Keith Farren

approved aircraft engineer at SR Technics Ireland

Nationality

Irish

Current location

Ireland

Work category

Other

Education

Certificate

Multi-disciplined Mechanical Technician / Engineer with over 18 years experience in a diverse range of engineering roles. Looking for a new challenge.

Keith Farren's Professional Experience

2007 - 2009

SR Technics Ireland - approved aircraft engineer

I was responsible for Test / Overhaul / Repair of hydraulic components fitted to commercial Boeing / Airbus aircraft.

Key Skills
assembling apparatus attention to detail drafting reports Excellent Technical aptitude Project Planning
2004 - 2007

Intel Ireland - Equipment Maintenance Technician

Employed in Class 1 Cleanroom environment. Duties involved safe operation/ PM execution & repair of state of the art manufacturing / production line toolsets. Lead Technician. Received extensive training in Phoenix, Arizona & Switzerland to FSE proficiency. Peer trainer / instructor to new staff.

Key Skills
analysing data analysing problems becoming actively involved coaching Edit of specs and standard operating procedures hands on skills Report Writing
1999 - 2004

FLS Aerospace - Certified Aircraft Engineer

Certified Hydraulic Engineer employed within Component Overhaul. Duties involved Test/ Repair / Overhaul / Certification of a variety of hydraulic actuators, modules & control units / pumps etc. Proficient in manufacture of Aeroquip flexible pipes used on commercial / military applications.

Key Skills
hands on skills Prioritising tasks Team Player
1990 - 1999

Marine Engineer

Served full Marine Engineer apprenticeship / cadetship. Served onboard Shell Tankers operating worldwide as 5th / 4th ENG. Duties including cargo engineer, commisioning new installations & operation of a modern steam plant including maintenance of High Steam Marine Boilers/ Turbines / WHU's / Economisers & Turbo Feed Pumps / Water Distillation plant etc. Operation & Servicing of Diesel Engines / Air Compressors etc. Employed as 3rd ENG onboard a variety of Container ships operating in Far East / Australia / New Zealand.Responsible for operation / maintenance of modern, automated Marine plant. Employed as 2nd ENG onboard Standby/ Supply ship serving Northsea Oil fields. Duties included operation/ PM execution & unscheduled repair of all aspects of Marine Plant including Marine Diesel Engines / Generators / Fuel & Lub oil purifiers. Senior Engineer / Team leader including delegation of duties & responsibilities to engineers / crew under my supervision. Also served as lead engineer / liaison during dry dock periods & refit of ship incl new installations.

Key Skills
Delegation Mechanical-Electrical background Multi-disciplined Engineer Plant Engineer

Keith Farren's Education and Qualifications

2003

Certificate - Electronic servicing

City & Guilds

2003

Certificate - ECDL

FETAC

1992

Certificate - HNC in Marine / Mechanical Engineering

Glasgow College of Nautical Studies

1989

second level/high school education -

Grange Community College with Leaving Certificate incl Higher Mathematics / Chemistry / English

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