Dulana Sarathchandra
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
3rd year Chemical Engineering student at Monash University with hands-on experience in plant operations, laboratory testing, process calculations, and sustainable system design. Currently working in a quality control laboratory environment with exposure to industrial testing procedures, plant operations, data analysis, and safety standards. Seeking engineering internship opportunities in the process, manufacturing, water, and energy sectors in Melbourne.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Lab Technician
PPG Industries
Clayton, VIC
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct laboratory testing and analysis on architectural coatings and raw materials to ensure product quality and compliance with standards
- Analyze and record test data to support quality control processes and maintain accurate lab records
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues in manufacturing processes, enhancing overall product consistency.
- Perform troubleshooting in both laboratory and plant environments to identify and resolve product and process issues
- Acquired hands-on exposure to plant operations and industrial equipment while following standard operating and safety protocols
Instructor (Volunteering)
Royal College Scout Group
Sri Lanka
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Mentored young scouts in leadership and team-building skills.
- Led outdoor and skill-building activities, enhancing young scouts' practical skills and creativity.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Engineering
Monash University
Clayton11-2027
Diploma of Engineering -
Monash College
01-2025
Skills
- Process Calculations & Mass/Energy Balances
- Laboratory Testing & Quality Control
- Data Analysis (Excel, MATLAB)
- Process troubleshooting
- CAD & Engineering Design (Solidworks)
- Aspen Plus
- ANSYS Fluent
- Safety & Risk Awareness
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Problem Solving
Projects
Engineers Without Borders Challenge 2024
Monash College Unit MCD-4530
My group was tasked with designing a low-resource desalination system to replace the existing energy-intensive Reverse Osmosis (RO) systems in Saibai Island in the Torres Strait Region.
• We proposed a vapor compression desalination system (VCD), which was more sustainable and
less energy intensive than the existing systems
• We provided the required calculations, CAD drawings of the system and built a model to present
to the stakeholders.
Hobbies and Interests
- Active badminton player
- Music composer and producer in genres, Orchestral and EDM
- Guitar & Sitar Instrumentalist
Timeline
Quality Control Lab Technician
PPG Industries
05.2025 - Current
Instructor (Volunteering)
Royal College Scout Group
01.2022 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical Engineering
Monash University
Diploma of Engineering -
Monash College