    • Cornwall Representative

      Issued by Institution of Mechanical Engineers on Mar 2021
      Institution of Mechanical EngineersAssociated with Ben Thomas
    • Volunteer Vaccinator

      Issued by St John Ambulance on Feb 2021
      St John AmbulanceAssociated with Ben Thomas