1. James McSorley
FdEng MarEngTech AMIMarEST
Mobile: +447805195132 Home: +441642 960367.
jmcsorley@gmx.com 167 Redcar Lane, Redcar. TS10 2DZ
PROFILE
A highly skilled, flexible and conscientious Marine Systems Engineering Technician with substantial experience
gained through a progressive career in the Royal Navy, currently operating as an Electrician in the offshore
industry, responsible for maintaining all manner of electrical equipment, with experience as a service engineer,
and instructing high & low voltage safety courses to the latest STCW & MCArequirements.
A skilled leader who communicates effectively with all levels of management, comfortable with working
autonomously, as well as leading and working within teams.
Keen to apply transferable skills gained in 11 years maritime experience and four years in the oil and gas industry
to a new career in a similar role.
KEY SKILLS
 Registered Engineering Technician with a
Foundation Degree in Marine Systems Engineering.
 Proven ability to plan and manage maintenance
periods, either working independently or as part of
a team in a demanding environment.
 Experienced in supervising both military and civilian
personnel, utilising diplomacy and tactful
communications as required.
 A “Can-Do” Attitude with strong military bearing and
leadership skills.
CONVERSANT WITH FOLLOWING SYSTEMS
 High and Low Voltage Power and Distribution,
protection and monitoring systems
 Advanced Power management systems
Diesel generators & Rolls Royce Gas turbines
 Traditional and modern Vessel Hotel Services
and ancillary systems
 Fire safety systems including CO2 and AFFF
spray & drench systems
 Permit to work Safe Systems Of Work
 Dynamic positioning systems
 Anchor winch control and monitoring systems
 Planned maintenance programs such as UMMS
and STAR
CAREER HISTORY
Prosafe Safe Bristolia Semi-Submersible Flotel Oct 2014 – Present
Electrician And Offshore Safety Representative
 Reliable member of the small electrical department, frequently assisting with combined operations within
the engineering department to successfully achieve team goals,
 Successfully plans and carries out the day to day maintenance for the electrical department activities,
ensuring all electrical, hotel, navigation, winching & mooring and communications equipment onboard is in
a high standard of repair; including Safety Critical equipment whilst ensuring 100% operational capability
of systems for both Vessel Master and client Offshore Installation Manager
 As a Responsible Person and Electrical Isolating Authority under a Permit to Work system, required daily
to ensure safe systems of work are in place, and as a safety representative, ensure that this spills over into
all aspects of work onboard, taking a keen personal interest in improving safety onboard the vessel
 Accountable to the Electrical Engineer for ordering of spares and consumables and keeping stock levels
accurate by producing technical reports of work carried out on a wide range of safety critical equipment,
and assisting with identification of yard stay work scopes working to strict budget and time constraints
The Faraday Training Centre Sep 2012 – Oct 2014
Senior Lecturer
 Travelled to various customers sites within the UK and abroad, such as British Gas Trinidad & Tobago to
deliver a range of safety courses ensuring candidates gain knowledge and understanding of safe operation
of switchgear; receiving great feedback and securing further business for the company.
 An active member of safety, health and environment committee; part of a team collaborating to ensure that
the company operates to the latest health and safety guidelines and best practices

2. Clarke Energy Apr 2012 – Sept 2012
Field service engineer
 Accountable to area manager to ensure maximum availability of GE gas engines and associated
equipment through maintenance, trouble-shooting and defect rectification; consistently meeting targets of
90% plant uptime, for a wide range of large companies, such as the NHS.
 An integral member of a small team which delivered efficient and cost effective service to customers, by
diagnosis and fault rectification on a wide range of electrical and mechanical components and systems, on
£2-10M of gas powered engines and equipment.
HMS Edinburgh. Type 42 Destroyer 2009 – Apr 2012
Hull section manager & Propulsion section supervisor
 Accountable to the senior management for the day to day running of the engineering department, which
involved attending management meetings, planning and coordinating out of hour’s maintenance and
decision making.
 Diagnosed faults and supervised maintenance of £17M of propulsion equipment and associated auxiliary
equipment.
 Managed a team of six engineers maintaining and repairing the sewerage treatment plants, high pressure
salt water systems, firefighting systems and all airtight and watertight openings throughout the ship.
 Supervised the maintenance of ship’s electrical systems, ensuring that power was supplied to all systems
at all times whilst following strict health and safety guidelines.
 Monitored a wide range of electrical and mechanical equipment during long irregular shift patterns, whilst
also supervising three junior members of the shift.
 Implemented a new maintenance routine for washing gas turbine engines, upon receiving guidance from
senior authorities and provided local training, resulting in a more effective cleaning routine – prolonging the
life of expensive, high profile, essential equipment.
 Monitored planned, preventative and corrective maintenance of key ship’s equipment to ensure the ship
was kept at full operational readiness.
 Controlled and supervised Health & Safety and COSHH issues and documentation, highlighting any issues
that required action to senior management where applicable.
Marine EngineeringArtificer, Royal Navy 2000 – 2009
Various Appointments including High and Low Voltage Electrical Systems Instructor at HMS Sultan Royal Navy
School of Marine Engineering
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Associate Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.
Registered member of the Engineering Council.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
 CompEx E01,02,03,04. Jul 2016 Awaiting results
 Offshore Safety Representatives 2016
 MAR1 & MCA4 HV SAP management level 2015
 GMDSS Operators Certificate 2015
 Firefighting Team member 2015
 Twin fall Lifeboat coxswain 2015
 BOSIET & MIST 2014
 Variety of high voltage qualifications gained at The
Faraday Centre including S4, S5, S8, S11, T1, T2,
T3. & PAT (C&G 2377 -22 &32) 2012
 Gas safe Qualified (CGFE1 & COCN1). 2012.
 Variety of Electrical Installation, Inspection &
Testing Courses . (C&G 2382, 2392, 2393 & 2395)
2012.
 BTEC Level 4 in Teaching In The Lifelong Learning
Sector (CTLLS). 2008.
 Electrical Switchboard Operator Certificate. 2005.
 5 Week Senior level leadership course (SRCC)
2005
 C & G Level 3 Engineering Systems Maintenance
Competencies. 2005.
 Foundation Degree in Marine Systems
Engineering. 2004.
 10 GCSEs, including Maths, English & Science.
PERSONAL DETAILS AND INTERESTS
Holder of a full clean UK driving license with business insurance, enjoys cooking, caravanning holidays and a
member of a local mountain biking club.
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