Dougie Auld

Name

Dougie Auld

Job Title

Nuclear planning Officer

Company

Royal Navy (Seconded to BNS)

Time in employment
Joined RN Sep 86, Joined BNS Oct 04

What is your educational background?

Completed Six years at Craigmount High School Edinburgh, Joined Navy and completed a Fitting and Turning Apprenticeship. After gaining a commission Read for BENG Hons Degree at Southampton Uni. Post graduate Diploma in Nuclear Science and Technology from Surrey Uni. Many and various Naval courses.

What subjects did you like at school?

Technical subjects

Who influenced your decision making?

Many people.

What has been your career path so far?

Joined Navy as an Artificer Apprentice, progressed to Petty Officer (passed for Chief PO) on diesel-electric submarines, gained a commission and progressed to Lieutenant Commander on Nuclear powered submarines (S Class).

What would a typical day contain for you?

Briefings, Meetings, Project management, Divisional work (people management), Problem solving, Organisation of men and activities, Planning

What do you enjoy most about your job?

Solving problems

What skills are important in your job?

Technical and people skills

What are your main responsibilities?

Looking after the nuclear planning of work activities in HMNB Clyde

What training (on & off the job) has helped you perform your role or progress?

All training so far in Nuclear systems ... everything helps

Why did you choose a career in the industry?

Wanted to join the Royal Navy from about 14 . The rest has been about choosing the right options and career path.

What advice would you give to someone considering their career?

Decide on what you like and are good at and find something that fits and remember it is never too late to change completely or choose a different direction.