Arjun Dhakal
Melbourne,Victoria
Summary
Highly skilled and detail-oriented Civil/Asset Engineer with a proven track record of effectively managing and maintaining asset data in a government organisation setting. Strong analytical abilities combined with exceptional organizational skills to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Adept at utilizing data management systems, infrastructure surveying and implementing efficient processes to enhance data quality and accessibility. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling seamless coordination with internal stakeholders and external partners. Committed to supporting the council's goals by providing reliable asset data insights and contributing to informed decision-making.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Infrastructure Assets Civil Engineer
Government of Nepal (National Re- Construction Authority)
03.2016 - 02.2019
- Assisted in the preparation of priority project lists for grant applications for infrastructure renewal/rehabilitation (Bridges and Major Culverts, Roads, Buildings/Facilities); Internal coordination with service departments to plan for future works as committed to the community via structure plans of the governments
- Assists in the development of Key Service Plans and strategic plans which incorporate goals and objectives aligning to Government's vision and objectives
- Identifying and evaluating the risk to individuals and contribute to Government's Strategic risk register
- Coordinating the preparation of future years capital works road program, bridges, and major culvert
- Coordinating in executing the regional transport modelling in collaboration with Department of Transport
- Coordinating or assisting the scope and specification preparation for the assessments and rehabilitation of infrastructures owned by government
- Worked in collaboration with and assist the team, manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and priorities
- Involved in the supervision of Engineering interns and team members as required
- Coordinating condition assessment of Infrastructure assets constituting Bridges, Stormwater assets, Buildings, Roads, swimming pools and Playground assets
- Implement strategies to integrate asset management into regional community, delivery and operational plans; Also developing and maintaining assets systems and reporting to assist review of asset service levels
- Worked in creating a database for the purpose of insurance funding policies for facilities owned by government
- Engage and consult with the community and stakeholders to identify their requirements and use this information to enable organisational direction, strategy, and policy
- Experienced in data analysis of complex spatial data and converting it to meaningful information to assist the preparation of plans and policies
- Experienced in customer request management and communication
- Developing inspection scheduling and carry out damage impact assessments
- Responsibility for ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Acts, Health and Safety management programs and for ensuring, as far as practicable, safe working practices for all staff
- Assisted in Asset Accounting processes according to government policies.
- Performed routine training and attended special events to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Managed and participated in on-site cutovers, testing and restoration of facilities.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Identified and resolved potential structural issues.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory requirements for water quality protection.
Civil Engineer
Government of Nepal, Local Municipality
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Responsible in preparation, supervision and administration of various contracts including specification and tender document preparation as per company policy
- Coordinate risk management along with option development for the projects
- Effectively utilise the company procurement policy to procure the resources, goods, services and works to the company based on obtaining best 'Value for Money'
- Plan, prioritise, organise and manage own time and achieve targets within a set timetable and budget
- Developed an ability to carry out Engineering Survey in a precise and efficient manner and set out design scopes in the field using total station surveying
- Carried out investigation and analysis and tagged team with consultants to develop the detailed design, technical specification and construction methodology to meet the project scope
- Worked towards technical drafting based on Infrastructure design using AutoCAD as well as basic use of Civil 3D
- Developed an ability to establish a rapport and gain cooperation of all other stakeholders of the project
- Timesheet/Rostering experience.
Civil Site Engineer
Gateway Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Nepal
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Undertaking project procurement and resources scheduling; including material, equipment, and labour
- Compiling and preparation of project documentation and reports along with quality assurance
- Assisting the Project Managers/ Senior Engineers with contract administration in estimating costs
- Coordinated Environment Impact Assessment for the construction Projects
- Manage conditions of contract and legal requirements
- Stakeholders' engagement including client, sub-contractor, and local government authority
- Undertaking regular site inspections/ visits.
- Drafted and reviewed construction schedules, environmental impact studies and project designs.
- Facilitated construction by mapping out utility installations and establishing reference points, grades and elevations.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings and blueprints.
Education
Master of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
Melbourne, VIC03.2021
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering -
KL University
India04.2014
Skills
▪ MS Office
▪ AutoCAD
▪ HOMER / ENERGY PLUS
▪ GIS (QGIS)
▪ Microsoft Project
▪ Resource Register
▪ CRM Software
▪ Civil 3D
▪ Record Management
▪ Revit Architecture
▪ Expensify
▪ Inspection Tablet
Major Projects Testimony related to design (and not limited to):
• Delivered Engineering design for Roads and Stormwater infrastructure which was a part of capital works program including cost estimation and BOQ preparation..The project also involved a provision of major culvert.
• Assisted in the development of municipal engineering guidelines to assist engineering development control units. Detailed investigation and pre-feasibility analysis in developing alignment of a road.
• Delivered Infrastructure Asset Management functions including lifecycle modelling of asset and recommendation in efficient engineering design for assets
Certification
- MIE Aust (Registered as Professional Engineers in Engineers Australia).
- Nepal Engineering Council .
- First Aid and CPR.
Training Licenses
- Drivers' Licence: Car
- Environmental Sustainability
- Data Analysis
- Business Management
- Infrastructure Assets Planning
- Monitoring of Concrete Structure - NDT methods
- QGIS & Asset Management Software
- Engineering Project Management - PMBOK
- Technical report writing
- Leadership and problem solving
- Capital Asset Planning and Deterioration Forecast
Training Volunteering Experience
- Attended 7 days 'Training for Trainers (TOT)' for Engineers from August 2-8, 2016, for Earthquake Resilient Building Construction given by SABAL Nepal and Ministry of Urban Development (Government of Nepal)
- Attended two days 'Basic Training for Engineer's on Housing Reconstruction' given by National Reconstruction Authority with technical assistance of NSET for Earthquake Resistant Building from 25/04/2016 to 26/04/2016
- Attended Workshop on 'Krishna Delta Modernization' in KL University
- Attended World Conference on Applied Science and Engineering Technology in BR Corp. for Science and Construction
- Published Journals on Construction Techniques and Demand of high rise building in India
- Study of various bituminous mix designs (2013)
- Construction of flexible pavement from Birgunj customs office to Birgunj Bus-stands Nepal (2014)
References
On Request
Relocation
- Happy to relocate.
Timeline
Infrastructure Assets Civil Engineer
Government of Nepal (National Re- Construction Authority)
03.2016 - 02.2019
Civil Engineer
Government of Nepal, Local Municipality
12.2015 - 05.2016
Civil Site Engineer
Gateway Engineering Pvt. Ltd, Nepal
01.2014 - 01.2015
Master of Project Management -
Central Queensland University
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering -
KL University
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