Rachel Chester

Rachel Chester has a diverse and extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Rachel started their career as a Summer Geophysics Intern at Durham University in 2011. Rachel then worked as a Geophysicist at Wessex Archaeology from 2012 to 2015, analyzing survey data for the offshore wind industry and conducting nearshore surveys. Rachel then transitioned to the role of Supply Chain Manager at Peter's Yard in 2015, where they were responsible for managing the supply chain and ensuring smooth operations.

In 2016, they worked as a Research Intern at University College Cork, where they conducted numerical and physical modeling of a mooring system for a semi-submersible floating wind turbine. Rachel also performed numerical modeling of catenary mooring lines and validated the results using scale testing.

Rachel continued their research career at MaREI from 2017 to 2019, where they served as a Research Assistant and later as a Research Support Officer.

Currently, they are working at Principle Power, starting as a Naval Architect from 2019 to 2020, then moving on to the position of Installation Engineer from 2020 to 2021, and currently holding the role of Senior Installation Engineer from 2021 with ongoing employment.

Overall, Rachel Chester's work experience demonstrates their expertise in marine renewable energy, project management, research, and supply chain management.

Rachel Chester's education history includes the following:

- From 2015 to 2016, they attended EUREC and received a European Masters in Renewable Energy, with a field of study in Renewable Energy.

- In 2016, they also attended Instituto Superior Técnico, where they obtained a Master's degree with a specialization in Renewable Energy - Oceans.

- Rachel completed their Master's degree in Renewable Energy at Loughborough University from 2015 to 2016.

- Prior to their Master's degrees, Rachel earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geophysics with Geology from Durham University, graduating in 2012.

- Rachel attended QEGS Horncastle, Lincolnshire from 2001 to 2008, though there is no information provided about their degree or field of study at this institution.

In addition to their academic degrees, Rachel also holds the following certifications:

- Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS), obtained in January 2015.

- Personal Survival Techniques (PST), obtained from Warsash Maritime Academy in August 2013.

- First Aid, obtained from the Red Cross EU Office in February 2013.