INFRARED TRAINING - Key Persons
Austin has over 30 years experience in the field of Infrared Thermography and is certified at Level 3 PCN. Having spent many years as a full time Thermographer working in a chemical industry, he has set up condition monitoring programmes for multiple chemical plants. As many industries rely on production, Austin focussed in that areas and achieved outstanding results imaging process equipment that included: Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Distillation columns, Lined pipework and vessels. Electrical inspections included high voltage and transformer equipment, low voltage, UPS systems. Mechanical inspections mainly focussed around rotating machinery, motors, gearboxes, fans and engines. He moved to Canada to focus on training in 2002 and spent 4 years delivering certified courses throughout Canada, America and Europe for the Institute of Infrared Thermography. Austin moved back to the UK in 2005 to set up the European branch, known as Infrared Training Ltd. Over the subsequent years the company has grown from strength to strength delivering training mainly across the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, but also delivering courses in many other countries as they develop thermography into reliability programmes.
As the technology can be used for many applications, Austin has works with medical practitioners to develop images for patients to help medical diagnosis, the equine industry helping to identify potential injuries, the aircraft industry working on composite material testing, security screening at airports, concrete testing for quality. Other areas include R&D to investigate potential uses for the technology.
Austin was awarded a Science Fellowship to the well respected MIRCE AKADEMY and participates in annual meeting to investigate the science of Reliability. As Austin is keen to point out, this technology has so many uses, you never quite stop learning and after so many years involvement his enthusiasm is as high as day 1.
Chris joined Infrared Training in March 2014, Starting his career as an office administrator he completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration through the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce. Over the next 2 years Chris has went on to complete a Level 3 in Marketing and a Level 4 in Business Administration and Management.
As well as multiple NVQ Qualifications Chris has also completed our own Level 1 Infrared Thermography and Air Tightness Testing Courses to improve his knowledge when discussing the courses with potential students.
In 2015 Chris was the Winner of the ASPIRE Award for an individuals contribution to a business presented by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Awards held at the Anglican Cathedral in Liverpool.
He is currently the Training Manager for Infrared Training Limited and has worked his way up, earning this important role within the business. He manages the smooth daily running of the office, business invoicing and finances as well as co-ordinating the busy training schedule for courses that take place in the UK and globally. Based in our head office in Liverpool, he is the first point of contact for all students and business associates.
David joined IRT during the summer of 2014, as a very welcome addition to our trainers.
David has a wealth of experience in international sales and marketing within the Thermography industry spanning over 30 years. David has worked for over 7 different companies relevant to our industry, starting his career in 1981 as a European Sales Manager with prominent aircraft company at the time. Over the next 3 decades David has built up his experience with several well known camera manufacturers giving him a varied knowledge of the technology and its uses. We feel this will bring a valuable insight for our students when he delivers training globally.
David has achieved much in his career including gaining PCN Level 2 for Infrared Thermography, along with his BA Degree from the University of London, QTS and many other qualifications.
John is a certified level 3 PCN Thermographer, with a wide range of expertise across various applications. He has over 15 years experience as a trainer of Thermography and Air Tightness Testing, FETAC certified trainer; 35 years practical building experience with an emphasis on renovation and conservation of historic structures.
John has used this knowledge base coupled with Infrared, Blowerdoor & software techniques to investigate and identify building performance issues as a consultant for energy upgrade projects of new and existing buildings. Using this wealth of knowledge and experience John has put together a full Level 2 Air Tightness Testing course, which he delivers to students from all over the UK ans Ireland at our offices in Liverpool.
John's current qualifications include Level 3 PCN for Infrared Thermography covering Mechanical, Civil and Electrical applications. His achievments not only academic but also practical shown by the success of the Eco Village located in Cloughjordan, Ireland. John's input in the Eco Village has allowed them to house over 100 residents in Green Homes that create an energy efficient community.