1. IAN BARLOW
I.Eng AIQA
Coordination,
Installation,
QA/QC,
Procurement.
ADDRESS: Pellenaerstraat 3
2586EK
Den Haag
Netherlands
+31 (0) 702 152 902
+31 (0) 649 610 193
e-mail ianbarlow@yahoo.com
Summary:
Technical Engineer (Field Team, Procurement, Assembly) 2008 ITER
Responsible Officer / Project Engineer 1991 JET (UKAEA)JET JOINT UNDERTAKING (UK)
Quality Engineer QA / QC 1988 NATIONAL NUCLEAR / NNC (MOD ALDERMASTON)
Senior Project Engineer 1987 HOBART MANUFACTURING
Project Engineer (Procurement / QA/ QC ) 1983 PROJECTS EXPEDITED (MOD) SOUTH AFRICA
Aircraft and armament industries
Abstract:
I am a very experienced and skilled engineering professional and former owner of an engineering consultancy
business (ILB Projects Ltd.).
I previously held positions as Technical Coordinator, Installation Manager, QA and Procurement Engineer with many
years of experience;
I have worked on international projects such as Engineering in the aircraft and armament industry, also as a
Procurement Manager with UKAEA and most recently as Assembly Engineer of a fusion vessel for ITER, an
International Organization in R&D of nuclear fusion.
I recently relocated to The Hague and after a sabbatical for family reasons now wish to resume my career
on any working hour basis that suits the employee.
I have owned a small limited company and understand the requirements of various fields of work with
hands-on experience.
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Career:
PRESENT CONTRACT ITER. Contract ended.
POSITION :- FIELD TEAM / ASSEMBLY Technical Engineer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Created the “Call for Expression” for the Assembly of the ITER Vessel and wrote the draft procedure; conducted /
reviewed R&D work for Narrow Gap assembly.
 Preparation of procedures for monitoring of projects to ensure timely delivery and correct quality. Assisted in the
implementation of the Quality Assurance program.
 Wrote and reviewed Manufacturing Inspection Plans (MIPS).
 Review of Engineering activities including review of manufacturing processes.
 Managing the Framework Contracts (overseeing external contractors/ monitoring 15 designers for CAD work and
15 Engineers linked to an Engineering Framework).
 Access Quality Plans and Health and Safety.
 Managed the R&D procurement and conducted vendor assessments for procurement.
 Assisting in the preparation of design concepts.
 Drafting technical specifications, assisting in the tender cycle, contract management.
 Familiar with RCC-MR, French Nuclear Regulatory Approach.
 Narrow Gap Welding and NDT courses in France and the UK.
PREVIOUS CONTRACT JET Facilities (UK Atomic EnergyBoard/ EFDA JET) JET JOINT UNDERTAKING
POSITION Responsible Officer 1991 to February 2008
 Manufacture and installation of both In-vessel and Ex-vessel key systems and components
 Qualified as (Lead) Assessor of Quality Management Systems. ISO 9000:2000

2. RESPONSIBILITIES Procurement Engineer:
 Monitoring of projects to ensure timely delivery and correct quality. Assisted in the implementation of the Quality
Assurance program.
 Writing technical specifications, placing and monitoring of execution of contracts, ensuring both QA and safety
requirements are met.
 Conducted witnessing inspections.
 Specifying and carrying out trials and tests on specific components before installation.
 Management of procurement of high quality and complex components. Assessment of quality of components.
 Negotiations concerning cost and price reductions in contracts with subcontractors. Liaising with the customer,
design office and other stakeholders to produce suitable design solutions.
Tendering:
 Contributed to tenders for large-scale procurements, member of the evaluation boards in many tenders, writing
of draft reports for the European Commission on tendering activities.
 Procurement and management activities related to casting and machining contracts for the JET ITER Like Wall
(role of Contract Procurement Manager), Error Field Correction Coils, Poloidal Limiters.
Installation Management:
 Specifying and carrying out specific training and supervision of teams to install components
 Supporting shut-down manager in the management of the installation.
 Management of team of personnel to install inside and outside the nuclear vessel.
 Supervising teams for cleaning and assembling of JET equipment within the buildings.
 Co-ordination of on-site logistics for arriving items.
Nuclear Engineering:
 Acting as an advisor on Waste Management issues/ Nuclear Waste Management Officer.
 Management of manufacturing of components and commissioning of auxiliary equipment.
General Engineering:
 Drafting work procedures, safety assessments and work permits.
 Preparation and implementation of trials and tests. (Including overseas travel)
 Experienced in Radiation and Beryllium related work.
Projects examples at JET (EC procurement rules):
 Procurement of Inconel tiles and tile carriers for EFDA in preparation for ITER (ITER like wall project)
 Poloidal Limiter procurement / installation.
 ICRH Poloidal Limiter/ Antenna procurement/ Installation.
 Divertor coils, assembly and testing, (In-vessel Magnets Coils)
 Management of team for the JET vessel, Octant exchange.
 Management of external contractor for Divertor Installation.
 Management of Error Field Correction Coil procurement and supervision of external contractors during
installation.
 WMG interface.
 In-vessel training facility management.
 Ongoing set-up of barcode system for Radiological / contaminated components.
PREVIOUS CONTRACT National Nuclear Corporation Limited (MOD. Nuclear Fission Project)
POSITION Quality Engineer 1988
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Monitoring of classified projects to ensure timely delivery and correct quality.
 Overseeing pre-contract placement to confirm that they conform to the requirements of the specification and post
cost assessment / claims.
 Verifying Quality and conducting Vendor Assessments to ensure contractors comply with ISO 9000, BS5750 and
AQAP Standard.
PREVIOUS COMPANY Hobart Manufacturing Limited (Manufacturersof Industrial food making equipment)
POSITION Senior Project Engineer 1987
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Redesign of shop floor to ensure reduced costs and enhance quality.
 Time and motion studies.

