Gary Whiston
t & Rs Fleet Maintenance Controller @Scotrail
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WORK HISTORY
t & Rs Fleet Maintenance Controller @Scotrail
Maintenance Control Function within the Business is to Ensure the Safe and Efficient Operation of T & RS Vehicles In-Service.Working as Part of the Fleet Management Team Responsible for Planning,Co-Ordinating & Allocating Periodic Vehicle Examinations/Inspections,Routine & Ad-Hoc Maintenance and Repairs whilst Ensuring Compliance of the following T & RS Fleets, EMU Fleets Class 31••••••••80 DMU Fleets Class 15••••••••70 HST Fleet Class 43 PC,MK3 LHCS Maintenance Control are a Central Point of Contact for Fleet Operations,Depots & Fleet Engineering.Working Closely and In Collaboration with these Teams are Key to Ensuring the Safe & Efficient Operations of T & RS Vehicles.Maintenance control Ensure the Safety & Reliability of the T & RS Fleet In-Service as well as Monitoring Vehicle Performance and Reliability.Maintenance Control Act as a First point of Contact for Operational Staff, Train Drivers and T & RS Fleet Technicians in the Event of Faults and Defects of T & RS Fleets InService.Providing Engineering Technical Support, Guidance and Advice to Train Drivers and Fleet Technicians in regard to Defect Handling & Rectification of Faults.Ensuring Safe Systems of work,InCompany Policies,Procedures and Rail Best Practices are Implemented & Adhered to at all times. Maintenance Control Lead & Manage in situations such as vehicle Breakdowns, Vehicle Recoveries, Mainline Failures & Technical Incidents regarding ScotRail Rolling Stock Fleets.Monitor Fleet Performance, Fleet Availability,Fleet Delays and Generate Reports Based on Fleet Data.Ensure Continuous Workflow to Maintenance Depots whilst Ensuring Efficiency and Impact on Fleet Availability.Ensure Examinations & Maintenance Activities are Recorded & completed as per SR Standards.Verify Fleet Exam Records & Ensure Fleet Data,Defect Reports and Faults have been Recorded and Completed to the Required standards for Quality Assurance,Compliance purposes and for Audit Purposes.Maintain Technical Competence.
EDUCATION
MAN Truck and Bus UK Competence Centre , Swindon , Wiltshire
EngTech UK Spec Competence Accreditation / IRTE
MAN Truck and Bus , UK Training Centre Swindon
IRTEC Accredited MAN Product Specialist Technician/Technical Trainer
S&B Isambard Kingdom College , Bristol
National Diploma Automotive Engineering(Heavy Vehicle)
S&B Isambard Kingdom College , Bristol
NVQ 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician / Auto-Electrician
New College Lanarkshire
HNC Automotive Engineering&Electronics, Electronic/Electrical /Hydraulics /Brake Systems /Engine Systems /Hybrid Electric Propelled Vehicles
S&B Isambard Kingdom College , Bristol
IMI Level 3 NVQ Award in Heavy Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement.
West Lothian College
PDA Workplace Assessment Using Direct and In-Direct Methods, L&D9DI
S&B Isambard Kingdom College , Bristol
NVQ 3 Automotive Management
Glasgow Kelvin College
IOSH Health and Safety Management
Forth Valley College
Education ,Training and Teaching., City&Guilds L&D
City of Glasgow College
CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership
Glasgow Clyde College
CMI Level 3 First Line Management
ABOUT GARY WHISTON
MultiSkilled Engineering Technician with extensive Experience working in the Automotive Road Transport, Heavy Vehicle,Bus & Coach sector for 10years and Rail Transportation Sector for 12 years.Achieved professional Recognition from EC UK as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) in 2009 on Successful completion of my Advanced Apprenticeship and EC Registration.(EngTech) was then awarded for demonstrating Professional Engineering Competence and CPD. Specialise in the Maintenance, Repair & Fault Finding of Diesel Engines,Hybrid Drive Systems and Electrically Propelled Vehicles.Have an In-depth Knowledge of Common Rail Diesel Engines, Emissions and Control Systems,Gearboxes and Transmission systems,Air/Hydraulic Brake and Suspension systems, Hydraulic systems, Ancillary Systems and Electrical Systems,CAN BUS, LIN BUS Multiplex Systems and OBDU - On Board Diagnostic Systems,EDC/Engine Control Systems,HMI Human Machine Interfaces.HGV, Truck and Bus Technical Trainer and Assessor.Registered (EngTech) Engineering Technician EC UKAwarded 2009 Skilled in (TAQA)TrainingAssessment / L & D9 Quality Assurance / L & D11Lead Internal Verifier / Quality Assurer Skilled in Automotive Technical Training(HGV, Heavy Vehicle Truck,Bus & Coach-Maintenance & Repair), Assessing Workplace Competence Against NOS Standards and the Internal Verification of Vocationally Related Qualification Frameworks and Awarding Bodies Standards.In depth Knowledge of Railway ROGS 2006 (Safety) Regulation(s) Part 4 Competence & Fitness for Safety Critical Workers.In-depth Knowledge of safe systems of work and (CMS) Competency Management System(s) Requirements as per HSE Guidelines.Skilled in Management and Leadership at Line Manager and Middle Management Level(s), Certified by ILM, CMI.Personal Statement,I strive to ensure I display Integrity and Respect for others at all times, Safety is of my utmost priority.
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