1. DAVID VOLLEY
19 Rockingham Crescent
Laceby Acres
Grimsby
DN34 5XA
Mob: 07933182761
Email: davidvolley@aol.com
PERSONAL
British citizen, military background, twenty years experience in the chemical industry,
mature positive outlook, believerin teamwork and good communication, disciplined
and sets a high standard for others to follow.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Aug 1995
to
Present
Process Technician.
Novartis.
Grimsby.
Job Purpose
To safely and effectivelymanufacture the designated products/s to the required
quality standard through operating complex processing plant and performing process
driven activities including plant monitoring, documentation and regulatory
compliance activities. Operates within a self-directedteam applying lean principles
and striving for continuous improvement.
Major Accountabilities
1. Operate plant and control systems effectively,maintaining high standards of
housekeepingand compliance;
• Track actual performance vs. shift plan and take actions immediately
• Fast problem identification and resolution,ownership to resolve
breakdowns and linkto Process Support Team
• Monitor & recording deviations in real time, initial assessment and
escalation
• Sample, analyse and document IPC testing

2. • Complete and review and close batch documentation
• Check weighingof products and waste after discharge
• Print and attach labels to containers for products and waste materials
Ensure final product and waste acceptable for dispatch
2. Optimise plan availability;
• Condition monitoring of plant (asset care and process performance)
• Support engineering team with the Asset Care Excellence of plant and
equipment applying basic engineeringskillsand raising of notifications
3. Clear and visible communication relating to all work processes including shift
handover
4. Fast and effective response to abnormal emergency events, raise 24 hour
notification
Competency Profile
1. Team Player
• Works hard to buildand maintain trust and respect of other team
members
• Understands team structure – works towards and supports team
objectives
• Sensitive to the feelingsof others and willingto consider opinions of
others – recognizes impact and considers implications of his/her
actions
2. Flexibility/Adaptability/Initiative
• Adapts to changing demands and conditions – willingto consider
alternatives
• Willingand able to work within broad guidelines
• Willingto take action before being asked and to suggest and develop
new initiatives
3. Effective Communication
• Verbal communication clear and to the point
• Written work is clear and well presented
4. Concern For Quality, Safety And Environment

3. • Positive attitude to quality, safety and environmental protection;
encourages others to adopt a similar approach
5. Self-Management And Motivation
• Dependable and self-confident– demonstrates belief inown ability,
able to work without supervision and manages time well
• Displays high level of activity and achieves objectives evenwhen faced
with obstacles. Shows willingnessto put in extra effort to fulfil job
requirements.
6. Problem Solving
• Able to break problems down into manageable parts in order to
identifyroot causes and tackle them using a logical approach drawing
on initiative and past experiences
7. Planning And Organisation
• Well organised and can readily cope with several tasks or activities
Able to prioritise tasks based on job needs
Other skills
• Commissioning and testing of new equipment
• Eighteen years Plant Technician experience/shiftwork
• Fork liftdriver
• Follow operating discipline principles,procedures and practices to ensure safe
and efficientoperation of plant.
• Coaches and trains others on plant operations.
• Uses trouble shooting skillsincluding root cause analysis aligned with plant
knowledge to make improvements and ensure peak plant performance.
• Utilise teamwork and communication to ensure peak plant performance at all
times.
The chemicals used at Novartis are varied and wide, and consist of the following,
Ammonia, Triethylamine,Diethylamine, Chlorine, Carbon Monoxide, Phosgene,
Bromine, Hexane, Ethylene,Hydrogen, HCL Gas, Nitrogen, Benzyl Chloride, Methyl
isocyanate, Caustic Soda, Hydrochloric Acid, Acetic Acid, Nitric Acid, Methanol,
Ethanol, Dimethylformamide, Isopropanol, Isopropanol Acetate, Ethyl Acetate,

4. Dichloromethane, Toluene, Methylethylketone,Chloroacetylchloride, Vilsmier,
Hydroxyaminoadamantane, Potassium Carbonate, Potassium Iodide,
Diazabicychloundecane, Brine solution ( used in soft water plant ).
Control systems in use are the CGS and Delta V.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Jan
1979 to
Jul 1985
Radio Operator
Royal Navy
Communications
Technician.
An essential part of the intelligence organisation on the ship, using skillsand
specialist equipment to gather and analyse information, which the Captain and
other officers use to make their decisions. Preparing face-to-face and written
briefings for senior officers on the information analysed and helpingthem build up a
picture of what’s going on in the vicinity of the task group or fleet.
Served on the following:
HMS Alacrity
HMS Wasperton
HMS Charybdis
Served with the Hong Kong Squadron in 1980 which involvedworking alongside the
Hong Kong police patrolling the waters of the South China Sea intercepting illegals
and drug traffickers.
Part of Task Group deployed to Falkland Islands Protection Zone 1982.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Level Maths.
A Level Physics.
060 Plant Operator grade 1 and 2.

5. TECHNICAL SKILLS
Eighteen years experience of working in a complex chemical plant. Running various
processes utilisingmany differentsolvents and raw materials. A high level of HSE and
quality is required in order to produce active ingredientsto the highest standard as
required by the pharmaceutical industry.
INTERESTS
• Football, Rugby
• Reading
• Keeping Fit
• Meeting People