PIROSHANANTH CHANDRAN
Toongabbie,NSW
Summary
Civil Engineer with over 14 years of experience consistently leading and managing large-scale geotechnical and infrastructure projects for public clients. Focus on delivering exceptional project outcomes. Bringing a diverse skill set encompassing strategic project management, effective contract administration, meticulous quality control, and steadfast commitment to health and safety standards. Proficiency extends across specialized project management areas including TBM Tunnelling, cut and cover tunnels, NATM tunnelling, ERSS construction with deep excavations, road and rail bridges construction, utilities diversion, and comprehensive traffic management strategies.
Seeking a challenging managerial position to apply extensive project management expertise, fostering personal and professional growth while contributing to the success of dynamic projects.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Engineer - TBM
Snowy Hydro Limited
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated engineering performance to recommend improvements.
- Oversaw worksite construction to coordinate with TBM Engineers and guide projects.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols and regulations, resulting in a safe work environment with minimal incidents throughout project duration.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives that led to enhanced workflows and overall operational excellence within the organization.
Senior Tunnel Engineer
TAISEI CORPORATION - CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Strategic planning across pivotal project phases, including TBM Design, TBM Delivery, TBM Assembly, Initial Drive, and Main Drive Sequence and cleared 50% of approvals with client.
- Actively engage in coordinating with essential stakeholders, including clients, external designers, TBM suppliers, equipment manufacturers, material suppliers, and sub-contractors
- Collaborate with internal and external designers to develop precast segments design and accessory suppliers to align it precisely with contract specifications and technical requirements.
- Comprehensive planning of tunnelling activities in contaminated areas, including, Ventilation Design and Implementing Engineering Control Measures at the TBM. (90% done)
Senior Tunnel Engineer / Risk Manager
DAEWOO - DONGAH JV
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversight of bored tunnel activities spanning from the launch shaft to the CR107 interface.
- Coordination of TBM suppliers and designers for TBM design, bored tunnel design, and cross passage design
- Planned launch shaft operations, incorporating strategic site utilization for TBM delivery and lowering, as well as managing bored tunnel activities across diverse ground conditions and operation cycles
- Provide crucial support to the tunnel project manager in orchestrating TBM assembly, initial drive, main drive, and dismantling operations.
Assistant Project Manager
AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2022
- Supervised and conducted technical inspections of crucial construction elements such as diaphragm wall construction, bored pile work, ground improvement, soil investigation works, sewer diversion, shaft excavation, and temporary road diversion work.
- Reviewed the contractor's design, ensuring meticulous adherence to contract specifications and the client's civil design criteria
- Carried out independent design impact assessments and settlement analyses for adjacent structures and utilities, proposing contingency measures to mitigate potential impacts of the North South Corridor construction on utilities and services.
Assistant Project Manager
Leighton offshore
01.2011 - 01.2013
- In my role as a Quality/Project Engineer for Contract C935, I spearheaded the construction of a complex infrastructure project, overseeing the development of a 170m long, 25m deep station box and 700m long twin bored tunnels, which included entrance sections, a vent shaft, and launching shafts
- My focus on quality and project management was particularly crucial during the station box construction, where I took charge of the project from site preparation to the attainment of the final excavation level.
Tunnel Project Engineer
Dongah Geological Engineering Co., LTD
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Entrusted with the responsibility for overseeing the construction of twin bored tunnels connecting Hill View (913 boundary) to Beauty World (C916 boundary) stations
- Managed the Launch Shaft operations for the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) and Slurry Treatment Plant (STP), along with the supervision of tunneling activities, including the initial drive.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
Education
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
National University of Singapore
Singapore 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri Lanka08.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Design co-ordination
- TBM Tunnelling
- NATM/ Mined Tunnelling
- Cut and Cover Tunnel and Deep Excavation
Affiliations
- Member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
- Member of Australian Tunnelling Society.
- Member of Institution of Engineers Singapore (MIES)
- Member of Tunnelling and Underground Construction Society of Singapore (MTUCSS)
- Member of Geotechnical Society of Singapore (MGEOSS)
- Member of Society of Rock mechanics and Engineering Geology, Singapore (MSRMEG)
Working Rights
189 Visa (Permanent Visa)
References
Referees will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer - TBM
Snowy Hydro Limited
05.2024 - Current
Senior Tunnel Engineer
TAISEI CORPORATION - CHINA STATE CONSTRUCTION
01.2023 - 04.2024
Senior Tunnel Engineer / Risk Manager
DAEWOO - DONGAH JV
01.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Project Manager
AECOM Singapore Pte Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2022
Assistant Project Manager
Leighton offshore
01.2011 - 01.2013
Tunnel Project Engineer
Dongah Geological Engineering Co., LTD
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Geotechnical Engineering
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering
University of Peradeniya
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