Harsh Patel
Perth
Summary
Dynamic and outcome oriented Maintenance Engineer with proven success at Rio Tinto Iron Ore, specializing in fleet condition monitoring, continuous improvement and project management. Enhanced operational efficiency through innovative maintenance strategies, fostering strong vendor relationships. Adept at technical reporting and problem-solving, consistently improving safety standards and reducing downtime across rail fleet operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer (Rail)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
05.2021 - Current
- Reduced downtime through implementation of maintenance and reliability improvement projects
- Ongoing review and update of preventative maintenance tactics
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices
- Weekly rail fleet monitoring and defect elimination reporting
- Regular inspection and management of workshop tooling and equipment
- Conducted thorough risk assessments through management of change, before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential hazards effectively.
- Improved safety standards with comprehensive reviews and updates to maintenance protocols.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Rail)
Roy Hill Mine
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided engineering support in terms of ongoing maintenance of ore cars and locomotives through analyzing different technical parameters and subsequently carrying out maintenance
activities. - Involved in development of scope of work and business case required for rectification works on flat car access pathway which will create a safe access to flat car for ingress and egress purpose.
- Reviewing current maintenance standards and service sheets for ore cars in order to make amendments for optimum maintenance output.
- Analyzing performance of currently implemented projects by conducting regular reviews and presenting findings to specialist mechanical engineer.
Graduate Project Engineer
Roy Hill Mine
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Reporting to Senior Manager Projects, provided project engineering support including technical investigations, report writing, development and implementation of projects.
- Involved in cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Engaged in designing a viable solution for scrubber lubrication system which would prevent manual handling of grease drums weighing 180 kg to move 20 m distance in a confined space. The exercise consisted of calculating flow rate of lubricant and pipe dimensions to satisfy design requirements.
- Responsible for executing a complete project through various stages of its life cycle. The project involved preparing a scope of works document, tendering stage, evaluation of different bids once received, monitoring commercial aspects such as cost, quality, schedule and selection of a suitable supplier for a task and ensuring timely delivery of materials on site.
- Actively participated in design reviews, HAZID, HAZOP and weekly technical update meetings to be aware of the progress of the project, reviewing technical drawings submitted by vendor and preparing technical evaluation and technical clarification registers as well as managing technical queries.
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Roy Hill Mine
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
- Responsible for identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to different elements of the project; reviewing bids from contractors.
- Participated in determining project schedule by studying project plan and calculating time requirements.
- Responsible for controlling project costs by approving expenditures and administering contracts.
Education
Masters of Professional Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA03-2018
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College
Gujarat, India02-2015
Skills
- Technical reporting
- Root-cause analysis
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- SAP
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer (Rail)
Rio Tinto Iron Ore
05.2021 - Current
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Rail)
Roy Hill Mine
12.2020 - 04.2021
Graduate Project Engineer
Roy Hill Mine
07.2019 - 11.2020
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Roy Hill Mine
12.2018 - 06.2019
Masters of Professional Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Western Australia
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College
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