MANIKANDAN JAYARAMAN
Piara waters,WA
Summary
Experienced project engineer with over four years in managing and delivering multidisciplinary projects across the mining, oil, gas, and construction sectors. Proven ability to handle all project phases from tendering through execution, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion. Skilled in risk assessment, scope management, and cross-functional team coordination. Seeking to leverage my expertise in engineering project management to contribute to renewable energy, asset transition, and infrastructure projects. Resourceful Project Engineer known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess in-depth knowledge in project management, process optimization, and technical documentation. Excel at communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to navigate project challenges effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PROJECT ENGINEER - SMP CONSTRUCTION
Plummers project services
Perth, WA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed detailed project plans and schedules for the PLS Borefields Infrastructure Project, covering scope, timelines, and milestones, including supporting brownfield project execution.
- Managed three separable project portions: SP1: Pilgan Pump Station to P1000 Tie-ins, SP2: Bore 25 to Carlindi (HDPE Pipe Installation), SP3: Solar Telemetry Skids, Flowmeter Installations, and Replacement of Bore Generators, Fuel Tanks, Headworks, and Pumps.
- Project Scoping: Traveled to sites as required to define project scopes and ensure accurate assessments for planning.
- Prepared work packs, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and technical documents adhering to project and client standards.
- Managed three separable project portions, ensuring compliance with quality management processes.
- Project Planning & Scheduling: Maintained and updated project registers and schedules, ensuring alignment with client timelines and milestones.
- Coordinated with clients, vendors, and contractors to meet project requirements, managing vendor, supplier, and contractor interfaces.
- Ensured scope, schedule, and budget compliance for mechanical and civil works, monitoring progress, and tracking project milestones.
- Conducted safety and technical reviews, implementing change management processes in accordance with company procedures.
- Led onsite supervision, providing direction to site teams, and conducting post-work inspections to ensure quality control.
- Assisted in project closeout, compiling MDRs, and ensuring successful project documentation and handover.
- Supported site staff, including superintendents, engineers, and supervisors, ensuring a strong focus on HSEQ.
JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - SMP FABRICATION
Steelstruct engineering
Henderson, WA
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Developed and reviewed project scopes and objectives, interpreted working drawings, and collaborated with all relevant stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility and cost control.
- Conducted material take-offs, managed Bills of Materials (BOM), procured project materials, and ensured quality through supplementary testing in line with project specifications.
- Created and maintained work packs, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and Manufacturer Data Reports (MDRs) to ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.
- Evaluated subcontractor quotes, selecting suppliers based on competitive pricing and product quality, resulting in significant cost savings.
- Managed logistics and follow-up for subcontracted services, including hydrotesting, surface treatment, heat treatment, non-destructive testing (NDT), and plate works.
- Coordinated communication between the project manager and teams, such as engineering, procurement, estimating, drafting, and fabrication, to ensure project alignment.
- Conducted post-work inspections to verify that completed work met specifications and performance requirements.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining project successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
- Ensured compliance with codes, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications in line with company procedures.
- Managed project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Developed strategies to improve quality, foster teamwork, and enhance individual performance.
- Contributed to project closeout and handover, ensuring accurate submission of documentation and MDR.
- Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring effective interface management and collaboration across teams.
- Managed Structural, Mechanical, and Piping (SMP) projects for companies such as ALCOA, SOUTH-32, WORSLEY, METSO, QAL, SCHENCK, and CUMI.
- Used MS Office Suite and MS Projects for project planning, scheduling, execution, and reporting.
PROJECT ENGINEER - FABRICATION
Bellis Australia
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed and supervised manufacturing processes for fabricating thermal and cryogenic insulation in various industries such as oil, gas, LNG, resource processing, power, and general industries
- Provided top-quality hot, cryogenic, and acoustic insulation services including soundproofing and fireproof protection for major maintenance and shutdown operations in the oil, gas, and energy industries
- Evaluated engineering guidelines for potential risks related to management and suggested effective control measures for risk optimization
- Managed material take-off, procurement of project materials, and conducted quality and supplementary testing according to project specifications
- Maintained accurate records of project progress and effectively managed all quality and maintenance documentation requirements
- Managed sub-contract works, estimation, cost control, and project scheduling for various projects
- Analyzed all facets of production and fabrication recommendations with management
- Enforced adherence to work order deadlines by implementing efficient scheduling practices
- Utilized, released, and created work orders to ensure compliance with planned demand, effectively managing sales and inventory levels while optimizing available capacity
- Received recognition from management for consistently meeting financial goals through expense control, schedule optimization, and inventory management
- Successfully reduced total supply chain cost through improved customer satisfaction, optimized quality measures, and streamlined processes.
GRADUATE ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Madras Engineering Industries
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Freeze daily and monthly plans on tools based on machine shop production requirements
- Conducting tool trails for all type of new tools and analysis on CPC for best performance and price
- Technical discussions with vendors for tools, tool holders and fixtures required for production up to the establishment stage
- Regrinding and coating follow-ups on all types of tools on the shop floor
- Brief study on existing fixtures for improvement to reduce operator fatigue and increase monthly production rate
- Awareness of 5S, 3C, TPM and Kaizen concepts.
Education
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Curtin University
WA06-2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
India05.2016
Skills
- Work pack Creation- Piping, Mechanical & Structural Installations (SMP)
- Variation Claims
- EPC Project experience
- Documentation Control
- Cost Estimation & control
- Scheduling and Planning Techniques
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Construction Monitoring
- HSE - Health and safety protocols, Emergency drills, Risk Assessment, Incident report writing, JHA, SWMS, TAKE-5, Safety toolbox meetings, Pre-start meeting, Tagging and Barricading
- Adobe / Bluebeam / Aconex
- MS OFFICE suites
- Site Inspections & Surveillance
- SMP Projects Management & Execution
- Procurement and MTO (Material take-offs)
- Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Project Completions - Flange Management, Testpack Creation, CCMS, Hydrostatic Testing, Punchlists Walkdown
- Asset Management
- Quality Assurance (ITR, ITP)
- Logistics coordination
- Vendor & Sub-contract Management
- Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Commissioning
- ERP / JOBMAN / SILICATE/ SHAREPOINT
Certification
- WA Construction WHITE CARD
- High Risk Work License
- Forklift License
- Professional Mechanical Engineer (ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA)
Accomplishments
- Reduced project costs by 15% through cost optimization strategies.
- Led teams to achieve project milestones ahead of schedule.
- Consistently ensured compliance with safety and regulatory standards in all phases of project execution.
References
- Amirul Ibrahim, Project Engineer, Steelstruct Engineering, Amirul.ibrahim@steelstruct.com.au, 0424141667
- Yash Patel, Operations Manager, Bellis Australia, Yash.patel@bellis.com.au, 0437304322
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Tamil, Native/ Bilingual
- Telugu, Professional
Timeline
PROJECT ENGINEER - SMP CONSTRUCTION
Plummers project services
07.2024 - 09.2024
JUNIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - SMP FABRICATION
Steelstruct engineering
09.2022 - 06.2024
PROJECT ENGINEER - FABRICATION
Bellis Australia
07.2020 - 09.2022
GRADUATE ENGINEERING TRAINEE
Madras Engineering Industries
06.2016 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
Curtin University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Anna University
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