Sachin Suresh
Manor Lakes,Australia
Summary
Results-oriented Project Engineer with 10 years of experience designing and implementing Utility projects. Successful in determining project scope, creating project parameters, designing technical drawings to meet objectives and building project deadlines that lead to on-time completion. Proficient communicator in working with teammates to solve problems that arise during implementation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer (Utilities)
DT Infrastructure (Djillang Alliance)
12.2022 - Current
- Working closely with different USPs and relocating their respective assets
- Successfully relocated 850m of 450mm MSCL water-main, 400m of 150mm Steel Gas Main, Telecommunication networks (nbn, Telstra, Optus, TPG and iinet) and Power (Powercor)
- Experience in relocating Gas and Water through Micro Tunnelling
- Successfully ran risk assessment with V/Line and was able to achieve desired outcome, which proved beneficial for entire project
- Collective responsibility to implement and contribute to the development of regional plans / initiatives to support strategic plans/ objectives
- Lead and manage people/ the business / projects
- Plan, coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that the project is delivered in accordance with time, budget and quality requirements
- Effectively manage and monitor construction performance and progress
- Preparation of progress and compliance reporting
- Interpret designs for construction implementation and contribute to improvements to existing designs
- Coordinate and supervise technical aspects of the project
- Assist with the preparation of site construction budgets and reports
- Verification of subcontractors' claims and variations
- Effective management of work programs and performance of teams and subcontractors to achieve project outcomes
- Execute a working knowledge of contractual and legislation relevant to the project
- Execute a comprehensive working knowledge of construction engineering and Australian / International Standards
- Execute a working knowledge of Temporary Works legislation & management
- Ensure team members understand BU/Divisional objectives, their part in them and are focused on development/delivery of their own relevant plans
- Manage and lead personnel; prioritize work efficiently
- Prepare accurate and timely narrative monthly reports that contain movements and progress
- Implement effective internal auditing
- Provide accurate monthly accounts and reports on the performance of the business unit/project scope
- Avoid adversely affecting the safety or health or any other person through an act or omission at work
- Effectively implement and follow DEW accounting and other policies and procedures (ZH, HR, Quality)
- Prepare SWMS / adhere to Temporary Works Procedure
- Lead by example and continually promote relevant aspects of Zero Harm when engaging with operational teams
- Ensure all employees and contractors within their area/s of control receive appropriate training to perform their work in a safe, legal and competent manner including any OHS and site-specific inductions and accountabilities have been defined and communicated
- Regular monitor, communicate and initiate safety, quality and environmental processes within their area/s of control, including toolbox meetings, inspections, and the identification, assessment and control of risks; promote the reporting of incidents, near misses, hazards, non-conformances, system improvements and customer complaints and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
Senior Project Engineer
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Working closely with various clients Yarra Valley Water, Greater Western Water, Southern East Water
- Managing a team of 8 people including Engineers, Supervisors and a graduate engineer
- Daily monitoring of works and tracking the productivity of crews on a day-to-day basis
- Monthly update to the HSEQ manager regarding OH&S incidents and audits taken place
- Managing budgets for individual projects and tracking them on a regular basis
- Presenting revenue forecast to the management for every month
- Presenting CFO, executive general manager, general manager and financial manager with monthly financial results
- Generating flow management plans for larger than nominal diameter assets
- Provide quarterly financial forecast to individual clients and update the forecast monthly
- Generate monthly financial reports and presenting them to CFO, GM and national services manager
- Liaising with IFS specialist and assistant GM in development of an efficient process on IFS
- Mentoring graduate engineers and project engineers
- Assisting project manager in Tendering process and submitting variation requests
- Performing HSEQ audits on a weekly basis
- Assisting the team with weekly scheduling of works
- Creating a 6-week program to close out legacy works and presenting to the client
- Achievements: 2 major projects delivered to the client with Abergeldie making a profit margin of 30%.
Project Manager
Cablenet industries Pty. Ltd.
