Andrew Comish

Experience

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  Cannon Shelley Thernoformers

  Nov 1994 - Sept 1998

  Chief Draughtsman

  o Responsible for the implementation of the new CAD system and re-design of the Thermoforming machinery improving the company’s ability to sell new equipment ranges and minimise “in production changes”.o Creation of a new design office and management of 10 draughtsmen, the provision of drawings and associated documentation to strict deadlines within budgets.o Production and Issue of Drawing Office Practices, Standards and Procedures Manual.o Undertaking Risk Analysis (FMEA).o Visiting Customers facilities to undertake surveys and discuss customer’s specific requirements Show less

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  Emtrol LLC

  Nov 1998 - Dec 2011

  o Design of Cyclones and associated equipment for the Petrochemical Industry (FCCU plants), from concept through to Arrangement and Detail drawings and associated documentation, all to ASME and ASTM codes.o Calculations to evaluate Stresses in Support Systems, Thermal Expansion, Dead Loads, Weight and Areas of metalwork and linings and development of plates.o Mechanical, Hexmesh and Refractory Linings Inspection and Expediting of equipment to ASME code and client’s specifications at sub-contractors workshops in the UK and throughout Europe.o Inspection and Supervision of installation of equipment into client’s vessels.o Inspection of equipment after some years of service, during shutdowns to evaluate the wear/damage and recommend repair/replacement to allow future service.o Commercial tasks including writing sub-orders, preparing quotations and shipping documents. Show less

  • Design Office Group Leader

    Dec 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Design Engineer

    Nov 1998 - Nov 2009
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  CECO Emtrol-Buell

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2020

  Engineering Manager

  o I recently managed a team of three Engineers and fulfilled $27M of business, from Proposal and Conceptual Design, Detail Drawing, Document Preparation, Inspection and Expediting.o Responsible for the management of the Engineering Department, the distribution of workload, management of tasks and provision of drawings and documentation to meet required deadlines.o Training of team in the use of the CAD System, provision of drawings to company standards, documentation and inspection tasks.o Responsible for recruitment within the Engineering Department.o Liaising between Sales Manager, Project Manager and Engineering team to deliver projects on time and within budget.o Production and Issue of Drawing Office Manual, Shop Inspection Manual and Site Inspection Manual. Show less

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  Evolution

  Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

  Technical Engineer

  Windows and doors

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  Aluco Aluminium Limited

  Oct 2023 - now

  Technical Manager