Andrew May
Lyndhurst,Australia
Summary
Accomplished engineering professional with over 20 years of expertise in designing pressure equipment for the industrial gas sector, specializing in heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping, and skid-mounted systems. Proven track record in managing multi-million dollar projects for both local and global organizations, showcasing the ability to effectively coordinate multi-discipline vendors and subcontractors to ensure project success. Possesses in-depth knowledge of ASME and Australian standards related to pressure equipment, complemented by a comprehensive understanding of processes from design through implementation. Committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet industry standards and exceed client expectations, while fostering a results-driven environment through strong team collaboration and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Manager
Cryoquip Australia Pty Ltd
03.2005 - Current
- Coordinate sub-contractors and employees on multi-million dollar projects
- Managing project schedules and budgets for materials and labour
- Managing drafting resources for P&IDs, equipment layout, structural steel, piping isometrics, etc.
- Manufacturing progress tracking for procurement, assembly, welding operations, instrumentation and electrical installations, packaging and shipping
- Management of project engineers
- Implementation of quality systems to maintain ISO9001 accreditation
- Preparation of manufacturing reports and technical documentation
- Bidding of major projects
- Design of small scale cryogenic and LNG systems
- Co-ordination of cryogenic vessel refurbishment
- Planning of welding and fitter activities
- Project Engineer Duties:
- Design and drafting of ambient vaporisers
- Design and drafting of skid mounted systems for cryogenic applications
- Design of pressure vessels
- Generated quotations to industrial gas sector
- Co-ordination of customer site installations
- Development and Implementation of vacuum insulation technology
- Creating welding procedures to ASME and Australian Standards
- P&ID creation and HAZOP analysis
Production Engineering Assistant
Frontline Australasia Pty Ltd
07.2004 - 11.2004
- Create work instructions and SOP's for employees in towbar production
- Inspection of assorted automotive components in 3 dimensions using technical drawings and a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Manage the quality inspection of exhaust manifolds off-site at Holden plant
- Generate a standard directory structure of existing files in company computer system
- Design of towbar fitting instructions using Microsoft Word
- Tabulate information for PPAP documents including PFMEA's and PFC's
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Cadbury Schweppes
12.2003 - 03.2004
- Company Overview: This FMCG company manufactures and supplies a variety of chocolate products to the retail industry.
- Focused on continuous improvement (SMED) in a manufacturing environment
- Learned the importance of proactive maintenance
- Collected production data and presented this in daily meetings
- Modified existing machinery to increase production and reduce maintenance costs
- Designed layout drawings using AutoCAD
- Created operator cleaning manuals for new and existing equipment using Microsoft Office.
- Re-designed potential modifications to vacuum ducting to increase efficiency
- Analysed machine operation for faults
Technician
Birrus International
08.2003 - 09.2003
- Constructed a pressure vessel according to layout drawing and prepared for testing
- Assembled and tested pneumatic valves
- Fabricated and installed filter bags for smelter hopper
- Operated various machinery on the factory floor
Bar Manager
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Managed six staff, allocated work rosters and duties
- Trained new bar staff in all aspects of customer service
- Maintained and secured premises and equipment
- Monitored stock control
- Handled customer complaints and enquiries
Assistant promoted to Management Trainee
Coles Supermarkets
05.1991 - 02.2002
- Presented and maintained a high level of customer service
- Forecasted sales and ordered stock using in-house computer software
- Trained new staff members in stock control
- Designed and constructed product displays
Education
Managing People Effectively
Australian Institute of Management
Melbourne, VIC07-2025
New Leader
Australian Institute of Management
Melbourne, VIC05-2025
Certificate IV - Process Manufacturing
CLS
07-2021
Building Business Acumen
Acumen Learning
01-2021
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Monash University
01.2001
Skills
- Proven ability to identify and resolve problems using cost-effective solutions through experience in a manufacturing environment
- Highly developed interpersonal skills strengthened through managerial relationships and customer service experience
- Broadened knowledge of continuous improvement and proactive maintenance in a manufacturing environment
- Broadened knowledge of occupational health and safety issues within the workplace through extensive training
- Good knowledge of Ultra high vacuum technology and helium mass spectrometry
- Proven ability to create weld procedures (AS3992 and ASME IX)
- Pressure vessel design (AS1210 and ASME VIII)
- Piping design (AS4041 and ASME B313)
- Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, NFPA, IEC and Australian Standards
- Familiar with Electrical Hazardous Area requirements for Australian Standards
- Technical report writing
- Technical support
Computer Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Software (Advanced)
- Adobe Software (Advanced)
- AutoCAD (Intermediate)
Hobbies and Interests
AFL Football, Travelling, Snowboarding, Kite boarding, Golf
Timeline
Engineering Manager
Cryoquip Australia Pty Ltd
03.2005 - Current
Production Engineering Assistant
Frontline Australasia Pty Ltd
07.2004 - 11.2004
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Cadbury Schweppes
12.2003 - 03.2004
Technician
Birrus International
08.2003 - 09.2003
Bar Manager
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
07.2002 - 06.2003
Assistant promoted to Management Trainee
Coles Supermarkets
05.1991 - 02.2002
Managing People Effectively
Australian Institute of Management
New Leader
Australian Institute of Management
Certificate IV - Process Manufacturing
CLS
Building Business Acumen
Acumen Learning
Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering
Monash University
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