Ashley Rowe

OIL AND GAS MEASUREMENT LIMITEDDevelop and Manufacture flow metering and analysis products/systems for the oil and gas industry. Includes test and analysis, through-life support, Research and Development (R&D), and continuous product improvement.

Production Supervisor/Engineer October 2014-Present Responsible for the management of the Production Team and materials control. Includes both

products and bespoke systems. Plan and schedule the work for both production and R & D projects. Assist R & D department

with project planning and assembly of test facilities to develop products and technologies. Includes management of New Product Introduction (NPI).

First point of contact for customer and product support. Provides technical solutions and support for the company’s range of oil and gas products.

Assess and provide recommendations to enable full product and customer support. Provide clear paths to solve the challenge within an agreed timescale and budget.

Provide feedback on product improvement ideas for cost savings and assembly time improvements. Collaborate with R & D department for testing and validating oil sampling products to improve product quality and reliability. Involved with route cause analysis to identify and assess product weaknesses for both new and existing products. Carry out corrective actions to meet customer expectations.

Regularly interface with senior management team to provide regular status reports and departmental requirements. Responsible for department budgets and costs for manufacturing.

Responsible for assembly of different electro/mechanical products to schedules and ensure product quality is met. Assist in production and service related tasks when required, including customer site visits.

Involved greatly with fault finding and diagnostics of product testing. Provide excellent analytical and practical problem solving skills.

Provide solutions to design for manufacture, applying processes for ease of assembly and reduction of manufacturing costs.

Produce method statements, risk assessments, test procedures and record documents for test and validation of products/systems – provide reports to Stakeholders.

Introduced procedures and policies with Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Team for production aspects of business leading to ISO 9001 Certification. Actively participates within a continuous improvement program.

Production and After-sales Technician October 2012- October 2014 Build, test and validate oil sampling and metering products. Drive manufacturing activities from product release to shipping ensuring customer

requirements, company standards and Health & safety are adhered to. Review and understand technical drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM). Procure parts and

materials for R & D team and maintain stock levels for production. Organise and maintain contract documentation and records.

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Promote after-sales service and technical support - includes all levels of repair for customers in the UK and abroad.

Greatly involved with New Product Introduction (NPI) through R & D, prototyping and production planning, ensuring projects are on time and within budget.

HM Forces 2002 – 2012

General Technician (Mechanical) – Corporal 2009 - 2012 Responsible for the management of periodic maintenance, rectification and control of

Ground Support Equipment. Provide technical and supervisory roles, ensuring tasks and paperwork are completed in

accordance with military publications, manuals and policies. Investigate and provide solutions to issues relating to the control of equipment in order

to reduce the loss and misuse, leading to cost savings. Liaise regularly with Support Project Management regarding technical issue and procurement.

Identify needs of equipment users – reduce/increase the equipment required – stabilise the maintenance schedule to meet maintainer capabilities, in turn allowing the comfortable management of equipment maintenance to ensure set time-scales are met.

Measure achievable objectives and lead teams of up to 8 personnel (utilising both electrical and mechanical skilled tradesman) to meet required deadlines.

Good awareness and practice of Health and Safety aspects, including risk assessment and COSHH.

General Technician (Mechanical) - Senior Air Craftsman (SAC) 2002 - 2009 Proficient in maintaining and rectifying ground support equipment, specialising as a

mechanical technician. Diverse experience and knowledge in diesel engines, ground power units, hydraulic

rigs/equipment, jacks, pneumatic equipment, compressors, Terex lift platforms and dehumidifiers.

Work to publications, manuals and technical drawings. Adhering to RAF Policies, Joint Service Publications, Procedures and Regulations including Engineering, Quality and Assurance, Military Aviation Engineering and Ground Support Equipment.

QualificationsBachelor of Engineering (Hons) Degree (2014) – The Open UniversityNVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (2005)City and Guilds - Key skills (2003)AS/A levels (2000/2001): Mathematics D; Design and Technology D; Art (A/S level) CGCSEs (1998): 5 A*-C including English, Mathematics and Science

Training and Continuous Professional Development Internal QMS Auditor – ISO 90001:2008 PRINCE2 Military Junior Management and Leadership Course. Supervision and Organisation of lifting operations.

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