1. John Davidson NEBOSH
Hamar, Citadel Road, Stromness
KW16 3JR
01856851073(H). 07795570483(M)
johnkd1971@yahoo.co.uk
Profile
An Orkney lad, I served for 23 years in the Royal Navy as a Petty Officer marine engineer mechanic and over
4 years with the R.N.L.I. as mechanic on the Stromness lifeboat. I worked on various ships and shore establishments,
with the last 3 being the Stromness lifeboat, Mine hunter HMS Penzance and Clyde Naval Base HMS Neptune.
Career History
Dec 2011 – Currently Stromness Lifeboat mechanic with the R.N.L.I, making sure all maintenance is done and the
boat is ready for sea 24/7.
Aug 2011 – Nov 2011 Mechanical fitter, working in the repair section at Clyde Naval base carrying out
HMS Neptune maintenance on ships engines, generators, pumps and hydraulics.
May 2010 – Jul 2011 Marine engineer Officer of the Watch and naval stores- keeping officer; responsible for all
HMS Penzance outside machinery such as pumps, sewage treatment plants, compressed air, ventilation and
general shipwright work. Organise and instruct training to deal with emergencies such as fire
fighting and floods. Assisting the marine engineer officer to ensure the department runs at
the highest standards.
Jan 2009 - Apr 2010 Marine stores Petty Officer - responsible for maintaining engineer spares at the correct level
HMS Neptune and correctly demanding all stores for the ship lift (nuclear submarine dry dock facility).
Aug 2008 - Nov 2008 Inverness careers office, recruiting.
Jan 2008 - Jun 2008 Career break following serious road accident. Full rehabilitation complete.
Nov 2004 - Dec 2007 Marine engineer Officer of the Watch and naval stores keeping officer; in charge of all
HMS Blyth outside machinery such as pumps, sewage treatment plants, compressed air, ventilation and
all shipwright work. Lifting equipment examiner ensuring all lifting equipment on board
the ship is examined and kept in date for test. Organize and instruct training to deal with
emergencies such as fire fighting and floods.
Feb 2004 - Nov 2004 Mechanical fitter, working in the afloat repair section conducting maintenance on ship
HMS Neptune engines, generators, pumps and hydraulics.
Apr 1989 – Feb 2004 Served as a marine engineer mechanic on HM ships Orkney, Alderney, Guernsey,
Lindisfarne, Blyth and the shore bases HMS Neptune, Cochrane & Nelson and HMS Sultan.
May 1988 - Mar 1989 Left school and joined the Royal Navy, undertook training at HMS Raleigh and HMS Sultan.
Qualifications and training
Management, Command and Communication course, RNLI College Poole,November 2013.
Marine engineer officer of the watch certificate, April 2005.
City & Guilds in mechanical systems maintenance 3435-11. February 2004.
City & Guilds in fabrication and welding competence part 2, 2299-02., December 2003.
Lifting equipment engineer examiner. Registration number 6483. July 2005.
Bulk fluid management. September 2004
Slinging, rigging and fleeting additional qualification.November 2000.
D.C Electrics course, R.N.L.I Poole. May 2012..
NBCD10MM/PP. 15 days instruction in the theoretical and practical application of firefighting. October 2004
Intermediate sea safety course including practical firefighting and damage control. April 2010.
First aid STCW 95 cert. No. MTUFA006480 March 2015
Breathing apparatus equipment maintainer November 2004
Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training, October 2011.
Minimum Industry Safety Training, October 2011.
National examination board for supervision & management certificate 280200. March 2003.
O grades in Maths, English, Arithmetic, Geography, and Craft & Design. May 1988.
Full driving licence for over 25 years.

2. Skills and key strengths
- Highly developed communication and motivational skills;
- Well-honed inter-personal skills;
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Time management skills;
- Management and supervisory skills;
- Team player;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously;
In charge of sections on the ship, planning maintenance and ensuring all equipment was kept working.
I enabled and supported individuals and teams to achieve their objectives, identifying and working to staff’s individual
strengths, thereby contributing to the success of the team.
My personal annual work assessment reports highlighted these qualities: Highly effective, Enthusiastic, Professional,
Strong leader, Accomplished and Intelligent engineer.
Work Experience
Working as the only mechanic on the lifeboat keeping her ready for sea 24/7
Mechanical system maintenance on diesel engines, desalination systems, compressed air, pumps, hydraulic systems,
pipe work and ventilation;
Marine engineer officer of the watch in charge of all machinery on a ship when at sea;
Section leader, planning and carrying out maintenance;
Lifting equipment engineer examiner;
Outboard motor maintainer;
Slinging, rigging and fleeting with over 10 years experience;
Supervising personnel;
Training instructor for onboard emergencies including firefighting, collision and battle damage.
Breathing apparatus maintainer
Bulk fluid management in fuel, oil, drinking water, waste water and sewage;
Writing annual assessments;
Hobbies and Interests
Cycling and bowls
Hill walking; including the Dava Way, West Highland Way and the Cairngorms;
Reference
Mr. Steve Vickery Mr. Merv Parsons
Principle Safety Engineer and Director Divisional Technical Manager
Safeguard Engineering Ltd. RNLI
07917452965 07899062901
s.vickery@vscs.me.uk merv_parsons@rnli.org.uk
John Davidson johnkd1971@yahoo.co.uk