Bill Ewing

Experience

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  Asda

  Jun 2003 - Aug 2007

  Warehouse Worker

  Managed the day to day running of the Asda stock coming in and going out of the store. Unloaded the lorries using the forklift or scissor lift. Signed for and took delivery of Home & Leisure items being delivered. Maintained the high standards of Health and Safety required to operate effectively and efficiently.

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  Network Rail

  Sept 2007 - Jun 2010

  Track Apprentice

  Began as an Apprentice with Network Rail in September 2007 and worked my way through and achieved the B-Tec, NVQ level and ILM Level 3 certifications. Travelled back to Gosport, attending two week courses every few months. These included:- Track Patrolling- Supervisors Inspection- Stressing of rail level 1 and 2- 053 Switch Inspections- 054 Crossing Inspections- Management of broken or defective railsGraduated Spring 2010 with all certificates and qualifications achieved. Show less

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  Network Rail

  Apr 2011 - Jun 2014

  Carrying out detailed inspections of the railway infrastructure on a daily basis to ensure the safety of our passengers and freight customers. Competent in the following inspections: - O53 Switch inspection- O54 Crossing inspection- Stressing of rails (levels 1 & 2) - Periodic inspections of Switches and Crossings (Gauge Management) - Non-Recorded track inspections (black holes) - S&C verification using iPhone Application - Amber trolley surveys - Platform gauging - Datum surveys (structures, tunnels and platforms) - Jointed track surveys (JCT's)- Sidewear inspections- Inspection of adjustment switches/breathers- Rail depth measurements- Level Crossing inspections- Longitudinal Timber inspections- Critical rail temperature calculations- Verse testing of rails to pre-determine the stress present within the rail.Competent using Microsoft Office. Responsible for calibration of all tools in the depot, liaising with EMICs weekly to ensure the equipment is kept in date and maintained to the safety standards required. I have strong organisational, planning and prioritising skills which allows the team to work effectively and also increases efficiency.Currently progressing through an HNC in Railway Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University. Due to complete Summer 2014. Show less

  • Technical Officer

    May 2012 - Jun 2014

  • Track Maintenance Technician

    Sept 2007 - Sept 2012

  • Off-Track Technician

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2011
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  Network Rail

  May 2017 - now

  Increased responsibility within my team, increased workload, more impact on the daily running of the team and the ability to mentor other members of the organisation to a the highest standard.Responsible for carrying out detailed inspections of the railway infrastructure on a daily basis to ensure the safety of our passengers and freight customers. Competent in the following inspections: - O53 Switch inspection - O54 Crossing inspection - Stressing of rails (levels 1 & 2, awaiting level 3 S&C Stressing) - Periodic inspections of Switches and Crossings (Gauge Management) - Non-Recorded track inspections (Black Holes) - S&C verification using iPhone Application - Amber trolley surveys - Full platform gauging - Datum surveys (structures, tunnels and platforms) - Jointed track surveys (JCT's) - Sidewear inspections - Inspection of adjustment switches/breathers - Rail depth measurements (Corrosion) - Level Crossing inspections - Longitudinal Timber inspections - Critical rail temperature calculations - Verse testing of rails to pre-determine the stress present within the rail - Stress route and CRT access on Connect gained - Roster planning to suit workload - Planning of jobs and line blockage/worksite requests etc. - Liaise cross functionally with different disciplines in Network Rail and contractors Competent using Microsoft Office and Network Rails Portal system.Responsible for calibration of all tools in the depot, liaising with EMICs weekly to ensure the equipment is kept in date and maintained to the safety standards required. I'm responsible for all the planning in the Technical Office, I have strong organisational and prioritising skills which allows the team to work effectively and also increases efficiency.Achieved a HNC in Railway Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University in Summer 2014.Achieved my FdEng Degree in Railway Engineering at Sheffield Hallam University in Summer 2015. Show less

  • Senior Technical Officer

    Jun 2014 - now

  • Ultrasonic Section Manager

    May 2017 - Aug 2017