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STUART RITCHIE Power Generation & Events Engineer Mobile: +44 (0)1357 521678 / +44 (0)7917 207535 Dubai Mobile: +971 (0) 56 895 7681 Languages: English & Spanish (Beginner) Email: [email protected] Address: 17 A Commercial Road, Strathaven, ML10 6LX, United Kingdom 2 Valid British Passports and a Full UK Driving Licence PROFESSIONAL PROFILE POWER GENERATION & EVENTS SPECIALIST A skilled Power Generation & Events Engineer that specialises in the installing and commissioning of temporary power stations worldwide who is able to consider both the commercial and technical requirements of a project. Well-versed in Corporate Six Sigma management and improvement processes, sensitive to client needs and illustrates strong personal drive to increase technical knowledge and managerial skills. Aspiring to work in worldwide Power generation projects and events, world cups, the Olympics, and is willing to relocate worldwide. Available immediately and is seeking opportunities involving power distribution at global sporting events or multi megawatt power plant projects. CAREER OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS Qualified to switch High Voltage switchgear on Aggreko High Voltage equipment - Aggreko ECAM certified to 35Kv Project managed a $20M rebuild programme on a Mozambique Power Plant minimising downtime and maximising power output Seconded from Aggreko International as Venue Power Manager at the Inaugural 2015 European Games in Baku Azerbaijan Held the respected position of Venue Power Manager at Ibrox Stadium Glasgow Scotland for the 2014 Commonwealth Games Operations manager for 200 MW LPG Power Plant (Ivory Coast) & 45 MW Diesel Power Plant (Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) Highly competent & driven project manager that excels in high pressure environments and delivers on briefs to tight time scales Gained knowledge of supplying power to broadcast media operations and is familiar with both entertainment and sporting venues Offering broad transferable technical awareness & skillsets gained through high quality training & a portfolio of successful projects KEY SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES Quality Health & Safety Management Relationship Management Corporate Six Sigma Technical Focal Point Design Phases to Completion Project Scoping & Delivery Installations & Commissioning Diagnostics & Repairs Team Direction Scheduling Resources Project Implementation Policies & Procedures Generator Sets Transformers H.V & L.V Coaching & Development EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Freelance Oct 2015 - present Generator Engineer / Event Project Manager Electrical Specialist Managing installation/commissioning of prime power generators/networks into/around venues between Abu Dhabi and Dubai Co-ordinating and leading a crew of installation technicians and general labourers at each venue Provided direction to ensure safe operations were achieved and that activities were performed in line with health & safety Oversaw design/commissioning and decommission of entertainment/sporting events which required a dedicated 3 phase and single phase power supply Formed relationships with the clients to ensure the project briefs and scope of work was followed and objectives were met Aggreko International Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 Project Manager / Diesel & Gas Engine specialist Project managed and oversaw a $20m engine rebuild programme in Mozambique Oversaw, led and managed a team of 25 technicians as well as an engine rebuild workshop and a parts division Followed strict regulations and legislation in accordance with operational procedures and project lifecycles Worked in conjunction with the clients’ specifications to plan workflow, minimise downtime and maximise power production Responsible for the timely delivery of the rebuild of 103 Cummins QSK 50 Gas powered engines fitted to 1.3 mw generators in a fully operational power plant Aggreko European Games Events Team 2015 Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 Venue Power Manager Led the installation of a dedicated power supply for European 2015 games events (mountain biking, aquatics and shooting) Tasked with supplying the power to the games park, host television broadcaster, security and catering sections Mitigated risks and was responsible for generator sets located at different sites and ensured that staff were trained Managed the installation and commissioning of back-up generators connected to the national grid and the installation and commissioning of a prime power network into various venues

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STUART RITCHIE Power Generation & Events Engineer Mobile: +44 (0)1357 521678 / +44 (0)7917 207535 Dubai Mobile: +971 (0) 56 895 7681 Languages: English & Spanish (Beginner) Email: [email protected] Address: 17 A Commercial Road, Strathaven, ML10 6LX, United Kingdom 2 Valid British Passports and a Full UK Driving Licence

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

POWER GENERATION & EVENTS SPECIALIST

A skilled Power Generation & Events Engineer that specialises in the installing and commissioning of temporary power stations worldwide who is able to consider both the commercial and technical requirements of a project. Well-versed in Corporate Six Sigma management and improvement processes, sensitive to client needs and illustrates strong personal drive to increase technical knowledge and managerial skills. Aspiring to work in worldwide Power generation projects and events, world cups, the Olympics, and is willing to relocate worldwide. Available immediately and is seeking opportunities involving power distribution at global sporting events or multi megawatt power plant projects.