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Project Manager for various client like Optus, TPG, West Gate Tunnel and VicTrack (Right from tender to project completion)
- Major contribution in WBHO (Western Road upgrades) and West Gate tunnel within the utilities space involving quoting and completing the project in its desired timeframe and keeping the budget in mind
- Provide guidance and support to construction team to ensure delivery of key milestones
- Oversee project on a monthly forecast review process
- Ensure project resources (plant, labor, materials, subcontractors) are optimized across the construction activities
- Lead a safety culture focused on zero harm to the community, workforce and environment
- Scheduling of works on a weekly basis
- Ensure the construction team, including the subcontractors, implement and maintain safe work methods using the systems and procedures defined in the project's Construction Health and Safety Management Plan
- Ensure the works are constructed in accordance to design
- Ensure all decisions are made within a best-for-project mindset aligned with project's commercial framework
- Promote and maintain the values of open, honest and responsible communication within the team and with all project stakeholders
- Ensure all facets of project management system are implemented and maintained
- Provide closeout documentation in accordance with the completion plan
- Lead the construction team by example, maintaining a high standard of work practices and ensure safety, integrity, respect and confidentiality
- Build collaborating relationships across senior management team to ensure best-for-project decisions and outcome
- Conducting pre commencement meetings and prepare/distribute associated documents
- Competently complete KPI reviews and KPI distribution
- Conduct procurement activities, including the accurate and timely raising of Purchase orders
- Achievements: As a newly appointed Project Manager I was able to improve the processes and policies in the company to achieve a streamlined project delivery standard and because of this process I was able to bring the company amongst the top 3 Vendors on the Optus and TPG vendor panel
- As a result of this the company was awarded more works and was able to secure contracts with WBHO and West Gate Tunnel
- One of the major improvements contributed was the delivery of projects to our clients within the desired time frames whilst maintaining the budget of the project.
Field Manager
Visionstream
03.2018 - 08.2019
- Responsible in managing a Project end to end
- Maintaining a daily project register to update the progress of works
- Responsible in taking decisions to complete a job while keeping the budget of the project in mind
- Managing multiple Contractors on a day-to-day basis
- Scheduling of works on a weekly basis
- Acting as a SME for contractors on the field
- Constantly liaising with the Project engineers and the design team to find solutions and help them find solutions
- Regular weekly meeting with Construction managers and Superintendents addressing the key focus points of the project and updating them of the progress
- Once a Month toolbox talks with the contractors addressing HSE issues and other components of the project
- Liaising with the local council and making sure the reinstatement quality is up to the mark
- Dealing with customer complaints and resolving them with the best interest of the customer
- Achievements: Successfully delivered 3 major projects which were under my jurisdiction within the timeframe to the client with minimal defects.
Project Construction Supervisor
Servicestream
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Worked on the FTTB project in the Melbourne CBD area
- Responsible for scoping out the entire SAM before handing them over to the subcontractors
- This helped in scheduling the works
- Responsible in managing multiple subcontractors and making sure the project runs smoothly
- Responsible in answering queries related to Fiber Jointing, Hauling, FTTB cabinet installation, Civil works and Electrical works
- Responsible is validating the Designs Packs from Telstra and making sure they can be built
- Any variations in design were made a note of and updated on the ASBUILTS
- Has vast knowledge of the specifications of the various types of cabinets used in the FTTB build
- Basic knowledge of the electrical aspect of the FTTB build For Example: Metered or un Metered solution
- Created an FTTB install guide so that it can be forwarded to the various building managers
- Worked closely with the quality engineers to improve the quality inspections on the FTTB cabinets
- Was responsible for handling 3 SAMs at the same time and made sure all the 3 SAMs were submitted prior to the deadline
- Constant Safety Audits were performed on Subcontractors and was made sure the work locations are safe to work
- Conducts Toolbox meeting every Monday with crews
- Was the point of contact for nbn supervisors and made sure all their issues were resolved within a fixed timeline
- Good relationship with nbn employees including Senior Field Supervisor, Project Coordinator, and Project Officer
- Worked closely with TCS and nbn in creating new FTTB designs for future releases
- Achievements: Ever since I was introduced into the company, I was handed a project which was a new technology for everyone including myself
- Despite the challenges, I was able to get my knowledge of the new technology up to scratch and was able to represent myself to the client on behalf of the employer
- Since the project was in Melbourne CBD, the Land Access team was struggling to portray the technology to a lot of building managements, I was able to create a pack for the land access team which they could pass on to the building management for a better understanding of the works.
