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Stephen Hobson  A..I.E.E.

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Professional

·      Versatile and highly skilled Electrical Engineer with 14 years experience in the Power Generation Industry.

·      Time served electrical apprenticeship.

·      Successful experience in a wide range of activities within the Power Generation Industry.

·      An extremely disciplined administrator, able to master new concepts and practices with ease.

·      Successful project and team leader.

·      Energises and motivates others.

·      Excellent team integration.

·      Highly mobile. Willing to work anywhere Overseas.

·      Manifests very high personal standards.

·      Energy, enthusiasm and loyalty are never in question.

Career Experience

·      Successful management and supervision of a variety of large scale contracts.

·      Skilled in the following activities:--

·      Basic and detailed design.

·      Purchase enquiries and requisitions.

·      Technical bid evaluations.

·      Responsible for the efficient and economic procurement of materials.

·      Implemented successful planning and productivity reporting.

·      Experienced in Interim Applications and site management.

·      Skilled in the preparation and submission of final accounts.

·      Devised and produced highly successful Operation and Maintenance Manuals.

·      Planned and implemented successful Preventative Maintenance Packages.

·      Skilled in designing  M.V.  &  L.V. Power Generation and Distribution Systems

·      P.C. Literate.

Career Summary

 

            All positions are on a self-employed basis.

 

            June 03 to Present

            SHELL PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

            NIGERIA

Head of Utilities High Voltage Systems & Technical Services

 

Based in Shell Head Office in Warri.  Responsible for the day to day technical back-up to all divisions, advising on standards, installations, training and general improvement to the electrical assets.  Devising and implementing an inspection and reporting schedule to ascertain the condition of all existing assets.  Compiling reports and raising budgets through to construction and commissioning for all electrical works.  Reviewing al HV Systems reporting and raising budgets for all required up-grades to existing systems and new power plant projects.. Responsible for all aspects of HV Systems.  Emphasis was given to maintaining continuity of power throughout the Shell network nationwide.  Senior Authorised Electrical Person.

 

            Nov 01 to Mar 03

            KENTZ (MEPC)

            MALAYSIA

Electrical Commissioning/Maintenance Engineer

 

Site based Electrical Commissioning/Maintenance Engineer of a 2100 Megawatt, Coal Fired Power Station in Malaysia.

 

Duties encompassed: --

Commissioning of all 11kV 3.3kV and LV (BOPE) switchgear and distribution, 110VAC UPS Systems, 110 & 220VDC Systems, Power Transformers and Auxiliary Equipment. Authorised as Safety Controller and for isolation and switching up to 11kV.  Maintenance Engineer following completion of construction, responsible for developing and implementing the maintenance routines for the power station until handover to client.  Also responsible for the maintenance and operation training of the client’s staff and engineers.

 

Feb 99 to Nov 01

            MOTT MACDONALDS

            BRIGHTON

Electrical Engineer Consultant

 

Site based Electrical Engineer Consultant of a 660 Megawatt Power Station in Syria for the Public Establishment for Electricity Generation & Transmission  (Syrian Government).

 

Duties encompassed: --

Reviewing drawings and documents for construction approval.  Attending technical reviews and project meetings. Attending and advising at electrical inspections.  Monitoring material purchases and deliveries.  Reviewing project programs.  Comprising weekly & monthly reports.  Control of Monthly Progress Payments to the Main Contractor.  Management of electrical commissioning and advising the Client of all aspects regarding design construction and commissioning of the electrical, control, instrumentation and communications systems of the Power Station.  Advising on all safety aspects and staff training for the hand over of the Power Station.

 

 

            April 97 to Feb 99

            STONE AND WEBSTER ENGINEERING LTD.

            MILTON KEYNES.

Electrical Design Engineer (Office & Site based)

 

            Responsible for the electrical engineering of a 60-Megawatt Power Station & Waste Heat             Recovery Plant for Shell PDO in the Oman, Middle East.

 

            Duties encompassed: --

Detail engineering and design, purchase enquiries, technical bid evaluations, technical clarification meetings, purchase requisitions, reviewing vendor drawings and documents, factory acceptance tests, preparation of interconnection drawings, management of switchboard/load summaries etc.  Site based from May 98 as Chief Electrical Engineer for construction and commissioning.

 

            Equipment responsible for: --

            Auxiliary Diesel Generator,  A.C. & D.C. UPS Systems  L.V. & M.V. Switchboards,              Telecoms,  Turbine Interface,  L.V. Distribution,  Interposing Relay Panels,  Cathodic             Protection, and Variable Speed Drive Systems.

 

 

            May 96 to Apr 97

            COGENT NORTEL

            HARLOW

Electrical Design Engineer

 

            Responsible for the designing and implementation of all electrical works for all M.o.D.             Communications Projects.

            Based in take U.K. and Overseas.  Further information available at personal interview.

 

M.o.D.            Security cleared                         M.o.D. Official Secrets Act signed

            Mar 95 to May 96

            SHANKS AND McEWAN SOUTHERN LTD

            MILTON KEYNES

Electrical Design Engineer

 

            Responsible for the design and electrical engineering of Embedded Power Generation projects,

fuelled from landfill gas up to 15 megawatts, each under the N.F.F.O. scheme.

