Rachel Vickers BEng(Hons) MIET

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  • About me

    Senior Engineer - Essential Electrical Systems, Battery and UPS Systems technical Lead. Rolls Royce SMR Former company owner Aei power systems Limited

  • Education

    • Cpd

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      Level 5 diploma in advanced it security distinction

      Advanced diploma in it security Online course

    • Natural touch training

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      Diploma indian head massage

      Activities and Societies: Indian head massage therapist Indian head massage therapist

    • North west media makeup school

      2012 - 2013
      Level 3 vtct media hair and makeup
    • The manchester metropolitan university

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      Beng electrical and electronics engineering 2,2
    • The manchester metropolitan university

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      Higher national diploma electrical and electronics engineering pass
    • Bolton college

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      Ond in electrical and electronics electrical and electronics engineering merit
  • Experience

    • Pe systems ltd

      Jun 1997 - Sept 2002
      Electrical system design engineer

      System design engineer - battery systems Assess the given system specifications from customers and generate a set of requirements for the system design. From this document assess what the system needs to power (load schedules) load profiles given in the customer’s design specifications. Design the battery system elements to ensure that the system meets all the specifications, max system size rating of the system number of outgoing load circuits. Design the battery system taking into account voltage requirements, desired output current and design the power electronics for each system. Size the smoothing circuits and any interlocking components for the system. Size and specify any switches required for isolation purposes. Size and specify all protective components in the system. Produce a draft set of drawings for the system and send them for approval for the system layout and design from the design manager. Lease with the mechanical engineering department to produce a complete system design for all the cabinet(s). Produce a production pack containing a functional bill of materials for system, layout drawings and agree a layout for the equipment including component locations. Produce schematics for each system ensuring that the system schematics are updated when errors are encountered. Update drawings for production and produce an as final as built drawing pack for the customer. Engage with production to ensure the system is produced in accordance with the standards, drawings specifications and requirements. Solving any problems that arise during production. Engage with the test department to ensure that the system performs as expected and all functions are properly tested before the system is ready for shipping to the customer. write system documentation ensuring that it is ready for delivery. Include in this the final drawings for the system. Edit drawings in auto-cad Site inspection / installation of the system in line with all regulations Show less

    • Alstec power systems ltd

      Sept 2002 - Jan 2007
      Field service electrical engineer

      Ups power supplies and battery systems support

    • Babcock power maintenance

      Jan 2007 - Mar 2012
      Senior field service engineer electrical

      Ups power supplies and battery system maintenance and design.Training of customers and new staffHealth and safety rep

    • Independent ups systems

      May 2012 - Dec 2015
      Ups engineer

      Self employed independent ups systems engineer and contractor.

    • Self-employed

      Sept 2012 - Mar 2020
      Professional makeup artist
    • Short film - ochus bocus

      Jun 2013 - Jul 2013
      Hair and makeup artist

      Hair and makeup for two male actorsHair and makeup for three female actressesKeeping continuity across all scenesOn set makeup and hair touch ups during filming and between scenes.

    • Short film - asleep on foreign shores

      Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
      Makeup designer

      Design makeup looks for each charactor in the film.Design special effects makeup for one of the charactersHair and makeup for all the castHair and makeup touch ups on set

    • Rachel vickers makeup

      Nov 2013 - Aug 2020

      Designing and Applying special effects makeup for various characters in productions,Making casualty effects for characters in films and videosCreating and applying prosthetic pieces for characters in various productionsLife castingMaking prosthetics from scratch using various materials Makeup design for each music video shoot Makeup for the artist / band as well as on screen touch upsHair and makeup for all the actors and actresses involved in the videosOn set touch ups as required. designing the looks for each of the characters in the filmApplying the makeup to the cart member as designed and agreed with the director / producer. Carrying out any touch ups for the makeup when needed. Hair and makeup for all the cast prior to filming. Hair and makeup design Short film - where's JeremyDesigned the makeup looks for all the castDesigned the hair styles for all the cast Makeup for private client attending the awards. Hair and makeup for 3 presenters of the northwest football awards, shown on BBC 1 in the north west uk

      • Special effects makeup designer / artist

        Jan 2014 - Aug 2020
      • CEO / Freelance Makeup Artist

        Sept 2012 - Mar 2020
      • Lead makeup artist

        Dec 2014 - Jan 2018
      • Makeup designer /artist

        Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
      • Makeup and hair designer

        Feb 2014 - Aug 2014
      • Makeup Artist national television awards

        Feb 2014 - Feb 2014
      • Hair and Makeup Artist

        Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Videoink manchester

      Aug 2014 - Nov 2014
      Lead makeup artist

      Makeup design for each music video shoot Makeup for the artist / band as well as on screen touch upsHair and makeup for all the actors and actresses involved in the videosOn set touch ups as required.

    • Bollywood feature film - shandaar

      Nov 2014 - Nov 2014
      Hair and makeup artist

      Part of the Hair and makeup team on big budget Bollywood film Shandaar, whilst they were filming in Leeds in November 2014.Hair and makeup for one of the actors and main dancers Hair and makeup for the dancersHair and makeup for extrasOn set touch ups of makeup and resetting of hairpieces and hair77 extras and dancers in total

    • Steve call productions

      Jan 2015 - Oct 2015
      Makeup designer / artist

      Design all the makeup for the cast of feature film tears in the dust.Apply makeup as required and keep it looking good through the the filmingContinuity Special effects makeup for fight scenes

    • Aei power systems

      Sept 2016 - Aug 2021
      Senior engineer uninterruptable power systems

      Self employed Uninterruptible power systems engineer with many years experience in the nuclear energy sector. Working with battery technologies, uninterruptible power systems and associated switchgear to maintain and deliver reliable power to critical systems and infrastructure both in the uk and Europe.

    • Aei power systems limited

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2024
      Company owner

      A Specialist company set up to Maintain repair and install ups systems. We are specialists in our field with over 20 years experience in ups systems. working with all types ups systems, from very early 1970’s technologies to the very latest in ups technology, we maintain it to the very highest standards. All makes all types We also work on batteries, inverters, chargers, carry out battery testing.

    • Rolls-royce smr

      Jun 2024 - now

      Senior engineer essential electrical systems for Rolls Royce SMR based at Warrington / Derby. In my role as Battery and uninterruptible power supply systems lead engineer, for Rolls Royce SMR. I have the responsibility for designing and delivering all the battery and IUPS systems for the project. Working within the essential systems team i bring with me a wealth of knowledge and experience in battery backed systems, as well as many years of operational experience in nuclear industry. From nuclear power stations to other nuclear sites as well as vast experience in oil and gas, conventional power stations and national grid sites. taking on the huge task of designing and developing the battery systems, over the entire project. I bring over 25 years experience in battery and uninterruptible power systems design and maintenance to this wonderful project. A New role brings new challenges, that I look forward to with anticipation and confidence in my ability. I look forward to many years working for Rolls Royce SMR. Show less

      • Senior engineer- essential electrical systems battery and UPS systems technical lead

        Feb 2025 - now
      • Senior engineer-essential electrical systems

        Jun 2024 - Feb 2025
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Level 3 diploma in theatrical, special effects and hair / media makeup

      Vtct
      Mar 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • Level 5 diploma in cybersecurity

      The cpd certification service
      Mar 2024
    • Member of institute of engineering technology

      Iet
      Sept 2024