Steve Taylor

Background

Having joined the Royal Navy in 2004, I have spent my working life managing and delivering the operation, maintenance, diagnosis, repair and assurance of marine engineering plant on Frigates, submarines and patrol boats at sea and alongside, both in the UK and world wide.

Career Highlights:

Assistant Marine Engineer Officer Trafalgar Class Submarines HMS TALENT & HMS TIRELESS

Aug 2007-Aug 2008

As AMEO where I qualified as a dual category B nuclear plant watchkeeper and was involved I through core life management and maintenance project planning.

Deputy Marine Engineer Officer Type 23 Duke Class Frigates HMS LANCASTER & HMS NORTHUMBERLAND

Aug 2008–Sep 2011

Following a period of transfer training, including an appointment as AMEO in HMS IRONDUKE, I was appointed as DMEO. As well as qualifying as a Charge Engineer, I was responsible for the day-to-day running of the Marine Engineering Department.

Type 23 Class Output Management Cell Platform Manager HMS MONMOUTH & HMS NORTHUMBERLAND

Sep 2011-Dec 2012

Initially at the T23 Joint Platform Team, as well as managing the fleet time maintenance of two platforms, I was responsible for IT migration and information infrastructure as the JPT transitioned into the T23 COM. At the COM Cell I managed the delivery of an emergency docking for HMS MONTROSE as well as 5 separate Fleet Time Support Periods.

Squadron Engineer Officer Fisheries Protection Squadron Inc MEO HMS CLYDE & HMS SEVERN River Class Off Shore Patrol Vessels

Dec 2012–Feb 2016

As well as being appointed MEO in HMS CLYDE, the Falkland Island Patrol Vessel, I also served as MEO in HMS SEVERN during her maiden deployment to the Caribbean on Atlantic Patrol Task (N). As SEO I was responsible for providing level 2 and 3 assurance as well as Guidance, Leadership Advice and Direction to RCOPV MEO.

Spey Marine Gas Turbine Equipment Authority Fleet Support Officer

Mar 2016–Feb 2017

This role was focused on providing support to military Spey Gas Turbines, including advising on maintenance and defect rectification, as well as advising the EA on risk management for RN, Dutch and Portuguese vessels.

Type 23 Duke Class Frigates Through Life Manager

Feb 2017–Mar 2018

As TLM I was responsible for the budget and project delivery risk for HMS LANCASTER and HMS NORTHUMBERLAND’s extension of life upkeep periods. This included managing the major re-baselining of the LANC project and over £20M of growth.

Marine Engineer Officer Type 23 Duke Class Frigates HMS ST ALBANS

Mar 2018–Sep 2019

As MEO I was responsible to the Commanding Officer for the safe operation, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of all machinery in my charge. I was also responsible for the safety, well-being and training of all members of my department. My secondary duties included, Officer Training Officer, Maritime Influence Officer and Whole Ship Risk Register manager. During my tenure my department was awarded a Fleet Commander’s commendation for platform availability.

Fleet Operational Sea Training Marine Engineering Sea Riding Officer

Sep 2019–Nov 2020

Whilst at FOST as MESRO I was a specialist in frigate operations and delivered coaching and mentoring to MEOs in HMS RICHMOND, the German Frigates BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG and FRIDTJOF NANSEN, as well as returning to the RCOPV HMS SEVERN.

Type T23 Frigates Deputy Platform Chief Engineer

Nov 2020–Jan 2023

As the DPCE I was responsible for the maintenance of the Safety and Environmental Case of all 13 frigates in the T23 Class. I also advised on defect rectification, managed the certification regime and supported the delivery of design change to sustain the class through life.

Defence Engagement Advisor to UK Maritime Component Commander Bahrain

Jan 2023–Jul 2023

As the DE Advisor I managed the Maritime Component Commanders engagements with foreign dignitaries, providing country briefs, Talking points and guidance from the Foreign Office. In addition I undertook duties leading the UK contribution to regional capacity building and conducting intelligence analysis of open source intelligence data.

Type 26 Platform Chief Engineer

Sep 2023–Present

As the PCE for a class of ships in build, my role is to ensure that all statutory and legislative safety requirements are met before the platform enters service. Separately, I am responsible for ensuring the support arrangements are fit for purpose, including maintenance, equipment ownership, defect rectification, through life material state awareness, etc...

Research opportunities

Risk Management, Safety and Environmental Compliance, Engineering Management, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Reactor Physics