Kenneth Pratt

Experience

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  Roquette UK Ltd

  Aug 2001 - Sept 2021

  Leveraging my extensive professional experience, I was in charge of all aspects of electrical and automation systems. My job was to Coach and mentor 12 electrical technicians and engineers while directly managing four team members. I supervised day-to-day production activities, including CHP plant operations, obsolescence equipment updates, and small projects ranging from £1K to £200K. I was able to ensure adherence to all local and Roquette standards regarding HV & LV PMs.Key Contributions:• Project Planning: Maintained highest levels of production while planning and leading two-year project to change out DCS control system and remove original system.• Continuous Improvement: Enabled plant capacity increase whilst serving as project manager; implemented further modifications and improvements to meet demand.• Plant Closure: Hand-selected to serve on plant closure team and facilitate timely demolition for 16 acre site by collaborating with cross-functional team to produce tender documentation and liaise with contractors. Show less Earlier in my career, I led various enterprise-wide projects to facilitate £20m expansion of glucose plant upon Roquette’s purchase of ABR Foods. It was on me to achieve swift and smooth project progression by learning Roquette standards and implementing corporate processes throughout plan. I leveraged my technical skills to conduct electrical and physical failure analysis on complex production machinery and technologies.Key Contributions:• Project Leadership: Executed multiple projects regarding electrical design and automation the new buildings and equipment using leadership abilities and technical acumen.• Change Management: Maintained optimal production levels while managing initiatives to change out Allen Bradley PLC & Honeywell Altim DCS for Foxboro IA DCS system. Show less

  • Electrical & Control Manager

    Aug 2004 - Sept 2021

  • Project Engineer

    Aug 2001 - Aug 2004
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  MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED

  Dec 2022 - now

  Maintenance Manager