Chris Watters

Maintenance of standard product documentation from technical inputs, reducing lead-time by up to 200MD Control and implementation of design changes to support the cost reduction initiative, resulting in average cost savings of €250 000 per machine Maintenance of the product catalogue, incorporating new products and reviewing the sales release status of existing machines Budget responsibility and stakeholder reporting for Technical Risk, Product Qualification, Zero Defect and Basic Knowledge

Managed an R&D project team located across Europe to produce the company’s largest hydrogen-cooled generator for combined cycle applications, from specification through to type-testing together with the launch customer and handover of the product to the company - on time and on budget Led a complete customer-facing RCA project for a client Launched an R&D project to upgrade an existing product for steam turbine applications, including presenting the proposal to the client at their London headquarters

Jointly responsible for partial discharge monitoring systems, including remote-access, for generators worldwide Software development, installation and commissioning, including on-site training Expert PD analysis and operational recommendations for both OEM and third-party Development of a PD data trending and alarm algorithm with hardware interface to the DCS Life extension of a generator through the discovery of vibration sparking and development of a modified operating regime to avoid a shutdown

Development of a system whereby industrial equipment is networked together over existing power / signal cables using CAN protocol.