Rupesh Karande
Auburn,NSW
Summary
Highly skilled Mechanical Engineer with over 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, maintenance strategies, and defect elimination in safety-critical and heavy-industry environments. Demonstrates strong adaptability to mining operations-proficient in root cause analysis (Kepner-Tregoe, Apollo), engineering change management, and SAP for asset management. Skilled in optimizing fixed and mobile equipment uptime, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with WHS and Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3788). Open to FIFO/DIDO work arrangements and eager to relocate Queensland to support operational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Engineer/Safety Coordinator
Quantum Safety
03.2022 - Current
- Conduct risk assessments and safe work briefings for heavy machinery operations, drawing parallels to mining industry safety protocols
- Evaluate and implement control measures to mitigate hazards in live track environments, ensuring compliance with WHS standards
- Authorized to execute work-on-track protection methods (Track Occupation Authority, Absolute Signal Blocking, Lookout Working), applying similar risk controls used in mining sites
- Lead engineering change requests for on-site modifications and ensure thorough documentation for compliance audits
- Direct civil engineering tasks (track realignment, ballast replacement) and mechanical maintenance (turnouts, crossings, welding), analogous to managing fixed plant equipment in mining
- Employ root cause analysis (Kepner-Tregoe, Apollo) to investigate and resolve operational issues, improving reliability by 30%
- Utilize SAP-based systems (or comparable software) for scheduling maintenance and tracking reliability data
- Key Achievement: Improved commissioning readiness by 30% through optimized protection planning-significantly reducing post-construction adjustments
Mechanical Engineer
Good Products Sydney Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed reliability engineering initiatives for heavy manufacturing equipment, ensuring asset longevity aligned with mining industry benchmarks
- Streamlined production using Six Sigma principles, saving $300K annually and boosting revenue by 25%
- Coordinated engineering change management processes for design modifications; ensured seamless approvals and compliance with WHS standards
- Performed root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment failures, leveraging techniques like FMEA and Apollo
- Key Achievements:
- Launched new electrical components within a $130K budget, increasing annual revenue by $1M
- Transitioned from external sourcing to in-house manufacturing, raising team efficiency by 30%
- Reduced downtime by 20% through improved maintenance strategies for critical mechanical systems
Reliability Engineer
Ecube Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2020
- Designed and installed solar PV systems in residential and commercial sectors, focusing on heavy-duty equipment handling-transferable to mobile asset management in mining
- Led commissioning of solar projects, ensuring compliance with Australian standards, akin to meeting mining sector WHS requirements
- Performed detailed energy assessments and established maintenance schedules to maintain high system uptime
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders-clients, vendors, electricians-to deliver solutions on time and within budget
- Conducted failure analysis investigations to determine root causes, preventing repeat occurrences of critical equipment breakdowns.
- Reduced downtime by optimizing spare parts inventory management and streamlining procurement processes.
Graduate Engineer
Dale Enterprises
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided asset management consulting under ISO 9001 frameworks, comparable to mine site asset management principles
- Implemented QA strategies to improve production workflows, reducing maintenance delays by 18%
- Led root cause investigations and recommended upgrades, extending asset lifecycle and minimizing failures
Education
Professional Year - Engineering
Engineers Australia
Sydney, NSW07.2022
Master of Professional Engineering - Mechanical
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Sydney07.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
Pune, India05.2017
Skills
- Reliability & Maintenance Engineering
- Root Cause Analysis
- Engineering Change Management
- Defect Elimination
- SAP for Maintenance
- Scheduling
- Reliability Tracking
- Mining-Specific Standards
- WHS Compliance
- Project Management
- Risk Assessment
- Mitigation
- Safety Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Communication
- AutoCAD
- SolidWorks
- Microsoft Project
- Primavera P6
- Lean Six Sigma
- Power BI
- SQL
- Excel
- High-Pressure Decision-Making
- Strong Teamwork
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Negotiation
- Attention to Detail
- Critical thinking
- Data analysis
Accomplishments
- Optimization of manufacturing processes (Global Research and Development Journal for Engineering, 2017).
- Mathematical modelling and optimization (International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research Technology, 2017).
Websites
Technicalandsoftwareskills
- SAP for Asset Management, Reliability Tracking, Maintenance Scheduling
- AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6
- Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC, Kaizen)
- Power BI, SQL, Excel for Data Analysis and Reporting
Achievementsandhighlights
- Optimized maintenance strategies for fixed plant equipment, reducing unplanned downtime by 20%.
- Enhanced defect elimination programs, lowering overall maintenance costs and boosting production reliability.
- Implemented robust engineering change management processes for design modifications, ensuring safe and compliant operations.
Certificationsandmemberships
- Member, Engineers Australia (Active)
- Risk Facilitator - G2 (RIIRIS402E) - Carry out the risk management process
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW Card) - Sydney Trains/ARTC (NSW/QLD)
- Australian Institute of Project Management (In Process)
- Project Management Institute (Member)
- Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia
- Open to FIFO/DIDO and Willing to Relocate (e.g., Queensland)
Workrights
Australian Permanent Resident
Certification
- Member, Engineers Australia (Active)
- Risk Facilitator – G2 (RIIRIS402E) – Carry out the risk management process
- Project Management Institute (Member)
- Professional Engineer, Engineers Australia
- Rail Industry Worker (RIW Card) – Sydney Trains/ARTC (NSW/QLD)
- Australian Institute of Project Management (In Process)
- Six Sigma Certification
Timeline
Risk Engineer/Safety Coordinator
Quantum Safety
03.2022 - Current
Mechanical Engineer
Good Products Sydney Pty Ltd
06.2021 - 08.2022
Reliability Engineer
Ecube Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2020
Graduate Engineer
Dale Enterprises
01.2016 - 02.2018
Professional Year - Engineering
Engineers Australia
Master of Professional Engineering - Mechanical
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Pune
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