James Grosvenor

A multi-skilled Machinist/ Mechanical Technician with a wealth of international experience gained in Africa and the Middle East, both on and offshore at various platforms, FPSOs and power stations. Highly skilled in the maintenance and repair of equipment working both in an efficient and cost effective manner, using a combination of knowledge and experience and working from technical drawings. A creative problem solver; offering a potent set of skills and experience to organisations looking for a balanced mix of mechanical fitting, flange face machining, gas compressor rebuilding and hydraulic assembly experience and a commitment to the delivery of industry best practice and quality standards.

Mechanical Fitter - EXPERT AUTOMATION AND VDL

(2024-09)

Working at Various Sites Installing Conveyor Systems and Robotic Cells

Mechanical Fitter/ Tester - IMI TRTRUFLO

(2022-06 - 2024-09)

Working as Mechanical Technician Building valves and Actuators for Submarines, Also pressure testing valves.

Mechanical Fitter/ Tester - Expert Automation at JLR Solihull - Solihull

(2021-03 - 2022-06)

Installing Robotic Cells, Pipe Fitting. And Conveyor systems.

FITTER - ADI Engineering

(2020-08 - 2021-03)

Building Conveyor systems and Pneumatic Machinery for the Food Industry, main customer being Acado.

FITTER - Mechatronic Engineering

(2020-01 - 2020-05)

Building Robotic Machinery for the Automotive and Food Industry. Builing Conveyor Systems, Building Pnematic Components.

FITTER - Ansaldo Nuclear Engineering

(2019-07 - 2019-10)

Building bespoke Machinery for the removal of Nuclear waste Working from Engineering Drawings, working to very tight tolerances.

Mechanical Fitter - KUKA Robotics

(2019-01 - 2019-05)

Machine Building, working from Engineering Drawings building Friction Welding Machines.

• Drilling, milling and tapping.

Fitter/Tester - Meggit Control Systems

(2018-07 - 2018-12)

Working from Engineering drawings building actuators, sub assemblies, drilling, tapping, soldering, electrical testing and pressure testing.

FITTER - MNB PRECISION

(2017-09 - 2018-07)

Working as a Fitter my day to day duties involve building special Tooling for the Oil and Gas Industry. Drilling, Tapping, Deburring Machined Parts. Dressing Threads. Working to Precise Meauserments and achieving the best finish possible ready for Inspection.

FITTER - SULZER

(2017-01 - 2017-05)

My role at Sulzer involved mostly Bench work, Stripping down Gearboxes and Motors. Fault Finding,Putting right the fault and Building it back up to a fully working state. I also worked on site repairing Generators changing Bearings.

FITTER - GE ENERGY ROTATING EQUIPMENT

(2016-11 - 2017-01)

Whilst working at GE my role involved working as amongst a team. My job was to Install Stator’s, thread Rotor’s,check and measure air gaps using precise measuring equipment working to tight tolerances. Fit Fan blades, Fan housing’s. Also the job involved a lot of Bench work / Fitting , Filing, Drilling, Tapping Holes, Grinding.

MACHINIST / FIELD TECHNICIAN - MOSS MECHANICAL ON SITE SERVICES

(2015-03 - 2016-08)

Moss Mechanical On Site Services - Provides in-depth mechanical engineering expertise leading organisations within the Energy, Utilities, Construction and Oil and Gas industries including onsite machining, controlled bolting, flange integrity management, and engineering support. Pipe cut and prep work, Flange face Machining working on and offshore .

• Strip and fit components having conducted visual checks to identify and defects.
• Check all work completed to ensure compliance with appropriate standards.

FLANGE FACE MACHINIST AND SENIOR BOLTING TECHNICIAN - BAKER HUGHES (AFRICA AND NORTH SEA LOCATIONS) - UK and Africa

(2013-08 - 2015-03)

One of the world's largest oil field services companies - Operates in over 90 countries, providing the products and services for oil drilling, formation evaluation, completion, production and reservoir consulting. Flange Face Machinist/Senior Bolting Tech working on various Oil and Gas Platforms around the UK and Africa.

• Conducted pressure testing on the parts for the compressors including visual examinations to ensure all components were safe to use.
• Maintained clear and concise records of all maintenance undertaken to ensure tractability of work carried out.

ONSITE MACHINIST/BOLTING TECHNICIAN - MOSS MECHANICAL ONSITE SERVICES - UK; Oman

(2012-08 - 2013-08)

Working on various Power Stations across the UK Maching various types of Pipework. Working in Oman repairing various types of Pipework for Walker Technical.

BOLTING TECHNICIAN - HALLIBURTON - North Sea

(2011-08 - 2012-08)

American multinational corporation and one of the world's largest oil field services companies - Operations in 80+ countries - Employees 70,000.

• Worked in the North Sea on various platforms, primarily performing bolting and assisting in N2 testing.
• Stripped, assembled and machine cut pipework to relevant specifications set out in technical drawings.
• Conducted pressure testing on gas compressors.

MACHINIST AND MECHANICAL FITTER - WHITTAKER ENGINEERING - Offshore

(2009-06 - 2011-02)

Design, build, supply, fit, maintain and repair components and equipment for the marine and offshore industries. Worked extensively on FPSO Hydraulic Turret Systems , changing out of Hydraulic Cylinders, Pistons/Rams. I was working part of a team Servicing, Repairing and eventually replacing complete Cylinders for many Months. Cylinders of 250mm in diameter weighing over 100 Kg each.

• Appointed initially as a Machinist using a Lathe offshore on a FSPO and later worked supporting the company’s Mechanical Fitters.
• Fully utilised Risk Assessment Sheets and other safety information relevant to the task to be performed.

BOLTING TECHNICIAN - HYDRATIGHT - Offshore

(2007 - 2009-05)

Produces products for the oil, gas, nuclear, powergen, aerospace and industrial markets.

• First freelance role working offshore and became fully trained as a Bolting Technician.
• Maintained and repaired equipment to ensure its fit for purpose and performed inspections of other work completed to ensure that the correct acceptance criterion was met.
• Ensured all maintenance functions were carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner.

FITTER - WESTHOLME ENGINEERING, BIRMINGHAM - Birmingham

(2000 - 2007)

• Performed many different types of pipe fitting which included compressed air, steam for process and hot and cold water supply.
• Carried out all aspects of Welding, including MIG Welding, mild steel jigs and fabrications, whilst machining.
• Gained new skills and grasped the opportunity to learn new aspects of engineering such as pipe fitting, which included learning how the equipment was assembled and installed in accordance with detailed designs and instructions, panel assembly, pressure and Hydro testing.

MIG WELDING AND TRACKSIDE TECHNICIAN (6-MONTH CONTRACT) - LAND ROVER, SOLIHULL - Solihull

(2000 - 2000)

• Maintained and repaired equipment to ensure its fit for purpose and perform inspections of other work.
• Ensure the general cleanliness and safety of the work area at all times.
• Working to clearly defined time frames and project specifications.
• Use a combination of knowledge and experience to work from technical drawings.

TOOL ROOM MACHINIST - CHADWICK ENGINEERING LTD

(1993-01 - 2000)

Specialises in the engineering and design of industrial process equipment and systems as well as the manufacture and installation of this equipment.

• Operated several types of equipment such as Lathes and Milling Machines.
• Performed both surface and universal grinding which included the grinding of tools and components for the automotive and aerospace industries.
• Worked to specific specifications and fine tolerances.

6 GCSEs - Maths and English