3.  Monitoring Quality throughout the workshops ensuring BS5750 is adhered to.
PREVIOUS COMPANY Project Expedited Limited (South Africa)
POSITION PROJECT ENGINEER 1983 (MOD)
RESPONSIBILITIES
 Involved in the problem areas of mechanical engineering, mainly with the nuclear, aircraft and armament
industries.
 Approved contracts and procurement.
 Compile tenders of a mechanical engineering nature.
 Select suitable companies and ensure all specifications and documentation is adhered to.
 Approve manufacturing process and develop production planning.
 Verify quality during production and compile work pack data books.
 Advise on possible concessions and ensure sufficient work force is available.
 Management of a Fabrication workshop in the Pretoria branch consisting of 25 staff.
Qualifications:
 Achieved Membership of Mechanical Incorporated EngineersInstitute I.ENG. (IET)
 City & Guilds of London institute, Certificate in Mechanical Engineering TechniciansPart II. 1975 Credit.
(Qualifications and experience considered equivalentto a Bachelor’s degree).
 Qualified asan Assessor of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000) (BS5750) (IQA)
 AwarenessISO 9000:2000 Management Systems standard (ISO 9000:2000)
 Associate Member of the Institute of Quality Assurance A.I.Q.A
BEng degree.pdf Barlow.pdf
Training:
 Familiar with RCC-MR, French Nuclear Regulatory Approach
 Familiar with Export control and Intellectual Property Rights
 Narrow Gap Welding and NDT courses in France and the UK
 Contract Project Management training
 Manual Handling – Assessment of Risk
 Safety Refresher for Scientific and Technical Staff
 Tritium Safety and Radiological Protection
 Appreciation of NDT Techniques
Awards:
 Health & Safety Legislation Update 2001
 Risk Assessment
 Radioactive Materials Co-ordinator
 Area Waste Officer
 Time and Motion Studies
 National Institute of Aeronautics and Systems Technology
Basic training:-
SENIOR INSPECTOR 1978 MILITARY AIRCRAFT
INSPECTOR (MECHANICAL & NDE) 1976 MILITARY AIRCRAFT
MECHCANICAL APPRENTISESHIP 1972 Perkins Peterborough
Familiar with computerised systems : XP/Win98 / Me / NT, Word, Excel, MS Project, etc.
Languages:
English mother tongue
French level A2
German basic knowledge

4. Professional References
Cyril Hume
WeldingConsultancy(UK) Ltd for ITER Organization
chume@fsmail.net
Martin Cox
Directorof MAST upgrade
SeniorManager for JET (UKAEA)
Martin.cox@ccfe.ac.uk
Frank Briscoe
FormerlyDirector of F4E
Frank.Briscoe@f4e.europa.eu
Jerome Pamela
Chairman of the Board at EUROfusion
Previous ManagerAgence ITERFrance
PreviousEFDA LeaderatJET
Jerome.PAMELA@cea.fr
Andrew Denyer
Quality Auditor Manager
Andew.denyer@iter.org
Alan Rolfe
Directorof Oxford Technologies Ltd
PreviousGroupLeader at JET (UKAEA)
acrolfe@oxfordtechnologies.co.uk
John Fanthome
Responsible Office atF4E and previouslyat JET (UKAEA)
John.Fanthome@f4e.europa.eu
Eric Villedieu
SectionLeader at Tore Supra previouslyGroupLeander at JET (UKAEA)
Eric.VILLEDIEU@cea.fr
Paul Edwards
Engineering & Project UKAEA
Previously Shutdown and Installation manager at JET (UKAEA); now Technical Engineer at ITER
Paul.Edwards@ITER.org