Stephen Brown

Successfully managed projects to design, manufacture and deliver green hydrogen production facilities for sites in Texas ($135 million) and Rotterdam (€45 million). Led engineering teams developing the various component systems, including power control units, hydrolysers, gas separation units, purification and drying units, plus associated equipment.

Helped to provide innovative solutions to resolve issues, involving complex 3D modelling, fluid dynamics simulations and material selection for harsh environments. Managed the creation, review and editing of hundreds of associated documents, including technical specifications, piping and instrumentation diagrams, isometrics, bills of materials, requests for quotations, risk assessments, user manuals, etc. Liaised with clients, suppliers and internal procurement / commercial teams to resolve technical queries, agree design decisions and ensure project timelines were met.

Also led a research project, investigating the risks and benefits of direct flow versus indirect flow in hydrolysers, identifying potential improvements to flow homogeneity, and developing a comprehensive validation and verification plan.

Successfully managed a €14 million project to install and integrate 28 automated guided vehicles (AGV) in the logistics department of a large soft drinks factory, to transport raw materials and finished good to/from production lines. The project involved upgrades to existing conveyor and automated storage systems to enable effective integration, and extensive liaison with the software developer to ensure that the system fulfilled client requirements and ran efficiently. A significant aspect of my role was to help avoid any unnecessary production downtime during the integration process.

Successfully managed a £17.5 million project to replace outdated Combined Heat and Power (CHP) based systems, which relied on Natural Gas, with modern alternatives, using ground source heat pumps, air source heat pumps and electric boilers, to provide a more efficient and lower carbon means of heating and powering multiple aircraft wing production areas. The project also involved upgrading the site’s high voltage electrical network, to enable the transition.

Completed a £2.3 million project installing HVAC systems throughout complex, high security, satellite production cleanrooms and other workspaces. Managing a problematic Principal Contractor and overcoming issues with asbestos-containing-materials in roof spaces and contractor access to secure areas.

Acted as Designer and Project Manager for two workplace improvement projects, with a total value of £100,000, to significantly improve accessibility between buildings and workplace aesthetics.

Successfully completed a £1.3 million rainwater harvesting and distribution project, including finding innovative solutions to Legionella control issues and overcoming issues with existing buried services on site.

Managed the On Time, On Spec, On Budget (OTOSOB) completion of a 127 kW PV panel installation, on the roof of a large headquarters building.

Led the award-winning project to build the iconic Airbus Headquarters, Orbit House, a £29 million high-quality, high-security building, including agile working environments, secure data centres, UPS systems, sound-proof meeting rooms and cubical, restaurant, café and tea-points.

Played a significant role in the design, construction, testing and commissioning of a ventilator production facility for the NHS, built within just two weeks during the Covid-19 pandemic.