Kevin

Project Installation Design Authority, responsible for ensuring that the designers supplied all appropriate design proposal documents, and that they conformed to the customer required standards, JSP453 and Cabling British Standards (BS-EN). On completion of the project, supplied the As Built design documents and cable test results to the customer by following the MoD Engineering Change Request (ECR) process from 1 to 5. Reviewed all the design documents, Scope of Works (SoW), Method Statements (MS), AutoCAD, and Visio drawings, and Excel Internal patching List. Edited and updated the AutoCAD designs on behalf of the CAD team when time was an issue. Ensured that the AutoCAD drawings followed the project requirements. Ensured that all project documents cross-referenced correctly with each other. Created Visio template files, then created or updated the site network schematic drawings. Revised the template files for the SoW and MS documents and introduced various processes to assist with project delivery and reduce document issues. Assisted other personnel within the company when they had document issues or design queries. Liaised with the customer SCIDA when required.

Line Manager for the CAD Team. Responsible for reviewing KBR Fibre Damage Reports and creating Repair Requirements for contractors; reviewing contractor’s Method Statement & Bill of Quantity (BoQ) submissions; reviewing technical queries from contractors; reviewing changes to Repair Requirements following any changes in scope; reviewing final Repair Submission documentation from contractors for Acceptance. Ultimate decision maker for declining or accepting submissions to allow the Fibre Repair team to progress to the next stage of the repair process. Managing preparation of, and attendance at, Cable Conflict meetings as KBR Fibre Team representative. Fully engaged in all stages of the project including gathering customer requirements; providing input to weekly highlight reports; managing, coordinating and producing outputs for all project reviews including gate reviews, design reviews, project risk and planning reviews; ensuring risks are defined, maintained, reported and mitigation plans are followed to reduce project risk and exploit opportunities. Providing a key KBR representational presence by establishing and maintaining effective business relationships with a wide stakeholder group including officers from the SANG and the UK MOD, together with international suppliers and sub-contractors at senior management level. Attendance at weekly project and programme meetings, with delegated decision-making authority.

Line Manager for the Site Inspectors, CAD Team, Installation Design Engineers and Configuration Teams. Responsible for the upkeep and storage of AutoCAD and Visio drawings for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department. Controlled the issue and receipt of drawings, outside of the company to sub-contractors, and within the company for internal projects. Originally responsible to the Head of Engineering before transferring across to O&M, reporting to the Head of O&M for the issue of designs that follow the company’s design practices and Health & Safety standards. First point of contact for the sub-contractor and customers for all cable repair issues. Previously, a System Design Engineer, responsible for updating the internal generic installation procedure; updating the AutoCAD design template and drawing legend symbols; updating the design drawing procedure; advising on equipment room layouts to British Standards, JSP480 and Health & Safety relative to the design and installation.

Surveyed sites and produced installation designs following the project’s design documentation, JSP480 and JSP440, engineering drawings, internal and external installation procedures, work and cabling requirements, liaison with sub-contractors. Proactively identified, monitored, tracked and resolved installation problems and issues with respect to potential impact to delivery. Acted as the primary technical liaison for Installation design to the installation sub-contractors. Inspected the installation standard and cable test results. Transferred installation designs into NetViz software using MS Access dBase prior to handing to the NOC. Created training documents and provided training on how to use NetViz for the team.

Based in Iraq & Oman installing and maintaining satellite links, LANs and telephone access for the welfare of military personnel. Installed LANs for access to the internet and telephones at numerous locations in theatre. Repaired faulty PCs, helped with various software & PC issues, contacted IT support in the UK if necessary. Helped other team members with MS Office issues. Wrote procedures for the team.

Commissioning Engineer, C&WC Network 2K project commissioning Nortel equipment. Worked in Japan for 1 year for Cable & Wireless IDC Japan, Commissioning Supervisor for the commissioning and testing of the new SDH network. Worked for Nortel Spain to commission the SDH network. Assisted Hitachi Data Systems prepare for CeBit 2001, set up OPTera Metro 5200. Prior to 1999 employed as a Field Engineer (COGENT Defence Systems) - monitored installation of Fibre Optic Cable in pressurised duct using PC software. Plotted installations via graphical representation and updated all records and software. Informed project Manager and Engineer of progress of installations, tested and repaired all measuring equipment. Prepared training documents and instructed team members on the use of software packages. Spliced / OTDR fibre optic cable before and after installation. Amended installation drawings when required using AutoCAD.

Supervised installation and testing of twisted pair, coaxial / fibre cable for the customer. Drawing of straight line diagrams using ‘Easy CAD’ software. Attended meetings and updated the customer with progress reports. Reported back with any updates from the customer. Checked time sheets and ensured installers adhered to all Chapter 8 regulations.

Fault repair and testing/ rectification for Cable TV and telephony faults from distribution cabinet to customer premises. Repaired/replaced telephony cards in CMux+. Upkeep and maintenance of stores/test equipment in company vehicle. Reported all faults completed and highlighted possible future problems if unable to repair at that time.

Design rewire and update of telecommunications systems on ranges. Responsible for repair/upkeep of all MOD range communications throughout Western District & North Wales. Assisted with installation, replacement and repair of military radios, installed PA systems for shows.

Section / workshop deputy supervising other NCO’s. Other duties, NCO i/c Records, Systems Control, Stores, Project crew and Maintenance crews. Required to ensure smooth day-to-day running of section. Liaised between local telephone authority and troop. Required to update and computerise all telephone exchange and line records. Worked with Technicians on exchange and line faults. Active team member of complete rewire and move of British Forces Belize, Communications Centre. Rewired underground twisted pair, internal wiring of buildings for the Royal Artillery Range Hebrides and the safety communications circuits. Project NCO for rewire of Island of St Kilda, providing wiring diagrams of requirements following update of communications on the island. Troop PT instructor, supervised gymnasium activities while gym staff were absent.