Jason Armstrong
Technical Service Manager | Lead Ops Support | Field Service Engineer
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About
An engineer trained in the Royal Navy in all aspects of engineering. Gaining extensive knowledge and leadership skills whilst managing a team of engineers as the leading engineer in charge. Knowledge of working on various engines such as Wartsila, MWM, Jenbacher, Rolls Royce Bergen, Cummins, Deutz, MTU, carrying out both PPMs and reactive breakdowns both mechanical and electrical.
An individual with the ability to lead and manage a team and also work on own initiative, extending knowledge with the team when required whilst encouraging all performance and business objectives to be achieved.
Experience
Technical Service Manager - Edina - UK
(2025-01)
Responsible for the planning and scheduling of maintenance of over 150 gas generators throughout the UK. Leading a team of engineers, offering technical support when required, ensuring breakdowns are rectified in a swift and timely manner in order to maximise operational time.
Lead Ops Support - Green Frog Power - UK
(2022-11 - 2024-12)
Responsible for the planning and scheduling of maintenance for several diesel generator sites throughout the UK. As both hands on and technical support, it is my job to ensure that breakdowns are kept to a minimum through planned and preventative maintenance. I am also responsible for the upkeep of the stores to ensure parts are readily available when needed.
Service Manager - Genovate Power Solutions
(2022-08 - 2022-11)
Responsible for a team of engineers and overseeing the service/maintenance schedule, to ensure breakdowns are rectified in a timely manner. I am also technical support for the engineers and often attend site myself when required to help with more challenging issues.
FSE/Site Manager - CONRAD ENERGY LTD
(2019-07 - 2022-07)
Responsible for the day to day maintenance of gas generators, ensuring that downtime is kept to an absolute minimum in order to maximise profits. Managing of stores to ensure stock is kept up to date is an essential part of daily tasks. Other duties also include managing contractors, ensuring RAMS are present and correct and inductions are carried out to H&S specification.
Directly responsible for 3 multi million pound sites as well as training other engineers. Trained on Jenbacher, Cummins, MTU, Caterpillar, MWM, Siemens, Rolls Royce, Deutz engines.
FSE - UKPOWERRESERVE
(2015-11 - 2019-07)
Carrying out both planned and preventative maintenance, engine overhauls and also attending to breakdowns both mechanically and electrically, ensuring the engines are back in service in a safe and timely manner. Currently working on Jenbacher, Cummins and Rolls Royce. Also manage the site stock, making sure it is kept up to date and documented with regular parts used forms submitted.
Field Service Engineer - HPC Compressed Air Systems
(2015-01 - 2015-11)
Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on air compressors both free standing and portable. Attend to breakdowns, finding the fault and repairing the machine at the first attempt.
Field Service Technician - E.H Hassell and Sons (Sennebogen UK)
(2012-05 - 2015-01)
Responsible for the service and repair of cranes and material handlers, fault finding and repairing the machines in a quick and safe manner so that the customer's down time is minimised. Covering the country, with occasional overseas travel. Working to timescales and the highest possible standard. Repairs to mechanical / electrical and also hydraulic systems. Whilst back at the depot, repairs and maintenance to FLTs and other machinery in the factory.
Maintenance Engineer - James Kent Ltd
(2006-02 - 2012-05)
Responsible for the repair, planned and preventative maintenance of all machinery, installation / removal and commissioning of new and old machinery. Reporting directly to the manager ensuring all jobs are carried out on time and to the specified requirements.
Marine Engineer - Royal Navy
(2000-03 - 2006-02)
Successfully completed an engineering apprenticeship, gaining extensive skills and experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, working in many disciplines including electrical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics. Managed the maintenance of diesel engines, gas turbines, centrifuges, pulley lifts, pumps, motors and compressors. Ensuring the engine room was fully maintained and any issues were dealt with promptly adhering to health and safety procedures.
Education
Apprenticeship - Engineering
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering