Edward Spofforth-Jones
Technical Assurance - Team Lead @SSEN Transmission
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Assurance - Team Lead @SSEN Transmission
Scotland, GB
Leading a team of Technical Assurance Engineers in the independent assessment and evaluation of new technology, plant & equipment installed or proposed to be installed on the SSEN Transmission network. Responsible for;Managing the overall Technical Approval process across SSEN-Transmission large capital AC & HVDC projects.Maintaining the register of Technical Authority approved equipment within the boundaries of the Utilities Regulations.(Large static wound plant, AIS & GIS switchgear, underground and subsea cables, OHLs, Protection & Control IEDs and auxiliary equipment).Managed the work planning, prioritisation & optimisation of TA assurance activities across multiple projects and disciplines, interacting with internal & external consultant resources. Managing delivery and authorisation of Technical Authority Reports, documenting compliance to governing SSEN-T specifications and industry codes & standards. Leading interaction with equipment suppliers in support of project and proactive technical assessment. Supporting business unit quality, risk & asset management processes (ISO55001, ISO31001 & ISO9001). Leading the process improvement and digitisation of engineering governance processes, including updates to project engineer design reviews, Design Authority approval, design review action management and compliance status report.
EDUCATION
Imperial College London
MEng Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
ABOUT EDWARD SPOFFORTH-JONES
An engineering professional with a breadth of knowledge in design, construction and decommissioning projects within electrical power and energy sectors. Skilled in technical assurance and engineering governance processes and leader of a team of technical assurance engineers. Working knowledge of project, asset, risk, and quality management systems and embedding process and performance improvement initiatives across departments. Experienced in leading operational excellence initiatives, communicating business improvement plans and embedding inclusive ways of working within the workplace.
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