Ross P.

Experience

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  NWG (Northumbrian Water Group)

  Jun 2000 - Nov 2000

  Computer Modeller

  Duties included in field site data collection, correlating data and interpretation. Performing computer modelling and determining possible locations for site repair/replacement.

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  Oxford Instruments plc

  Nov 2000 - Sept 2001

  Trainee Electrical Engineer

  Development / Implementation of work instructions for product quality.Resource planning / costing of magnet range. Project management of internal / external projects including improving existing cryogenic testing equipment. Assisted in Coil winding, mechanical assembly, soldering and testing of circuitry.

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  WCS Water & Air

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Graduate Engineer

  Design and Project management of GRP waste water treatment plants.Liasing with clients and sub-contractors for both project compliance and deadline management. Developed site-specific O&M manuals, CD’s and provided in-depth site / classroom training for clients. Assisted service team in the servicing and repair of treatment plants.Used AutoCAD LT and Crouzet Software.

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  MFI

  Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  Junior Production Engineer

  Analysis of downtime / productivity of a new production line, assisting integration of both software and equipment; highlighting key areas for improvement, monitoring KPI’s and developing work instructions and implementing best practice methods.

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  WCS Water & Air

  Oct 2005 - Nov 2005

  Field Services Engineer

  Providing on-site assistance and solutions for clients within the wastewater industry including servicing and repair of treatment plants.

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  J F Appelbe

  Dec 2005 - Jan 2006

  Production Coordinator

  Project management of multiple bespoke fabrications, liaising with customers and sub-contractors, dealing with stringent deadlines and sourcing components. Also set up standardisation of Bills of Materials and transferring repetitive paper drawings onto AutoCAD.

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  Affiniti

  Feb 2006 - Apr 2006

  Installation Coordinator

  Co-ordinating installation of broadband upgrades throughout the East Midlands on behalf of the LEA. Duties included processing installation applications, liaising with customers and co-ordinating Engineers for installation.

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  PLASTICON UK LIMITED

  Apr 2006 - Jul 2006

  Estimation Engineer

  Providing clients with tenders and technical documents of ‘turn-key’ pipe work projects to supply of manufactured GRP equipment. Preparing `detailed Bills of Material, cost price estimation, co-ordination of upfront design and handover/co-ordination of inter-group projects.

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  Moy Park

  Jul 2006 - Jan 2014

  Project Engineer

  Providing complete Project Management from concept to completion within the poultry sector. Projects included installation of complete production and packing lines, building and civil works for restaurant, offices and changing rooms as well as installation of HV, thermal oil and refrigeration systems.

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  PepsiCo

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Packaging Specialist

  Developing packaging standards and equipment operation to optimise productivity and throughput of existing equipment.During tenure I had supported the successful installation of ACP and Auto-palletisation systems on site as well as the roll out of LEAN to help optimise line efficiency within the packaging hall. In addition to this I developed site internal documentation and electronic monitoring system to trend standard setting compliance. This in part along with internal equipment modifications has helped to provide sustained year on year increases against internal audit and an overall reduction in CPM of 24% across all SKU's, while overseeing an throughput uplift across both primary and multipack technologies on site. Show less

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  Flo-Mech Ltd

  Jan 2016 - now

  Supporting full turnkey solutions for our global clients; from inception to completion. In addition to office based engineering activities, completed full on-site supervision and management in both UK and overseas for extended periods managing completely throughout full project lifecycle from initial sales handover through to final line commissioning and customer handover.Works undertaken include but not limited to: - Carrying out client liaison to fully identify detailed user requirement following receipt of order. - Continuing with engineering works including - sourcing equipment from our own range of products and that of close partner companies, working with the client to establish and finalise working line layout. - Developing project FDS, utility lists and drawings, P&ID's, - Carrying out supplier negotiations and equipment purchasing, project cost tracking and carrying out FAT's and equipment reviews for both software and equipment prior to dispatch. - Documentation gathering for manual compilation and training purposes. - Finishing with on-site works from start of installation to hand-over to client including Site supervision of all elements of installation works, working closely with key contractors for both mechanical and electrical build. - Hands-on approach to commissioning, engineer/operator training and managing closure of snagging lists in a timely manner. Show less Providing complete Project Engineering and management for production line installation from inception to completion.Working with the client to establish working line layout and agreeing KPI’s, generate P&ID’s & PFD’s, supplier negotiation / equipment purchasing, project cost tracking and monitoring before finishing with on-site works from start of installation to hand-over to client including – Site supervision of all elements of installation works, working closely with key contractors for both mechanical and electrical build. Hands-on approach to commissioning, engineer/operator training and managing closure of snagging lists. Show less

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Engineering Sales Manager

    Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  • Project Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Mar 2022