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- 1. Brian Spencer BScCEng DipEM FIMechE MIGEM Avion Technical Services Limited 63 Purnells Way Current Employer: Knowle, West midlands, B93 9JP Position Held: Managing Director/Design and Training Consultant Telephone: 07976 942251 Email: bpspencer@aviontsl.com Website: www.aviontsl.com Client Support : IOSH and IEMA Qualifications Diploma in Engineering Management Webex – web based conferencing package BSc Mechanical Engineering Commendation available for meetings Qualifications: NVQ A1 and V1 qualified and training forums ONC & HNC Mechanical Engineering with Endorsements (Electronics & Metallurgy) HD video recording for 4 year EITB Technician Apprenticeship training and records Membership of Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers A1/V1 assessment Professional support and audit Member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers Societies / Institutions Member of the Pipeline Industries Guild Conference organisation and live event management Relevant 29 years in High Pressure Gas Engineering with experience in experience in Fully integrated and Operations, Maintenance, Design, Construction and Training industry secure IT systems KEY SKILLS A highly effective Engineering Manager offering excellent, well-developed Management, Business and Training skills. First Class Professional Engineering Career combined with excellent academic record and high quality postgraduate training and development. Extremely competent to take on the challenge of any short or long-term Senior Role or providing Technical Consultancy on Engineering, Managerial or Training issues. As part of my business I have also developed a capability in the production of high quality Training DVD’s for industry and schools and this compliments the live events side of the business that is also being developed. SELECTED CAREER SUCCESSES CLIENTS Launched highly successful design company in 1996 Launched private consultancy business in 2004 Scotia Gas Networks Involved in key projects such as Biogas to Network, GL Industries Salt Cavity Storage and Power Station Gas Supplies at their early stages in the UK Develop Training Midlands Regional Chairman for Pipeline Industries Engineering Employers’ Federation Guild in 2003 AWE Chaired PIG Onshore Technical Panel Member of IGEM CPD Panel Schools and Colleges
- 2. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Avion TechnicalServices Limited March 2004 – present - Consultant Working across a broad range of areas on several projects including Design Coordination on major projects and the development and delivery of training packages to the Gas Industry on safety and technical issues. Development and delivery of NVQ4 assessment programmes, business presentation material, production of Industry/Schools training links packages, provision of technical workshops for schools, and continuing my involvement with pipeline design through feasibility studies and project coordination roles. Haswell Consulting Engineers Apr 2000 – March 2004 - Gas Group Manager Following previous success was invited to lead the fledgling Gas Group that grew to £1m turnover. This was another opportunity to demonstrate my ability to develop a successful team of professional Engineers and Managers who delivered major Gas Pipeline projects for Transco and other clients. Also developed a role looking after graduate and apprentice training, mentoring and schools liaison and was a runner up in the 2003 National Gas Industry Training Awards for my personal contribution to training in the industry. One of my graduates won the award in 2004. Gas300 Ltd. Jun 1996 – May 2000 - Managing Director This was a highly demanding role in which I took a Greenfield company to a £1m pa turnover in two years and gained a position as a recognized UK design house for high integrity design and project management, for the gas and related industries. The role focused on business development, marketing, maximizing profits, staff development, Health & Safety, Environmental Issues and acting as the focus for a growing team of engineers in a highly competitive market. I was a key member of several initiatives during the formative years of the organization including planning and finance management, and the introduction of an ISO Quality Management System. British Gas Project Development Manager Nov 1995 - Dec 1996 Design Engineering Manager May 1992 - Oct 1995 Operations Engineering Manager Apr 1982 - May 1992 During my time with BG, I managed teams of up to thirty people engaged on multidisciplinary construction projects with values in excess of £20m. I spent 10 years on Operations and Maintenance of HP Transmission Systems including HP, LP and Salt Cavity Storage and gained a broad experience of Plant and Distribution Systems. I developed a leadership style geared to achieving improvements in team performance while paying attention to members’ needs, concerns and contribution, and was responsible for managing the resolution of technical design problems both in-house and as a consultant for external customers in the UK and Hong Kong. As part of the development of my managerial skills I advised on company wide issues such as incentive schemes, legal problems, costing and maintenance policies and team structure issues. Starting in the late 80’s I developed a keen interest in training and development, guiding young engineers through mentoring and training. PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT Osprey EMC Ltd. Jan 1997 - Jun 1997 Consultant prior to becoming MD of Gas300 Balfour Beatty Power Construction Mar 1981 - Apr 1982 Design/Draughtsman - Civil/mechanical design Border E.S.(Design & Development Ltd.) Feb 1979 - Mar 1981 Design/Draughtsman - Civil/mechanical design County Commercial Cars Design/Draughtsman - Commercial vehicle design Sep 1977 - Feb 1979 Technician Apprentice Sep 1973 - Aug 1977 Date of Birth:- 11th April 1957 Full UK Driving Licence