Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Feb 2023 - Present

Mechanical Engineer

• Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

BullAnt project Worked on development, design, engineering and construction of a clean tech prototype revolutionary HVAC system including a novel refrigerant compressor invented by Ron Conry AM. Key responsibilities: • Produced engineering and design calculations, technical assessments and reports • Designed components and assemblies in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor • Technical problem solving • Design reviews • Created production drawings, GD&T Technical highlights: • World first of its kind, revolutionising HVAC • Product development, prototyping • Clean energy power generation applications • Turbomachinery • Machine design and engineering • Advanced bearing technology • Heat exchanger design • Centrifugal compressor

Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

• Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

Barton Heat Engine Mk2 project Worked on development, design, engineering and construction of a prototype novel clean energy generation system based on the patented heat engine invented by Dr Noel Barton. Key responsibilities: • Produced engineering and design calculations, technical assessments and reports • Reviewed and added value to peer and contractor engineering and design deliverables • Design review, constructability, HAZOP and HAZID workshops • Coordination of project activities with multiple internal and external parties • Developed project scope and schedule • Hands-on engine assembly • Technical problem-solving • Contributed to control logic development • Requisitioned equipment, materials and 3rd party services • Collaborated with other disciplines and contractors • Developed execution strategies • Established organised data management Technical highlights • World first of its kind • Containerised, community scale, sustainable, continuous energy production • Wide range of clean energy and carbon-negative applications • Reciprocating compressor-expander engine • Design and engineering of bespoke pressure components • Machine design and engineering • Hydraulic power unit (HPU) • Pressure piping (AS 4041) • Pulsation and vibration analysis and mitigation • Modularised package design and engineering • Compliance with legislation and regulations for plant and pressure equipment design and manufacturing • Auxiliary air, lubrication and cooling systems

Package Engineer

• Jan 2015 - May 2020

Clients: ESSO Australia, Exxon Mobil PNGEngineer responsible for design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing and delivery of mechanical and multi-discipline equipment packages up to $500k.Key responsibilities:• Managed fabricators, vendors and subcontractors• Package delivery schedule and budget management• Coordination with other engineering disciplines and other functions (e.g. project management, procurement, quality, expediting, logistics, construction, completions, etc.)• Coordination and liaison with client• Coordination with 3rd parties (e.g. inspection agencies, legislators, freight services, etc.)• Kick-off, pre-production and progress meetings• Inspected equipment and supervised factory testing

Mechanical Engineer (Junior through to Senior)

• Jan 2012 - May 2020

Main clients: Petrochad, ESSO Australia, Mobil Oil, Exxon Mobil PNGMechanical engineer with wide range of technical and project skills and experience.Key responsibilities:• Designed and specified various mechanical equipment and piping systems• Produced technical specifications and data sheets• Requisitioned equipment and materials• Technical bid evaluation• Reviewed technical vendor documentation• Inspected equipment, factory acceptance testing• Technical assessment and report-writing• Design review, constructability, HAZOP and HAZID workshops• Collaborated with other disciplines and client• Developed work packs for installation, construction and completions• Installation, commissioning and operating procedures• Technical problem-solving• Scoped and estimated discipline work• Managed budget and schedule for discipline work• Client CMMS data• Construction and commissioning supportTechnical highlights:• Multi-discipline package equipment (up to $10M)• Pumps (centrifugal, piston/plunger, peripheral, progressing cavity, gear, lobe, diaphragm)• Compressors (centrifugal, piston, screw)• Pressure vessels (ASME VIII D1, D2, AS 1210)• Tanks (API 620, API 650)• Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems (ASHRAE)• Water and wastewater systems (AS/NZS 3500)• Developed MS Excel-based tool able to save the client in excess of $5M over 2 years• Piping systems (ASME B31.3, AS 4041)• Valves (ASME/ANSI, API, AS/NZS) • Hydraulic power units (HPU, AS 2671, ISO 4413)• Materials (ASTM, API, NACE, AS/NZS, ISO and more)• Insulation and protective coating systems• Welding and fabrication (ASME, AWS, AS, ISO)• Non-destructive testing (RT, UT, MPI, DPI)• Pressure and leak test procedures• Fitness-for-service assessments (API 597)• Assessed as competent Senior Mechanical Engineer