CAREER OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS

• Qualified to switch High Voltage switchgear on Aggreko High Voltage equipment - Aggreko ECAM certified to 35Kv • Project managed a $20M rebuild programme on a Mozambique Power Plant minimising downtime and maximising power output • Seconded from Aggreko International as Venue Power Manager at the Inaugural 2015 European Games in Baku Azerbaijan • Held the respected position of Venue Power Manager at Ibrox Stadium Glasgow Scotland for the 2014 Commonwealth Games • Operations manager for 200 MW LPG Power Plant (Ivory Coast) & 45 MW Diesel Power Plant (Freeport, Grand Bahama Island) • Highly competent & driven project manager that excels in high pressure environments and delivers on briefs to tight time scales • Gained knowledge of supplying power to broadcast media operations and is familiar with both entertainment and sporting venues • Offering broad transferable technical awareness & skillsets gained through high quality training & a portfolio of successful projects

KEY SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

• Quality Health & Safety Management

• Relationship Management • Corporate Six Sigma • Technical Focal Point • Design Phases to Completion

• Project Scoping & Delivery • Installations & Commissioning • Diagnostics & Repairs • Team Direction • Scheduling Resources • Project Implementation

• Policies & Procedures • Generator Sets • Transformers H.V & L.V • Coaching & Development

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Freelance Oct 2015 - present Generator Engineer / Event Project Manager Electrical Specialist

• Managing installation/commissioning of prime power generators/networks into/around venues between Abu Dhabi and Dubai • Co-ordinating and leading a crew of installation technicians and general labourers at each venue • Provided direction to ensure safe operations were achieved and that activities were performed in line with health & safety • Oversaw design/commissioning and decommission of entertainment/sporting events which required a dedicated 3 phase and

single phase power supply • Formed relationships with the clients to ensure the project briefs and scope of work was followed and objectives were met

Aggreko International Apr 2015 - Oct 2015 Project Manager / Diesel & Gas Engine specialist

• Project managed and oversaw a $20m engine rebuild programme in Mozambique • Oversaw, led and managed a team of 25 technicians as well as an engine rebuild workshop and a parts division • Followed strict regulations and legislation in accordance with operational procedures and project lifecycles • Worked in conjunction with the clients’ specifications to plan workflow, minimise downtime and maximise power production • Responsible for the timely delivery of the rebuild of 103 Cummins QSK 50 Gas powered engines fitted to 1.3 mw generators in a

fully operational power plant Aggreko European Games Events Team 2015 Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 Venue Power Manager

• Led the installation of a dedicated power supply for European 2015 games events (mountain biking, aquatics and shooting) • Tasked with supplying the power to the games park, host television broadcaster, security and catering sections • Mitigated risks and was responsible for generator sets located at different sites and ensured that staff were trained • Managed the installation and commissioning of back-up generators connected to the national grid and the installation and

commissioning of a prime power network into various venues

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STUART RITCHIE Power Generation & Events Engineer Mobile: +44 (0)1357 521678 / +44 (0)7917 207535 Dubai Mobile: +971 (0) 56 895 7681 Languages: English & Spanish (Beginner) Email: [email protected] Address: 17 A Commercial Road, Strathaven, ML10 6LX, United Kingdom 2 Valid British Passports and a Full UK Driving Licence

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY CONT…. Aggreko Commonwealth Games Events Team 2014 Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 Venue Power Manager

• Oversaw the team responsible for dedicated power supply to Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Rugby Sevens tournament • Met competing deadlines to manage installation/commissioning of prime power network providing power to the stadium, broadcast

media and a substantial catering operation • Accountable for the installation and commissioning of backup generators connected to the National Grid

Aggreko International Mar 2006 - Apr 2014 Operations Manager /Diesel & Gas Engine specialist

• Ensured the delivery of temporary power including full responsibility for staff, logistics, cost managements and compliance • Adhered to I.S.O, Aggreko and local QHSE regulations ensuring all full compliance with policies and procedures • Meticulously installed, commissioned and supervised the multi megawatt temporary power stations • Overhauled and maintained specialised 1 Megawatt generators with Cummins engines and Stamford alternators • Promoted staff training in order that staff were developed, and motivated to contribute optimum performances • Agreed power demands with clients and planned the project required to deliver a consistent power exportation

First Engineering Aug 2004 - Feb 2006 Plant Engineer Tasked with scheduling the inspection, repair and maintenance of specialised railway HGV, S (up to 26 GVW) and plant machinery

EARLY CAREER Roevin Management Services, Head Military Engineer Mar 2004 - Aug 2004 M&E Group, Military Engineer Nov 2003 - Mar 2004 First Engineering, Plant Engineer Sep 2001 - Nov 2003 South Lanarkshire Council, Plant Engineer Mar 1997 - Sep 2001 Anderson Plant, Plant Engineer Aug 1991 - Feb 1997

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Claremont High School, Achieved 4 “S” Grades 1987 - 1991 North Glasgow College 1991 - 1992

City & Guilds in Construction Plant Maintenance (Highest Grade) Attended various manufactures technical courses in UK, Sweden and Dubai for specialised mechanical, electrical and hydraulics

Qualified to switch High Voltage switchgear on Aggreko High Voltage equipment - Aggreko ECAM certified to 35Kv Attended British Council Project Management course in Nairobi, Kenya

Studying Spanish

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Personal Fitness · Gym · Running · Keeping Fit

REFERENCES

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST