Ian Gilroy
About Ian Gilroy
Ian Gilroy is a Maintenance Engineer at Silvery Tweed Cereals and General Mills, with extensive experience in predictive maintenance and equipment diagnostics.
Current Title and Companies
Ian Gilroy holds multiple positions as a Maintenance Engineer at Silvery Tweed Cereals and General Mills. His role involves ensuring machinery operates efficiently and is well-maintained through various specialized techniques.
Previous Work Experience
Ian has a diverse background in maintenance and fabrication. He worked as a Maintenance Engineer at Greenvale AP in Duns for 8 months from 2016 to 2017. Prior to that, he served for 21 years at RNLI as Crew, contributing significantly from 1999 to 2020. Additionally, he spent 11 years as a Fabricator at Alvan Blanch Development Company Ltd in Berwick-upon-Tweed from 1980 to 1991.
Education and Technical Training
Ian pursued and completed his education in Fabrication and Welding at Northumberland County Technical College, obtaining City and Guilds certification after 4 years, from 1980 to 1984. Before that, he studied Technology Studies at Berwick High School, achieving an O level over 4 years, from 1976 to 1980.
Specialized Maintenance Expertise
Ian Gilroy specializes in S.D.T. ultrasound inspection, a predictive maintenance technique. He uses thermal imaging to identify potential machinery issues early. He is skilled in vibration analysis for monitoring equipment conditions and employs Clean Inspect Lubricate (C.I.L.) procedures to maintain machinery efficiency. Additionally, he participates in Continuous Improvement (C.I.) initiatives to optimize production processes.
Fabrication and Engineering Skills
Ian has substantial experience in welding and fabricating, essential for maintaining and repairing production equipment. He is proficient in lathe work and milling, critical for creating and modifying machine parts. His expertise extends to bench fitting, a precise skill used for assembling and fitting components accurately.