• Leading the root cause analysis and risk assessment of over pressurisation risk of legacy pressure vessels, leading to the launching of a project of $7m capital works for rectification, as well as a corrective action plan to maintain safe operation temporarily.• Strategy overhaul of Oxalate Equipment, including Oxalate Belt Filters, kiln and thermal oxidiser, resulting in improved availability and maintenance cost reduction.• Area point of contact for capital projects• Coverage of Senior Engineer position for two months, in addition to holiday coverage of Maintenance Superintendent• Training and mentoring of one vacation student and two graduates, including Alcoa business and operations systems, safe operation, change management and communication with stakeholders.• Site point of accountability for technical training – developed a skills matrix and training plan for 25 engineers on site, allowing for the efficient allocation of limited budget.

•Four-month coverage of mechanical maintenance crew consisting of boilermakers, fitters and trade assistants•Supervision of daily work including tank repairs, rotating equipment overhauls and agitator replacements.•Tracking and reporting on major overhaul shutdown progress and budget compliance.•Taking proactive steps to increase planned work complete ratio.•Safety contacts and monitoring of crew safety projects and actions.

• Site support during breakdowns including Mill Hydraulic Inching Drive, Mill Feed Conveyor and Apron Feeder• Lead Root Cause Analysis investigations on losses >500T: Mill Charge Crane, Inching Drive and Apron Feeder. • Reviewing and adjusting critical spares on Hydraulic Rake Pumps and Motors. • Co-ordinating contractors for installation of modern replacement on Mill 3 Inching Drive + Park Brake.

• Lead multidisciplinary deep dive analysis of finding the root cause of missed residual life targets of thickener assets - including incorrect valve selection and insufficient caustic heating equipment• Piping upgrade and repair technical drawing• Flat Bottom Tank Inspection (FBTI) Repair Scoping• Pan Filter Backwash Header - Redesign and Installation Scope• Corrosion audit and recommendations for path forward

• Assisted Reliability Engineers and Specialist with assorted tasks as required • Standardisation of work instructions for ancillary equipment across all four FMG sites

Perth Biodesign for Medtech 2020/21 participant. An 8 month, part-time course in which multidisciplinary teams identify and validate clinical unmet need, brainstorm solutions and prototype medical device while simultaneously focusing on strategy development and business planning. My team focused on increasing the effectiveness of rehabilitation on nerve damage for stroke, palsy and post-surgery patients.

• Performing calculations for mineral transport including conveyor belts and impact idlers.• Evaluating flow rates and mass balances for upcoming magnetic separation plant upgrade.• Project management tasks including progress reporting, project planning and safety auditing.• Co-ordinating with other disciplines, including electrical, civil and structural engineers and drafters.• Utilising software such as Newton, StarCCM+ and Navisworks to achieve project technical outcomes.

• Standardised Offshore Loadout Readiness Procedure to increase accountability for equipment, hence minimising lost rig-time.• Researched Schlumberger’s Ultrasonic Well Casing and Sonic Imaging Tool, finding strengths and weaknesses over competitors’ services.• Worked with Operators to maintain complex Wireline logging tools.• Rig-Up/ Rig -Down tasks and radioactivity calibration on porosity equipment at well sites in Moomba, SA.• Ensured work environment (Rig/Workshop/Logging Truck) was always operating in a safe condition through reviewing standard operating procedures for the Cooper Basin.

• Researched and implemented options for beginning CNC manufacturing of product in various locations in China. • Annotated design diagrams to facilitate communication with Chinese factory and understanding of tasks.• Replied to customer queries regarding orders.• Wrote production updates to keep backers and investors engaged through Indiegogo.

• Created pressure piping management plan to become compliant with Australian Standard 4041.• Conducted safety audit of screening boxes on site to determine risk of splash-back when conducting routine maintenance, increasing operator safety during daily maintenance.• Calculated air flow in separate calciner ducts for determining scope of work for upcoming expansion.