WILLIAM JOHN SOUTER Flat 0/2 14 Kennoway Drive Glasgow G11 7UB williamjohnsouter@hotmail.co.

uk 07881293902 PROFILE An accomplished Senior Electrical Technician and Test & Service Engineer in the Power Conversion and Power Electronics sector. I have 10 years experience in a high tech manufacturing, maintenance and service environment in the commercial marine and oil and gas businesses. I also have a clean driving license and MOD/American Naval security clearance. My ambition is to move into a permanent role in a field environment, as a technician or in a field service/commissioning role. I am very interested in the function of safety critical systems and power generation and distribution protection systems. I also strive for continuous quality improvement

Focused on Health, Safety and Quality protocol with a proactive approach to HSE requirements Recognised expertise in HV systems including protection and control Knowledge of all aspects of electrical maintenance and project work Sector knowledge including, renewables, offshore oil & gas, commercial and naval marine. Able to communicate effectively with senior management Experienced functional practitioner Team player with ability to network and build relationships internally and externally Technically motivated and self driven Able to guide and influence others Strong interpersonal and leadership skills Computer Literate Flexible and willing to work offshore and overseas

WORK HISTORY Mar 2012 to Present Test and Service Engineer GE Energy Power Conversion Glasgow My role involves testing and servicing all types of HV systems while maintaining safe and efficient working procedures, and assuring that the products are to the highest quality. Updating Functional Design Specifications and Test Procedures, Developing test equipment and training equipment, training colleagues on protection systems and HV distribution systems, recording and compiling all test results and documents. I am required to work overseas and on customer sites in a service/commissioning role. Ensuring quality procedures are followed and implemented to the highest standard. Liaising with 3rd party companies to ensure products comply with International Standards, including DNV and Lloyd's Register representatives. Offshore work carried out in Korea during commissioning on sea trials on board semi-submersible oil rigs and heavy lift vessels also on board active naval vessels over the past 5 years. Safely Meet Completion Deadlines, FAT Dates and On Time Delivery Dates Operational Testing and Service of HV Switchgear Operational Testing and Service of VFD Systems Safety Critical System Testing Innovate with Customer to Deliver Improvement Voltage Injection Testing Control, PLC and Power Functionality Testing Protection Relay Testing CT & VT Testing HV & LV Isolation Power Quality Meter Testing and Calibration

Fiber Optic Testing Protection Scheme Implementation Metering Calibration Compile Technical Reports Compile Risk Assessments Compile HV Switching Procedures and Schedules Lock Out Tag Out procedures Issuing Permit to Work and Sanction for Test Documents Insulation Testing Ductor Testing Cooling System Pressure and Flow Testing Fault Finding Flash Testing Current Injection Testing Liaise with Engineering and Project Departments Over Design Changes and Improvements Carrying out Factory Acceptance Test with customers on new products Work on Customer Sites Throughout the World with Commissioning and Service Teams Attend/Lead Progress Meetings Provide Training and Support to Customers Software Implementation and De-bug

Specific projects I was heavily involved with from design to commissioning and service include: Hyundai Heavy Industries for Noble Drilling, HV power distribution, drilling and dynamic positioning systems (3 vessels) HV power distribution system for offshore wind farm test facility at NAREC capable of testing nacelles of 13.2MW Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers (CVF Project) full electric propulsion system (109MW system).

Aug 2003 to Mar 2012 Trainee Electrical Technician Electrical Technician - Senior Electrical Technician Bauteil Engineering, Alstom Power Conversion, Converteam, (Currently) GE Energy Power Conversion Glasgow My role was to assemble and maintain complex electrical systems while controlling a manufacturing and service/maintenance team, mainly marine applications primarily AC inverter drives and HV switch gear to the highest standard and quality. I was supervisor in a production area which assembles and tests large AC drive systems for marine applications. I also have a great deal of experience in the manufacture and maintenance of HV Switchgear and electrically powered Oil & Gas drilling systems. Safely Meet Production Targets and OTD dates Ensure team comply with Health and Safety regulations Proficient in lean manufacturing techniques including 5S and Six Sigma processes Responsible for management, personal development and appraisal of team Understand complex schematics and assembly diagrams Create Work Instructions and Risk Assessments Train and advise colleagues and customers on maintenance of HV equipment Liaise with Engineering and Test departments regarding design improvements and product handovers Attend/lead meetings on the progress of production Liaise with customers during product inspections Support and assist Commissioning and Service teams on customer sites throughout the world at short notice Support and assist production manager Delivering a high quality product within a tight schedule and deal with customers requests on site Lead service and maintenance team on customer sites throughout the world

Specific projects I was heavily involved with from design to commissioning and service include:

Type 45 Destroyers full electric propulsion systems for the Royal Naval (all 6 vessels). (Team lead on total
system rebuild and commissioning on board vessel, total cost upwards of 1.5 million) Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers (CVF Project) full electric propulsion system (109MW system). DSME for Group R Semi-submersible (2 vessels), full electrical distribution, propulsion and drilling systems. DSME Heavy lift vessel, full electrical propulsion and distribution systems.

EDUCATION March 2012 First Aid At Work First Aid Scotland July 2012 to July 2012 E-On Engineering Academy Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station Nottingham HV Operational Safety (5 day switching course) Awarded by City and Guilds Sep 2011 to Present Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Beng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering Survivex Aberdeen
OPITO Basic Offshore Survival Induction & Emergency Training - BOSIET

Survivex Aberdeen OPITO MIST Minimum Industry Safety Training (Offshore) Aug 2010 to Aug 2010 East Kilbride Group Training Facility East Kilbride 17th Edition Wiring Regulations Awarded by City and Guilds Feb 2010 to Feb 2010 MetTECH UK Grangemouth Passport to Safety Awarded by Contractor/Client Nation Safety Group Aug 2009 to Aug 2009 East Kilbride Group Training Facility East Kilbride Test and Inspection of Electrical Equipment Awarded by City and Guilds

Aug 2009 to Aug 2009 East Kilbride Group Training Facility East Kilbride Management of Testing and Inspection of Electrical Equipment Awarded by City and Guilds Aug 2005 to Aug 2007 Langside College Glasgow Higher National Certificate Higher National Certificate in Engineering: Electronics Awarded by SQA Aug 2003 to Aug 2006 SEMTA Engineering Learning Pathways Craft (Modern Apprenticeship) Pathway in and Electrical Discipline Time Served Electrician Feb 2004 to Jun 2006 East Kilbride Group Training Facility East Kilbride SVQ Level 3 Engineering Production Awarded by Engineering and Marine Training Authority Specific Application - Engineering Manufacture Including Shipbuilding Aug 2003 to Aug 2005 Langside College Glasgow National Certificate National Certificate in Electronic Engineering Awarded by SQA Aug 2003 to Feb 2004 East Kilbride Group Training Facility East Kilbride SVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations SOFTWARE/SYSTEM SKILLS I am very capable of using various computer packages including word processing and database applications, as well as programs to alter and control software on components installed on the equipment I have worked on. Microsoft Office proficient

REFERENCES Gavin Meekin Production Supervisor GE Energy Power Conversion Thornliebank Industrial Estate Glasgow G46 8JZ gavin.meekin@ge.com