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About Gavin Armstrong
Gavin has extensive experience working with clients in the Energy generation sector. He is a technical expert in manual and mechanical sampling, sample preparation and physical test methods of solid fuels, specifically biomass, solid recovered fuels and coal. He leads field projects, assists the quality manager with method development, reviews and training. Gavin is additionally involved in the day-to-day support of client accounts.
An important part of Gavin’s job is being an active participant in standardisation through SOCOTEC UK’s membership of BSI Technical Committee PTI/017. He represents the UK on two International Standard Organisation Technical Committee’s, ISO Technical Committee 300 – Solid Recovered Materials including Solid Recovered Fuels, and ISO Technical Committee 238 – Solid biofuels. He actively participates in several working groups within both committees.
Professional Experience
WITH THE COMPANY SINCE 2022 | OVER 7 YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY
Gavin has been a Technical Manager at SOCOTEC UK since 2022. Prior to Gavin’s current position he joined the business in 2020 as Technical Support Supervisor, mentored by the UK’s principal industry expert George Bradley. Previously Gavin worked for Stobart Energy as a sampling and analysis technician. Gavin proudly served in the Royal Navy between 2003 and 2016.
Qualifications
Professional Licenses and Certification
Technical Committee Member - BSI PTI/017 Solid biofuels, 2022 to present
Technical Committee Member - ISO TC238 Solid biofuels, 2022 to present
Technical Committee Member - ISO TC300 Solid recovered materials including solid recovered fuels, 2022 to present