Ronnie Gardiner
Senior Engineering Manager
Ronnie has worked at PNDC since 2015 in several roles across the centre’s technical and commercial functions. He has a background in engineering and energy policy with 20+ years of experience in energy systems and networks. His current role as Senior Engineering Manager involves leading the development of the centre’s technical team through an exciting period of growth as PNDC transitions to a multi-site operation.
Martin Blaney
Senior Electrical Technician
Martin is a Senior Electrical Technician at PNDC, bringing extensive expertise in High Voltage and Low Voltage electrical infrastructure. Drawing on his prior experience as an Engineering Supervisor in Telecoms Infrastructure Maintenance, as well as specialised safety roles within the NHS and Scottish Power, Martin excels in developing robust Safe Systems of Work. He is dedicated to driving operational safety and supporting cutting-edge energy research.
Gordon Jackson
Electrical Engineer
Gordon is an Electrical Engineer in PNDC’s Technical Team, supporting project delivery through the development and deployment of, often novel, test solutions and infrastructure. He has over 25 years engineering experience having worked in automation & controls in the manufacturing and process sectors prior to joining the University of Strathclyde’s Institute of Energy and Environment and thereafter PNDC.
Alastair Wilson
Electrical Engineer
Alastair is a member of the technical team providing support and hands-on experience where necessary. Research is proving an interesting change from Alastair’s history, gained mainly in commercial/industrial sectors across a wide range of industries, from petrochemicals to food processing and service industries. He has been practising in the trade for some 30-plus years now and still enjoys it, sadly!