Richard Beck – RWE

An experienced Senior Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Package Manager working on the Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone.  After graduating with an Engineering degree he served 7 years in the Royal Engineers (British Army) as a Commissioned Officer where he progressed to the rank of Captain.  During this time he travelled extensively on training exercises and operational tours and in the Middle East.  Upon relocating back to his native Norfolk he completed an MBA and embarked on a career in the offshore wind sector which has resulted in eleven years specialising in project management and operational efficiency, starting with Siemens Gamesa, Orsted, Vattenfall and now RWE.  In his current role he is responsible for ensuring everything is ready for operations such as an O&M Base in Great Yarmouth, vessels, recruitment of people, processes, tools and parts.  This involves planning, technical input towards the design, preparing budgets, procurement, contracts and ensuring the installed assets are handed over to operations.