Stephen Childs MIET

Experience

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  Computer Bookshops Ltd

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Warehouse Supervisor

  ...Supervised a 7 man order checking team that annually dispatched 15 million pounds worth of stock with an error rate of 0.02% shrinkage.Working to deadlines to ensure that customers receive prompt delivery of goods maintaining good customer relations.Evaluated working practices to increase both personal and team performance with the outcome of improved team productivity.Production of management reports for periodic reviews by the board of Directors...

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  Eviva Services Ltd

  Nov 2011 - Jun 2012

  Electricians mate

  ...Office refurbishments (New CCU, dado, lighting arrangement, air con)Birmingham Airport Public Toilet refurbishments (New conduit containment, sink & toilet pumps/sensors, lighting arrangement)Large Emergency lighting installation in office building and associated storesRewiring and updating existing Fire Alarm arrangementReactive maintenance work (general lighting remedials)Periodic inspection and testing in large storage hangarsCable pulls (mains distribution, sub-mains, data)... Show less

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  RoMEC

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  Electricians mate

  ...Improving energy efficiency in WH Smith stores throughout the U.KRewiring existing light fittings to power new mains operated LED lamps or low voltage control gearIntroducing timer and contactor control to refridgeration circuits to reduce out of hours demandInspection, testing and certification of installationsEnsuring stock levels are sufficient to enable timely completion of daily callsCleaning site, removing waste materials, lamps and recycling responsibly... Show less

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  Atkins Rail

  Feb 2013 - Sept 2013

  PTS Electrician / Comms mate

  Installing rail SISS systems including CCTV, Public Address Systems and Door Access Control.Pulling and terminating various cable types – Cat 6, FP200 and COAX.Installing cable containment - trunking, tray and conduit.Inspection and testing new installations, fault finding and rectifications of existing.

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  Monarch Electrics Ltd

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2014

  Electricians mate

  All aspects of new build containment installation from drawings – tray, power and lighting trunking, dado, conduit and basket.Wiring and terminating singles, FP200 and SWA cables.

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  George Birchall Ltd

  Feb 2014 - May 2014

  Electricians mate

  Installation of high-level containment from drawings; tray and lighting trunking.Wiring and fitting of lighting and associated control circuits (PIRs, emergency fittings etc).Wiring and termination of outdoor circuits; bollards and lamp-posts.

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  Blackrow Engineering

  May 2014 - Sept 2014

  Electrician

  Working on the UK's first 40MW Waste to Energy car recycling plantInstallation of ladder rack and basket containment.Fitting and wiring of field control panels and motor isolators.Cable-pulling and termination of trirated singles, COAX, Cat 6 and 3 core flex .

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  Atkins

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2017

  PTS Comms Charge hand

  Installing communication systems at Birmingham New Street Station.Daily running of an install team, prioritizing workload and managing materials.Reporting progress back to management and maintaining site install records. Assisting test leads with field commissioning of digital CCTV, PHP, CIS, ACS.Install of all mentioned above plus data, analogue CCTV and PAVA.Network rack termination and fibre splicing.Electrical testing, DTX & TDR data / fibre testing and trouble shooting.Installing various CMS. Show less

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  Telent Technology Services Ltd

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2017

  SISS Telecommunications I & C

  Building network cabinets and nodes.Testing and termination and testing of all structured and field cablingAs fitted red line drawings and schedulesBenchmarking IP CCTV systems to PICOT specification.

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  Siemens

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Test & Commissioning Site Co-ordinator

  Delivering briefings - Task briefs, Toolbox talks, Site Rules etc. Team mentoring for training, competency assessments and maintenance of all competency records.Attending daily rail planning meetings and arranging access for engineers. Progress reporting to management. Maintenance of all site related CDM safety paperwork. Installation quality inspections and document auditing.

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  GWS COMMUNICATION LIMITED

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  SISS Telecoms I & C

  Upgrading life expired network equipmentBuilding network racks and data cable testing CCTV coverage surveys

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  Orton Group Ltd

  Aug 2019 - Oct 2019

  Electrical and comms I & C

  Installation of electrical systems at new build railway station Network cabling for comms equipment

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  Optilan

  Oct 2019 - Nov 2020

  Commissioning Engineer

  Commissioning and functional testing of securities and telecoms cabinets including or controlling:Axis and Bosch cameras and encodersSynectics telemetry controllersCommend intercomsGallagher ACSRaytec LightingTesting and assurance documentationCabinet quality inspectionsPreliminary cabinet designProposing site alterations, preparing red-line drawings, installing design fixes.

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  A.E. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS LTD

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Electrician
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  GWS COMMUNICATION LIMITED

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  SISS Telecoms Site Supervisor

  Working on the University Station Birmingham redevelopment project. Responsible for the installation of cabling for CCTV, PA, CIS, Help points, Access control, Fibre and Station Data. Terminating, testing, labelling all cabling and assetsBenchmarking of CCTV

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  Fourway Communication Ltd

  Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

  Telecoms Site Supervisor

  Working for the MEP contractor, I am responsible for the installation, testing and handover of Rail Security and Information, Intruder Detection and Radio systems. Daily duties include:Managing Subcontractors and ensuring all paperwork (ITPs, SATs) are undertaken during the construction phase, and are monitored weekly.Supporting the Construction and Site Manager with resource level input, blockers and solutions.Creating planned work lookaheads and monthly progress reports.Attending planning & progress meetings with the main contractor.Creating redline documentation in readiness for As-Built and uploading into job folders. Show less

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  Fone-Alarm Installations Ltd

  Mar 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Project Manager

    Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Project Engineer

    Mar 2023 - Jul 2023
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  Orton Group Ltd

  Dec 2023 - now

  Project Manager