1. Craig Stirling Talbot
7 Mayberry Close, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. DY13 8TP
07966 144226
crobba32@gmail.com
Personal Profile
A highly motivated, thoroughly professional and fully-certified High Voltage Service Engineer Team Leader with 7
years of experience working directly on Electricity Super Grid HV Substations (up to 400kV), successfully
overseeing the safe and timely completion of assembly, commissioning, planned preventative maintenance and
reactive repair works. Combining comprehensive technical competency with the interpersonal skills required to get
the best out of my teams, resolve issues promptly and manage client relationships with the utmost
professionalism. Currently seeking the next professional challenge and opportunity to add further value working
within HV or other environments.
Core Competencies
 Over 20 years of engineering experience, 8 years on High Voltage Substations.
 Assembly, commissioning, maintenance and repair of HV earth switches and disconnectors.
 Seamless integration into any team, experienced in Team Leader roles.
 Absolute focus on safety, ensuring adherence to legislation and policy at all times.
 Accustomed to working at height, outdoors, often in challenging conditions.
 Client relationship management; managing expectations to protect contracts & company reputation.
 Ensuring the timely and accurate completion of job documentation.
 Accustomed to Permit-to-Work systems.
History Employment
Nov 2007 - Present: Service Engineer / Team Leader - Haesco Ltd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire
 Leading teams working on Electricity Super Grid High Voltage Substations (up to 400kV).
 Building, commissioning, maintaining disconnectors and earth switches (mainly HAPAM equipment) across
the UK and occasionally within Europe (The Netherlands).
 Undertaking major refurbishment projects for the National Grid.
 Overseeing the work allocations, performance (quality) and welfare (safety) of team members.
 Representing the company professionally during client interactions; communicating issues and managing
expectations including reporting on damage and kit failures.
 Training and supporting apprentices and junior engineers to maximise capability, safety and morale.
 Working primarily at height utilising mobile platform equipment.
Aug 2007 - Nov 2007: Assembly Setter - Koito Europe, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire
 Set-up and maintenance of industrial assembly lines.
 Minimising line downtime through prompt identification and resolution of issues.
Feb 2006 - Aug 2007: Hewett Recruitment, Kidderminster, Worcestershire (Temporary Roles)
Temping Agency - working at various companies providing income while seeking permanent employment.
1992 - Feb 2006: Multi-Skilled Engineer - Alta Dies, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Worcestershire
Undertaking a wide range of maintenance, fabrication and machine operation tasks.
 Tool-making and light fabrication work.
 Machine operation and machine tool repairs, ensuring production schedules can be effectively met.
 Operation of plastic injection moulding machines.
 Maintenance and repair of electrical. pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
1989 - 1992: West Midlands Regional Health Authority
Engineering Apprenticeship - Electrical Bias
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2. Training & Certifications
 ESUR Basic Electrical Safety Competence: Substations
 National Grid Competent Person NSI 6 Full and NSI 8 Full
 Scottish Power Person Authorisation
 IPAF Self Propelled Boom, Scissor Lift Cat 3A 3B 1B
 PASMA category T Level U
 Pasma category L Level U
 NPORS
 Safe Working at Height including Harness Inspection and fall arrest course
 Abrasive wheels (Classes 1,2,4,8 and 9)
 Manual Handling
 Environmental awareness course
 Switchgear Technology for Power Systems course
 CSCS Construction Site Operative
Formal Education
2006: Stourport Training Centre
City and Guilds IT Level 1
1995 – 1998: Stourbridge College
City & Guilds 224 Electronics Parts 1 & 2
1989 – 1992: West Midlands Regional Health Authority Apprentice
Engineering Training Authority
 Electrical & Electronic Techniques
 Identification & Use of Electrical Components
 Electrical Installations
 Electrical Rotating Machines & Control Gear
 Electrical Power Supply Systems
 Process Machinery Maintenance
1990 – 1991: Dudley College
BTEC First Certificate: Engineering
1989 – 1990: Stourbridge College
City & Guilds 201: Engineering
Additional Information
 Interests: Mountain Biking, Sailing, Car Maintenance, Camping, Golf, Geocaching
 Training: Advanced Driving with the Institute of Advanced Motorists
References Available On Request
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