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Akash Rao

Mechanical Engineer BEng, MEng
Melbourne

Summary

Mechanical Engineer with a strong five-year track record in maintenance and reliability engineering projects. Experienced in design, planning and commissioning paired with a strong focus on OH&S.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Mechanical Engineer

BTT Engineering Consulting
12.2023 - Current
  • FEA analysis to carry out compliance testing as per ADR 62.
  • Automotive chassis design using Autodesk Inventor.
  • VASS inspections on heavy vehicles as per VSB 6.
  • PBS inspection and certification as per NHVR regulations.

Process Engineer Ops - National

Cleanaway Waste Management
02.2023 - Current
  • Worked on Cleanaway's biggest project - Dandenong Autoclaves as lead commissioning engineer.
  • Developed asset maintenance strategy to implement preventative and predictive maintenance for all sites nationally.
  • Designed and commissioned bin tipper with integrated hydraulic press.
  • Managed Capex budgets for site improvement projects.
  • Mentoring junior engineers and working in cross functional teams liaising between engineering, operations, project, transport and safety.

Maintenance Engineer Victoria

Re.group
06.2021 - 02.2023
  • Achieved above 95% uptime for 4 recycling plants in Victoria.
  • Lead and managed trade teams electricians and boilermakers.
  • Mentoring junior mechanical engineering interns.
  • Implemented CMMS system, spare part lists and inventory levels.
  • Implemented predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime by predicting failure occurrence in conveyor head drums.
  • Process monitoring to identify process and production issues using SCADA systems.

Education

Master of Advanced Mechanical Engineering -

Monash University
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 2021.06

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Anna University
India
03.2015 - 2019.04

Skills

Solidworks 3D modelling

Timeline

Mechanical Engineer

BTT Engineering Consulting
12.2023 - Current

Process Engineer Ops - National

Cleanaway Waste Management
02.2023 - Current

Maintenance Engineer Victoria

Re.group
06.2021 - 02.2023

Master of Advanced Mechanical Engineering -

Monash University
06.2019 - 2021.06

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Anna University
03.2015 - 2019.04
Akash RaoMechanical Engineer BEng, MEng