Robert Lockhart

Adaptable and innovative qualified Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years' experience ashore and offshore being a production engineer/hotel services engineer/3rd Engineer on ships. During time at sea, built up experience, knowledge and skills for maintaining a variety of machinery, including air compressors, purifiers, boilers, valves and pumps. Over 10 years' experience with diesel generators, turbine generators overhauls and rebuilds.

Gained valuable observation skills which has allowed efficient reaction and response to emergencies on board and effective shipboard operations. Seeking a new opportunity onshore to further improve skills. Served in the Royal Engineers, and served in the Gulf war onboard a BP VLCC.

Maintenance & Hot Tub Technician - Kentallen Leisure Services

(2025-07 - 2025-10)

• Mechanical repairs on tractors, 16-ton excavators, small JCB units, dumpers and plant (hydraulic ram rebuilds, hose replacements, fabrication/welding)
• Assisted with property refurbishment: plasterboard installation, wall removal, insulation/vapour barrier fitting, and window removal/replacement

Marine Engineer - Mallaig Boat Yard

(2024-02 - 2025-04)

• Structural and mechanical repair work on commercial vessels, including bilge keel removal, skeg replacement, steering gear overhaul, shaft/propeller removal, and cutlass bearing renewal
• Hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting; fabrication and welding of steel components
• Removal and installation of hydraulic winches, exhaust gasket replacement, and major project work with strict deadlines

Mechanical Technician - Ranstad Recruitment

(2024-11 - 2025-02)

Contract position

• Conveyor system maintenance, roller replacements, pedestal bearings, and sheet-metal repairs
• Crusher strip-down, rebuilds, and welding/fabrication tasks

Forklift & Plant Engineer - Windsor Material Handling

(2023-08 - 2023-11)

• Heavy forklifts repairs (Kalmar 16.5-ton), including servicing, welding, hydraulic system repairs and drivetrain work
• Hydraulic hose manufacture, leak repairs, turbocharger replacement, electrical loom reinstalls and steering and suspension rebuilds
• Servicing of Doosan, VM, Perkins and Deutz engines
• Diagnostics using OEM software; DPF regenerations and replacements

Mechanical Engineer - Dignan Technical Services

(2023-02 - 2023-07)

• Mechanical rebuilds of MeM 120 band saws and STENNER Mk1/Mk2 sawmill equipment, including hydraulic upgrades, valve block replacements, and alignment
• Strip-down and rebuild of hydraulic power packs, pump upgrades, new hoses/fittings, pressure gauges, and filtration systems
• Fabrication using plasma cutting, milling, machining keyways, lathe work and bearing removal techniques
• Electrical motor overhauls (bearings, insulation checks), gearbox rebuilds, chain drive system upgrades and machine alignment using engineering levels and magnetic tooling
• On-site replacement of wheels, bearing housings and general sawmill mechanical support

Chief Engineer - A2 Sea Solutions

(2022-10 - 2022-11)

• Electrical and mechanical servicing of Volvo Penta D6/D7 engines, Deutz V16 main engines and John Deere generators; calibrations of jet-pack propulsion systems
• Valve renewals (PN16), alternator replacement and major dry-dock preparation

Mobile Plant Fitter - Oban Earth Works

(2021-04 - 2022-01)

• Maintenance and major repairs on heavy quarry machinery including Komatsu HD785 trucks, CAT D10/D16 equipment, Hitachi EX350/3600, WA800 loaders and CAT 740 units
• Transmission removals, hydraulic pump replacement & hose manufacture, radiator changes, axle rebuilds, steering cylinder and pivot pin renewals
• Electrical diagnostics (24V systems), loom repairs, lighting upgrades, and fault finding
• Emergency call-outs for hydraulic, driveline, and engine faults in off-road and remote conditions

Hotel Services Engineer - Princess Cruises - Sapphire Princess

(2018-05 - 2019-01)

• Maintenance of hotel systems (HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, accommodation equipment)
• USPH compliance and supervision of water systems technician

Hotel Services Engineer - Carnival UK - Queen Victoria

(2017-11 - 2018-04)

• Maintenance of hotel-side systems: HVAC, plumbing – throughout passenger and crew areas
• Ensured compliance with USPH and safety standards; managing the general hotel machinery maintenance

Cargo Engineer - P&O Maritime

(2017-09 - 2017-10)

• Maintenance and repair of cargo-handling machinery and associated systems
• Ensured safe operation and availability of cargo equipment
• Maintained PMS records and managed stock levels

3rd Engineer/Acting Gas Engineer - BP Maritime Services - Singapore

(2016-02 - 2017-01)

• Overhaul and maintenance of glycol pumps, IG plant, chiller systems and fuel-oil booster pumps
• Calibration and renewal of gas/steam system components (waste-gate valves, gas valves, limit switches)
• Complete crane overhaul including hydraulic hose/fitting replacement
• Servicing of water-mineralizer systems and machining/repair of PMG excitation parts

3rd Engineer / Gas Engineer - Maersk Offshore Ltd

(2008-01 - 2016-02)

• Gas engineer on LPG FGSU vessels: compressor overhauls, chiller motor bearing repairs and glycol system maintenance
• Tank safety-valve testing, turbine/thruster overhauls, main engine bearing renewal and dry-dock supervision
• Electrical upgrades, plasma cutting, pump testing and commissioning work
• Engineering support on new AHTS DP vessels with Rolls-Royce control systems and B&W engines

Diploma - Renewable Energy - Reed

SQA 1st Year Apprenticeship - Plumbing - Fife College

Cadetship - Marine Engineering - Glasgow Nautical College