GEO DAVIS
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced Asset Engineer with a strong background in managing infrastructure assets, conducting condition assessments, and developing lifecycle management strategies, actively seeking to transition into a Project Engineer role. Possesses expertise in coordinating asset maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting capital and maintenance project delivery through effective contract and stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to analyse technical data, lead inspections, and develop business cases that balance risk, cost, and service levels. Known for collaborating seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to optimise asset performance and support strategic investment decisions. Eager to leverage technical skills, project planning experience, and leadership capabilities to drive the successful execution of complex engineering projects, focusing on delivering quality outcomes on time and within budget while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position]. Successfully led cross-functional teams to complete complex engineering projects on time and within budget. Demonstrated proficiency in project management and problem-solving, contributing to continuous process improvements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Engineer
Port of Melbourne
12.2019 - Current
- Managed diverse infrastructure assets including wharves, roads, utilities, and marine structures to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and optimal lifecycle performance.
- Developed and maintained asset management plans and long-term renewal strategies that balanced risk, cost, and service level objectives.
- Led condition assessments and infrastructure inspections to prioritise investment, guide maintenance planning, and meet Port Concession and regulatory requirements.
- Prepared project briefs, technical specifications, and procurement documents while overseeing consultants and contractors to deliver capital and maintenance works.
- Developed business cases and conducted financial analysis to support capital investment proposals and strategic asset decisions.
- Key Achievements:
- Led lifecycle management and compliance oversight of critical infrastructure assets, including wharves, roads, and utilities by implementing inspection regimes, renewal strategies, and safety programs that reduced long-term maintenance costs and regulatory risk.
- Delivered high-value capital and maintenance projects by developing technical scopes, managing contractors, and preparing investment cases that secured funding and aligned with performance, quality, and concession obligations.
Project & Asset Engineer
Moorabool Shire Council
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Supported infrastructure planning, scheduling, and documentation processes, enabling timely delivery of capital works and smooth coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Reviewed technical drawings and conducted site inspections to ensure road, drainage, and traffic assets met quality standards, design intent, and compliance requirements.
- Collected, recorded, and analysed infrastructure condition data using GIS tools, producing detailed reports that informed asset renewal strategies and budget forecasting.
- Processed project administration tasks including contract variations and progress claims, supporting financial control and ensuring adherence to project management procedures.
- Collaborated with contractors, consultants, and community members to manage expectations and reduce disruption, strengthening stakeholder relationships and project outcomes.
- Promoted safety through hazard analysis and OH&S compliance, contributing to risk mitigation while supporting continuous improvement of council processes and engineering practices.
- Key Achievements:
- Supported technical evaluations and stakeholder collaboration, enabling timely project delivery and compliance across multiple civil infrastructure initiatives, improving overall planning and execution efficiency.
- Collected and analysed GIS-based condition data, producing detailed reports and identifying asset improvements that informed strategic renewal decisions and enhanced long-term infrastructure management.
Education
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) -
Deakin University
01.2019
Skills
- Project Planning & Delivery
- Scheduling
- Cost Monitoring
- Asset Management
- Lifecycle Planning
- GIS Data Collection
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Compliance
- Contract Coordination
- Infrastructure Renewal Strategy
- Team Collaboration
- Financial Analysis
- Design Change Evaluation
- Business Case Development
- Civil & Structural Engineering
- Condition Inspections
- Process Optimisation
- Regulatory Reporting
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Procurement Management
- Project management
- Scheduling and planning
- Quality control
- Project estimation
- Analytical thinking
- Cost management
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Schedule management
- Documentation control
- Engineering design
- Proficient in [software]
- Risk management
- AutoDesk autocad
- Engineering
- Root-cause analysis
- Safety procedures
- Maintenance planning
- Predictive maintenance
- Condition monitoring
- Asset management
- Life cycle assessment
Timeline
Asset Engineer
Port of Melbourne
12.2019 - Current
Project & Asset Engineer
Moorabool Shire Council
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours) -
Deakin University