I worked in Chatswood as part of the ‘Energy2U Alliance’ team which consisted of Aecom, Leighton Contractors & Powerserve. The alliance was set up by ‘Energy Australia’ to upgrade sub-stations across NSW. I worked in the ‘Building Structures’ team. My duties were to create the structural drawings for Leightons to build from. The projects generally consisted of:- Reinforced concrete slabs, Reinforced concrete walls, Reinforced concrete Pre-cast walls, Reinforced blockwork & Steel frames.

AchievementsCreated computer based templates to enable efficient production of drawings Developed and implemented specific drawing systems to improve Standard Operating ProceduresRECENT PROJECTSResidential Elderly Persons Home, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire.Design & Build, three plot site including the following methods of construction; roof, Strip foundations, Reinforced Concrete foundations & Lift shalfts, Retaining walls of the following construction; Traditional Contract, existing Masonry factory with Timber flooring & roof renovated into 70 apartment building with indoor parking. Construction methods included the following:- Steelwork, Timber flooring, Some Mezzanine Timber flooring, Holorib flooring, Timber roof upgrades plus remediation details throughout building.New Medical Centre, SheffordDesign & Build, Steel frame construction with external walls constructed in Block & Block, internal walls constructed in block & timber, ground floor slab & first floor PCU, higher level timber structure with octagonal pitched roof, reinforced concrete lift shaft base.YMCA LeicesterRemedial works to existing building converting into multi use accommodation & communal rooms, mainly utilising Steelwork & Timber. Additional mezzanine floors added.

AchievementsReceived on the job training whilst studying to Achieve HNC in structural engineering via day release

AchievementsQualified to national level as maintenance engineer with NVQ modern apprenticeshipSelected for maintenance team after learning various skills in toolroomInstalled two new fine blank press machinesDutiesMaintained and serviced tool room machinery, fine blank and flywheel machines as well as general plant equipment. These involved; Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrics and ElectronicsLiaised with machine operators and management to arrange maintenance schedulesLiased with spare part companies for technical advice and replenishment of stock and sparesResponsible for COSHH and carried out risk assessments to ensure health and safetyContinued working as a maintenance engineer but took on the responsibility of being first aider and also in charge of the COSHH for the whole company.