Jonathon Bone

A versatile hardworking person, with a wide range of practical skills, who always strives to achieve a high standard of work. An excellent team member and supervisor, who can also work alone and use initiative. Has the ability and enthusiasm to expand on skills and knowledge welcoming the opportunity for further training.

My experience mainly lies in engineering and mechanical fitting, working in new and existing builds 33kv up 400kv. I have extensive experience in GIS and AIS working in different parts of the Country on major builds.

Supervisor at Aardvarc Electrical (2022-08 – Present)

• Supervising a team of fitters on a number of GIS and AIS builds making sure the work is done to a very high standard
• Ensuring all personnel work in a safe manner
• Writing up RAMS and dealing with ITP's
• Coordinating with other contractors, health and safety personnel

Mechanical Fitter/Charge hand at Siemens Energy (2021-10 – 2022-08)

Building 220kv and 66kv offshore GIS

• Running a small team of fitters building offshore GIS giving the team fitting jobs and making sure the work was done correctly and to a high standard
• Ensuring they work in a safe manner and according to the RAMS and risk assessments

Mechanical Fitter at Amazon (2021-02 – 2021-10)

Working as part of a team within the Amazon warehouse installing and fitting the production line, conveyor systems.

Mechanical Fitter at Moray East (2020-06 – 2021-01)

Working as part of a team at the Moray East wind farm. 220kv GIS job controlling pendent crane and fitting GIS and AIS.

Mechanical Fitter at Blyth - Converter Station (2019-03 – 2020-06)

Working in a team building 6 transformers at the converter station, included a small GIS job where I was charge hand.

Mechanical Fitter at Hornsea 2 (2018-10 – 2018-10)

Working as part of a team building new 220kv GIS where I was charge hand and responsible for looking after the young fitters and developing their skills.

Mechanical Fitter at ABB (2015 – 2018-10)

Working as a mechanical fitter for ABB I have worked on three main GIS project builds: June 2016 Spittle 275kv build then, Torness Power Station and Kilmarnock South 275KV. I also assisted the GIS senior technical advisor gassing up the GIS. I have also had other roles working for Grosvenor power dismantling transformers and loading them to be built on other sites.

• GIS connections, making sure all connections are cleaned and ready for installation
• Using MEWPs for high installations

Site Maintenance / FLT Driver at Siemens PLC (2013 – 2016)

Working with the site maintenance team, my role is to undertake the day-to-day inspections, repairs and maintenance of the site equipment and assist with site delivery control. I was involved in working with a wide range of HV equipment including AIS and GIS switchgear from 11-400KV both new and vintage refurbishments.

Engineer at A&P Ltd (2005 – 2013)

Working with A&P I originally started as an engineer's mate but then I was offered an opportunity as an apprentice air conditioning engineer. I was part of a team that was employed to overhaul repair/replace and inspect air conditioning equipment units.

FLT Operator at LGV Driver Training Ltd (2002 – 2005)

Duties included loading and unloading vehicles, keeping site tidy also helping the mechanical fitters when needed.

Coach at Sunderland AFC (1999 – 2002)

Duties included coaching children of all ages football and developing their skills to FA standard.

NVQ in Sports Science – South Tyneside College (1997 – 1999)

GCSE – St Joseph's RC Comprehensive School (1990-09 – 1996-05)