Craig Talbot CV NG
- 1. Craig Stirling Talbot 7 Mayberry Close, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. DY13 8TP 07966 144226 crobba32@gmail.com Personal Profile A highly motivated, thoroughly professional and fully-certified High Voltage Service Engineer Team Leader with 7 years of experience working directly on Electricity Super Grid HV Substations (up to 400kV), successfully overseeing the safe and timely completion of assembly, commissioning, planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works. Combining comprehensive technical competency with the interpersonal skills required to get the best out of my teams, resolve issues promptly and manage client relationships with the utmost professionalism. Currently seeking the next professional challenge and opportunity to add further value working within HV or other environments. Core Competencies Over 20 years of engineering experience, 8 years on High Voltage Substations. Assembly, commissioning, maintenance and repair of HV earth switches and disconnectors. Seamless integration into any team, experienced in Team Leader roles. Absolute focus on safety, ensuring adherence to legislation and policy at all times. Accustomed to working at height, outdoors, often in challenging conditions. Client relationship management; managing expectations to protect contracts & company reputation. Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of job documentation. Accustomed to Permit-to-Work systems. History Employment Nov 2007 - Present: Service Engineer / Team Leader - Haesco Ltd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire Leading teams working on Electricity Super Grid High Voltage Substations (up to 400kV). Building, commissioning, maintaining disconnectors and earth switches (mainly HAPAM equipment) across the UK and occasionally within Europe (The Netherlands). Undertaking major refurbishment projects for the National Grid. Overseeing the work allocations, performance (quality) and welfare (safety) of team members. Representing the company professionally during client interactions; communicating issues and managing expectations including reporting on damage and kit failures. Training and supporting apprentices and junior engineers to maximise capability, safety and morale. Working primarily at height utilising mobile platform equipment. Aug 2007 - Nov 2007: Assembly Setter - Koito Europe, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire Set-up and maintenance of industrial assembly lines. Minimising line downtime through prompt identification and resolution of issues. Feb 2006 - Aug 2007: Hewett Recruitment, Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Temporary Roles) Temping Agency - working at various companies providing income while seeking permanent employment. 1992 - Feb 2006: Multi-Skilled Engineer - Alta Dies, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Worcestershire Undertaking a wide range of maintenance, fabrication and machine operation tasks. Tool-making and light fabrication work. Machine operation and machine tool repairs, ensuring production schedules can be effectively met. Operation of plastic injection moulding machines. Maintenance and repair of electrical. pneumatic and hydraulic systems. 1989 - 1992: West Midlands Regional Health Authority Engineering Apprenticeship - Electrical Bias Page 1 of 2
- 2. Training & Certifications ESUR Basic Electrical Safety Competence: Substations National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 Full and NSI 8 Full Scottish Power Person Authorisation IPAF Self Propelled Boom, Scissor Lift Cat 3A 3B 1B PASMA category T Level U Pasma category L Level U NPORS Safe Working at Height including Harness Inspection and fall arrest course Abrasive wheels (Classes 1,2,4,8 and 9) Manual Handling Environmental awareness course Switchgear Technology for Power Systems course CSCS Construction Site Operative Formal Education 2006: Stourport Training Centre City and Guilds IT Level 1 1995 – 1998: Stourbridge College City & Guilds 224 Electronics Parts 1 & 2 1989 – 1992: West Midlands Regional Health Authority Apprentice Engineering Training Authority Electrical & Electronic Techniques Identification & Use of Electrical Components Electrical Installations Electrical Rotating Machines & Control Gear Electrical Power Supply Systems Process Machinery Maintenance 1990 – 1991: Dudley College BTEC First Certificate: Engineering 1989 – 1990: Stourbridge College City & Guilds 201: Engineering Additional Information Interests: Mountain Biking, Sailing, Car Maintenance, Camping, Golf, Geocaching Training: Advanced Driving with the Institute of Advanced Motorists References Available On Request Page 2 of 2