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- 1. Christopher G Jones 4 Smith St. Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3PH 02392 431 675 07944 868 337 chrisjonah@ntlworld.com chrisjonah1968@gmail.com Profile A highly experience and versatile electro-mechanical marine engineer and manager with exacting standards derived from over 28 years’ of experience across a wide range of technical disciplines and challenging environments. A proven diagnostician and problem solver, utilising initiative, leadership and strong communication skills to obtain effective solutions with a clear appreciation of cost in both time and resources. Awarded the Royal Naval Fleet Commander’s Commendation for demonstrating an outstanding work ethic, versatility in the role and the ability to react to a rapidly changing operational environment. Professional Memberships Incorporated Engineer status and registration with IMarEst applied for (Feb 2015) Training and Continuous Professional Development  BTECH National Diploma in Engineering (from apprenticeship).  City and Guilds fitting and turning (from apprenticeship).  Propulsion boiler watch keeping certificate (HMS Fearless).  Steam Unit watch keeping certificate (HMS Fearless).  Senior ratings leadership course. (Royal Navy Leadership School).  Charge Chief Certificate (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Royal Navy Risk Assessor (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Condition monitoring and vibrational analysis specialist (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Hulls and structure and associated systems maintainer (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Small ship’s engineer qualifying course (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Diesel Specialist Maintainer (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Fibre Reinforced Plastic Surveyor (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  High Voltage Authorised Person Certificate (Defence School of Marine Engineering).  Royal Navy Level 2 First Aid Course (HMS Nelson)  Full UK Driving licence. Career and Achievements COMMODORE PORTSMOUTH FLOTILLA Upkeep Warrant Officer / Fleet Ship Husbandry Advisor - 2011 - present  Delivered at short notice, engineering and management cover to a ship as the marine engineering officer with the specific task of ensuring the vessel completed a high profile NATO exercise despite significant shortages in experienced and qualified manpower. Awarded Fleet Commanders Commendation as a result.  Provision of qualitative policy advice, guidance, leadership and direction to the command and engineering departments of Portsmouth and Rosyth based marine vessels and ships undergoing docking and extended maintenance periods.
- 2. 2  Assembled and correlated feedback to naval service fleet headquarters on the status of ships in extended maintenance including audits and reports on contractor and ship’s company performance.  Managed the transition of responsibility for upkeep guidance to Portsmouth vessels from a central fleet Headquarters position, devolving it to the local flotilla commander’s organisation whilst maintaining critical output tasking and information management.  Pivotal to the management system dealing with extended maintenance periods by providing advice and guidance to ship’s staff, prime contractors and project management teams of frigates, destroyers and mine countermeasures vessels whilst auditing results and performance..  Liaised with external authorities to ensure vessels complete safety and readiness checks successfully and in a timely manner to maintain overall project adherence. Assistant Squadron Marine Engineering Officer - 2008 - 2011  Provide mentoring, coaching, guidance, leadership, advice and direction to Portsmouth based warships Marine Engineering Officers and Senior Rates.  Provide supporting input to the Squadron Marine Engineering Officer on ships officers and ratings.  Maintain level 3 assurance compliance by regular routine visits, audits and inspections of warships and ensuring compliance of Engineering Departments to work within identified safety frameworks and where possible, improve engineering standards.  Provided Subject Matter Expert support to engineering staff within a Mine Counter Measure Squadron which included, oversight of oral and practical examinations for personnel requiring propulsion plant and power generation system operation certification and safety investigation report oversight. DIRECTOR FLEET TIME ENGINEERING PORTSMOUTH Marine Engineering Area Manager / Ship Manager - 2006 - 2008  Lead and direct Marine Engineering maintenance and repair teams in Portsmouth based major warships.  Lead and direct maintenance and repair teams in support of defect repairs abroad in operational theatres.  Provide coaching, mentoring and management oversight to subordinates.  Successful secondment to fulfil the ME Area Manager position, responsible for management of Marine Engineering peers and all Marine Engineering manpower allocations to programmed and un-programmed ship support.  As Area Manager, accountable for the management oversight of over 120 staff, including revision and implementation of new policies and procedures.  Provided guidance and direction to support restructuring of Fleet Time Engineering organisation and transition of uniform and civilian staff working practices.  Successfully managed Royal Navy engineering personnel output to support provision of repair to major and minor warships despite 50% manpower shortages. HMS CHIDDINGFOLD Marine Engineering Officer / Senior Engineer - 2004 - 2006  Accountable for the delivery of Diesel Propulsion, Diesel power generation and support/hotel services to the Commanding Officer and ship’s company of a front line operational warship. Responsibility for the correct equipment operation and maintenance, safe systems of work, engineering standards and personnel welfare of the Marine Engineering Department.  Successful management, liaison and oversight of 2 emergency docking periods to facilitate structural repairs.
- 3. 3 SURFACE FLEET MAINTENANCE PORTSMOUTH Marine Engineering Afloat Repair Team Co-ordinator / Ship Manager - 2002 - 2004 ï‚· Lead and direct Marine Engineering maintenance and repair teams in Portsmouth based major warships. ï‚· Lead and direct maintenance and repair teams in support of defect repairs abroad in operational theatres. ï‚· Provide coaching, mentoring and management oversight to subordinates. ï‚· Successfully co-ordinated and led repair teams to replace ship borne gas turbine propulsion modules and diesel generators abroad, ensuring ships maintained operational capability and programme in support of operations. ï‚· Provided team lead, management oversight and co-ordination in support of augmented fire- fighting teams during industrial action. HMS FEARLESS Main Machinery Charge Chief - 2001 - 2002 ï‚· Accountable for the management and safe provision and maintenance of steam propulsion services, associated systems and auxiliary machinery including power generation and water production. ï‚· Senior Propulsion Manager, responsible for the safe operation and management of personnel, equipment and systems during emergency scenarios. ï‚· Successful management, of 6 sub sections, in complex co-ordination and planning of support activities, tests and trials following major repairs to equipment and systems due to significant fire damage. Earlier Career. ï‚· 2000-2001 On shore engineering support team managing routine and corrective maintenance on board a variety of Royal Naval ships including lead of the main propulsion gas turbine change team (H.M. Dockyard Portsmouth). ï‚· 1998-2000 Main steam propulsion plant manager, operator and maintainer (HMS Fearless forward main machinery room). 3 month secondment to HMS Ocean as the Charge Chief. ï‚· 1994-1998 Main steam propulsion plant and diesel generator manager, operator and maintainer HMS Intrepid) ï‚· 1990-1994 propulsion, boiler, hydraulics and refrigeration technician (HMS Fearless) ï‚· 1986-1989 Marine engineering apprenticeship with strong mechanical and steam system bias. Leisure Interests ï‚· Local rugby club U14 assistant coach with a further 5 years experience in age groups ranging from U13 to U19. ï‚· Reading ï‚· Cooking