Pradshaanth Yokanathan

HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
• Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
• Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
• Designed Containerized plants - GA & Process Instrumentation Drawings in reference to similar jobs.
• Reviewed process calculations & controls for project quality assurance.
• Update relevant documentation i.e. Factory/Site Test/ O&M manuals.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Performed Factory Acceptance Tests & Site commissioning (SAT)
• Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.

Projects/Area of Experience

1. Sodium Hypochlorite Disinfection Plant - Portable water Distribution for mining camp - WA

2. Hardstand Treatment System (Gravity Clarification & Oily Water Separators) for Boatyard - NSW

3. Activated Sludge Bioreactor Sewage Treatment Plant for mines sites - WA

HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Tender (Cost Estimation) for Water Corporation DAFT unit Install & Upgrade:

• Review scope of works to establish key deliverables
• Review technical documents (i.e. PIDs, PFDs, Data sheets, Specifications etc.)
• Evaluate process design to optimize plant performance in best interest of client
• Selection of equipment based of suggested criteria or what's best suited for application
• Consulting external vendors for pricing of parts and equipment
• Design calculations (i.e. piping, structures, process etc.)
• Filling up design cost sheet (excel) to reflect base prices prior to launching bid
• Finalizing 75% of tender documentation including putting all prices together

Wastewater Treatment for Graphite Purification Plant - Pilot Test work/Desktop Study

• Researched and developed novel processes to heavy metal elements/ions/organic contaminants
• Made sensible predictions and developed models to establish chemical parameters for laboratory and pilot test work procedures
• Oversaw solution mixing, distillation, drying and containment processes
• Developed Lab test work program in conjunction with Principal Engineer and Project Manager to meet requirements of client
• Adhered to various Safety Management Protocol standards.
• Prepared standard operating procedures (SOPs) documents for incoming personnel.
• Developed processes based on critical needs, preset efficiency standards and cost reduction measures.

Oily Water Separator Audit/Refurbishment - Roy Hill Mine Site

• Visited customer sites to supervise full-scale audit and troubleshoot when issues arose.
• Undertook preventive maintenance and safety inspections for smooth, uninterrupted operations.
• Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
• Conducted meetings to present findings and inform team on required measures to be taken
• Maintained all technology documentation, providing updates and addendums when required.
• Submitted technical report and proposal for refurbishment of Oily Water Separator
• Secured contract for re-commissioning of OWS following good review of submitted proposal
• Led startup and shutdown procedures, maintaining compliance with plant operations manual and technical guidelines.

Rincon Mining - Pin-Bed Clarifier Test work

• Conduced feasibility study on requirements of Pin-bed clarifier for highly saline brine effluent
• Conducted laboratory test work to assess capabilities of flocculation and sedimentation of effluent
• Performed lab test work involving jar tests and settling tests using various types of coagulants and polymers
• Maintained test reporting database by updating results regularly and performing calculations effectively if required

RE-Concentration of Bayer Spent Liquor - Pilot Testing

HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Commissioning of the pilot plant:

• Built and operated pilot plant in collaboration with South 32 using actual Bayer spent liquor
• Trained to safety standards of South 32 (i.e. Proper handling of Bayer Spent Liquor, Donning of PPE)
• Supervised technicians with hydrostatic testing and dye penetration testing of pipelines and equipment
• Worked with engineering team to design and install equipment for visual level indication in evaporators
• Undertook 12hr shifts in MHF environment to operate spent liquor pilot plant (Day/Night)

HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Bowen Hills, QLD Odor Control Facility Upgrade:

• Assisted in planning site layouts and blueprints.
• Answered questions for customers about various aspects of products.
• Assisted with quality inspections and document editing
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders by negotiation and making offers and deals
• Negotiated prices and quotes and reduced overall project cost by 20%, having excess in budget
• Constructed work schedule - setting timeframes for daily activities during upgrade
• Prepared test records, Safety framework and checklists (i.e. site acceptance tests, Process checks) for site commissioning

Flow balancing of Redcliffe Sewage Treatment Plant - Odor Control Facility:

• Performed Flow Balancing of air flows by adjusting dampers on site
• Applied mass balance principle to measure combined air flow due to inaccessible ductwork
• Performed pressure-velocity calculations to determine air flow rate
• Had success with flow balancing having increased flow efficiencies by 10%
• Adhered to safety framework required on site (i.e. Donning of PPE, doing risk assessments, identifying hazards)
• Oversaw quality assurance protocols to optimize designs.

Luggage point Waste Water Treatment Plant - Air Treatment Facility - Project Design:

• Prepared of technical drawings for client, including markups.
• Participated in HAZOP Study as part of multidisciplinary team to satisfy safety framework
• Took part in site visits and site surveys to construct drawings with dimensions for manufacturing of equipment
• Participated in site survey prior to installation of equipment