Ben M

Director

Murcott Energy • Lavoratore autonomo

Aug 2022 - Present • 3 yrs 9 mos

Murcott Energy produces a the Murb Wind Turbine for a range of temporary power applications. The company also provides finite element analysis consultancy services to a wide range of industries. The company website presents the service offering. • Principal Engineer, 08/22 – present FEA Experience and expertise include: 1. Advance Finite Element Analysis of complex structure, static linear to non-linear dynamic analyses. 2. Experience of a wide range of industries for mechanical, structural and civil analysis and design optimisation. 3. Adept in the Offshore, Energy, Manufacturing, Defence and Automotive industries working to Eurocode, DNV and Lloyd’s Register. 4. Proficient in Project Management, overseeing schedules, quality control, cost control, and procurement. Standout FEA and design projects: 1. Transportable Wind Turbine design, analysis and optimisation for Network Rail. 2. Vessel Deck A-Frames and Winches for submarine cable installations, achieving Lloyd’s Register certification. 3. Electric vehicle production line carrier for multinational car manufacturer. 4. Structural engineering for aggregate, asphalt and concrete handling and processing plants. 5. Water processing facilities for Severn Trent. 6. Cable Lay Vessel Deck Equipment and Mid-Ship analyses to DNV Rules for Ships. Wind Turbine Design Experience and Expertise 1. Steel and alluminium fabrication detailed design 2. Generator (Rotating machinery) detailed design and testing 3. Test rig design 4. FEA to BS EN 61400-2: Small Wind Turbines • Managing Director, 08/22 – present As the director, my responsibilities centre on the following: • Overseeing the overall operations and business strategy of the company • Leadership of Product development and delivery of the Murb wind turbine, currently to early adopters for trialling.

Principal Analysis Engineer

MAATS Tech Ltd • Full time

Nov 2013 - Aug 2022 • 8 yrs 9 mos

MAATS Tech Ltd designed and manufactured deck equipment for offshore cable and pipe lay vessels. • Principal Analysis Engineer, 12/18 – 08/2022 I managed all technical, commercial, sales, marketing and financial aspects of the department. The department comprised five professional mechanical engineers and I was responsible for the team leadership, well-being and continuous professional development. • Senior FEA Project Engineer, 11/13 – 12/18 Highlights included: • Analysis of marine, pipeline and subsea structures and equipment, using FEA and hand calculation. Achieved and retained a working knowledge for Carousels, Load Arms, Tensioners, Stern Chutes, Laywheels, roller pathways and Capstans. • FEA consultancy to a wide range of industries including defence, mining, marine, offshore and energy. • Achieved Chartered status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, June 2015.