Graham M.

Graham M.

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  • About me

    Ventum offshore

  • Education

    • Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow

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      8 Standard Grades English, Maths, Science + Computing 2-4
  • Experience

    • Impact Joiners & Glazers

      Jan 2009 - Feb 2012
      Joiner / Fitter

      I leveraged 3-year Time-Served Apprenticeship followed by 4.5 years as a qualified Fitter to join Impact:- Installing windows and doors in 1-22-storey properties as well as curtain walling for several new-build schools.

    • Windhoist Ltd

      Feb 2012 - Apr 2015
      Wind Turbine Technician (Installation)

      I participated in the INSTALLATION and MECHANICAL + ELECTRICAL COMPLETION of Siemens 3MW / Vestas V100 / Repower 3XM/MM82 / Nordex Gamma 80 WTGs as part of Specialist Multidisciplined Team in accordance with AWPs and RAMS:- Interpreting technical drawings + diagrams- Preparing and installing tower sections, nacelle, hub, blades, laminate, and torqueing and bolting sections- Installing HV cable, tables, transformers and switchgear, metrology instruments and hatch- Installing turning gear, converters, cooling system, coolers, generators, and all components- Configuring, installing and checking pitch (electrical/hydraulic)/yaw/control/converter/hub/blade systems- Conducting mechanical and electrical completion- Attending Walkdowns with the Installation Managers, fault-finding and then rectifying Snagging Lists. Show less

    • Global Wind Service

      Apr 2015 - Apr 2020

      Working from the Service Operations Vessel or Adwen Site Office, I planned, prioritised, coordinated, monitored and communicated the activities of 4-6 teams of 7x Service Technicians, including Level 3 Rope Access Technicians, Appointed Persons and HV Technicians, involving:- Participating in client/project meetings to identify daily workload and plan 5-day Look-Ahead- Reviewing RAMS including LOTO, raising AWPs and signing Work Party Registers- Attending Safety Meetings and ensuring the delivery of daily TBTs- Completing and updating daily Import/Export Register- Administrating the Site Register and Vessel Manifests- Collating DPRs and preparing weekly/monthly Site Reports- Escalating any engineering issues to Adwen Engineering Department. Show less

      • Site Manager

        Jan 2018 - Apr 2020
      • Offshore Construction Manager (OCM)

        Dec 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Site Shift Manager

        Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      • Site Manager

        Apr 2017 - Jul 2017
      • Service Manager

        Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
      • Service Manager

        Apr 2015 - Apr 2016
    • Nobelwind OWF

      Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
      Site Service Supervisor
    • MHI Vestas Offshore Wind

      Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
      Service Supervisor (Acting Operational Controller)

      Working from the Service Operations Vessel, I plan, organise, manage, monitor and report offshore operations for the 3 YEAR SERVICE CAMPAIGN and the activities of 10x Service/HV Technicians, involving:- Preparing Work Permits and ensuring site-wide compliance with Work Instructions, RAMS, LOTO and WTSR- Maintaining team welfare/safety by providing active safety leadership, controlling PPE and delivering TBTs- Completing and updating daily Import/Export Register- Administrating the Site Register and Vessel Manifests- Collating DPRs and preparing weekly/monthly Site Reports- Remotely diagnosing WTG faults (using SCADA & AX)- Providing direct technical supervision for critical tasks- Conducting frequent Walkdowns with EHS. Show less

    • Swire Energy Services

      Apr 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Project Manager

        Oct 2021 - Jul 2023
      • Service Site Manager

        Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
    • Swire Renewable Energy

      Jul 2023 - Sept 2023
      Project Manager
    • Vulcain Engineering Group

      Sept 2023 - May 2024
      OIM
    • VENTUM

      May 2024 - now
      Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CSCS Card

      ECITB
    • Goldwind Training

      Goldwind
    • GE Training

      GE Renewable Energy
    • Siemens 3.0 DD Training

      Siemens Gamesa
    • IOSH Managing Safely

      IOSH
    • Nordex Gamma Training

      Nordex Group
    • Siemens Level 3

      Siemens Gamesa
    • Vestas SIT

      MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
    • Siemens Level 2

      Siemens Gamesa
    • RE Power Training

      RE Power Group