Ciaran Brady

Experience

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  Abbott Diabetes Care

  Jul 2010 - Sept 2011

  Operations Processor

  Company Profile:Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures several leading-edge glucose monitoring systems and test strips for use in both home and hospital settings. The manufacturing facility for test strips is primarily based in Donegal. The range of product include: Freestyle, Freestyle Lite, Papillion, Papillion Easy, Optium Omega.Role:Operations ProcessorDuties Include:Operation and cleaning of several machines used in the packaging process.Initiating batch records and verifying that all products being used in the process adhere to the standers set in the procedure manual.Checking of batch records to confirm that all details have been correctly noted.Line clearing to verify that no product from previous lots are in the production line, ensuring that all information for the new batch was entered correctly in the system and to approve the start of production of the batch.Recognition of defects throughout the manufacture process, and where possible adjusting of machine to suit.Recording overall yield output and production time.Verifying that output and batch record are correct. Recording information into database and giving final authorization for the batch to proceed to the next stage of quality control.Skills Gained:Ability to work in a team environment to achieve maximum output.Ability to problem sole.Ability to work under pressure.Experience in medical devices procedures.Developed an eye for quality and detail.Gained knowledge for manufacturing principles and procedures. Show less

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  Furmanite

  May 2012 - Jun 2012

  Scheduler & Equipment Manager

  Company Profile:Furmanite is the worldwide innovator and leader in comprehensive on-site and on-line plant and pipeline maintenance.They specialise in on-line leak sealing & repair, hot tapping, line stops & pipe line plugging, heat treatment, valve services, composite repair, on-site technical bolting, pipe freeze plugging - pipe freezing, concrete repair & restoration, line isolation and hydrostatic.Furmanite has a diverse range of customers including offshore drilling operations, pipelines, refineries and power generation facilities, chemical and petrochemical plants, steel mills, food and beverage processing plants, semi-conductor manufacturers and pharmaceutical manufactures.Role:Scheduler & Equipment manager.Duties:Scheduling the appropriate technician to the relevant job.Booking and mobilizing equipment for each job.Assuring equipment has been checked tested and has had the appropriate maintenance done on it.Assuring that the technicians have all the correct certifications up to date for their assigned job.Communicating with clients to make sure all paperwork is in order before job inaction. Checking clamp drawings and final manufactured clamp for any signs of error.Introduced a new checking procedure to prevent any errors in communication from initial inquire from customer to final installation of clamp.Introduced a new tracking system to verify clamps stages of manufacture and location.Skills Gained:Ability to organise and schedule task.Ability to foresee problems and act to prevent them.Gained knowledge in drawing and manufacture principles.Ability to communicate with team members to get a task done as efficiently as possible. Show less

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  SFDesign

  Jun 2012 - Nov 2012

  Design Drafter

  Company Profile:SFDesign are experts in the use of parametric software packages such as SolidWorks. Providing 3D modelling, detail drawings and engineering drawings to their customers.SFDesigns' quality of output has seen them become one of Perth's largest SolidWork design teams now with 30+ employees. SFDesign are constantly improving their standards by providing in-house training on every aspect of the SolidWorks software. They have a wide range of customers from industries such as as oil and gas, automated machine design, drill rigs, caravans, trailer, building and marine. Projects: Jimblebar Lube Storage Facility for Fuel Tank; design and detail piping layout, tanks, stairs and walkways. Cad-conforming a series of mechanical and structural steel projects to BHP standards using MicroStation. Process 26 - Cockburn Cement; design and detail the erection of inlet duct towers to BHP Standards.Boddington Gold Mine; design the car park layout using MicroStation. Role:Design DraftsmanDuties:Designing 3D models using SolidWorks.Analyzing P&ID drawings to construct routing model.Detailing GA, spool, structural, weld assembly and plate drawings and providing all information for each relevant purpose.Creating excel spreadsheets for weld traceable tables, bolt list, component list and material list. CAD conforming drawing with MicroStation to meet BHP standards.Skilled Gained:Acquired knowledge of routing feature and libraries.Acquired knowledge on industry standards detail drawings.Acquired knowledge on derived sketch modelling and assembly.Ability to recognise defects within a model or drawing.Acquired knowledge on reading P&ID drawings. Show less

