Elliot Cowan
Sydney,Australia
Work Preference
Summary
Field‑ready Mechanical / Piping Technician with 10+ years’ experience supporting engineering, construction and commissioning activities across energy, industrial and process‑plant projects. Strong capability in mechanical systems, pipework, equipment layouts, site coordination and technical problem solving, with extensive experience working alongside engineers, fitters and contractors on live industrial sites.
Combines hands-on mechanical aptitude with strong technical skills — including interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, mechanical layouts and site mark‑ups — to support installation, maintenance, QA/QC checks and field engineering tasks. Safety‑focused, reliable, and comfortable working in remote, industrial and FIFO environments.
Open to Field Engineering Assistant, Mechanical TA, Site Support Technician, Shutdown Support, and Piping/Mechanical Installation Assistant roles.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CAD Technician
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Supported mechanical and piping work on live industrial sites, including carbon capture, CCGT and energy facilities.
- Assisted engineers and site teams with equipment checks, layout verification, measurements and technical issue resolution.
- Produced and updated P&IDs, PFDs, piping layouts, elevations and redlines used directly for installation and commissioning.
- Conducted site reviews to ensure mechanical designs aligned with real‑world conditions and buildability requirements.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, accurate mechanical execution and field engineering tasks.
Mechanical Piping Designer
Clarke Energy Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2018
- Produced P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, piping arrangements, and isometric drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D to support project design and execution.
- Managed design work across tender, preliminary, detailed, and as-built stages, ensuring alignment with project timelines and specifications.
- Developed initial concepts into detailed and functioning Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant designs.
- Coordinated with mechanical and electrical engineers, project managers, subcontractors and clients throughout project delivery.
- Responded to client queries and resolved technical and design issues to keep projects progressing.
- Supported bid process through subcontractor quotations, project planning, and proposal documentation, contributing to successful project acquisition.
Education
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering / Design
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool, United Kingdom05-2012
Skills
- Mechanical & piping installation support
- Field engineering assistance (site checks, measurements, verification)
- Reading & interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, GA drawings
- Site coordination with engineers, fitters & contractors
- Redline updates, mark‑ups & technical documentation
- Equipment layout verification & site condition assessments
- Mechanical troubleshooting & problem solving
- Familiarity with pumps, valves, pipework, supports & industrial equipment
- Use of hand tools & workshop equipment
- Strong safety awareness & industrial site experience
- Physically capable, reliable, and adaptable
- Willing to obtain: Confined Spaces, Working at Heights, Forklift (LF)
Personal Information
- Title: Mechanical Engineer | Mechanical Designer | Piping & CAD Specialist
- Nationality: British
- Driving License: Clean driving license
- Availability: Currently based in Australia; Seeking permanent or contract engineering opportunities across the east coast.
- Work Permit: Australian Working Holiday (417) Visa
- Visa Status: Australian Working Holiday (417) Visa confirmed.
SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
- MGT Teesside: Developed a detailed 3D model for a proposed carbon capture plant, including interconnecting pipework, PFDs and column drawings.
- Viridor 2025: 3D modelling for a proposed carbon capture plant across three sites: Westfield, Dunbar and Tees Valley, with detailed PFDs and column drawings.
- Hygen Energy 2023: Developed a 3D model for a proposed carbon capture plant at Dove Valley, supporting a detailed P&ID package and further design development.
- Vital 2023: Initial assessment and 3D model development for a proposed CCGT and carbon capture plant at Damhead Creek.
- Covanta 2023: Developed initial 2D layouts into a 3D model for Protos ERF Carbon Capture, progressing into P&IDs and detailed modelling using InfraWorks.
- EP UK Investments 2022: Produced site layouts, redline drawings and elevations for the Kilroot CCGT FEED study, showing pre- and post-development site conditions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Open to mechanical engineering, design, project, site/field, fabrication, installation and hands-on engineering roles.
Timeline
CAD Technician
Fichtner Consulting Engineers Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Mechanical Piping Designer
Clarke Energy Ltd
09.2012 - 01.2018
BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering / Design
Liverpool John Moores University