Construction Supervisor/Engineer
STK Logistics
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Worked on the FTTN project with Tier 1 company Broadspectrum & ServiceStream
- Responsible in managing 10 crews including FTTN Civil, FTTN Copper, ACM pit removal
- Conducted site safety and quality audits, vehicle safety and quality checks
- Conducted random alcohol and drug tests on contractors
- Responsible in interaction with Field Supervisors, Project Engineers, and Area manager
- Preparing material request forms for contractors
- VOC in signing off Excavation permits
- Responsible for looking after site safety and setup during ACM activities
- Responsible in conducting quality checks and testing of Simplex Copper
- Responsible in conducting quality checks on FTTN civil Crews and ACM crews
- Responsible in Pre Scoping of work and reading NBN construction maps
- Conducts Tool Box meeting every Monday with crews
- Good understanding of BOQ and Submission of Claims
- Responsible for scheduling of work and making sure deadlines are met
- Achievements: Successfully delivered 3 major projects which were under my jurisdiction within the timeframe to the client with minimal defects.
NBN FTTN Contractor
STK Logistics
01.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked on the FTTN project with Tier 1 company Lend Lease
- Excellent knowledge of Telstra and NBN Pit and Pipe specification
- Ability to read DBYD plans
- Ability to conduct site Audits regarding site safety and quality check
- Excellent knowledge of FTTN civil aspects
- Knowledge of Simplex copper
- Experience in hauling cables
- Experience in Roding and Roping
- Excellent management skills
- Ability to handle 8 Crews simultaneously
- Good understanding of BOQ and Submission of Claims.
NBN FTTP Contractor
STK Logistics
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Worked on the FTTP project with Tier 1 companies like Tech2Home and Visionstream
- Worked as a part of the Hauling crew with Tier 1 company Excel Galaxy
- Responsible for dealing with customers
- Ability to read the NBN construction drawing plans
- Applying DBYD and understanding them before work commencement
- Service location the assets (Water, Gas, Power, Telstra)
- Operating underground boring machine
- Concrete breakout and reinstatement
- Asphalt breakout and reinstatement
- Installation of new pits and pits over existing network
- Good understanding of the specifications related to Telstra and NBN Pit and Pipe installation
- Excellent communication skills
- Was responsible for managing 6 crews of 3 people simultaneously
- Conducted quality checks and safety audits
- Excellent knowledge of OH&S
- Was responsible for implementing Traffic scenarios on site
- Responsible for safe site setup.
Laborer
STK Logistics
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Worked on the FTTP project with Tier 1 company Downer
- Picked up skills like Service Locating, operating an Underground Boring machine
- Fixed blockages on the network
- Installed new pits as well as pits over existing network
- Developed skill in concreting
- Performed rodding and roping on the networks
- Learnt how to read DBYD.
Direct Sales Representative
DMC Group
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Outstanding experience in direct sales and telemarketing
- Ability to maximize sales activity and increase penetration of all products
- Ability to turn-in of orders and monies collected in the field
- Ability to implement and maintain an effective referral network and call program to promote sales
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong marketing and business development skills
- Nurtured relationships with prospects and existing customers and ensured customer satisfaction.
