Cowens John
About Cowens John
John Cowens is an Assistant Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in heavy industry, particularly in roles at British Steel and Tata Steel. He has a strong educational background in Mechanical Engineering, including a Bachelor's degree from Teesside University and various certifications in safety and engineering competencies.
Current Role at Venator Materials
Cowens John serves as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2019. His role involves contributing to mechanical engineering projects and supporting operational maintenance within the organization. He is based in Greatham, where he applies his extensive experience in heavy industry to enhance engineering processes.
Previous Work Experience in Heavy Industry
Cowens has a substantial background in heavy industry, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He was a Mechanical Engineer at British Steel from 2016 to 2019 and previously held positions at Tata Steel and Corus. His roles included Mechanical Maintenance Support Technician and Shift Engineering Team Leader, where he gained experience in high-pressure environments and operational maintenance.
Education and Qualifications
Cowens has pursued extensive education in mechanical engineering. He achieved a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Teesside University between 2017 and 2021. Prior to this, he obtained a BTEC HNC in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution from 2001 to 2003. He also holds various certifications, including a Nebosh Certificate in Health and Safety and a JOIFF accredited course in Site Incident Control.
Technical Training and Competencies
Cowens has completed several technical training programs that enhance his engineering competencies. He studied at Redcar and Cleveland College, where he earned a BTEC National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering and a City and Guilds qualification in Mechanical Production. Additionally, he has training in cat scanning from Zenith Survey, which complements his mechanical engineering skills.
Management Experience
Cowens possesses direct management experience, particularly in high-pressure environments related to late-stage projects and operational maintenance. His leadership roles in previous positions, such as Shift Mechanical Fast Action Response Team at Corus, have equipped him with the skills to influence senior stakeholders and manage client relationships effectively within the context of heavy industry projects.