Andrew Chattell
PROVIDENCIALES,N/a
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Leading Mechanical Engineer with strong communication skills, experience managing engineering teams and collaborating with other departments from manufacturing to operations and marketing. Self-starter with proven experience managing projects from concept to completion. Motivated Mechanical Engineer with 30 years of experience producing specifications and designs and installing various mechanical components and systems. Trained in testing and evaluating theoretical designs, assessing final product overall performance and estimating budgets. Deeply familiar with computer-aided engineering and computer-aided manufacturing.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineer
CBMS
PROVIDENCIALES, N/A
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored compliance with safety regulations related to the operation of industrial machinery.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Communicated clearly with coworkers using radio, phone and text to stay on top of operations needs.
- Implemented strategies to reduce downtime due to malfunctions or breakdowns.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Assigned equipment to users based on specific needs.
- Scheduled and coordinated events and activities.
- Operated and explained proper use of mechanical equipment to employees.
- Communicated with customers to convey information about events or activities.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with malfunctioning equipment and took corrective action when necessary.
- Reviewed work order requests from operators detailing problems they encountered while operating machines.
WELDER/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
COVE CONSTRUCTION /TC RENTAL
PROVIDENCIALES, N/A
09.1998 - 07.2018
- Welded components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
- Read blueprints and drawings and took measurements to plan layout and procedures.
- Repaired structures by dismantling, reshaping and reassembling metal components with cutting torches and hand tools.
- Cleaned joints before beginning any type of welding process by chipping off slag with a hammer or wire brush.
- Performed preventative maintenance on welding tools and equipment.
- Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
- Utilized oxyacetylene torches for preheating metals prior to welding or bending them into desired shapes.
- Maintained a clean working environment by removing scrap metal from work areas.
- Used welding skills to help repair and maintain heavy-duty machinery.
- Operated manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment to cut metal for fabrication of products.
- Adjusted weld machines to correct settings for precision and waste reduction.
- Completed minor torch ups with MIG welders.
- Safely ignited torches and monitored surroundings to proactively identify hazards.
Education
Mechanical Engineering (MAINTANCE)
S.C.A.T
SHREWSBURY ,ENGLAND07-1992
High School Diploma -
APLEY PARK BOARDING SCHOOL
ENGLAND07-1989
High School Diploma -
WAKEMAN SCHOOL
ENGLAND07-1989
High School Diploma -
BISHOP MCKENZIE
MALAWI07-1983
Skills
- Torch Cutting
- Stick Welding
- Equipment Operation
- Structural Welding
- LLOYDS OF LONDON Certified
- Welding
Accomplishments
LEADING FIRE FIGHTER TURKS AND CAICOS VOLUTEER . 13 YEARS
ASSISTED WITH EARTHQUAKE RELEIF ,HAITI .SEARCH AND RESCUE .
FIRST AID ,CPR,AED
Certification
- HYDRAULICS/PNEUMATICS
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CITY AND GUILDS , 4 YEARS STUDY
- FIRST AID
Affiliations
- QUALIFIELD OPEN WATER DIVER
- D.I.Y
Custom
- WORLD TRAVELER, HAVE RESIDED IN MANY COUNTRIES, CENTRAL AFRICA,FALKLAND ISLANDS , SAUDI ARABIA ,ENGLAND.
- ENJOY TRAVELING.
- FAMILY MAN. 4 CHILDREN
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Engineer
CBMS
08.2021 - Current
WELDER/Heavy Equipment Mechanic
COVE CONSTRUCTION /TC RENTAL
09.1998 - 07.2018
Mechanical Engineering (MAINTANCE)
S.C.A.T
High School Diploma -
APLEY PARK BOARDING SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
WAKEMAN SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
BISHOP MCKENZIE
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