Consultant / Spacecraft Facilities Manager (RMCU) in spacecraft preparation complex (EPCU)
CNES
1992 – 1995
Kourou, French Guiana
•Availability of equipment/site team for spacecraft launch campaign
•Key interface manager, liaising between spacecraft customer & CSG management
•Upgraded EPCU facilities & spacecraft processing, accelerated Ariane 4 & Ariane 5
•Successfully completed 7 Ariane launch campaigns, working with limited resources to fixed launch dates
•Produced promotional video, EPCU operations in French/English
Consultant / Assistant Manager Systems Analysis Department
•Supervision & training of 35 staff in 3 sections: fluids/gases, chemical laboratory & physical measurements
•Management of departmental services, administration & contracts
•Co-ordination & supervision of spacecraft operations, including hazardous fuelling tasks
•Ensuring correct working procedures, safety & security of personnel
