1. Christopher G Jones
4 Smith St.
Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3PH
02392 431 675
07944 868 337
chrisjonah@ntlworld.com
chrisjonah1968@gmail.com
Profile
A highly experience and versatile electro-mechanical marine engineer and manager with exacting
standards derived from over 28 years’ of experience across a wide range of technical disciplines and
challenging environments. A proven diagnostician and problem solver, utilising initiative, leadership
and strong communication skills to obtain effective solutions with a clear appreciation of cost in both
time and resources. Awarded the Royal Naval Fleet Commander’s Commendation for demonstrating
an outstanding work ethic, versatility in the role and the ability to react to a rapidly changing
operational environment.
Professional Memberships
Incorporated Engineer status and registration with IMarEst applied for (Feb 2015)
Training and Continuous Professional Development
 BTECH National Diploma in Engineering (from apprenticeship).
 City and Guilds fitting and turning (from apprenticeship).
 Propulsion boiler watch keeping certificate (HMS Fearless).
 Steam Unit watch keeping certificate (HMS Fearless).
 Senior ratings leadership course. (Royal Navy Leadership School).
 Charge Chief Certificate (Defence School of Marine Engineering).
 Royal Navy Risk Assessor (Defence School of Marine Engineering).
 Condition monitoring and vibrational analysis specialist (Defence School of Marine
Engineering).
 Hulls and structure and associated systems maintainer (Defence School of Marine
Engineering).
 Small ship’s engineer qualifying course (Defence School of Marine
Engineering).
 Diesel Specialist Maintainer (Defence School of Marine Engineering).
 Fibre Reinforced Plastic Surveyor (Defence School of Marine Engineering).
 High Voltage Authorised Person Certificate (Defence School of Marine Engineering).
 Royal Navy Level 2 First Aid Course (HMS Nelson)
 Full UK Driving licence.
Career and Achievements
COMMODORE PORTSMOUTH FLOTILLA
Upkeep Warrant Officer / Fleet Ship Husbandry Advisor - 2011 - present
 Delivered at short notice, engineering and management cover to a ship as the marine
engineering officer with the specific task of ensuring the vessel completed a high profile
NATO exercise despite significant shortages in experienced and qualified manpower.
Awarded Fleet Commanders Commendation as a result.
 Provision of qualitative policy advice, guidance, leadership and direction to the command and
engineering departments of Portsmouth and Rosyth based marine vessels and ships
undergoing docking and extended maintenance periods.

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 Assembled and correlated feedback to naval service fleet headquarters on the status of ships
in extended maintenance including audits and reports on contractor and ship’s company
performance.
 Managed the transition of responsibility for upkeep guidance to Portsmouth vessels from a
central fleet Headquarters position, devolving it to the local flotilla commander’s organisation
whilst maintaining critical output tasking and information management.
 Pivotal to the management system dealing with extended maintenance periods by providing
advice and guidance to ship’s staff, prime contractors and project management teams of
frigates, destroyers and mine countermeasures vessels whilst auditing results and
performance..
 Liaised with external authorities to ensure vessels complete safety and readiness checks
successfully and in a timely manner to maintain overall project adherence.
Assistant Squadron Marine Engineering Officer - 2008 - 2011
 Provide mentoring, coaching, guidance, leadership, advice and direction to Portsmouth based
warships Marine Engineering Officers and Senior Rates.
 Provide supporting input to the Squadron Marine Engineering Officer on ships officers and
ratings.
 Maintain level 3 assurance compliance by regular routine visits, audits and inspections of
warships and ensuring compliance of Engineering Departments to work within identified
safety frameworks and where possible, improve engineering standards.
 Provided Subject Matter Expert support to engineering staff within a Mine Counter Measure
Squadron which included, oversight of oral and practical examinations for personnel requiring
propulsion plant and power generation system operation certification and safety investigation
report oversight.
DIRECTOR FLEET TIME ENGINEERING PORTSMOUTH
Marine Engineering Area Manager / Ship Manager - 2006 - 2008
 Lead and direct Marine Engineering maintenance and repair teams in Portsmouth based
major warships.
 Lead and direct maintenance and repair teams in support of defect repairs abroad in
operational theatres.
 Provide coaching, mentoring and management oversight to subordinates.
 Successful secondment to fulfil the ME Area Manager position, responsible for management
of Marine Engineering peers and all Marine Engineering manpower allocations to
programmed and un-programmed ship support.
 As Area Manager, accountable for the management oversight of over 120 staff, including
revision and implementation of new policies and procedures.
 Provided guidance and direction to support restructuring of Fleet Time Engineering
organisation and transition of uniform and civilian staff working practices.
 Successfully managed Royal Navy engineering personnel output to support provision of
repair to major and minor warships despite 50% manpower shortages.
HMS CHIDDINGFOLD
Marine Engineering Officer / Senior Engineer - 2004 - 2006
 Accountable for the delivery of Diesel Propulsion, Diesel power generation and support/hotel
services to the Commanding Officer and ship’s company of a front line operational warship.
Responsibility for the correct equipment operation and maintenance, safe systems of work,
engineering standards and personnel welfare of the Marine Engineering Department.
 Successful management, liaison and oversight of 2 emergency docking periods to facilitate
structural repairs.

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SURFACE FLEET MAINTENANCE PORTSMOUTH
Marine Engineering Afloat Repair Team Co-ordinator / Ship Manager - 2002 - 2004
 Lead and direct Marine Engineering maintenance and repair teams in Portsmouth based
major warships.
 Lead and direct maintenance and repair teams in support of defect repairs abroad in
operational theatres.
 Provide coaching, mentoring and management oversight to subordinates.
 Successfully co-ordinated and led repair teams to replace ship borne gas turbine propulsion
modules and diesel generators abroad, ensuring ships maintained operational capability and
programme in support of operations.
 Provided team lead, management oversight and co-ordination in support of augmented fire-
fighting teams during industrial action.
HMS FEARLESS
Main Machinery Charge Chief - 2001 - 2002
 Accountable for the management and safe provision and maintenance of steam propulsion
services, associated systems and auxiliary machinery including power generation and water
production.
 Senior Propulsion Manager, responsible for the safe operation and management of
personnel, equipment and systems during emergency scenarios.
 Successful management, of 6 sub sections, in complex co-ordination and planning of support
activities, tests and trials following major repairs to equipment and systems due to significant
fire damage.
Earlier Career.
 2000-2001 On shore engineering support team managing routine and corrective maintenance on
board a variety of Royal Naval ships including lead of the main propulsion gas turbine change
team (H.M. Dockyard Portsmouth).
 1998-2000 Main steam propulsion plant manager, operator and maintainer (HMS Fearless
forward main machinery room). 3 month secondment to HMS Ocean as the Charge Chief.
 1994-1998 Main steam propulsion plant and diesel generator manager, operator and maintainer
HMS Intrepid)
 1990-1994 propulsion, boiler, hydraulics and refrigeration technician (HMS Fearless)
 1986-1989 Marine engineering apprenticeship with strong mechanical and steam system bias.
Leisure Interests
 Local rugby club U14 assistant coach with a further 5 years experience in age groups ranging
from U13 to U19.
 Reading
 Cooking