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35 Cottage Lane
Glossop
Derbyshire
SK13 7EN
Mobile: 07341857188
http:/linkedin.com/in/Christopher-leedham-a27409116
Chris_leedham@hotmail.co.uk
CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY LEEDHAM
PROFILE Productive, driven and professional Marine Engineering Technician
supervisor, with over 7 years engineering experience gained within the
Royal Navy Submarine Service. Currently working as Section Head of a
team of 12 mechanical engineers; proficient with the commissioning,
repair, testing, operation and maintenance of a submarines nuclear steam
raising plant and supporting systems/equipment.
KEY STRENGTHS • Time served apprentice with extensive mechanical experience working
with hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating equipment.
• Basic electrical knowledge and experience with 440V AC 3 Phase, 115V
AC 1 Phase and DC fed equipment.
• PLC knowledge and programming experience of Allen Bradley & Siemens
S7 PLC’s.
• Comprehensive ability to fault find both mechanically and electrically.
• Adapted to working to strict time scales.
• Proficient in working with engineering documentation and diagrams.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Active in training and promoting the development of personnel.
• An exceptional work ethic, a strong can do attitude and an eagerness to
learn new skills.
• Capable of working confidently under own supervision and initiative or
as part of a team of personnel.
KEY
QUALIFICATIONS
Completed an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering
C&G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical)
Level 3 EAL in Programmable Logic Controllers
C&G Level 3 in Programmable Logic Controllers
C&G Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Maintenance Technology
CMI Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
City & Guilds 2382-15 17th Edition
F Gas and ODS regulations Category VI and III
Full, Clean UK Drivers Licence
Category ‘C’ Qualified Nuclear Watchkeeper

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TECHNICAL
EXPERIENCE
• Accustomed to working from Planned Preventative Maintenance
schedules (PPM) and keeping an up to date computer based maintenance
management system (CMMS).
• Ensured the submarines mechanical systems/equipment have been kept
in good repair by carrying out regular services, maintenance tasks and
repairs. Equipment including: reciprocating compressors, heat
management plants (HVAC), desalination plants, diesel engines, steam
turbines, gearboxes, actuators, reducers, regulators, various types of
pumps and various types of valves.
• Refurbished/overhauled defective equipment identifying and replacing
worn parts where necessary. Also manufactured new equipment
components (using a variety of hand tools/bench drills/grinders/manual
lathes) when spares where not available.
• Trained in pipe fitting and brazing as well as various welding techniques
(MIG, TIG, MMA and Oxy-acetylene).
• Carried out the removal, installation, testing and commissioning of new
equipment.
• Carried out the maintenance and repair on 440V 3phase AC, 115V single
phase AC and DC electrical equipment. Including: generators, motors,
starters, breakers, solenoids and control/instrumentation equipment.
• Used electrical test equipment to identify open circuits, short circuits and
earths on equipment circuits.
• Utilized and understood technical drawings and other engineering
documentation to help with fault finding during breakdown scenarios.
• Developed an excellent working comprehension for health and safety and
good engineering practices. Implementing safe systems of work and
carrying out risk assessments within the workplace on a daily basis.
LEADERSHIP&
MANAGEMENT
EXPERIENCE
• Awarded a Chartered Management Institute level 3 certificate after
undergoing leadership training. Became confident in leading groups and
also enhanced presentational and communication skills.
• Taken ownership and responsibility of a mechanical section during busy
maintenance periods. Planned all maintenance, prioritized work when
defects arouse, delegated daily tasks, provided advice and guidance where
needed, liaised with stores personnel to order spares and continuingly
informed command of progress.
• Overseen work carried out by ships staff and external contractors; giving
them detailed safety briefs, ensuring that they work to and comply with
operating procedures, risk assessments and relevant H&S procedures.
• Provided on the job training to junior technicians ensuring they reach the
required standard to complete their NVQ. Delivered training presentations
to groups of trainees who have subsequently gone on to become
competent qualified submariners.

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CAREER HISTORY LEADING MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - MAIN MACHINERY SPACE SUPERVISOR, ROYAL
NAVY
Sept 2014 – Present
MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN, ROYAL NAVY
June 2009 – Sept 2014
LABOURER, MASTERTECH CARPENTRY
July 2008 – June 2009
STUDENT, TAMESIDE COLLEGE
Sept 2006 – July 2008
REFERENCES Available on request.