Team Lead

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

Client: Exxon Mobil PNG (earthquake remediation project)Led a team of up to 8 engineers supporting client’s procurement of customised construction machinery, including specialised machinery for operating in difficult terrain. My team specified, evaluated and coordinated purchase, managed suppliers and inspection of more than $20M worth of equipment.Key responsibilities:• Client facing and liaison• Team focal point• Interface with internal and external stakeholders• Managing and supervising personnel• On-boarding new personnel• Mentoring and coaching junior personnel• Scoping and estimating• Planning scope execution strategies• Budget negotiation• Managing scope, schedule and budget• Progress reporting• Change management

Completion Engineer

• Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

Client: Exxon Mobil PNGEngineer responsible for developing completion structures and work-packs for site construction and pre-commissioning work.Key responsibilities:• Devised frameworks for sequencing work, monitoring progress and tracing quality assurance activities• Created frameworks on PIMS system• Inspection and test record forms• Collaborated with engineers from other disciplines• Complete work-packs including all instructions, documentation and forms• Tracked progress across multiple projects and work-fronts via PIMS system• Weekly completions progress reporting for the client and project team

Mechanical Field Engineer

• Feb 2013 - Oct 2013

Client: Melbourne Water Based at: Eastern Treatment PlantSite-based mechanical engineer responsible for complete project scopes, from initiation through hand-over to client’s operations team.Key responsibilities:• Safety surveys• Interpretation of client requirements• Project scoping, estimating and risk assessment• Project proposals (100% approval rate)• Budget and schedule negotiation and management• Project kick-off and progress meetings• Client facing and liaison• Engineering and design from concept to implementation• Requisition and coordination of equipment, materials and subcontract services• Manage and control multiple projects simultaneously• Collaboration and coordination with work crews and client operations• Construction, installation and commissioning planning and work-packs• Job safety and environmental assessments (JSEA)• Work permits• Supervision of construction, installation and commissioning crews, including subcontractors• Quality assurance and control

Package Engineer

• Jan 2012 - Feb 2013

Client: PetrochadEngineer responsible for design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, inspection, testing and delivery of mechanical and multi-discipline equipment packages.Key responsibilities:• Managed fabricators, vendors and subcontractors• Package delivery schedule and budget management• Coordination with other engineering disciplines and other functions (e.g. project management, procurement, quality, expediting, logistics, construction, completions, etc.)• Coordination and liaison with client• Coordination with 3rd parties (e.g. inspection agencies, legislators, freight services, etc.)• Kick-off, pre-production and progress meetings

Researcher (Engineering Project Management)

• May 2011 - Jan 2012

Conducted research into project estimating norms versus actual performance history.Key responsibilities:• Data sourcing and sorting• Statistical analysis• Interpretation of results• Produced a report outlining methods, findings, conclusions and recommendations• Presented findings to senior managers

Piping Engineering Intern

• Nov 2010 - Feb 2011

- Created and reviewed technical engineering documents. - Gained insight into Project work Piping Engineering and Oil & Gas production industry. - Created and reviewed technical engineering documents. - Gained insight into Project work Piping Engineering and Oil & Gas production industry.

Research Intern

• Dec 2009 - Feb 2010

- Scholarship-funded by Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC). - Conceived and planned research into novel technology for defence. - Gained insight into the field of Thermal Spray technology. - Scholarship-funded by Defence Materials Technology Centre (DMTC). - Conceived and planned research into novel technology for defence. - Gained insight into the field of Thermal Spray technology.

Technician

• Jan 2005 - Sep 2006

Installation, maintenance and repair of security systems. Installed, maintained and repaired alarm and CCTV systems for commercial and domestic premises. Provided face-to-face customer support and training. Installation, maintenance and repair of security systems. Installed, maintained and repaired alarm and CCTV systems for commercial and domestic premises. Provided face-to-face customer support and training.