Senior Structural/Mechanical Designer

Barry Grant13 Eriska Ave

ScotstounGlasgowScotland

United KingdomG14 0XZ

Mobile: 07917 106766House No: 0141 562 0138

Personal Email: bgrant1905@gmail.comWork Email: barry.grant3@baesystems.com

Nationality: British Date of Birth: 19/05/1981 Marital Status: Married Driving License: Full Clean License Availability 2 Week’s Notice

PROFILE:

I am Senior Designer with a wide range of experience and with a sound technical knowledge of Structural Engineering, Fabrication and Naval Architecture. Highly motivated individual with a ‘can do’ attitude and excellent problem solving skills with a quality driven focus.

15+ years working within the marine, sub-sea and renewable industries on various MOD and commercial contracts.

KEY SKILLS

7+ years in the Engineering sector, covering disciplines including, predominantly structural, as well as Layouts, Outfitting, Piping 3D Modeling with experience in FEED. 16+ years structural experience overall

Duties within various contracts have included liaison with supervisors and technicians. I have the ability to work from 2D/3D, wire frame to surface and solid modeling tools in the explicit or parametric

environment. I can provide detailed drawings for all aspects of engineering activities. Time Served Structural Draughtsman. Time Served Steel Fabricator/Plater. Highly motivated, keen to learn and quick to pick up new skills. Committed team player with the ability to use own initiative. Always focused on Quality.

COMPUTER LITERACY

A high competency and effective user of the following programs

Solidworks, Foran, AutoCAD up to 2012, Inventor Fusion, Tribon, Microsoft office, Product View, Adobe Acrobat, Windchill, Advitium, Vault. I also have a high level of computer literacy and have the ability to pick up new programs quickly.

QUALIFICATIONS

8 top General Standard grades at Grades 2-4 Secondary School Attended: Victoria Drive Secondary, Scotstoun SVQ Level 3 in Engineering Technical Support In-House Training: BAE Systems, Scotstoun, Glasgow NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Production College Attended: Anniesland College, Glasgow SVQ Level 2 in Engineering Manufacture College Attended: Anniesland College, Glasgow ONC in Fabrication and Welding Engineering Practice College Attended: Anniesland College, Glasgow ONC in Shipbuilding Engineering Practice College Attended: Anniesland College, Glasgow

I am currently studying towards an HNC in computer aided design.

CAREER HISTORY

June 2014 – Present Day Senior Structural Detail Designer BAE Systems South Street Scotstoun Glasgow G14 0XN

Senior member or the structural team responsible for the 3D modeling and spatial integration of scantling and Cat A seat information supplied from the stage 1 design team. I’m also responsible for the design/modeling of Cat B seats and aiding in the creation and validation of DSD (design standard details) Foran norms.

Contract worked on:T26 Future Global combatant

Oct 2012 – June 2014 Liaison Marine Designer Babcock International Group Rosyth Business Park KY11 2DY

Responsible for providing engineering support and technical assistance for the build process of the CVF project, dealing with a variety of structural, piping and outfit issues. Liaising directly with the Client (MOD), their various field reps (DDA’s) and production to find solutions that are both acceptable to the client and practical for implementation on site.

Contract worked on:CVF Carrier Alliance

Jan 2012 – Oct 2012 Senior Design Draughtsman Divex Enterpise Drive Westhill Aberdeen AB32 6TQ

While working within the engineering department I was responsible for assisting in the concept design and development of a very diverse range of sub-sea products, primarily for saturation dive systems but also in the renewable energy market. Main duties included creation of deck layout and instillation drawings for our shipyard clients. 3D modeling and engineering drawings for a verity of machined components, offshore walkways and pressure vessels designed to PD5500 both for manufacture and tender. I was also responsible for doing minor buoyancy calculations.

Contracts worked on:CRAB (Counterbalanced retractable access bridge) - A ‘walk to work’ platform used to service off shore wind turbinesNRSV Line launcher – A system for firing the tow and umbilical cables from a NATO rescue sub.RUSSIAN 450MSW DIVE SYSTEM - A complete saturation system for delivering divers to a depth 450MSW

July 2007 – Feb 2012 Structural Detail Designer BAE Systems South StreetScotstoun Glasgow G14 0XN

Working as part of a team to deliver the detailed design for the CVF project, I was responsible for 3D modeling and spatial integration of all internal/external structure and Category A seats, liaising with the design authority (Thales) through their various onsite reps to maintain design integrity. I was also responsible for the design of Category B seats (foundations). Creation of 2D structural and compartment layout drawings, creation of isometric build method drawings. Creation of bill of materials for sub contract builds. Responsible for nesting auxiliary structure (cat B & C seats) and was the main liaison with the outfit team to make sure they were complying with the build requirements. During this period I was also seconded to BAE Systems Barrow in Furness during this time to assist them in producing production output drawings.

Contract worked on:CVF Carrier Alliance

Jan 2001 – July 2007 Fabricator/Plater BAE Systems South Street Scotstoun Glasgow G14 0XNBAE Systems Govan RoadGovan, Glasgow G15 4XP

Working on the both the Scotstoun and Govan sites I gained experience in all aspects of Naval/Commercial Ship Steel construction including; Reading and interpreting technical Drawings in association with Deck/Bulkhead construction, Unit/Bulkhead erections. Tasks included the manufacturing and installation of all steelwork outfit including large Auxiliary seating, tanks, platforms, engine space walkways and false flooring. Liaising with design team to address issues with production drawings, design, construction and installation with all aspects of steelwork and outfit.

Contract’s worked on:Type 45 destroyer MODLanding Craft MODCorvette/Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Royal Brunei Navy.Anchor Handler for Stirling Offshore

Nov 2000 – Feb 2001 Fabricator/Plater BAE Systems Submarine SolutionsBarrow in FurnessCumbria

Once my apprenticeship was completed the chance for a secondment to the yard in Barrow in Furness arose. A group of steelworkers, from the Scotstoun and Govan yards, with experience in building surface ships were required to aid in the build. I took it as a great compliment someone of my age and relative in-experience was selected to go. Responsible for repairing deflections, misalignments and all other aspects of ship repair.

Contracts worked on:Landing Platform Dock (LPD) for the British Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

ApprenticeshipAug 1998 - Aug 2001 App Fabricator/Plater BAE Systems South Street

Scotstoun Glasgow G14 0XN (0141-957-4214)

I was responsible for all types of fabrication/welding work across a wide range of steel work preparation. In this role I was involved in Outfitting a T23 Frigate for the Royal Navy and was also involved with the build of the OPV’s. I was required to manufacture products used in the shipbuilding industry. I learned to read drawings and take of and/or detail materials that required to be manufactured in the workshop. Good communication skills were required to liaise with the customer, management and shop floor to result in bespoke quality products. I have learned how to use a varied amount of machinery have learned how to sketch and also to produce drawings manually by Attending College

for 3 years and on the job training. My time at Anniesland College provided me with the opportunity to attain my NC’s in Fabrication and Welding and also Shipbuilding.

Contracts worked on:Corvette/Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV) for the Royal Brunei Navy.Type 23 Frigate, for the British Royal Navy.