Darren Elliott
Blyth
Summary
Bringing extensive experience of 22+ years working as a Veteran Mainlayer/Craftsperson operating within the R&R, Connections & Planned work department teams. I also have valuable Totex Site Managerial experience within these departments. Multi-tasking ability to concurrently priorities, manage and organise various tasks and activity as well as provide dedicated support to colleagues when completing there job roles. Diligent and safety focused, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail along with the motivation and multi-tasking abilities required to meet business objectives. These attributes allow me to be an effective and efficient Team Member. My ambition is to gain the role of Totex PE Joint Assurance Technician to further develop my technical expertise and qualifications within the gas distribution industry, while contributing hands on experience, leadership skills and commitment to operational excellence to the network.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Gas Operative
Northern Gas Networks
Burradon, Newcastle
09.2022 - Current
- Engage with Stakeholders & customers.
- Competently utilising NGN digital applications.
- Trace & locate buried utilities.
- Excavating private & public land incorporating relevant Health & Safety requirements.
- Ordering plant & materials.
- Assist Team Leader in all aspects of service/main laying within the Repair & Replacement Department.
- Ensure a clean & safe working area via good house keeping standards.
Totex Site Manager
Northern Gas Networks
Burradon, Newcastle
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Manage site operations & efficiency of team members.
- Monitor & manage health & safety both on site & in the depot.
- Engaging in group discussions & execute Quality Inspection Audits to a high standard.
- Proactively manage performance issues, sickness, absence, productivity and relationships.
- Engage with customers/stakeholders prior to, during and upon completion of all works.
- Respond to customer enquires & complaints.
- Confident originator of Routine Operation documentation.
- Confident originator of CDM documentation.
Mainlayer/Craftsperson
Northern Gas Networks
Burradon, Newcastle
12.2000 - 02.2022
- Successfully deputised in absence of management, supervised colleagues and ensured completion of various gas works.
- Maintained excellent relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels to facilitate quality work, effectiveness and efficiency.
- Promoted team involvement in all HSE activities, initiatives and programmes.
- Confident originator of Routine & Non documentation.
- Proud member of North Tyne Safety and Customer Care team.
- Connecting residential homes and businesses to the gas network and responding to emergency gas escapes, within the R&R, Connections & Planned work departments.
- Competently utilising NGN digital applications.
- Designed and implemented an internal NGN application within the North Tyne Team to improve operational team efficiency by reducing GSOS times.
- Gained hands on experience within the Innovations Team, showcasing leadership by developing & delivering a presentation on Network & Stakeholder communication and incorporating Health & Safety practices. Presentational video available upon request.
- Used mechanical excavation equipment to excavate private land and public highways.
- Experienced and confident in all aspects of flow stopping in both PE and mechanical systems.
- Laid service/mains systems of various diameters using electrofusion, ground mole, open cut and insertion methods.
- Repaired and tested service and mains systems of various materials and diameters, including medium pressure systems.
- Ensured a clean and safe working area via good housekeeping standards.
Skills
- IOSH Managing Safety Certification
- NCO (City & Guilds) Gas Network Operations Service Laying diameters 175 mm up to 90mm
- NCO (City & Guilds) Gas Network Operations Main Laying up to 180mm & 355mm
- SC02 Permit To Work Competent Person
- SC0 1 & 5 Routine Operations Competent Person
- NMO(G) Profuse Peel-able Pipe Training
- NRSWA (City & Guilds) Streetworks Excavation and Reinstatement: Signing, Lighting and guarding, avoidance of underground apparatus
- Mains Spray with Catalyst & Associated Standard Mains Spray Equipment
- Serviflex Insertion Technique
- CPCS Mini Excavator 360 Operators License
- Deep Excavations Programme Install and remove mechanical support systems for excavation
- Network Construction Operations- Meter Disconnection
- Network Construction Operations- Escape Locate Repair
- COSHH & Asbestos Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness for Managers
- Fire & First Aid Certification
- Manual Handling Certification
- Working at Height Certification
- Field Operations & Safe Dig Training
- Field Operations Support Safety Hub App
Timeline
Gas Operative
Northern Gas Networks
09.2022 - Current
Totex Site Manager
Northern Gas Networks
02.2022 - 09.2022
Mainlayer/Craftsperson
Northern Gas Networks
12.2000 - 02.2022