Simon Kidd

Resume posted by Simon Kidd in Mechanical & Industrial.

Desired position type: Contract

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Summary

A highly qualified mechanical engineering expert and project management professional who has many years’ experience working in senior management roles. Has consistently demonstrated a dedicated attitude to work and performed to the highest standards while employed in various high stress environments. A long-serving British Army veteran who pays exceptional attention to detail and excels in challenging situations. Is IT-literate and has developed valuable interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skillsets. Has an excellent track record in leading, instructing and mentoring groups of highly skilled technicians and contractors to complete assigned tasks on schedule and to high standards. Now seeking to take on a new managerial role that offers opportunities for further personal and professional development.

Education

BTEC (Level 5) HND Automotive Engineering.

PRINCE2 Project Management Certified.

Diploma in Operations Management.

Diploma (Level 6) in Management & Leadership.

IEng MIMechE, Institute of Mechanical Engineering

Experience

Senior Manager

PAE, Afghanistan (Apr 2019  – Present)

key achievements

  • Efficiently and effectively coordinated the activities of diverse group of technicians and contractors so as to guarantee that fleet availability was always maintained at over 80%.
  • Devised and maintained a comprehensive forecast schedule of fleet maintenance needs and developed an $800,000+ Authorised Stock List, meaning that company AQL targets were met and that full technical and mechanical support was available to all vehicles 24/7 throughout the year.
  • Promoted mission success through effectively coordinating efforts with UN officials to ensure that all movements and asset deployments within Kabul proceeded smoothly and in accordance with all necessary safety protocols.
  • Boosted company reputation by working to ensure that contractual obligations are consistently met and thus securing financial incentives for future operations.

responsibilities

  • Management of a multinational team of skilled technicians within a major US DOD contracted company, involving maintenance of a fleet of specialist vehicles valued at over $35M.
  • Servicing the vehicles of the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army, and training their respective personnel.
  • Overseeing a security-critical fleet of 23 X-Ray vehicles, used to provide Kabul with an enhanced safety zone.

Skills

  • See Resume.

Specialties

    see resume

Spoken Languages

    English