Speakers

I joined National Grid in 2008 on the Foundation Degree scheme, after which I moved into the Policy team responsible for Type Registration and specifications for switchgear at all voltages between 11kV and 400kV, leading in circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches and surge arresters, both air insulator and gas insulated designs. In 2018 I moved into a field support role, resolving issues found during maintenance and failure support, conducting incident investigations, determining risk of failure and recommending risk mitigation, developing solutions to equipment design issues and managing equipment modification programs. I support National Grids refurbishment centres by developing refurbishment specifications and strategies, providing support and assurance for refurbishment activities, and signing off modifications or design changes. I am responsible for developing new refurbishment programs and writing the associated work specifications. With a technical and practical background in switchgear I provide technical assurance and guidance as a subject matter expert across National Grid, including supporting projects. Internationally I represent the UK in Transmission and Distribution Equipment in Cigre.