Hermann Daniel

Experience

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  Gibraltar Tourist Board

  Jun 2009 - Sept 2012

  Senior Beach Lifeguard

  For four summers, starting in June 2008 and finishing in September 2012, I have worked as a senior beach lifeguard for the Gibraltar Tourist Board. Some of the responsibilities I had were;• Organising the team of lifeguards on duty• Ensuring that everything in the lifeguard post is up to standard• Liaising with, and managing any complaints from- the public, emergency services & Tourist Board.• Treatment of injuries & any emergency that may occur at the beach

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  BAE Systems

  Sept 2013 - May 2017

  During my time in the Production Engineering department I have acted as the department technical lead and continued acting as the Operations Lead for the Type 45 Power Improvement Project. My responsibilities include the following:• Creation of technical information; calculations, simulations, CAD models, drawings, etc.• Creation of overarching Build Strategy for embodiment of T45 PIP.• Aiding in creation of project plans, Work Breakdown Structures, costing & resource profiles.• Chairing manufacturability reviews.• Process improvement & validation through use of innovation and new technologies. Show less Placement 1 - Type 26 Design, Build & Supportability.Job title: EngineerThe purpose of the “Design, Build & Supportability Strategy” work stream is to deliver an integrated strategy that defines the interaction and dependencies of our various key processes which supports our contractual requirements within the ToBA to become Upper Quartile (UQ).Placement 2 - Type 26 HydrodynamicsJob title: Naval architectDuring my time with this team I worked on aspects such as appendage design, physical model testing as well as computer simulations; be that reviewing existing models or creating new ones. Other work included naval architecture specific calculations affecting the seakeeping and stability of the design and creation of technical drawings.Placement 3 - Production EngineeringJob title: Team technical leadDuring my time in this team I was charged with producing technical data for the team, be that in the form of calculations or CAD models. Further I involved in changing processes in order to reduce the durations and costs of different jobs.Placement 4 - Type 45 Power Upgrade ProgramJob title: Operations Lead for ProjectTasks covered during this placement include the creation of the overarching build strategy for the project as well as the creation of a mature manufacturing plan which will be implemented throughout the project. Show less

  • Production Engineer

    Sept 2015 - May 2017

  • Graduate Naval Architect

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2015
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  UK Ministry of Defence

  May 2017 - Mar 2019

  Type 26 Naval Architecture Approval Authority

  My responsibilities as part of the role include:• Support the Department as required including the development of briefings (including responses to Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests), provision of financial information, implementation of Government policy and Government to Government discussions.• Support the Departments approvals process including the provision of the T26 naval architecture and outfit domain related information as required for IAC Scrutiny and DE&S Assurance. • To act as the Type 26 lead for Design Zone 04 and interact with the BAE design team with respect to issues related to the mid zone of the ship. • To work jointly with the BAE Surface Ships designs teams to ensure a smooth transition through the Zonal review process, supporting the transition to full manufacture by providing informed customer input to the process. • To ensure equipment design solutions developed by the Technical Authority (BAE) to satisfy the URD & KUR’s, have fully considered supportability, whole life cost, safety and environmental issues, as well as any wider MOD stakeholder requirements. • Support the delivery of the Main Gate ensuring the formation required by technical scrutiny is of sufficient quality and ensure all Stakeholders are ‘bought in’ to the evolving design process through continuous engagement. • To manage risks, opportunities and associated mitigation options for the Naval Architecture domain • To manage the development of the Naval Architecture related design of T26, including managing and agreeing requirements, chairing Stakeholder Groups, reviewing Safety Cases and agreeing technical equipment specifications for equipment. • To manage resources and ensure the necessary financial provision is made for activities for which the post holder is responsible and to monitor and control in-year expenditure in accordance with financial limits. Show less

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

  Part of the Ship's Acquisition team managing all matters related to Naval Architecture, Certification and Safety.Naval Architecture – I support the Platform Authority, including the development of briefings (responses to Navy Command change requests, Parliamentary Questions), provision of financial information, implementation of Government policy and Government to Government discussions.Certification – I am responsible for certification of the vessels as they come into service. I lead the engineering team to clear any Conditions of Certification that are applied to the certificates. I am also the liaison between Class, Ship Operator, Platform Authority and Ship Constructor.Safety and Environmental Assurance – I lead for the Platform Authority on all matters related to Safety and Environment. This involves working with Ships Operators to ensure Safety and Environmental Case Reports are accurate and meet legislation. Provide guidance to the Platform Authority on whether to sign-off on these.Lead Engineer for Platform Authority transfer from Ship Acquisition to Warship Support – Responsible for leading the engineering team to achieve a successful transition of Platform Authority for the class of ships to Warship Support. Show less

  • Hydrographic & Patrol Upkeep and Operations Support Manager

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

  • OPV Batch 2 Naval Architecture and Safety & Environmental Assurance Manager

    Apr 2019 - Dec 2020

  • OPV B2 Lethality Upgrade Lead

    Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Feb 2024 - now

  I am responsible for leading a team of 6 Technical Superintendents delivering the Contract for Availability for 8 ships in this section (B2OPVs, SVHOs and IPS). This involves cradle to grave management of maintenance periods, defect rectification, technical requirement management; including design appraisal & approval for enhancements/modifications and management of Class certification (NAG, DNV and Lloyds Register). I am delegated to manage the funding lines for the platforms, totalling up to £70million per year, ensuring the forecasting and accruals are completed on time. I am responsible for the approval of the Job Concessions on the Maintenance Management System for the platforms. I am also the lead for providing assurance to the Platform Authority on the Safe to Operate statement for each of the vessels. The existing support contract has proven to be unsustainable and ineffective at providing Navy Command the availability required of the platforms. Through creating closer links between industry and NSS I have led on creating a more collaborative working environment and utilising my funding lines to supplement the contract in key areas that deliver the greatest improvement with regards to availability. I am the engineering lead on managing the renegotiated contract requirements, via the creation of new Key Performance Indicators. Key Achievements:Improved ways of working resulting in improved platform availability to 95% across my section (2022/23) from 75% in 2020/21.Produced new set of KPIs for renegotiated contract, total contract value £60million.Improved timely completion of maintenance periods by providing greater work scope detail and management of the enterprise stakeholders. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    May 2024 - now

  • Group Technical Superintendent

    Mar 2021 - May 2024

  • Chief Technical Superintendent

    Feb 2024 - Apr 2024