Lee Bolton

Experience

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  Henshaw Landscaping

  Jan 2003 - Jun 2004

  Labouring
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  D & R Demolition

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Labouring
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  Initial Technical Training

  Jun 2005 - Jan 2006

  Aerial Erector

  Formal military and technical training in antenna theory and working at height techniques.

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  Royal Air Force

  Jun 2005 - Oct 2010

  Aerial Erector

  Engineering in teams of up to 6 on all aspects of aerial engineering.Corrective maintenance of all HF, UHF and VHF antenna systems.Engineered and installed HF, UHF and VHF antenna systems using specialist test equipment and tools.Installed aerial systems on masts at various heights up to 360ft, ensuring the compliance with manufacturer's specifications.Engineered and installed cable runs of up to 2km, along with the termination of them within end point buildings.Performed system checks, ensuring installations were serviceable.Compliance with all organisational regulations and Health and Safety legislation and regular completion of risk assessments. Show less

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  British Antarctic Survey

  Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  Aerial erector

  Corrective maintenance of all HF, UHF and VHF antenna systems.Annual servicing/maintenance of all antenna systems around Halley 5. Installation of extra boom sections to aerial systems around Halley 5 due to snow accumulation.

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  Siemens Energy

  Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

  Advanced diagnosis and defect rectification of Siemens blades in accordance with level CBasic reparation of Siemens blades in accordance with level A & BWorking safely with Epoxy resins, Isocyanates, various chemicals and paints.Inspection of all components on a Siemens wind turbine.Reparation of all components (fibre glass wet lay or paint repair).Carrying out onshore and offshore inspection of protective coatings to all areas of wind turbines including blades & hub.Daily tasks include performing and recording steel temp, Air temp, Dew point and Humidity tests.Fitting of various retrofits on Siemens blades.Experience in turbine walk down with QA at Clyde windfarm Assisting QA in the creation of task specific NCR's Update QA NCR logCompiling hours for repairs undertaken in accordance with NCR'sTraining up various Blade technicians to meet level C standards in preparation for level C course. Compliance with all organisational regulations and Health and Safety legislation and regular completion of risk assessments.Tool box talks and daily work risk assessments. Show less

  • Blade technician

    Oct 2010 - Aug 2013

  • Siemens Blade Technician level C

    Oct 2010 - Aug 2013
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  Vento Energy Support

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2015

  Rope Access Blade Technician level C

  • QA/QC for Blade manufacture on production line, Rope Access Blade Repair and Coating Repairs onshore and offshore• Advanced diagnosis and defect rectification of various wind turbine blades • Advanced diagnosis and defect rectification of Siemens blades in accordance with level C• Blade leading edge/trailing edge repairs• Lightening Protection System & Power-curve inspection & repairs• Working safely with Epoxy resins, Isocyanates, various chemicals and paints.• Reparation of all components (fibre glass wet lay or paint repair).• Compliance with all organizational regulations and Health and Safety legislation and regular completion of risk • Basic reparation of Siemens blades in accordance with level A & B• Tool box talks and daily work risk assessments.• Assisting QA in the creation of task specific NCR's • Update QA NCR log• Compiling hours for repairs undertaken in accordance with NCR's Reparation of all components (fibre glass wet lay or paint repair).• Carrying out onshore and offshore inspection of protective coatings to all areas of wind turbines including blades & hub.• Daily tasks include performing and recording steel temp, Air temp, Dew point and Humidity tests.• Full documentation, NCR, Corrective action experience Show less

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  Offshore Painting Services

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2021

  Blade Manager

  - Manage Blade/rope access technicians whilst on task for Offshore Painting Services ltd - Technical support for Blade/rope access technicians - Quality control for all blade repair works conducted by OPS for both on/offshore - Ensuring client H&S regulations are adhered to at all times - Ensuring company procedures are adhered to at all times- Formulating Risk assessments, COSHH assessments and method statements - Liaising with client heirachy - Manage company PPE certification and re-test - Resourcing all rope access/ blade repair equipment Show less

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  Vestas

  Feb 2021 - now

  - Responsible for creating an overview on what is in and out of scope for PRM Q-roles - Bridging between Q departments in NCE – Contribute to collobration (NCR Team, PQM, Regional Quality NCE - Responsible for managing and developing department, teams and individuals deploying Vestas culture and strategies. - Hiring, developing and retaining direct reports. - Promote Safety- and quality awareness - Motivate employees, secure work-life balance and culture - Budget responsible - Ongoing project and stakeholder support - Ensure trained/experienced resources according to short-, mid- and long term demand - Responsible for driving the overall direction/agenda from PRM management and I&C Management - Focus on work environment and responsible for employees well-being - Driving improvement projects and processes Show less • Project and resource planning of personnel• Recruit, motivate and assist your team and encourage quality while ensuring safe execution of work• Ensure that the Vestas personal development plans (CPD) for the team members are identified and followed up on• Ensure that all training plans are up to date and aligned with the business's needs• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders• Provide the necessary guidance and governance to ensure compliance with Vestas' policies and procedures• Ensure that the Vestas Core Values are adhered to Show less

  • Quality Resource Manager , NCE

    Nov 2023 - now

  • Quality Team Lead NCE Construction Offshore

    Nov 2021 - now

  • External Resource Management & Site Support Coordinator at Vestas Offshore

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2021