1. Patrick Harper
4 Llain Bryniau, Holyhead, Anglesey, Gwynedd, North Wales, LL65 2JG
Tel: 07909336526 Email: patrickharper1983@outlook.com
DOB: 6/4/1983 Nationality: British
Personal Statement
A highly skilled, competent and safety focused marine engineer currently seeking a move into the offshore oil
and gas market. Long standing naval and marine engineering background, proven track record of working in
hazardous and sensitive environments, ensuring critical system readiness and equipment availability.
Results driven, committed to meeting standards and performance metrics. Strong experience of leading and
motivating others, providing guidance, direction and mentoring in a variety of technical areas.
As an open communicator, I build excellent rapport with colleagues, management and project partners.
Having recently left the Royal Navy, I am eager to secure a role that will harness my skills and experience,
allowing me to add value to a new team and organisation.
Education
Royal Navy School of Engineering, Gosport August 2013
Modern and Advanced Apprenticeship in Marine Engineering
• Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic and Underpinning Practices
• Mechanical and Electrical maintenance Practices
• Workshop Principles and Practices- Fitting, Metalwork, Pipework and Engineering Drawing including
Engineering Safety and Environmental compliance
• The Theory and Application of Power and Distribution systems and aspects of Propulsion Equipment
and auxiliary systems
Training & Professional Development
• MIST
• Oil and Gas UK Medical
• Norwegian Escape Chute
• BOSIET
• NFPC Stage 1 Hydraulics Course
• NFPC Stage 2 Industrial Hydraulics Course
• CETOP Level 1 Fluid Power Hydraulics
• NVQ Level 3 in Naval Marine Electrical Engineering
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance (Electrical)
• OPITO Approved CA-EBS
• City & Guilds Level 4 professional recognition
• Marine Engineering Officer of the Watch 2 certificate
• City & Guilds Licentiateship (Leadership and Management) (LCGI)
• Switchboard Operator Certificate-440v Power and Distribution
• Full UK Driving Licence
• BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Management
Employment History
Jaguar Land Rover, Solihull, West Midlands Jan 2015 - Date
Position: Maintenance Engineer
Duties:
• Employed within world class automotive manufacturing environment, providing a robust and quality
driven maintenance function focused on meeting safety, operational and performance targets
• Ensure the production facilities are ready for the start of shift by carrying out designated start-up checks,
calibration programmes and pre-running of identified facilities
• Reactive maintenance and responding to production breakdowns
• Complete duty engineers check schedule, report any indication of potential failures to shift supervisor.
• Complete maintenance schedules as issued, recording all relevant comments for the facility and the
improvement of the schedule
• Completing job dockets and recording all material used during the performing of tasks
• Providing made-up spares to support the production needs: - i.e. electrical test leads, hoist, pendants,
electrical test boxes, assister chains fluid heads, air hoses etc.
• Ensure all factory lighting is in good condition, giving good visibility at all times

2. • Support production improvement actions and workgroups as required
• Support maintenance and production process leaders in continuous improvement of all critical
measurable including safety, quality, volume cost and people metrics
• Improve current facilities by developing and installing continuous improvement actions
• Actively participate in maintenance workgroups
• Participate and monitor the introduction of FTPM practices
• Responsible for the management of personal development: - training, secondment to other areas etc.
• Participate in re-engineering of parts/facilities as required
• Responsible for personal/departmental housekeeping standards within the maintenance workshops,
amenity areas, maintenance bays and throughout the factory
• Provide guidance and training to maintenance associates
• Ensure operator FTPM is performed safely and to the required standard
• Evaluating SCADA reports and system to identify immediately that a failure has taken place, notifying
the appropriate people and deploying the correct course of action
Systems & Technologies
• Heavy Electric Monorail System (HEMS) Carriers
• Man-rider/ Conveyor systems
• Drop/Lift Sections (lowering and raising various parts/equipment to different levels)
• Rapid Charge/Fives Fluid filling systems
• SCA Systems (in conjunction with ABB Robots)
• Allen Bradley HMI (Human Machine Interface) screens
• Various SEW Drives
• VCATS (Visually Coupled Acquisition and Targeting System)
• SSOW (Safe System Of Work) to include all permits, ECPL Areas (Energy Control Power Lockoff)
• Emergency Stops, Emergency Stop Pressure Mats
HM Royal Navy 2001 – 2015
Position: Lead Marine Engineer Technician – Fishery Protection Squad
HMS Severn 2014 - 2015
HMS Clyde 2013 - 2014
HMS Mersey 2012 - 2013
Duties:
• In charge of the standing sea emergency party (5 man Emergency Response Team)
• Carry out watch-keeping duties
• Motivated other technicians through example and assistance where needed resulting in numerous jobs
being completed ahead of time
• Monitored equipment usage and adjusted work priorities resulting in a more flexible and productive work
centre
• Carried out the general, departmental and Fire-Fighting and Damage control duties, tasks and checks.
• Excellent knowledge of safe system of work. Work permits, risk assessments, Tag-out procedures and
general planning of safe work practice were part of my routine
• Coordinated workload and set and work to priorities with excellent time management skills
• Inspected machinery and equipment and made sure that the equipment works to its optimum
performance
• Responsible for routine maintenance of the machinery and equipment. This included, changing oil and
filters, greasing the steering gear, anchor windlass, etc., performing electrical systems maintenance,
testing for and maintaining proper levels of diesel engines water treatment, and taking and mailing of
lube oil samples
• Extensive experience in preventative, diagnostic, corrective and condition based maintenance on
mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Responsible for operating and monitoring all machinery and engineering equipment. This includes high
and low pressure air compressors, seawater, fresh water and Hydraulic pumps & systems, sewage
vacuum systems
• Experienced in maintenance of Refrigeration plants, chilled water plants and a variety of reverse
osmosis plants
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or
defects
• Extensive knowledge regarding Health and Safety safe systems of work, Permits to Work and Risk
assessments, whilst ensuring the procedures are being adhered to at all times.
• Working closely with local authorities, contractors and organisations in the effective delivery of essential
maintenance and stores during ships maintenance periods
• In charge of fire control point, safety and wellbeing of personnel within the fire fighting, damage control
teams whilst at sea

3. • Carried out role as Duty technical supervisor / advisor to the Officer of the Day, and out of hours point of
contact for all technical aspects
• Carried out the role as Deputy Section Head, Line and Personnel manager
• Investigating and observing tests on machinery and equipment for compliance with standards
HM Royal Navy
Position: Leading Engineering Technician/ Engineering Technician
Deployments:
• R.M Poole (working with Special Forces) 2010- 2012
• IRAQ (Iraqi Training and Mentoring Team) 2009- 2010
• HMS Illustrious (March 2009-Dec 2009) 2009
• HMS Sultan ROYAL NAVY School of Engineering (Promotional Course) 2008- 2009
• HMS Brocklesby 2007- 2008
• Outboard Motor Workshop (Servicing and repairing Outboard Engines) 2005- 2006
• HMS Argyle (6 months onboard HMS Dumbarton Castle Sailing to the Falklands) 2001- 2005
References available on request