Chartered Electrical Engineer

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    [Qualifications] => DipEE - 1963
Chartered Engineer - 1968
Fellow Institution of Electrical Engineers - 1983
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    [Expert_Experience1] => Electrical power engineering, cables, transformers, generators, UPS systems switchgear. Building Services design and specification including lighting, power, fire alarms, access systems and electrical installation to BS 7671 (IEE Wiring Regulations). Forensic examination of electro-mechanical devices, electrocution and fire investigations.
    [Expert_Experience2] => Building electrical Installations, vehicle wash machines, high voltage cables, faulty fax machine, electrical switchgear standards, lift installations, overhead power lines.
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    [Key_Words] => power stations, generators, gas turbines, diesel generators, UPS, uninteruptable power supply, batteries, motors, sockets, switch, isolator,  switchgear, cables, transformers, control, protection, transmission lines, distribution lines, substations, electrocution, electric shock, wiring regulations, fire, machinery, equipment, standards, emergency lighting, access control, fire alarm, earthing. wiring regulations
    [Brief_CV] => James Davies has been  a director of Heap and Digby Ltd (Established 1912) Consulting Engineers  since 1986 and has over 45 yearsâ?? experience in the design, operation and maintenance of high voltage power systems including power stations, transmission lines, substations and cable distribution networks and electrical building services. has for many years acted as Expert Witness for both Claimants and Defendants in such matters as electrical equipment failures, dilapidation, personal  injury, electrocution etc., 

â?¢	Experienced in the design, specification and selection of plant, management of projects, supervision of design, manufacture, testing installation, commissioning and the operation of equipment and systems.

â?¢	Experience of transmission and distribution systems comprising power lines, switchgear, transformers, distribution plant for HV and LV applications and power plants includes steam, diesel and gas turbine generating plants. He also has experience with domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations, industrial drives, motors and rotating machinery and building services including electrical installations in buildings and conformity with standards.

â?¢	He undertakes the design and specification of electrical services in buildings including lighting, power, communications, CCTV and fire alarms.

â?¢	His other activities include undertaking inspection of plant, machinery and electrical installations; and advising on acceptance at completion, plant safety, repairs, maintenance and operating practices.

â?¢	His expert witness experience has included investigation of failures of equipment, industrial accidents, fires and other hazardous occurrences. He has prepared expert reports for use in litigation and investigation. He is an experienced report writer and has presented evidence before the courts.

â?¢	He is trained in Report Writing, giving Evidence in Court, CPR requirements and Dispute Resolution.

â?¢	His experience includes projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Middle East, Micronesia and the UK and Europe.

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    [Brief_CV2] => Mr Davies has over 40 years experience as a professional consulting engineer worldwide having worked in Africa, Middle East, Micronesia and the UK. His experience includes the operation, maintenance, design, specification, construction and commissioning of a variety of electrical plant and equipment including power systems up to 220kV, diesel, steam and gas turbine power plants, electro mechanical plant such as lifting bridges and pumping stations.
 
 Acting as an Expert Witness Mr Davies has court room experience and regularly advises on electrical matters including electric shock, quality of plant and installations, contractual matters, fires as result of electrical faulty equipment or installation. Building services experience includes lighting, power, fire alarm, CCTV, access control, lightning protection and communications.
 
 He will undertake personal injury cases acting for the defence or claimant. He has trained as Joint Single witness and in Expert Determination.    
 
 
 Career Snapshot    
 
 
 EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY
           
 1986 to date   Director of Heap and Digby Ltd
     Active in the management of an international practice and in the execution of commissions, with professional experience in the United Kingdom and many overseas territories.
 
 1984-1986   Ipseco Power Systems - Director
     Responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies for power systems and generating stations in Oceania.
 
 1978-1984   Heap and Digby - Associate Director
     Engaged in the preparation of proposals and execution of contracts for the design, manufacture and supply of power systems and building services.
 
 1973-1978   Escom South Africa. Head of System Planning & Operations, Border & Eastern Cape
 
 1966-1973   Senior Engineer and Deputy Head of Department, Copper Power Company & Anglo American Corporation, Zambia
 
 SUMMARY OF PROJECT EXPERIENCE
           
 POWER,TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
 Responsible for the construction and  maintenance of a wide variety of distribution and transmission projects in Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) and Zambia which included 220kV & 66kV, 33kV & 11kV transmission lines & substations where power was imported from the CAPCO at 330kV and interconnected with the 220kV transmission network supplying power to all the mines on the Zambian Copperbelt.  A period spent as Principal Engineer with the Anglo American Corporation providing experience in the design and specification of projects for the Copperbelt transmission system.
 
 Undertook the design and specification of the complete upgrading of the MAM network for the MOD in Oman and Feasibility Study for upgrading of the electricity supply network for the Kuwait Oil Company.  Feasibility study and preliminary design for upgrading of the distribution on the island of Majuro, Micronesia.
 
 Responsible for the planning and operation of the ESCOM Eastern Cape, Border and Orange River Undertakings in South Africa, comprising 400kV, 220kV, 132kV, 33kV & 11kV transmission & distribution lines and substations.
 
 POWER STATIONS
 Supervised the installation and later, maintenance, of standby gas turbine plant on the Zambian Copperbelt and on the island of Truk in Micronesia.  Undertook feasibility studies and preliminary design of  diesel power plants in Majuro and Palau and the specification of smaller standby generation on a variety of projects.
 
 INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS
 Responsible for the specification and design of machinery for a number of bascule bridges, RO-RO link spans and lock gates in the UK.
 
 BUILDING SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
 Undertaken the design, specification and supervision of building services for office buildings, schools and recreation facilities including; power supply, heating & ventilation, lighting, fire alarms, access control etc.  Projects include a  new Command and Control Centre for Manchester Fire Brigade, ferry terminal buildings in Belfast and Holyhead, 4500m² assembly building for Toyota, Burnaston, Derby.
 
 Infrastructure works include services for development sites for British Aerospace Park, Farnborough, and housing developments East Cowes, Isle of Wight and Woolston, Southampton.
 
 FORENSIC ENGINEERING, DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND INSURANCE CLAIM INVESTIGATIONS
 James Davies has worked as an EXPERT WITNESS/EXPERT ADVISER for more than twenty years.  His clients include  British and international firms pursuing or defending claims.  He has carried out numerous investigations, prepared engineerÚs reports and has contributed to the out-of-court settlement of many actions.
 
  International and local solicitors including Irwin Mitchell, Slaughter & May, Lloyd and Co. and Freshfields.  Reports included electrical accidents, fraud, electrical equipment failure, valuation and electrical safety.d


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