Helen M. Sochon
About Helen M. Sochon
Helen M. Sochon is a Resident Maintenance Engineer with extensive experience in various engineering roles across multiple companies, including STI Limited and Twinings. She has a strong background in maintenance engineering, continuous improvement, and a keen interest in the marine industry.
Work at SSI SCHÄFER
Helen M. Sochon has been employed as a Resident Maintenance Engineer at SSI SCHÄFER since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing maintenance operations and ensuring the efficiency of systems within the organization. Her experience in engineering and maintenance contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Engineering Roles
Helen has held various engineering positions prior to her current role. She worked at STI Limited as a Planning Engineer from 2019 to 2021, and as a Test Equipment Engineer for four months in 2016. At Twinings, she served as a Multi Skilled Engineer focusing on Continuous Improvement and Machinery Breakdowns & Preventative Maintenance from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she was a Maintenance Engineer at BTG plc for three months in 2019.
Military Background
Helen served in the Royal Navy as an Operator Mechanic (Warfare) First Class from 2003 to 2009. During her service, she gained hands-on experience with firefighting systems, weapons systems, and ship general husbandry. This military background has provided her with a solid foundation in engineering operations.
Education and Qualifications
Helen has pursued extensive education in engineering and maintenance. She achieved an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Craft & Technician from Reading College from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she completed an Engineering Foundation Modern Apprenticeship during her time in the Royal Navy. She also holds various BTEC and NVQ qualifications in engineering disciplines.
Interests and Personal Development
Helen values continuous learning and self-development to maintain her skills. She expresses a strong interest in balancing her professional commitments with family life, especially after long deployments. Furthermore, she is open to further education and training opportunities, particularly in the marine industry, where she seeks to work in maintenance roles both onshore and offshore.