Daniel Penfold

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Feb 1997 - Jun 2019

  Deputy Head of Submarine Engineering Department responsible for strategic management activities, including integrating the departmental programme into the decommissioning programme and in support of the wider submarine enterprise. Accountable for the direction of planning and co-ordination of maintenance and defect rectification of all operational systems. Acted as professional adviser to the Commanding Officer on all engineering and nuclear safety related matters. Delivered the role of Engineering Operations Officer, responsible for delivering marine engineering support to all Devonport based, and visiting, submarines involving liaison with front line operators, logisticians and engineering support organisations along with operational headquarters and primary defence contractors. Lead Engineer Recruiter in the Royal Navy, responsible for attracting highly motivated and technically capable individuals. Planned and delivered the graduate engineer engagement campaign nationwide. Part of the senior engineer leadership and management team tasked with ensuring the correct availability and performance of engineering manpower and systems to support nuclear submarine operations. Led and managed the propulsion (40 personnel) and ships systems (12 personnel) sections through deep maintenance, training, operations and submarine patrols whilst performing duties as a Category A1 Nuclear watch-keeper. Electrical and mechanical section supervisor – Responsible for engineering section maintenance, defect investigation and repair. Basic electrical and mechanical systems maintenance and diagnostics.

  • Deputy Marine Engineer Officer

    Apr 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Assistant Staff Marine Engineer Officer

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2018

  • Engineer Recruiter

    Jan 2015 - Mar 2017

  • Marine Engineer Officer

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2015

  • Marine Engineer Artificer

    Nov 2001 - Sept 2008

  • Marine Engineer Mechanic

    Feb 1997 - Nov 2001
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  Tarmac

  Jul 2019 - now

  Working as part of the Marine Leadership Team, with responsibility for maintaining the safe and economic performance of a fleet of vessels and ensuring that utilisation of these key assets is maximised; leading safety, health and environmental performance and driving a culture of continuous improvement. The role includes the oversight of repair and maintenance specifications, detailed planning to ensure that budgetary requirements are accurately forecast, monitored and maintained. Minimising vessel downtime, whilst meeting the legislative requirements, flag state and classification regulations. Management of ship staff to ensure safety and performance standards are maintained to the highest level. Show less

  • Marine Fleet Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Ship Manager

    Jan 2020 - Nov 2022

  • Marine Safety Advisor

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019