1. C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
RICHARD GILBERT
8 Iveagh Avenue
Warrenpoint
Down
BT343SE
Telephone: 07453 558 689
E-Mail: Richard189.gilbert@ntlworld.com
Nationality: British
I am a professional, qualified and experienced engineer and am an enthusiastic and sociable
character. I am used to working in GMP style areas and am experienced in validation as well as
service and calibration. I am a self-motivator, can adapt to any situation and am able work well
under my own initiative, or equally as part of a team. I enjoy a challenge and thrive on finding
solutions. I am computer literate and am competent in using the Microsoft Office package. I hold a
full driving license.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
I hold the following qualifications: -
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering
• BTEC National Certificate of Engineering to include Computer Aided Drawing (CAD)
• City & Guilds in Basic Engineering Competence
• City and Guilds in quarterly testing of large porous load autoclaves (HTM 2010)
• City and Guilds in Annual testing of large porous load autoclaves (HTM 2010)
• City and Guilds in quarterly testing of washer disinfectors (HTM 2030)
• City and Guilds in annual testing of washer disinfectors (HTM 2030)
• City and Guilds in annual testing of Endoscope washer disinfectors (HTM 2030)
• I hold a current CSCS card as well as a current Safepass card for the ROI
Throughout my career I have attended a number of courses to include:
• SEAE Medical & Dental Equipment Course
• Basic Instructional Techniques
• Midmark Dental Chair Familiarisation & installation
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
March 2013 to Jul 2016
Steritech
Field operations engineer
• Servicing of decontamination and water production systems on all current Fedegari and Stilmas
equipment

2. • Validation of Autoclaves and depyrogenation ovens including cycle development, re-validation,
IQOQ and PQ
• Installation and commissioning
• Technical support
• GMP environment trained
February 2011 to September 2012
Ascot Autoclaves
Engineer
• Breakdowns maintenance
• Testing of a wide range of autoclaves and washer disinfectors (to include the following
manufacturers :- Ascot, BMM Weston, Getinge, Steris, Lancer, British sterilizers, Boxer, Astell,
SAL, W+H)
July 2008 to February 2011
Lancer
Washer Disinfector Technician
• Maintenance
• Installation
• Testing (quarterly, annually and commissioning)
• Breakdowns maintenance (to include the following washer disinfectors LX, UP series instrument
washers, Hospitallia washers and the FC series of Endoscope washers)
July 2007 to January 2008
Henry Schein
Dental Equipment Technician
• Installation of dental equipment including dental chairs, dental X-Ray units, suction systems and
dental lights.
• Fault finding
• Dental equipment maintenance
January 2005 to June 2007
SAL Europe
Autoclave Engineer and Training Manager
• Periodic maintenance
• Testing of large multi-purpose autoclaves
• Fault finding
• Breakdown repair
• Periodic testing and maintenance of bench top autoclaves
• Creating a working training department within SAL for both customers and company engineers.
September 2001 to December 2004
VT Support Services (Medical & Dental Section)
Instructor Maintainer

3. • Test maintenance and safety testing of over 300 pieces of mechanical and dental kit (electrical
and mechanical)
• Instructing students both theoretically and practically with regard to medical and dental
equipment using a large variety of test equipment
• Course design including updating and writing of teaching packages
• Course scheduling
March 2001 to September 2001
Bombardier Transportation
Category 4 Engineer
• Periodic maintenance
• Pre and post-service checks
• Repair and replacement of damaged parts
• Fault finding (both mechanical, electrical and software)
September 1997 to February 2001
DARA Fleetlands
Aero-Electrical Apprenticeship
During my apprenticeship I spent two years in the Training Centre learning the theory involved in
becoming an Aero-Electrical Engineer. I then went on to spend six months in avionics where I
gained experience in general flight instrument diagnosis and repair, equipment calibration and
overhaul, Radar, Sonar and IFF (Identify Friend or Foe).
In the final year of my apprenticeship I worked on the shop floor helping in all areas of the aircraft
repair and overhaul. I worked on various forces aircraft including Sea King, Lynx, Chinooks and
Gazelles.
SKILLS
GRA Certificate of Achievement
This was gained by completing a Development Training Course as part of my Apprenticeship. The
residential five day course included self-catering, land navigation, initiative and problem solving
exercises, raft building, rock climbing and abseiling, Canadian canoeing, a land based expedition
with overnight stay, communications exercises and a presentation to visitors.
REFERENCES
References are available upon request.