Asirini Hansika (HANSI) Perera Paththage
Clyde North,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Electrical Engineer with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and experience working with BlueScope Steel Hastings and Alcoa Portland to lead and manage Electrical Engineering projects, meeting client’s needs and delivering outstanding results. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, utilises strong organisation and scheduling skills. Committed to quality and safety, strictly follows company guidelines and Australian Standards. Effective communicator works collaboratively with others to achieve results. Systematic Electrical Engineer experienced in managing electrical project lifecycle from design phase to delivery and implementation. Polished in analysing, troubleshooting and developing solutions. Consistently delivers engineering services to meet company, customer and statutory and regulatory specifications on time and within budget.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER
BlueScope Steel
Hastings, Victoria, Australia
11.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: BlueScope Steel is the leading steel company in Australia and New Zealand, supplying a large percentage of all flat steel products sold in these markets. The company's products play a big part in people's everyday lives, being vital components in suburban houses, landmark buildings, and structures, and popular makes of cars.
- Role involved designing, developing, and maintaining electrical control systems and/or components to required specifications and client requirements, focusing on economy, safety, reliability, quality, and sustainability. Involved in projects from start to finish, including maintenance programs.
- Achievements:
- Banding Machine Upgrade (Pre-feasibility to Execution)
- Oversee a team responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining electrical systems within budgets
- Train all the operators and maintenance crews before installation ensuring adherence to safety procedures and maintenance of high-quality service standards expected by management
- Diagnose and repair malfunctioning systems by using test equipment
- X-Ray Gauge Head Upgrade (Pre-feasibility to Execution)
- Leveraged hardware and software expertise to ensure product electrical specification complied with local and international lows and met company’s high standards – (radiation standards)
- Coordinated with other engineering teams, vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely resolution of electrical engineering issues.
- Replace the existing load cells, matching units, and load cell control panel with an equivalent modern ABB load cells system. (Pre-feasibility to Execution)
- Upgraded Six Load Cells Successfully with Shutdown; effectively planned and managed project tasks, coordinating contractors and ensuring all involved had clear idea of implementation requirements.
- Performed Upgrades with Zero Injuries; ensured compliance with safety guidelines and Australian Standards.
- Upgrade the AC relay logics to a PLC based solution (Pre-feasibility to Execution)
- Drastically Improved reliability and operational security concerns: This upgrade reduced the risk to plant and delivered a more robust and reliable control system with an appropriate level of supplier support.
- Completed Project Under Budget and Ontime: Saved $600K on Project & Completed 2 Months Ahead of Schedule; created innovative ways to upgrade the electrical panel and schedules time effectively, focusing on meeting deadlines.
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Alcoa
Portland, Victoria, Australia
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Company Overview: Alcoa produce aluminium and manages the smelter operations.
- Worked to successfully identify innovation solutions to upgrade existing systems. Involved thorough investigation of problems or needs and the development of plans for resource needs, solutions design, and implementation processes.
- Achievements:
- Received Hatch Recognition Pride Award in 2012 & 2013; based on project performance and against 25 contenders.
- Resolved Conflicting Opinions with Stakeholders; settled disagreement and differing opinions on costing, design, and scheduled provisions by acknowledging all opinions and calmly focusing on creating mutually satisfactory solutions.
- Utilised Effective Communication to Reduce Quote; reviewed high project quote, recognising lack of task clarity causing over quoting. Contacted supplier and clarified requirements, resulting in costing reduction of 50%.
- Proactively Resolved Equipment Damage; by responding quickly to broken construction equipment, diagnose the issue and determine the best approach, minimising site downtime and helping stick to project timelines.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Project Management in Industrial Automation
01.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Honours)
RMIT University
01.2010
Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering
RMIT University
01.2008
Skills
- OH&S
- Creativity and Innovation
- Quality Assurance
- Risk Assessment & Management
- Continuous Learning
- Performance Management
- Project Design
- Problem Solving
- Circuit Analysis
- Project Management
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability
- Hardware Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Power World Simulator
- AutoCAD
- ORACLE
Accomplishments
- Received Hatch Recognition Pride Award in 2012 & 2013; based on project performance and against 25 contenders.
- Resolved Conflicting Opinions with Stakeholders; settled disagreement and differing opinions on costing, design, and scheduled provisions by acknowledging all opinions and calmly focusing on creating mutually satisfactory solutions.
- Utilised Effective Communication to Reduce Quote; reviewed high project quote, recognising lack of task clarity causing over quoting. Contacted supplier and clarified requirements, resulting in costing reduction of 50%.
- Proactively Resolved Equipment Damage; by responding quickly to broken construction equipment, diagnose the issue and determine the best approach, minimising site downtime and helping stick to project timelines.
Affiliations
Engineers Australia – Chartered Professional Engineer | National Engineering Register
Timeline
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER / PROJECT MANAGER
BlueScope Steel
11.2017 - Current
Graduate Electrical Engineer
Alcoa
04.2011 - 06.2014
Graduate Diploma - Project Management in Industrial Automation
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical Engineering (Honours)
RMIT University
Advanced Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering
RMIT University