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THIESS GRADUATE VACATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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George Macharia

Dubbo,Australia

Summary

I am a diligent, academically accomplished, and forward-thinking Australian citizen. I qualify for a Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) from Charles Darwin University (December 2023). I offer experience working on various civil engineering projects, including but not limited to Civil and Structural Design, Engineering, Surveying, Geotechnical, and project management both in Australia and overseas. I am a member of Engineers Australia, and I am working towards gaining chartership. I am committed to lifelong learning and open to any educational opportunities this role may require, and I am committed to my civil and mining profession, currently enrolled to postgrduate diploma in mining (Federation University).

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Design Engineer

Dubbo Regional Council
01.2023 - 02.2025
  • Undertake site investigation, drafting, site analysis, surveying, concept development, thorough planning, and 3d modeling.
  • Assist the Manager Infrastructure Strategy and Design in providing branch input and implementation of the following strategic plans and documents: Management Plan, Business Plan, and Agreed briefs.

Traffic Officer

Dubbo Regional Council
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Apply expert knowledge of the Australian Standards, roads, TfNSW guidelines, and other related legislation(s) to respond to local government infrastructure.
  • Pursue Road Safety grant funding in conjunction with Senior Traffic Engineer and Senior Transport Asset Specialist: Provide input into corporate plans, reports & programs, complying with Council WHS policies and procedures

Tutor

Charles Darwin University
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Teaching and guiding Engineering students in BIM (Revit, Robot, AutoCAD): Working with students around crucial concepts, especially those learned in the classroom | Reviewing classroom or curricula topics and assignments: Providing students with constructive feedback
  • Demonstrating best Engineering practices: Conduct practice tests to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and help set goals for exam preparation

Team Leader

Health Care Australia
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Collaboratively plan the care of people living with disabilities under the Department of Health: Work with other teams to ensure client’s needs have been met & determine areas for improvement.
  • Hold team meetings to manage expectations, make changes & request information.
  • Ensuring key milestones and deliverables have been met

Disability Support Officer

Specialist Support & Forensic Disability Unit (SSFDU)
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Working alongside health professionals in establishing and ensuring that mental health requirements meet the plans
  • Report any health and safety concerns to the health professionals.
  • Ensuring key milestones and deliverables have been met

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Structural

Charles Darwin University
01.2023

Masters of Engineering - Civil and Structural

Charles Darwin University
01.2022

Diploma - Building & Construction

TAFE Marlstone
01.2009

Skills

  • 3d modeling and Drafting
  • Project Scheduling
  • Steel and Concrete Design
  • Timber/Steel/Concrete Design to Australian Codes
  • Site Investigation and Report Writing

Certification

  • White Card
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Manual C-Class Licence
  • Bachelor of Engineering Civil and Structural- Charles Darwin University- 2023, GPA 4.455.
  • Masters of Engineering Civil and Structural- Charles Darwin University-2022, GPA 5.714.
  • Building Information Modelling (3d modeling) -Newcastle University.
  • Design and Modelling (AutoCAD, MicroStation, Spacegass, Microsoft Office, Primavera).
  • Diploma in Building & Construction: 2009: TAFE Marlstone, South Australia.
  • Construction Project Manager (Vet-asses- certified)
  • Safety certification
  • Working at Heights
  • Police Check

THIESS GRADUATE VACATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

  • I am a diligent, academically accomplished, and forward-thinking Australian citizen. I am qualified with a Master of Engineering (Civil and Structural) from Charles Darwin University (December 2023) with a GPA OF 5.714, above average. I am willing to relocate to any part of Australia, undergo police clearance, and obtain and maintain relevant Australian Medical and statutory clearance.


  • To this effect, I offer my genuine enthusiasm as a highly proactive person. I can employ innovation and creativity in resolving challenges. My capacity to think outside the box and willingness to go the length it takes to deliver efficient and effective solutions have been the key contributors to my past successes. My vast talents include calculation, report writing, software simulations, modelling analysis, and project management. This skill set makes me comfortable working as a Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Project Engineer, and Geotechnical Engineer as I transition these skills through the mining Graduate program at Thiess.

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I welcome the opportunity for an interview to further demonstrate my suitability and capabilities for this position.


Yours sincerely

George Macharia

Timeline

Design Engineer

Dubbo Regional Council
01.2023 - 02.2025

Traffic Officer

Dubbo Regional Council
10.2022 - 01.2023

Tutor

Charles Darwin University
01.2021 - 01.2022

Team Leader

Health Care Australia
01.2018 - 01.2020

Disability Support Officer

Specialist Support & Forensic Disability Unit (SSFDU)
01.2014 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Civil and Structural

Charles Darwin University

Masters of Engineering - Civil and Structural

Charles Darwin University

Diploma - Building & Construction

TAFE Marlstone
George Macharia