 

Duties encompassed:  -

Detailed engineering and design, purchased enquiries, technical bid evaluations & technical clarification meetings, purchase requisitions, reviewing vendor drawings and documents, factory acceptance tests, preparation of interconnection drawings, management of switchboard/load summaries etc and site commissioning.  Monitoring and maintaining the continuous running of 30Waste Management Sites including Chemical Treatment Works, Gas Collection Works and the Electrical Maintenance Division.

 

Equipment responsible for: --

Landfill Gas Generators, Transformers, D.C. & A.C. U.P.S. Systems, L.V. & M.V. Switchboards, Telecoms, L.V. Distribution, System Control Panels, & Variable Speed Drive Systems.

 

Jan 94 to Mar 95

EUROPOWER DEVELOPMENTS

MEDWAY POWER STATION KENT

Site Electrical Engineer

 

(Site Based).  Main contractors electrical engineer, co-ordinating the electrical installation and contractors on a 660 Megawatt Gas & Steam Turbine Power Station.

 

Duties encompassed: --  Co-ordinating the installation of the power station, resolving technical issues, monitoring, commissioning, verifying and testing of all systems with electrical contractors, (General Electric, Tarmac Black & Veach & NG Baileys), adhering to program/budget and reporting to Project Manager and End Client.

 

Dec 86 to Jan 94

EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY & SUBSIDIARIES UK & O/Seas

(Subsidiaries included: HALL ELECTRICAL, DEREK B HAIGE, W.E.S. Projects E.I.S.).

Projects Manager (Office & Site based)

 

Responsible for the design and electrical engineering of various power stations,  (Blythe, Killingholme, Little Barford, & Corby), also site based in Jersey, Holland, Bahamas & Nigeria.

 

Duties encompassed: --

Detailed engineering and design, purchased enquiries, technical bid evaluations & technical clarification meetings, purchase requisitions, reviewing vendor drawings and documents, factory acceptance tests, preparation of interconnection drawings, management of switchboard/load summaries etc. Site meetings and budget control.

 

Equipment responsible for: --

H.V.  M.V.  &  L.V. Switchboards, L.V. Distribution Boards, Communication Systems, Turbine Interfaces, Interposing Relay Panels, Cathodic Protection & Building Services.

 

Jan 86 to Nov 86

PETER BROTHERHOOD

PETERBOROUGH

Electrical Design Engineer

 

Responsible for the electrical engineering of compressor skids for overseas contracts.

 

Duties encompassed: --

Detailed engineering, tender appraisals, technical bid evaluations and production of purchase enquiries and requisitions.

 

Oct 85 to Jan 86

WIDNEY AISHE

POOLE, DORSET

Electrical Engineer

 

Design & Build             Signed Official Secrets Act

 

 

Jun 80 to Oct 85

HOURACTION LTD

MILTON KEYNES

Contracts Manager

 

Working in the Major Contracts Division with financial and contractual responsibilities on various projects.  Duties ranged from vetting enquiries and preparation of tenders through to project costing and control.  Other positions held. – Site Manager and Contract Quantity Surveyor.

 

Clients included: --

                                    Thames Water Utilities, Docklands London.

                                    Thames Water Utilities, Reading Berks.

                                    Harrow Bakery (Geest subsidiary) Harrow.

Jolly Baker, Norwich.

Northants District Council, Towcester.

Airskill Ltd., Chertsey.

Cancer Research Centre, Oxford.

Medical Research Centre, Mill Hill, London.

Welcome Foundation, Discretionary Clause Signed.

 

Jan 79 – 80

CEGB

HAYSHAM

Electrical Technician

 

Duties included installation and commissioning on the re-furbishment of Stages 1 & 2 of the Power Station.

 

Additional Personal Information:

 

Date of Birth:                3.7.56

Status:                          Single/Divorced

Nationality:                    British

Passport:                       Current

Driving License:            Current and clean

JIB approved

Education:                     Wolverton Radcliffe Comprehensive

Milton Keynes College

 

Education and Qualifications

EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY                        High Voltage Switching, Protection

and Jointing Course.

 

WOLVERTON COLLEGE City and Guilds, Electrical Installations.

 

                                                                        Parts 1, 2, 3 & Design Verification &

                                                                        Commissioning (Distinction).

                                                                       

                                                                        Site Safety

 

                                                                        IEE Wiring Regulations, 16th Edition

                                                                        3rd Year B.Sc.

                                                                        HNC

 

WOLVERTON COMPREHENSIVE 4 GCE’s Maths, English,

                                                                        Science, Woodwork.

 

Design and Management Regulations

Construction Design and Management Accreditation.

 

P.C. Literate in                                                 Word for Windows + (Win 98)

                                                                        Databases

                                                                        Spreadsheets

                                                                        Lotus 123

                                                                        Excel 98

                                                                        Microsoft Project

                                                                        Amtech Design

                                                                        Sage

                                                                        Fast Cad

EDS

Office 98

Word Perfect

Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers  No. 34292216

Reference Library (members only)
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