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Gaurav Mehan

Perth

Summary

Holding a Master of Advanced Manufacturing and Technology from the University of South Australia and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from Punjab Technical University, I bring over a decade of diverse experience across mechanical engineering, public transport planning, and operational coordination. As part of my Bachelor’s degree, I completed a 6-month traineeship at the Rail Coach Factory in 2004, where I successfully designed and demonstrated a Control Discharge Toilet System tailored to Indian Railways, incorporating mechanical and pneumatic design, waste treatment, and control panel integration. My career began with hands-on mechanical project work at General Motors Holden, where I focused on pneumatic systems, signage compliance, and design optimisation. I then transitioned into the public transport sector, where I have held key roles including Coordinator at Swan Transit and currently as a Planning & Disruption Officer at the Public Transport Authority (PTA). Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong skills in data analysis, scheduling using HASTUS, KPI reporting, stakeholder engagement, and service optimisation across both regional and urban networks.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Planning & Disruption Officer – Regional Town Bus Services

Public Transport Authority (PTA)
09.2024 - Current
  • Manage 14 regional town bus services across WA, optimising timetables and routes using HASTUS for efficient service delivery.
  • Monitor KPIs using NetBI and Green Roads to produce actionable insights and inform planning decisions.
  • Coordinate with local councils on TMPs/TGSs to maintain safe operational conditions during roadworks and events.
  • Prepare detailed disruption reports, investigate customer complaints, and recommend service improvements using performance data.
  • Liaise with infrastructure teams to implement new bus stops aligned with accessibility and safety standards.

Coordinator Scheduler

Swan Transit
01.2020 - 09.2024
  • Led scheduling for major contract areas (Midland, Bunbury, Albany, Kalgoorlie), optimising trip planning and resource allocation.
  • Utilised HASTUS to build, modify, and test trip plans, ensuring efficient links with train services and deadhead minimisation.
  • Assisted with electric bus tendering for New Zealand, delivering detailed planning support and operational modelling.
  • Provided pay advice and ensured accurate driver rosters, overseeing revenue enhancement and cost control initiatives.
  • Produced daily operational reports, analysed trip performance, and prepared stakeholder updates for monthly meetings.

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

General Motors Holden
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Managed mechanical improvement projects, including pneumatic system optimisation and signage installations.
  • Conducted make-vs-buy analysis and implemented cost-saving measures while troubleshooting system inefficiencies.
  • Reviewed CAD-generated drawings and ensured alignment with mechanical performance standards.
  • Used AutoCAD and other tools to optimise design parameters and prepare accurate documentation for manufacturing processes.

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Punjab Technical University
Dera Bassi, Punjab, India
12.2005

Master of Advanced Manufacturing - Technology

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
02.2009

Graduate Professional Engineering -

University Of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
05.2012

Skills

  • Mechanical Systems & Design Optimisation
  • HASTUS Scheduling & Planning
  • Project & Contract Management
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Power BI, NetBI)
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service
  • Performance Monitoring & KPI Management
  • AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite,
  • Strategic Resource Deployment & Cost Control

Certification

  • HASTUS – Scheduling Software
  • Power BI – Data Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • AutoCAD – Mechanical Drafting

Timeline

Planning & Disruption Officer – Regional Town Bus Services

Public Transport Authority (PTA)
09.2024 - Current

Coordinator Scheduler

Swan Transit
01.2020 - 09.2024

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

General Motors Holden
03.2013 - 03.2014

Graduate Professional Engineering -

University Of South Australia

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -

Punjab Technical University

Master of Advanced Manufacturing - Technology

University of South Australia
Gaurav Mehan