Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown

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  • About me

    Renewable Heat Engineer currently working for Natural Power Consultants specialising in District Heat Networks, Renewable Heat and Project Management.

  • Education

    • University of Strathclyde

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Advanced Mechanical Engineering Merit

      Currently completing my thesis titled, “Investigating the opportunities for Remanufacturing/Recycling Wind Turbine Systems- Subsystems to reduce waste and environmental impact.” Master Education included:-Energy Resource and Policy-Environmental Impact Assessment-Sustainability-Energy Modelling and Monitoring-Engineering Artificial Environments-Project Management-Design Management-Machinery Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring-Rheology-Materials… Show more Currently completing my thesis titled, “Investigating the opportunities for Remanufacturing/Recycling Wind Turbine Systems- Subsystems to reduce waste and environmental impact.” Master Education included:-Energy Resource and Policy-Environmental Impact Assessment-Sustainability-Energy Modelling and Monitoring-Engineering Artificial Environments-Project Management-Design Management-Machinery Diagnosis and Condition Monitoring-Rheology-Materials Science-Micro and Nano Manufacturing Show less

    • The Open University

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor of Engineering - BE Energy and Sustainibility

      Undergraduate education included:-Urban Wind Turbine Development Project-Energy Assessments of existing structures to make recommendations for improvements-Energy and Sustainability-Engineering Small Worlds: micro and nano technology-Renewable Energy-Structural Integrity

  • Experience

    • HM Revenue & Customs

      Sept 2015 - May 2020
      Tax Advisor

      • 2019 Individual of the Year: HMRC National Awards• 2019 HMRC Cross Working Talent Programme Graduate • 2018 Team of the Year: HMRC Regional Awards • 2017 Unsung Hero: HMRC Regional Award • Increased customer uptake of new product by 400% in 12 months.• Reduced training time for each new team member from 2 weeks to 3 days.• Developed the framework for a national training program across HMRC which has since become standard practice and has reduced HMRC travel expenses by over £5 million annually.• Introduced a saving of £2.5 million annually by reducing physical storage space costs using digital alternatives. Show less

    • Ofgem

      May 2020 - Nov 2022
      Operations Analyst

      • Approved over £22 million in government funding for domestic and non-domestic renewable heating installations.• Specialised in Heat Pump and Biomass Boiler heating systems.• Specialist with government legislation understanding.• Successfully designed, implemented, and troubleshot new training processes reducing training time by 4 weeks.• Implemented a new process which increased team morale and participation by 150% using department metrics.

    • Renewable Parts

      Jun 2022 - Nov 2022
      Research And Development Engineer

      • Troubleshooting failed wind turbine components to find profitable solutions addressing industry needs.• Coordinating and performing internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards.• Reviewing and approving new standard operating procedures.• Implementing time savings through standardisation to reduce work process timescales by 25%, which will increase 130% output.• Creating new revenue streams by coordinating projects with sales engineers to target future market demand. Show less

    • Natural Power

      Nov 2022 - now
      Renewable Heat Engineer

      Delivering project work for clients at all stages of the project lifecycle, providing expert advice and analysis to support the development of district heating and renewable heat generation projects. Areas of technical expertise include:• Assessment and modelling of demand• Development of design specifications and project costing• Technical and financial modelling of planned and operational projects• Project management of low carbon heat developments• Delivery models and governance of heat networks Show less

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    • Cubs Leader

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