Senior Design Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Design and detailing (related to SCR/DPF, Battery Box, DEF tank), following required standards
- Interaction with customer/onsite engineer on a regular basis to understand their processes & design requirements
- Taking responsibility of the team, during the absence of the team leader, for assigning work, estimating effort and schedule for assigned tasks and scheduling deliveries
- Responsible for carrying out RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and taking corrective actions
- Interaction with FEA team, understanding the problems in the structural design and make changes according to the FEA results
- Creating a simplified model in order for the FEA team to carry out meshing and analysis
- Communication with the client for any query or issue, as much as possible with possible solution
- Creating/updating checklist for quality checks of the drawings and conducting drawing QC
- Preparing training material and imparting training to new members in the team
- Active team member in design support and process implementation
- Making the team aware of updates in standards from customers
- Achievements: Contributed to the team achieving Customer satisfaction award twice in a row (the award was given for excellent quality of drawings delivered right on time).
Onsite Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Discuss technical requirements with the customer - Peterbilt team had 18 engineers
- Analyze the work and perform detailed Work Breakdown and collect as much inputs as possible - this may require visiting the assembly line to understand the manufacturing & assembly process
- Prepare necessary instructions for the offshore team (6 engineers) located in India in order to complete the work, along with expected efforts
- Coordinate with the offshore team and ensure timely delivery and quality
- Once the client approves the work, release the drawing for manufacturing process
- Interact with customer in FEA projects, where the work was assigned to the offshore team for carrying out FEA analysis
- In addition to daily engineering change management, handling new product development tasks
- Achievements: Designing a totally new DEF tank for the new generation trucks for Peterbilt
- The project involved designing a DEF tank which could be mounted behind the front wheel mudguard instead of mounting behind the sleeper on the chassis
- This way the DEF tank would be totally hidden from the outside and improved the aesthetics of the truck
- Other benefits included more mounting space for SCR/DPF box, Battery Box & Fuel Tank.
Design Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Design and detailing work assigned (related to Exhaust Muffler), following all required standards and promoting in PDM and PLM
- Interact with customer on a regular basis to understand their processes & design requirements
- Communicate with the client for any query or issue, as much as possible with possible solution
- Achievements: Received award for excellence in single-handedly managing the UK Emissions solutions project with excellent quality of drawings delivered right on time
- Contributed to the team achieving a satisfactory customer award presented by the customer for delivering drawings of excellent quality by the desired time.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Pune University
Pune, India2009
Skills
- Experience in Telecommunications and Mechanical Engineering
- Knowledge of AS/NZS 3000:2007 Wiring Rules
- Knowledge of AS/CA S0009:2013
- Knowledge of MRWA standards
- Knowledge of NBN STD-0001 Engineering, design and construction standards
- Extensive knowledge in Civil Construction
- Excellent Excel and MS Project Skills
- Provide IT solutions & good data analytical skills
- Project management and reporting
- Agile Methodology
- Strong Financial acumen
- Good stake holder/ contractor relation
- Experience in Tender management
- Scheduling, Forecasting of resources
- Excellent knowledge of Utilities and Infrastructure
- Good knowledge of WHS management
- Excellent communication skill
Timeline
Project Engineer (Utilities)
DT Infrastructure (Djillang Alliance)
12.2022 - Current
Senior Project Engineer
Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure
08.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Cablenet industries Pty. Ltd.
09.2019 - 08.2021
Field Manager
Visionstream
03.2018 - 08.2019
Project Construction Supervisor
Servicestream
03.2017 - 02.2018
Construction Supervisor/Engineer
STK Logistics
09.2016 - 02.2017
NBN FTTN Contractor
STK Logistics
01.2016 - 09.2016
NBN FTTP Contractor
STK Logistics
01.2015 - 12.2015
Laborer
STK Logistics
08.2014 - 12.2014
Direct Sales Representative
DMC Group
02.2014 - 07.2014
Senior Design Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
04.2013 - 11.2013
Onsite Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
05.2012 - 03.2013
Design Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
03.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical
Pune University
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