John Chadwick CV

An experienced, reliable and self-motivated manager with proven leadership and technical skills. Forward thinking, flexible and able to accommodate difficult and changing circumstances. Used to working under extreme pressure and communicating with a wide range of personnel at all levels. Ability to operate as a team member or on own initiative while displaying sound judgement and due regard for the consequence of actions.

Personnel, project and equipment management.
Teamwork development, motivation and communication.
Development, implementation and maintenance of training programmes.
Assessment of individuals and teams during training serials.
Problem solving and the ability to find creative and innovative solutions.
On-ship Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Damage Control (CBRNDC) Command, Control and Communications.
Off-ship disaster relief Command, Control and Communications.
High Voltage safe system of work management, administration and training.
Change management including Rapid Improvement Events.
Electrical and Electronic Systems analysis and repair management.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFA) - 1989 to 2010
Retired at substantive First Officer Rank after 21 years service.

Staff Officer to Flag Officer Sea Training - 2002 to 2009
Marine Engineering Sea Riding Officer responsible to Flag Officer Sea Training for the development and safe delivery of training syllabi and exercises.
Planned, co-ordinated and managed on-ship and off-ship training serials in both peacetime and wartime scenarios. Designed, implemented and executed Marine Engineering / Systems Engineering departmental and platform wide inspections of administrative routines, defect management, High Voltage plant and Engineering plant. Developed and implemented the draft RFA generic and collective training syllabi in line with Military Task List (Maritime) as invoked by Naval Command. As lead Officer for High Voltage issues, managed the development, application and maintenance of the establishment's High Voltage safe system of work in line with Naval and Commercial best policy. Participated in the Royal Navy's High Voltage working group influencing policy and procedure. Member of the Fire Fighting and Damage Control in the High Voltage environment study group. Co-ordinated and delivered training serials on RFA, RN, NATO and Foriegn platforms.
Senior Communications Officer/First Officer Systems Engineering - 2000 to 2002
Head of Communications department responsible for all organisations communications, including satellite, Ultra High Frequency, High Frequency, Medium Frequency, facsimile and email. Head of Systems Engineering Department responsible for maintenance and management of all electrical and electronic equipment throughout the platform, as well as the day to day tasking of departmental Officers and Ratings.
Promoted First Officer Systems Engineering. Operated and maintained all external communications and navigation equipment. Maintained, operated and managed heavy electrical and engineering plant as well as hotel services throughout the platform. Managed the security, accounting and maintenance of all cryptographic systems. Ensured the security and accountability of all magnetic media. Carried out front line diagnosis and repair of individual Personal Computers. Departmental Health and Safety representative and nominated COSHH assessor. Departmental Ratings NVQ assessor. Authorised person in control of all High Voltage plant and the High Voltage safe system of work.
Staff Officer to the Capability Management Group - 1998 to 2000
Directly responsible to the Group Technical Superintendent for full Staff Officer duties.
Compiled Refit Specifications for whole ship refit using a variety of Microsoft software. Aided Techinical Superintendent and Refit yard in ensuring the Refit period attained planned milestone dates, finishing on time and in budget. Undertook financial responsibility during absences of Technical Superintendent for variation order budgets in excess of £1m. Chaired formal weekly progress meetings between Refit yard senior management and Refit staff during Technical Superintendents absence. Negotiated with Senior Board level of sub contracted companies to ensure that contracts remained fair to all parties whilst fostering the MoDs best interests. Liaised directly with Lloyds List authorities and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency with respect to platform certification currency, compliancy and conformation with all applicable legislation. Supported the Technical Superintendent in the oversight management of the Refit yard, ensuring adherence to the Refit Specification and the contracts Terms and Conditions with respect to quality, cost-effectiveness as well as Health and Safety. Estimated and budgeted for costs inclusive of man-hours, sub contract elements and materials. Supported the organisations successful application for Investors In People and ISO accreditation. Aided the Technical Superintendent in the design, development and implementation of a Microsoft driven database and filing system leading to a "paperless" office.
Previous appointments - 1989 to 1998
Completed a number of Communications and Systems Engineering appointments within the RFA Flotilla in various geographical locations. Promoted Fourth Officer to Second Officer within this period.

Authorising Engineer (High Voltage)	HMS Sultan	2008
SCOTVEC HND1 (Electronic Engineering)	South Tyneside Technical College	1995
DoT Electronic Navigation Equipment Management	South Tyneside Technical College	1995
SCOTVEC HNC Marine Electronics	Fleetwood Nautical College	1989
DoT Radar Maintenance	Fleetwood Nautical College	1989
Marine Radio General Certificate	Fleetwood Nautical College	1989
5 'O' Levels (including Maths and English)	Whitworth High School	1985

Successfully completed a range of vocational training courses whilst in the RFA service including;.

RN Leadership and Initiative Training	Outward bound and problem solving, Talybont training centre, Wales.
Miscellaneous	Presentation skills Fire Fighting and Damage Control Various technical, electronic and electrical engineering courses Radiological protection and supervision
Developed Vetting	Obtained and maintained (until 2009) full MoD developed vetting clearance.

Personal Development	Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Date Of Birth:	6th February 1969
Status:	Married, 2 children
Mobility:	Full UK driving Licence
Availability:	Available from March 2010 due to contractual reasons

A keen sportsman who has represented various establishments at football, swimming, tennis, badminton and table tennis. Qualified Football Association coach involved in the development of junior and youth players at a local academy and the management and coaching of a local youth team. CRB cleared for football coaching at local school and Goals Soccer Academy. Hobbies include socialising with family and friends as well as web design and anything remotely "tech"!