WILLIAM JOHN SOUTER

Senior Engineer
Glasgow UK.
williamjohnsouter@hotmail.co.uk
+44 (0)7881 713983
MIET No. - 1100255795

Summary:
An internationally experienced senior engineer, with more than fifteen years of
experience and a strong background in high & low voltage switchgear and distribution
systems, generation plant/rotating machines, power electronics, renewables, energy
storage systems and automation/control systems. Qualifications include an
accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Power Engineering, HV switching and safety
awareness courses (33kV), automation operation & maintenance courses, and
Norwegian sector offshore survival certification. I have a clean driving licence and
previously held UK MOD security clearance. I am a member of the IET and working
towards becoming chartered.

Skills:
 Proactive approach to all health, safety and environmental requirements
 Expert knowledge of international electrical industry legislation and regulatory
body rules
 Experienced technical author and communicator.
 Highly skilled in the manufacture, commissioning and maintenance of electrical
power and control systems.
 High level of analytical and problem solving ability.
 Able to communicate effectively with senior management, clients and
contractors
 Team player and able to build networks internally and externally
 Broad sector knowledge, marine and shipbuilding/repair, on shore industry
(mining, paper and steel mills, waste water)
 Comprehensive knowledge of electrical power system design and philosophy
 Extensive HV safety, switching, engineering and testing awareness
 Proficient with AUTOCAD and other electrical design tools
 Able to resolve complex technical issues with fast efficient solutions.
 Able to assess the financial feasibility of a project and manage budgets.
 Technically motivated and self-driven.

Work History:
2013-Present Senior Electrical Engineer Subsea 7 (Glasgow)
I am the first point of contact for all matters related to power, propulsion,
automation, communication and control systems as part of an embedded
engineering and asset fleet management team, my primary responsibilities are:
 Act as technical authority in connection with all breakdowns, upgrades and
maintenance related to all power, propulsion and control systems within a fleet
of thirty construction ships, ROV, saturation dive and pipelay systems.
 Act as manager during vessel and pipelay equipment new build, upgrade and
maintenance scopes of work.
 Commission and maintain power, propulsion and control systems.
 Develop sophisticated control systems and architecture.
 Preparation of asset designs, specifications and budgets.
 Continuously improve asset safety and reliability.
 Maintain files and records of all technical documents.
 Monitor and adapt to changes in rules and regulations.
 Develop and maintain relationship with all technical personnel within the group
and with manufacturer/suppliers of critical equipment.
 Management and control of all asset modifications and upgrade works.
 Directly support projects/clients with interface between asset systems and
project/client systems.
2012-2013 Senior Engineer, Global Maritime (London & Singapore)
Responsible for preparing and conducting in depth analysis and design of power
systems, propulsion, control and auxiliary systems. Carrying out audits and surveys
for regulatory bodies/ third party clients. Involved in accident investigations and legal
proceedings relating to accidents involving electrical and control systems. Production
of FMEA and FMECA documentation for a variety of systems, including ships control
and power systems, pipelay systems, drilling systems, pipe handling systems,
saturation dive systems, ballast systems, HVAC systems, fire and gas systems and
ESD systems.

2011-2012 Test and Commissioning Engineer, GE Energy Management (Glasgow)

Commissioning, designing, testing and servicing all types of marine propulsion
systems, HV switchgear (4.16kV-13.7kV), renewable energy test beds, AFE drives for
wind turbines, VFD drilling systems (AC&DC), steel/paper mill drives, control and
automation systems for onshore and offshore applications.

2002-2011 Senior Technician, GE Power Conversion (Glasgow)

My role was to assemble and maintain complex systems, mainly marine and naval
propulsion systems, wind turbines, mining applications, steel and paper mill drives
systems, AC&DC drilling control/ mud pumps/ draw works drive packages, and HV
switchgear to the highest standard and quality.

Qualifications and Certificates:

2018 Siemens Step 7 programming
2017 Offshore Medical (expires 08/03/19)
2016 HV Switching City & Guilds (expires 13/09/20)
2016 FOET Offshore Survival (expires 24/09/20)
2015 KPOS DP system Maintenance
2015 HiPAP HPR Maintenance and Operation
2015 K-Chief VMS Maintenance and Operation
2012 HV Switching and Awareness with Distinction
2011 Bachelor of Engineering Degree - Electrical Power Engineering
2010 17th Edition Wiring Regulations
2010 Management and Testing of Electrical Equipment
2006 HNC Electrical Engineering
2006 SVQ Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
2004 NC Electronics