1. Matthew S Long
17 Whincroft Way, Belfast, N.Ireland, BT5 7LA
07825812305
Email: longbraniel@hotmail.co.uk
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Profile
An experienced and highly trained aircraft engineer and electrical technician/NPI
Engineer Technician with a strong background in working with multi-disciplined technical
teams. An effective and proven team player that can work under pressure to meet
deadlines. Offers strong leadership skills, however also a very good listener, able to
adapt to all environments and get the best out of himself and others around him. A
versatile individual able to undertake any given task with a positive attitude whose real
flair is his sense of fun and hunger to achieve.
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Key Skills
• A real individual with his own thoughts and ideas
• Can easily work on his own or as part of a team and will achieve under
pressure
• Will be an asset and model employee to any company
• On the Job training of new employees
• Hands-on fault diagnosis, rectification and subsequent testing of systems.
• Solid and competent leader, motivator and team worker.
• Highly experienced in dealing with a variety of team issues, and resolving
them to maintain a positive working environment
• Fully conversant with current COSHH, environmental and H & S
standards within working environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Computer literate and well versed with MS Office products and
management information systems
• Fantastic customer care skills and ability to understand and explain
customers concerns and provide a service to meet their expectations
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2. Career History
Nitronica Feb 2015 – Current
NPI Engineer/Technician within company on a specialised Tidal Energy project
Build of Electrical/Mechanical sub-assemblies before integration
Integrate and interconnect panels and components onto main ‘skid’
Fault finding and correction on all assemblies using schematics, circuit diagrams, test
equipment and BOMs (bills of materials)
In depth knowledge of electrical schematics including reviewing and amending for re-
issue
Team Leader position supervising numerous Production Operators
NPI experience through NPI process involving pre build, work instructions provided and
issued and stand up (completion)
Use in Sage stock control system
Contracted to Commissioning and Test team for completion of ‘skid’ including fault
finding, reworking on modifications, creating punch lists to complete, pre commissioning
testing and ELV & HV testing of numerous components and panels
Use of computer including various MS products
Qualitrol August 2014- Feb 2015
Building of hard wired panels using engineer drawings
Use of various crimping tools and connectors
Experience using many electrical devices for building panels(MCBs, Diodes, PSUs, elec
terminals, relays etc)
Good use of hand tools and power tools including the fitting of trunking and din rail for
panel wiring
Harland & Wolff Shipyard, Pyeroy(Blackford Dolphin Rig) – Nov 2013 – July 2014
Erecting, alteration and stripping of scaffolding to fulfil maintenance requirements
Raising and issuing onboard work permits to allow maintenance work to be carried out
Control of stock in scaffolding yard through issue, receipt and replenishing of stock
Supply of stock to Oil Rig using counterbalance and telescopic vehicles

3. Seven Technology Feb 2011 – August 2012
Building, maintaining and servicing of cameras and surveillance equipment
Following electrical diagrams to build up circuit boards required for job
Writing and following build guides for required equipment
Programme built equipment using many programming systems via computer
Cover many more areas of electrical engineering
Excellent soldering skills and use of crimping tools
Securitas January 2010 – January 2011
Working as a retail security guard at M&S Forestside
Royal Air Force June 2008 – January 2010 (Station Armoury – RAF Aldergrove)
Carry out fault diagnosis on small arms
Control the accounting of small arms and a variety of explosives
Issue, receipt and maintenance of small arms and varied explosives
Carry out movement of explosives on road (HAZMAT/ADR Certificate)
Prep, de-prep and maintenance of Puma Helicopter flares
Control and maintenance of personal protective equipment (PPE) in reference to H&S
and COSHH laws
Control an Armoury stocked with equipment with a multi million pound value
Royal Air Force January 2008 – June 2008 (Explosive Storage Area - RAF Basrah)
Support to Merlin Helicopters for Southern Iraq
Prep and de-prep of helicopter flares and numerous other explosives in hot harsh
conditions
Security of RAF Basrah by carrying out guard duties
Control of military equipment with a multi million pound value
Royal Air Force 2003 – January 2008 (XVr Sqn - RAF Lossiemouth)
Working in all environments all over the world
Carry out numerous jobs including: Loading of Aircraft with weapons (Bombs, missiles
And guns etc) and re-role equipment
Servicing and refuel of aircraft
Trained to a high standard on the aircrafts ejection seat and operation process including fitment,
removal for maintenance, maintenance, fault finding and rectification

4. Initial Electronic Security 2001-2003
Completed a 2 year apprenticeship
Trained in security alarm and CCTV installation, maintenance and servicing
Trained in fault diagnosis and rectification of alarm systems
Knowledge in planning jobs and drawing up plans for jobs
Understanding of internal and external cabling for jobs
Worked with BT for use of BT Redcare setup and activation
Used test equipment and meters to solve problems and check for correct operation of
control panels and other systems in use
Education/Qualifications
OFFSHORE CERTIFICATION
MIST
BOSIET Cert
Offshore Medical
GCSEs
8 GCSEs including Mathematics, English and Science
NVQs
NVQ Level 2 Security and Fire Alarm Installation and Maintenance
NVQ Level 3 Aircraft Maintenance
BTEC National Diploma
BTEC National Diploma Aeronautical Engineering
SIA (Security Industry Authority)
Security Guard License (SIA Approved Contractor)
KEYSKILLS
Key skills in IT, Communication and Problem Solving
ECDL (European Computer Driving License
Training
Annual First Aid/Fire Fighting Training Courses
Full, Driving Licence including ADR HAZMAT Certificate

5. 16T Overhead crane Certified
Driving License Counterbalance Forklift and Reach Telescopic
Generic weapons course and Tornado GR4 aircraft and weapons type specific course
Martin Baker Ejection Seat qualified
Trained to use Sage & LITS, a local computer database used to control equipment in the
military
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Interests
Keen interest in football, boxing and golf. However especially enjoy socialising with a
variety of people from all walks of life. Became the squadrons T-Bar and Entertainments
manager in 2005, organising numerous events for the squadron and charity, raising
thousands of pounds. Started a local football club with a close friend ‘Braniel YM FC’
and hold the position of Club Secretary. Built the club up from nothing for a forgotten and
deprived area and now we are successfully competing in a well recognised league and
have secured two fantastic sponsorship deals for the club.I also help the community
association in conjunction with the football club.

6. 16T Overhead crane Certified
Driving License Counterbalance Forklift and Reach Telescopic
Generic weapons course and Tornado GR4 aircraft and weapons type specific course
Martin Baker Ejection Seat qualified
Trained to use Sage & LITS, a local computer database used to control equipment in the
military
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Interests
Keen interest in football, boxing and golf. However especially enjoy socialising with a
variety of people from all walks of life. Became the squadrons T-Bar and Entertainments
manager in 2005, organising numerous events for the squadron and charity, raising
thousands of pounds. Started a local football club with a close friend ‘Braniel YM FC’
and hold the position of Club Secretary. Built the club up from nothing for a forgotten and
deprived area and now we are successfully competing in a well recognised league and
have secured two fantastic sponsorship deals for the club.I also help the community
association in conjunction with the football club.