About
Graduated in 2010. Since then, focused on the certification and testing of HVAC units. This incorporated various standards: UL, CSA, ISO, EN etc... allowing me to understand the safety requirements in various products and the legal framework of different regulatory bodies.
Further explored my mechanical engineering career in industrial machine design, thus implementing my knowledge and skills in practice.
I apply a hands-on approach to product design, from the implementation of product design cycles to on-field testing and investigation.
Experience
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Engineering Consultant
AMS Engineering · Self-employed
Aug 2019 –
Present
5 yrs 3 mos
undefined, Malta
As a self-employed consulting engineer I provide insight to clients who
require a technical evaluation within my professional competence.
Typical services that I conduct are;
Production optimisation and workflow analysis
Machinery consultation
Technical liaison with suppliers/distributors
Guidance and assistance to certification requirements to attain
European conformity
Connection with certification test houses
Thermal surveys of electrical and plumbing installations
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Testing and Certification Engineer
Seifert Systems Ltd · Full-time
Jun 2010 –
Jan 2017
6 yrs 7 mos
undefined, Malta
Coordination of all internal and external product certification
activities
Control of external certification projects including control
of documentation (e.g. UL, TUV etc...).
Maintaining documentation as per requirements of
external certification bodies, (e.g. EU directives, etc..).
Control of internal certification projects.
Review and application of international standards
Maintaining the standards library.
Determining the effects of and taking action relative to
standard changes.
Ensuring the correct adherence of products to standard
requirements.
Control of internal product qualification
Coordination of internal product qualification/testing
activities.
Ensuring test facilities are equipped and maintained as necessary
Determining test requirements from customer
requirements and international standards / developing test
plans.
Support for testing activities.
Responsible for thermal imaging.
Generation and review of test reports/documents.
Supporting R&D engineers in developing test plans.
Education
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University of Malta
B. Eng (Hons), Mechanical engineering, Honours
2006 – 2010
Other experience
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Level 1 Thermographer Infrared Training Center
Showing competence and fulfilled all requirements to:
Operate an infrared camera.
Collect quality data.
Produce professional infrared inspection reports.
Understand the techniques and limitations of infrared
thermography for specific applications.
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Explosive Atmosphere: Fundamentals of Global Hazardous Locations Requirements - UL Knowledge Services
Familar with the requirements called for:
How areas become classified and why hazardous locations are
classified.
U.S. and international protection techniques for Classes, Divisions
and Zones.
The basics of European compliance according to the ATEX
Directive.
The National Electrical Code® (NEC) classifications of flammable
gases, liquids and vapors; combustible dusts; ignitable fibers.
How to select the appropriate standard to meet Certification
requirements.
Construction and performance requirements based on the
protection techniques.
Wiring methods and other installation concerns covered by the
NEC.
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Explosive Atmosphere: Intrinsic Safety Design Overview - UL Knowledge Services
Familiar with the requirements called for:
Components on which intrinsic safety depends.
Infallible components, infallible assemblies of components and
infallible connections.
Diode safety barriers.
Type verification and tests.
Markings.
Comparison of Division 1 and Zone 0 requirements.
Identify intrinsic safety concepts.
Navigate international standards on intrinsic safety.
Apply the requirements for protective components.
Interpret fault analysis and fault counting.
Design according
Licenses & Certifications
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Authorised Electrician, Type A
Malta Resources Authority
May 2015 –
Present
See credential
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Engineering Warrant
Minister for transport and infrastucture
Dec 2014 –
Present
See credential