Sithira Wellappuli

In my position as a Site Quality Engineer for the EPCM of Project Energy Connect, I was involved in the construction of a new 700km 330kv transmission line extending from Wagga Wagga NSW to the South Australian border. My duties and responsibilities for this role included:

• Checking technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
• Conducted regular audits of subcontractor work, ensuring compliance with contract requirements while minimizing potential risks associated with their scope of services.
• Collaborated with project teams to ensure timely completion of site engineering tasks, resulting in successful project delivery.
• Displayed strong communication and interpersonal skills while visiting clients, jobsites and consultant offices to support project and business development needs.
• Performed root cause analyses on non-conformities to identify areas for improvement within the quality control process.
• Led safety initiatives on-site, reducing accidents and promoting a safe working environment for all team members.
• Trained junior engineers and technicians on best practices in quality control and site engineering, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Resolved technical issues promptly to minimize delays in construction schedules, ensuring smooth project progression.
• Coordinated with contractors and suppliers to ensure materials met required specifications, maintaining high-quality standards throughout projects.
• Developed improved inspection procedures for increased efficiency in the quality control process.

In my position as Project Engineer on the Woodside Macedon LPO project, I was involved in the installation of a front-end compressor and various related infrastructure enhancements. My duties and responsibilities for this role included:

• Completion of construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
• Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
• Developed comprehensive work packs for the construction and assembly of pipelines, ensuring streamlined execution
• Formulated detailed test packs for hydrostatic testing of newly assembled pipelines, guaranteeing safety and compliance
• Prepared and submitted technical queries to clients for information verification, maintaining clarity and project alignment
• Updated and maintained project schedules, tracking progress and ensuring timely completion of activities
• Generated daily reports for client submission, providing transparent updates on project status
• Successfully completed and submitted the Manufacturing Data Report (MDR) and Construction Verification Pack (CVP) for client review, ensuring adherence to project specifications and quality standards
• Contributed to project execution by overseeing site personnel and managing subcontractors
• Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.

At MCM, I was involved in multiple projects related to comprehensive repair and maintenance of sophisticated infrastructure assets for Clients such as Transurban and Parks Victoria. My duties and responsibilities for this role included:

• Contributing to the tendering process by creating budget estimates and developing project documentations.
• Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
• Developed detailed project plans to ensure timely completion and deliverables were met.
• Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.
• Reduced project timelines with proactive planning and close monitoring of progress.
• Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
• Negotiated contracts with suppliers to secure favourable terms and save costs.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
• Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Developed comprehensive engineering documents for all projects.
• Contributed to enhancing quality assurance through the creation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection Test Records (ITRs)
• Executed comprehensive conditional assessments of structures

As a project engineer at MCA Engineering, I was involved in Tanami Expansion 2 Project which included underground civil construction and mechanical installations across three different mine levels, constructing three separate underground silos using the shaft sinking method. My duties and responsibilities included:

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution and on-time delivery.
• Reviewing and development of design and construction methodologies, fabrication processes, quality management plans including inspection and test plans (ITP's) and field inspection check sheets (FIC's)
• Studying functional and site requirements and procuring equipment and material to comply with Australian and underground mining standards
• Liaising with the senior mining engineering to provide mechanical engineering support required for developing underground vertical development methodologies
• Support equipment failure investigation using root cause analysis techniques and implement remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Liaising with client and other key site personnel in design review of mechanical, civil and structural aspects of ore crushing facilities and conveyor systems
• Compilation of data for daily / weekly progress reports and force reports for labour, equipment, machinery