Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
Generic

David Rizkalla

Summary

I am a Project Engineer with over 4 years of experience in delivering multiple projects within the Sydney metropolitan area as well as in rural locations. I have a diverse range of experience which different commercial & industrial sites as well as having exposure to marine work as well. I am a dependable candidate and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Gove Refinery Closure Project
04.2022 - Current
  • Preparation of management plans during early stages of project award.
  • Assisting in procurement of tools and consumables for site establishment, as well as ongoing site needs.
  • Preparing works plans and methodology to execute works onsite.
  • Monitoring site works to ensure methods are done under the appropriate methods and procedures.
  • Assisting with quality assurance document preparation and providing oversight in ensuring ITP sign-off are up to date.
  • Preparation of weekly and monthly reporting for the client and internally.
  • Running weekly client and internal progress meeting.
  • Assisting Project Managers and Project Director with budget and site progress tracking.
  • Assist with waste management and tracking.
  • Training junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.

Junior Project Manager

Liberty Industrial, LPG Gas Terminal Demolition
02.2022 - 04.2022
  • Managed cranage contractor associated with additional variation works which occurred onsite.
  • Assisted with engineering and management of marine contractor which consisted of relocation of LPG loading arm which was successfully salvaged and relocated.
  • Produced dilapidation documentation of loading arm condition pre and post relocation.
  • Management of remaining contract works onsite.
  • Organising scrap and waste transportation for offsite disposal/recycling.

Junior Project Manager

Liberty Industrial, Oil Lubricant Demolition Works
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Preparation of site specific management plans and work method statements to conduct works.
  • Management of site personnel and sub-contractor works.
  • Organising waste and scrap for disposal at the relevant facilities.
  • Contractual administrative duties for preparation of progress claims and variations works.
  • Maintaining budget tracking mechanisms implemented and schedule tracking.
  • Preparation and maintaining of quality assurance documentation and project completion documentation.

Project Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Port Kembla Gas Terminal
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Preparation of management plan development.
  • Assisted with engineering and work method statement development for berth removal works.
  • Assisted crane contractor with the development of lift plans required to undertake works.
  • Management of daily sub-contractors activities onsite (environmental consultant, concrete cutters, earthworks and marine contractors).
  • Prepared weekly client and internal reporting.
  • Assisted with progress sign-off for claims.
  • Maintaining CTR works which developed as a result of unexpected finds.
  • Conducting site surveying activities for crane lifting as well as bulk excavation works.

Site Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Fish Market Early Works
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Preparation of management plans and work method statements.
  • Managing environmental sampling and monitoring requirements.
  • Preparing weekly internal reporting.
  • Assisted with the preparation of variation works.
  • Organising waste and scrap disposal as well as maintaining records.


Civil and Environmental Engineer

EI Australia Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Conducting site work and inspections for various contaminated land projects, report writing of site investigations, remedial action plans & validation reports for clients, providing waste classification certificates for soil removal for various sites and teaching new employees how you utilise various engineering software and drafting templates.
  • I also work with more senior colleagues by assisting them with their projects by completing tasks, particularly drafting and fieldwork, on more technically difficult projects.

Education

Bachelor of Civil And Environmental Engineering -

University of Technology, Sydney
Sydney
12.2018

Skills

  • Use of Microsoft Office software packages (Word, Excel and Project)
  • Use of surveying equipment
  • Lift plan development
  • Ability to read and comprehend architectural and structural drawings in order to develop methodologies to safely decommission structures
  • Understanding of AS2601 Demolition of Structures
  • Using AutoCAD and 3D Sketch up in order to develop methodologies
  • Solid knowledge of how to utilise engineering software such as ArcGIS GINT and Surfer developed throughout my time at EI Australia
  • Learnt Plaxis during my university studies for my capstone project
  • Advanced oral and written skills to effectively communicate with individuals, resulted in me taking a more senior role within the engineering team on the Gove Project

Affiliations

Engineers Australia Member. ALGA Member

Timeline

Project Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Gove Refinery Closure Project
04.2022 - Current

Junior Project Manager

Liberty Industrial, LPG Gas Terminal Demolition
02.2022 - 04.2022

Junior Project Manager

Liberty Industrial, Oil Lubricant Demolition Works
11.2021 - 02.2022

Project Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Port Kembla Gas Terminal
03.2021 - 10.2021

Site Engineer

Liberty Industrial, Fish Market Early Works
08.2020 - 03.2021

Civil and Environmental Engineer

EI Australia Pty Ltd
01.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Civil And Environmental Engineering -

University of Technology, Sydney
David Rizkalla