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- 1. 1 Email: masonrov@yahoo.co.uk PROFILE A trained WROV Technician having just recently completed 23 years employment within the Mechanical Transport section of the British Army. Technically competent with mechanical transport, logistical skills and possesses a wealth of management, organisational expertise and experience. Over the past year and a half I took on additional employment and volunteered for a 6 month deployment to the Falkland Islands in order to save money so I could afford to train and attend the new ROV Pilot Technician course which now includes Fibre Optic, High Voltage, Hydraulic and T4 training. QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING  BOSIET/MIST including EBS & Norwegian Chute (Dec 19)  Medical Fitness Certificate  SQA Electrical fundamentals – Intermediate 2  SQA Introduction to electronic test equipment & measurement – Intermediate 2  SQA Electrical Installation: Introduction in to industrial electronics – Intermediate 2  SQA Fault diagnosis on basic electronic circuits  SQA Electrical installation in adverse/hazardous conditions  Engineering systems: Pneumatics & hydraulics.  SQA ROV Piloting Skills  ROV Engineering Skills  Working at Height Including rescue  High voltage and electrical safety  Schilling T4 manipulator (Level 1)  Fibre Optics – Systems, integration and testing. 3M hot melt, Fujikura splice mate & FAST crimp fittings  ROV Sub-sea Support Skills  Unit fire safety manager/SHE certified (MOD)  Level 2 key skills in numeracy/literacy  First Aid at work  Level 5 Leadership & Management (City & Guilds)  Equality & Diversity, Values & Standards, Substance Misuse.  HIAB Course (MOD)  Cat C+E & D+E licenses  Forklift Licence(MOD)  ASLS course (MOD)  CRB Clearance  British born with (SC) Security Clearance KEY FACTS  Excellent organisational safety skills with the ability to prioritise workloads to accommodate given priorities.  Ability to follow laid down procedures and comply with regulations whilst maintaining own very high standards.  Highly competent in clerical administration.  Effective and accurate report writing skills.  Technical and mechanically minded.  Adaptable and deployable to any given environment.  Responsible for a team of up to 120 personnel. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY  Progressive career in the British Army 1992 – Present. Finishing at the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2, Sergeant Major.
- 2. 2 CAREER EXPERIENCE Instructor/Trainer Oct 07 – Nov 10  Managed the joint asset management engineering IT software.  Teaching General Mechanical Principles and fault finding skills to various personnel within the Armed Forces. Including the internal working parts of the engine and the correct use of tools ensuring Health & Safety practices were adhered to at all times.  Teaching students on the armoured ridgeback vehicles, the internal mechanical, hydraulic and electronic systems including the methods used to fault find on the Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) fitted to the vehicles. Faults found on the ECM would be investigated, I would check the power supplies, ensuring synchronisation was carried out in the correct sequence, failing that then the equipment would be moved to the workshop for a more in depth interrogation using specialised equipment and then repaired and retested. Mechanical Transport Manager. (Afghan/Iraq) Nov 10 – Jul 12  Running the Regimental inspections and servicing bay, monitoring and forecasting the maintenance schedules were adhered to ensuring maximum vehicle availability at all times. This also entailed snap inspections of other vehicles, ensuring faults had been fixed, checking the quality of workmanship, physically getting on and under the vehicles to ensure the correct work had been completed to a satisfactory level.  Attend all Managerial conferences and give full comprehensive briefings on all pending vehicle maintenance and equipment care events, ensuring all internal agencies are able to meet timetables where appropriate.  Working with Petroleum Oils & Lubricants, over 100,000 ltrs of fuel on account, responsible for the generator farm and the refueling of over 150 vehicles whilst on operations in Iraq. This also encompassed the maintenance, repair and testing of the fuel delivery system which in this case was engine driven.  Used to working in enclosed environments in often hostile conditions.  Operating, maintaining and fault finding on Heavy lifting apparatus, cranes, enhanced palletised load system (EPLS) and forklift truck. On many occasions while on Operations we would have to fault find on the hydraulic systems on various heavy lift equipment’s to keep it operational and due to the lack of spares we would often have to improvise by using parts from different lifting platforms. Work completed would vary from renewing the oil to replacing seals, hoses and then bleeding the hydraulic system of air. Supply/Logistics Manager Jul 12 – Nov 14  Responsible for equipment procurement, ensuring additional mechanical and electrical spares were available prior to deploying on Operations. The parts would range from something as small as a lightbulb to new engines and circuit boards for generators.  Responsible for all the PAT testing within the Offices and accommodation blocks.
- 3. 3  Equipment care played a large part of my day to day job, inspecting equipment ensuring it had not been neglected and was in good working order. This also entailed monthly refresher training for over 100 personnel on various different equipment types.  The Squadron’s safety manager responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risk, implementing control measures, monitoring and controlling safety in the workplace and garages for over 120 personnel. Responsible for the archiving and reporting of accidents and near misses. Senior Advisor/Specialist/Department Manager Nov 14 – Present  Maintaining a high standard of discipline throughout the unit. Report writing, compiling vehicle fault reports which would then be reported up the management chain.  Mentoring and coaching junior members of staff.  Planning and conducting unit level military training and exercises. Writing risk assessments, administration orders, recording and compiling the training results.  Carry out the duties of the unit drugs (misuse) officer in accordance with unit policy. PERSONAL DETAILS Willing to be employed in any location anywhere in the world at short notice. Personal interests include, all aspects of house renovation, having worked on building sites from the age of 14 using power tools at height, roofing and completing electrical wiring and plumbing throughout properties and commercial buildings. Mountain Bike instructor including repairs and maintenance. Mountaineering and most sporting activities.