Paul DawsonPrincipal Engineer Energy

Profile Key Experience ProfessionPaul has delivered success, operating and maintaining Nuclear Plants at all levels for 32 years; leading large teams of engineers and technicians and liaising with multiple stakeholders. This has covered Marine Nuclear Plants at all stages of plant life from commissioning, initial criticality to major refits and plant life extension activities. He has both assured and ensured compliance with statute regulatory safety management arrangements. He has been charged with building strong conventional and nuclear safety cultures in all phases of demanding operating conditions. Working from technician to Chief Engineer, Paul has experience of all aspects of engineering and management on 9 Nuclear Power Plants and their associated systems.

Senior PWR Operator Safety Focused Programme Management Project Management Regulatory Compliance Plant Commissioning Strong communicator Leading Change Facilitation Plant Management Maintenance Management Procedure production/approval Stakeholder engagement QSE manager Risk Management

Electro-Mechanical Nuclear Engineer

Joined Atkins31/11/2015

NationalityBritish

QualificationsPGDip with Distinction (Nuclear Reactor Technology)BTEC Dip (Engineering)City & Guilds Graduateship Award in EngineeringPRINCE 2 Registered PractitionerMoD – Strategic Management & Pan Defence Studies

Professional AssociationsChartered Engineer.Member of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

Experience with Atkins (From Dec 2015)

2015 Dec Principal Engineer, Bristol UKWill work under secondment from the Royal Navy until joining Atkins on a permanent basis in Jan16. Expected to conduct an induction period to become conversant with corporate aims and business processes. A wealth of experience and proven success in all operational and managerial aspects of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program developed over a distinguished career as a Commissioned Marine Engineer Officer in the Royal Navy. A dynamic, hardworking and extremely motivated professional who thrives on pressure and excels in leading a team to deliver safely against challenging or changing project timescales.Keen to apply and develop these qualities in any commercially challenging engineering environment overseas or in the UK.

Experience with the Royal Navy (Jan 1984 – Dec 2015)

2015 Jul – 2015 Dec Deputy Head of Department – Nuclear Safety Assurance Manager

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Responsible to the Authorisee (Licenced Operator) of the MoD Nuclear Site at HM Naval Base Clyde for assuring compliance with the Site’s nuclear safety management arrangements; focussing on the operation, maintenance and defect rectification of Nuclear Submarines whilst under the Site Authorisee’s regulatory jurisdiction.

Provided assurance of compliance with the Sites Authorising Conditions, which mirror and compliment ONR Licensing Conditions and support international regulatory requirements. Achieved by conducting inspections, audits and reviews of the Site’s Safety Management Arrangements and associated operational and safety documentation.

Managed a holistic review of the Nuclear Safety Related Event reporting process. Identified and implemented process refinements to improve the assessment process and better identify opportunities to learn from experience.

2011 Dec – 2015 Jul Head of Department, Senior Building Manager and Training Co-ordinatorResponsible for all aspects of running a military establishment with an occupancy of over 350 service and civilian personnel, including all building infrastructure and site management, health and safety compliance, security measures, provision of hotel services and defect rectification. Individually responsible for managing the delivery of professional training and administrative support to over 150 service personnel.

Liaised closely with the prime contractor (Surgo Construction Ltd) to ensure the building remained functional and business continued uninterrupted throughout an extensive and prolonged £2.7m infrastructure refurbishment.

Researched, produced and championed a Business Case to establish a new Maritime Reserve Unit in Leeds. Managed the project to successful completion with the opening of HMS Ceres RN Reserve unit in September 2015.

Coordinated the regional military involvement in the 2011 Olympic Torch relay, including provision of logistical and security support. Successfully negotiated for Bear Grylls to zip wire holding the torch from the Tyne Bridge onto the establishment grounds.

2010 Jul – 2011 Dec Senior Engineer of Submarine SquadronDelivered the shore based support for HM Naval Base Clyde based submarines, both at sea and alongside. Provided guidance, leadership and mentoring to over 40 Engineering Managers and 300 Technicians. Monitored and encouraged the highest standards in their continuous professional development.

Presided over the formal requalification of senior reactor plant operators and so provided assurance that the highest of operating standards were maintained.

Ensured that the marine engineering aspects of operating, maintenance and sustainability were optimised in order to maximise the submarines’ operational availability without compromising safety. Achieved through fostering close mentoring relationships with the submarine engineers, whilst monitoring objectively their operational performance.

Helped successfully receive the first new Astute class submarine from BAE Systems and integrate it into the flotilla’s operational organisation. Achieved through liaison, cooperative working and provision of advice and guidance.

2009 Mar – 2010 Jul Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator – Inspector Reactor BuildWorked in harmonious collaboration with the Government Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR) to provide joint regulation of the nuclear and radiological safety of the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Programme, focussing on the building of Astute Class submarines.

Sought assurance of compliance with Authorising Conditions, which mirror and compliment ONR Licensing Conditions and support international regulatory requirements. Achieved by conducting inspections, assessments of safety cases and safety documentation.

Permissioned key activities and assessed emergency arrangements to provide assurance that defence nuclear capabilities were managed with due regard for the protection of the workforce, the public and the environment.

Specially selected to work closely with all stakeholders to overcome a challenging MoD timeline to permission initial critical operation of the first Astute Class submarine’s nuclear reactor, and subsequent sea trials.

