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Rob  Edge

Rob Edge

Ware,Hertfordshire

Summary

A dependable & knowledgeable time served mechanical service & installation manager. Knowledgeable problem solver with over five years of experience successfully managing front-line facility maintenance operations in addition to the CAP25 National Grid LNG upgrade project for mechanical packages.More recently a water sector mechanical package upgrade completion on behalf of Essex & Suffolk Water . .My focus is on technical solutions and client collaboration to ensure operational effectiveness in complex industrial settings . Focused on motivating staff and communucating clearly to optimise the performance,safety and work quality of the mechanical teams .

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Mechanical Operations Supervisor

Franklin Yates Engineering
Bersham Water Works Upgrade Project
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervising and directing mechanical piping & steelwork installation package in line with the ITP programme for a new clean water pumping station and filtration system on behalf of Essex & Suffolk Water.
  • Documenting completed works for accurate progress and performance monitoring by client.
  • Liaising closely with management and client to address technical queries and resolve any installation issues promptly
  • Attending WIP weekly client meetings and sfety briefs as required.
  • Conducting routine quality inspections and safety walk arounds.

Lead Mechanical Supervisor

Ledwood Engineering
Grain LNG , Kent
11.2023 - 09.2024
  • Daily coordination and planning of mechanical piping and structural work sequences with site management team
  • Onsite team management ,advice and delegation.
  • Coordination and planning of daily work sequences with team management.
  • Advising on operational work sequences and progress updates at daily client coordination meeting.
  • Maintained team-oriented atmosphere with open communication and quick conflict resolution.
  • Liaising closely with client on site to agree modes of operation and promptly address any issues and technical queries.
  • Contribute to the production of method statements and submission of formal technical queries as required.
  • Ensure high standards of workplace safety to reduce accidents and near-misses.
  • Delivery of daily on site morning briefs to mechanical team members.
  • Monitor,record and QC installation progress and sequence of works according to package specific RAMs and ITPs.
  • A comprehensive understanding of temporary works procedeures in respect of work sequences and pressure testing.
  • Established and maintain an organised working environment for team of 30+pipefitters and welders.

Mechanical services manager

Aston Group
Waltham Forest, London
01.2021 - 10.2023

Mechanical services manager Sep 2019 to Oct 2023

Aston Group

  • Mechanical services maintenance of commercial LTHW systems,energy centers, CWS booster sets & sewage pumping stations
  • Familiarity with BMS systems operation
  • Supporting client with technical assistance & maintenance updates
  • Efficiently manage a team of commercial engineers & pipefitters, ensuring repair work is consistently high quality
  • Diagnosis and repair of pressurization units, heating pumps
  • Electro-mechanical skills, use of multi-meter & voltage detection equipment
  • Estimate costs, generate reports, and maintain detailed records on the company software portal. familiarity with materials ordering ,lead times & SORs
  • Ability to Interpret mechanical drawings & P&IDs
  • Organizing recruitment activities to reflect department requirements to include interviews and selection procedures with the HR department
  • Advise client on operational status and time critical solutions to reduce down time during shutdowns,repairs and upgrades
  • Attending weekly & monthly WIP meetings with client & subcontractors
  • Initiated & secured contracts with specialist contractors most suitable for the delivery of PPMs, client package requirements and mechanical upgrade programmes
  • QC Inspections & mechanical handover of completed works

Mechanical Installation Supervisor

UK Medical Gases
London, London
06.2017 - 08.2019
  • Led by example as a working supervisor to ensure weekly installation targets were met and coordination of daily team tasks in efficient and accurate manner
  • Planned workloads effectively and delivering morning briefs to team members prior to commencing work.
  • Identified operational problems and proposed solutions to management.

Mechanical Pipefitter

MJ Lonsdale
London, City of London
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Oversaw apprentices, coordinated weekly installation plan with management and provided solutions and feedback on progress .
  • Threaded pipes and prepared pipwork for welding as per schematic drawings .
  • Identified time effective solutions for modification of HVAC systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and testing of systems.
  • Managed movement of materials and equipment to different locations in a safe manner as per agreed RAMs .
  • Prepared pipework ,identified optimal installation routes. and installed to high standards ahead of agreed timescales.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - ACS Gas safety training

Logic 4 Training UK
Basildon, Essex
09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & social science

University College Dublin (UCD)
Dublin, Ireland
09.2015

NVQ Level 4 - Fabrication Engineering & Pipefitting

Dublin Institute of Technology
Dublin
06.1995

Skills

  • Commercial systems fault finding
  • Technical reporting writing
  • Preventive maintenance planning
  • Pipelines, valves and pump maintenance
  • Regulatory certification
  • Inspecting and testing
  • Live plant permit acceptance and closure
  • Hydrostatic testing
  • Backflow prevention systems
  • Industrial & commercial mechanical Installations
  • Team-management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Conducting recruitment interviews

Certification

Site management safety training SSSTS, SMSTS ;

Emergency First Aid at work

JIB CSCS Mechanical supervisor

NPORS UK slinger/signaller for lifting operations

Commercial gas safety CODNCO1

Timeline

Mechanical Operations Supervisor

Franklin Yates Engineering
10.2024 - Current

Lead Mechanical Supervisor

Ledwood Engineering
11.2023 - 09.2024

Mechanical services manager

Aston Group
01.2021 - 10.2023

Mechanical Installation Supervisor

UK Medical Gases
06.2017 - 08.2019

Mechanical Pipefitter

MJ Lonsdale
08.2015 - 05.2017

NVQ Level 3 - ACS Gas safety training

Logic 4 Training UK

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & social science

University College Dublin (UCD)

NVQ Level 4 - Fabrication Engineering & Pipefitting

Dublin Institute of Technology
Rob Edge