John Woodrow

Experience

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  Ellerman City Liners

  Feb 1978 - Aug 1980

  Navigation Cadet

  Merchant Navy (general cargo) - trainee Navigation Officer. Ship navigation using a range of electronic tools including SatNav and Radar.Cargo handling and storage (ship stability) for a wide range of goods, including foodstuffs, textiles, Royal Mail, Military Vehicles and plate steel.Operation of ship equipment including automated cargo-hold covers, on-board cranes, winches and incumbent diesel forklift.

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  Toshiba International Corporation

  Sept 1983 - Jan 1989

  Electronics Technician

  Toshiba Consumer ProductsElectronics Technician, taking on extra responsibility for maintenance/enhancement of production machinery. * Repair of TV and Video products to component level in a high volume manufacturing environment;* Installation of in-house music system for production lines;* Maintenance of pcb conveyor systems and associated automated hot solder baths.

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  Plessey Semiconductors

  Jan 1989 - Nov 1998

  Engineering Manger - Implant, Metrology & PVD

  Originally Plessey Semiconductors, later GEC-Plessey and finally Mitel Semiconductor.I joined Plessey Semiconductors as a shift technician. I progressed through the business, gaining experience and responsibility through several re-organisations (the company was subject to a hostile takeover and was subsequently re-sold). My responsibilities included:* Lead shift engineer, coordinating a team of 8, liaising with Process & Production Management; * Equipment tool owner for Implant, Metrology and PVD tools;* Location and installation of services (compressed dry air, inert and toxic gas lines, vacuumgeneration, DI water & electricity supplies) for connection in new clean room facility.I was `head hunted' by Siemens management for a new role in a brand new facility 400 miles north in Newcastle. Show less

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  Siemens Microelectronics

  Jul 1998 - Nov 1998

  Engineering Manager - CMP

  Recruited from Plessey by Siemens, I held primary responsibility for the silicon wafer tools used in DRAM production. I was responsible for ensuring:* Control of a defined toolset within the Chemical Mechanical Polishing department; * Work practices were compliant with Health and Safety Regulations;* Equipment met Uptime, MTBF, MTTR and CoO targets;* Monitor first line SPC data and liaise with Process Engineering for a proactive responseShortly after relocating my family to Tyneside the plant was closed and I was made redundant. Show less

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  Zarlink Semiconductor

  Nov 1998 - Sept 2005

  Engineering Manager - Metallisation & Ion implant

  Working in a busy semiconductor manufacturing plant, I was responsible for providing second level engineering cover for shift engineers if they were unable to provide a timely fix to return the systems to production. This typically involved meeting vendors to resolve equipment issues, prioritising production engineering support, and hands on tool repair. I am familiar with the health and safety requirements for complex tools which require toxic chemicals (in both liquid and gaseous form), high voltages (750,000 keV) and high current sources (250A).Zarlink went through many organisational changes. My rigour and flexibility ensured that systems and people continued to perform to a high standard. My responsibilities were:Management* Management and appraisal of up to twelve shift engineers, including holiday rota and shift cover; * Ensuring shift engineers were trained to a level to sustain and improve systems;* Production and maintenance of monthly budget reports for toolsets detailing departmental spend; * Fostering mutual partnerships with equipment vendors, inventory suppliers and other IC manufacturers;* Assisting the department to gain and retain site certification (TS 16949 and ISO9000) and ensuring it satisfied internal and external audit.Engineering* Planning installations/retrofits to meet production demands;* Ensuring efficient maintenance/repair of toolset, implementing long-term fixes / system improvements;* Development of Total Production Maintenance, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Predictive Maintenance, Loss Reporting, Spares Control and Standard Operating Procedures * Providing engineering support for shift engineers;* Stock control analysis to optimise the supply chain of key tool parts;* Preparation & presentation of performance reports for management review. Show less

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  Skope Industries Limited

  Sept 2005 - Feb 2008

  Technical Support & Warranty Manager

  Technical and service support to contract field technicians and end-users across Australasia.Management of contractor activity, quality and service levels.Technical support and training for customers and service agents.Design / documentation of service procedures.Investigation of fault trends/product returns to refine product design.Validation and settlement of claims.Specialist spares supply & freight, advising alternative solutions in remote areas of Australia.

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  OpEx Services

  Feb 2008 - Jul 2009

  Reliability Engineer

  Consultancy work, visiting varied industries on New Zealand's south island, auditing and advising on maintenance, calibration and safety issues

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  WorkSafe New Zealand

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2014

  Health & Safety Inspector

  Working with people to improve the quality and productivity of New Zealand’s workplaces through improved management of health and safetyAppropriate use of functions and powers under the Health and Safety in Employment Action 1992.

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  MainPower New Zealand Limited

  Jul 2014 - Jan 2021

  Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Advisor

  Community-owned MainPower New Zealand Limited operates the electricity network across the North Canterbury and Kaikoura regions, delivering electricity to about 37,000 customers via 4,873 km of overhead lines and underground cable. Continual improvement supporting a sustainable working environment where safety comes first.Workplace health and safety performance.Minimising any impact our business has on the environment.Ensuring the quality of the work and services provided by MainPower. Show less

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  Ngāi Tahu

  Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  Kaitohutohu Hauora me te Haumaru | Health and Safety Advisor

  Portfolio covering both Ngai Tahu Seafood and Ngai Tahu Tourism Operations.Provide professional support for Business Unit leaders including safety plans & risk management.Demonstrate visible leadership and encourage a positive culture of health, safety and wellbeing.Lead projects and initiatives to bring health, safety and risk strategies into reality.Provide technical expertise to move beyond compliance with standards and legislation.

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  Hurunui District Council

  Jul 2022 - now

  Health Safety & Risk Advisor

  Promote and facilitate health safety and wellness across the functions of the Council.Undertaking audits, reviewing, and developing systems and strategies andworking alongside operational teams to advise on risk and best practice.