Matthew Wood
About Matthew Wood
Matthew Wood is a skilled Mechanical Fitter with extensive experience in high voltage direct current (HVDC) systems and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) technology. He has worked on significant projects such as the Ninfield 400kv HVDC interconnector and the Hornsea One onshore HV substation, and holds various certifications that demonstrate his expertise in safety and equipment handling.
Work at Venator Materials
Matthew Wood has been employed at Venator Materials Plc as a Mechanical Fitter since 2019. His role involves mechanical fitting tasks and participation in maintenance activities, including the Venator shutdown at the white pigment plant. This experience highlights his skills in plant maintenance and shutdown procedures.
Current Employment at ABB
Since 2019, Matthew Wood has worked as a Mechanical Fitter at ABB. His responsibilities include contributing to various projects, including the Hornsea 2 onshore substation 400kv GIS project. His work emphasizes his proficiency in high voltage systems and mechanical fitting.
Experience in High Voltage Systems
Matthew Wood has significant experience in high voltage systems, having worked on multiple projects, including the Ninfield 400kv HVDC interconnector Nemo converter project and the Hornsea 2 onshore substation 400kv GIS project. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his expertise in HVDC systems and GIS technology.
Certifications and Training
Matthew Wood holds several certifications that enhance his qualifications as a Mechanical Fitter. He is certified with IPAF 3a-3b for operating mobile elevating work platforms, possesses full GWO BST certificates for offshore safety, and holds a CCNSG safety passport. Additionally, he has completed the SSSTS Supervisor Site Safety Training Scheme, indicating his commitment to site safety management.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Matthew Wood worked at Griffith Textile Machines as a Machine Operator/Fitter from 2011 to 2017. He also served as a Mechanical Technician on the Hornsea One onshore substation project at Siemens for 11 months in 2017. His diverse background includes a brief tenure as a Wind Turbine Technician at EU Montage Danmark ApS in 2016.