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  Binder Group Pty Ltd

  Nov 2012 - May 2013

  Design Drafter

  Company Profile:The Binder Group designs and manufactures its own range of pipe supports and is one of South East Asia's largest specialists in the design and manufacture of proprietary and custom built pipe suspension solutions. They also undertake the design and manufacture of pipe supports to the customers own requirements when provided with design parameters. They use the latest technology in accordance with international design codes. They make a full range of pipe supports and associated equipment including spring hangers, snubbers and cryogenic supports. They also offer comprehensive engineering and design services in the area of pipe supports to our customers. Utilising the latest design software we can integrate with many of our customers design packages to provide a seamless service that adds value and removes the time consuming task of support design.Project: Kellogg Joint Venture - Gorgon for the Barrow Island LNG project; provide support and assist with the design and manufacture of pipe supports. Duties Included: Designing 3D models using SolidWorks. Analyzing NavisWorks models and suggesting solutions for model faults to client.Detailing shop drawings and liaising with manufacturing and workshop.Maintaining and updating excel spreadsheets for drawing register and coordinating with team members to distribute workload.Working in an engineering team and liaising with various departments.Checking and signing drawings done by other team members.Communicating design issues with client and fellow colleagues.Creating DXF files for plate components.Skills Gained: Detailed knowledge of manufacturing drawings for the workshop fabrication.Working to a tight deadline. Marking up drawings. Modeling of structural steel work. File management, drawing register management and organisational skills. Working in a team environment.Liaising with client, engineering, manufacturing and production.Working in an ISO 9001 quality procedure environment. Show less

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  Pentair / Tyco

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2012

  Design Drafter

  Company Profile:Pentair is a global water, fluid, thermal management, and equipment protection partner with industry leading products and services. Pentair works at the very center of global commerce, providing critical inputs to a wide range of essential industries. From Filtration and Processing to Flow Management, and from Equipment Protection to Thermal Management. Role:Employed as a temporary Design Draftsman for a two week period while working at SFDesign.Duties:Designing 3D models of pump skids using SolidWorks.Analyzing P&ID drawings to construct routing model.Detailing GA, spool, structural, weld assembly and plate drawings and providing all information for each relevant purpose.Creating bolt list of designed components. Preparing drawings of parts in DXF format. Skilled Gained:Acquired knowledge of routing feature and libraries.Acquired knowledge on reading P&ID drawings.Acquired knowledge in pump skid assembly. Show less

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  Alpha Tanks Ltd

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2017

  Mechanical Design Engineer

  Company Profile:Alpha Tanks is a Monaghan based engineering design and fabrication company. They supply quality storage tanks and pressure vessels that meet the design codes and regulations associated with the water treatment, pharmaceutical, brewing & beverages, food & dairy industries. They are committed to assuring their products are of a high quality and are environmentally safe by the use of their testing and inspection services. They also provide in-house 2D/3D design, piping fabrication, painting and shot blasting services. They work on building effective long-term working relationships with their clients by demonstrating a high level of professionalism and service excellence. Duties Included: Designing 3D models using SolidWorks. Detailing shop drawings and liaising with manufacturing and workshop.Maintaining and updating excel spreadsheets for drawing register and coordinating with team members to distribute workload.Communicating design issues with clients.Creating DXF files for plate components.Skills Gained: Detailed knowledge of manufacturing drawings for the workshop fabrication.Working to a tight deadline. Marking up drawings. File management, drawing register management and organisational skills. Liaising with client, engineering, manufacturing and production. Show less

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  Colloide Engineering Systems Ltd

  Oct 2017 - now

  Senior Design Engineer