2007 Aug – 2009 Mar PWR Chief Engineer and Head of Department Senior Engineer and Head of the Marine Engineering Department, solely responsible for strategic management activities, including integrating the departmental programme into the submarine operational programme. Provided the direction of planning and co-ordination of maintenance and defect rectification in order to

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maximise the availability, reliability and performance of all propulsion systems and associated equipment, totalling £920m. Professional advisor to the Executive Manager on all Marine Engineering and Nuclear Safety matters.

· Effectively managed and motivated a staff of 50, consisting of 3 graduate engineering managers, 27 skilled technicians, 16 semi-skilled mechanics and 4 graduate engineering trainees.

· Managed engineering activities to stringent Quality Assurance standards associated with submarine systems and nuclear power generation.

· Assurance of all Safety, Health and Environment policy and practices within the Department.· Promoted, encouraged and facilitated the career development of subordinates, including mentoring

graduates towards achieving Chartered Engineer status and developing other staff towards fulfilling management roles.

· Provided effective Human Resource and Personnel Management for all staff, including the assessment of individual and team performance and managing an efficient appraisal system.

2006 Jan – 2007 Aug Charge Engineer and Plant ManagerEnsured the efficient functioning of the Marine Engineering Department both at sea and alongside. Optimised the operational capability of the submarine and managed the training and development of all personnel within the Department.

· Planned and completed of 2 periods of upkeep where the work package and timing changed frequently due to external influences. Ensured, through careful management and delegation, that both periods were completed in full and within the set deadline.

· Conducted the thorough and rigorous preparation of all candidates undertaking professional qualification boards by external authorities. Developed bespoke training packages with care and consideration of individuals’ strengths and weaknesses and achieved a 100% success rate.

· Professionally mentored 4 graduate engineers over the period, 3 of whom achieved Chartered status. · Identified a shortfall in the submarine’s management structure and successfully implemented a package of

measures to address the shortfall which resulted in greater efficiency and teamwork across all departments, all during a period of intense operational demand.

· Oversaw the efficient functioning of 50 personnel, and machinery and equipment totalling £920m, to ensure full availability of all systems required for successful operational deployments. Two key performance indicators were that the submarine was ready for sea on the specified date, and returned with 100% at-sea maintenance completed on all occasions.

2003 Aug – 2006 Jan Project Manager – Submarine Rejuvenation ProgrammeProject managed Trident and Swiftsure Class Submarine material regeneration projects (RAMP) against the criteria of safety, quality, cost and time.

· Generated and executed 3 major, time-critical, submarine upkeep periods, each including an intensive period in dry dock and all incorporating intrusive and technically complex weapon, propulsion and nuclear reactor system upgrades, each to a cost in excess of £2m and with challenging dynamic deadlines.

· Established bespoke project management teams then produced and implemented project management measures including the project management plan, quality plans, safety control measures, risk registers and progress reports to be briefed at ministerial level.

· Instrumental in introducing an initiative to promote a united work methodology across all HM Naval Base Clyde Stakeholders and Babcock International to ensure delivery of operationally capable vessels at a mutually agreed date.

· Awarded Chief of Defence Logistics Commendation for the successful delivery of a particularly challenging Trident Class RAMP.

2003 May – 2003 Aug Initial Command and Staff Course (Maritime), Joint Service Command Staff College

Selected for, and successfully undertook, practical and academic training to provide background knowledge, skill sets and attitudes for further managerial and staff appointments.

Main achievements:· Developed corporate communication skills including analytical, evaluation and problem solving techniques

along with improved oral and written communication.· Studied the theories, ideas and concepts associated with British and European Foreign and Security

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Policy.2000 Mar – 2003 May PWR Plant Senior Reactor Operator and Engineer Section ManagerOver the course of the Appointment, as head of 3 engineering sub-departments, managed the short to medium term activities of over 25 skilled technicians and 30 semi-skilled mechanics. Responsible for the planning and co-ordination of maintenance and repair activities, including docking and build acceptance work, where the completion of a project to tight time deadlines was critical. Liaised frequently with external project staff on technical issues and had responsibility for overseeing contractors, monitoring their progress and ensuring that they completed work to time and specification. Main achievements:· Responsible for the management of staff and a wide range of equipment with a variety of technologies,

valued at over £500m.· Established a training package for the onboard evaluation of personnel in damage control and fire-fighting

training as well as nuclear reactor plant breakdown operations. · Successful completion of Lead Auditor training course.

1999 Jan – 2000 Mar HMS Sultan Department of Nuclear Science and Technology StudentStudied for a Post Graduate Diploma in Nuclear Reactor Technology; passed with distinction.

1998 May – 1999 Jan Britannia Royal Naval CollegeCommissioned as an Officer in the Royal Navy, attended BRNC for initial officer training.

1987 Aug – 1998 May PWR Reactor Operator, Reactor and Propulsion Systems MaintainerA Reactor Operator responsible for the correct operation of the reactor control systems in all modes of plant operations. Over this period became a specialist in all aspects of the maintenance and defect rectification of reactor and propulsion systems. Responsible for ensuring all work was conducted within the requirements of the safety case and operating documentation.

1984 Jan – 1987 Aug Royal Navy Apprentice TechnicianElectro-mechanical skill of hand apprenticeship covering all aspects of craftsmanship. Initial training in diagnostic engineering, basic PWR theory and submarine systems operations.

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