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VINOD ANAND

Perth,WA

Summary

Determined Senior Project Engineer with 10+ years of experience in successfully implementing, designing and organizing greenfields and brownfield projects including battery minerals and bulk commodities. Talented in consistently achieving timely project completion through effective project scoping, planning, technical design development and deadline adherence. Excellent problem-solver to collaborate with team members for smooth project operations.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Wave International
Perth, WA
02.2014 - Current

EPCM Project(s)

  • Tianqi Lithium Ltd (Package Engineer)
  • Yangibana Rare Earths Project (Package Engineer)
  • Albany Port Upgrade Project (Project Engineer)
  • Southern Metropolitan Regional Council (SMRC) Refurbishment Project (Site Engineer)

EPC Project(s)

  • Nortons Refractory Project (Package Manager)
  • Nolans Rare Earths Project (Area Manager)

Studies (PFS/DFS): Various projects completed both nationally (WA, Victoria & Queensland) and internationally (Canada/Germany). Involved role was Senior Project Engineer.

Asset Integrity Inspection Project(s)

  • Rio Tinto - Oyu Tolgoi (Mongolia), Cape Lambert, Tom price
  • BHP - Mt Keith, Kambalda, Leinster
  • Fortescue Metals Group - Solomon
  • Yancoal
  • CBH (Multiple sites)
  • Geraldon Port

Responsibilities include, but not limited, to the following:

  • Contribute to concept development, design and procurement activities.
  • Project Management activities.
  • Produce engineering design calculations including conveyor design and pump selection calculations, as required.
  • Produce Request for Tender (RFT), SoW & technical datasheet documents during procurement stage.
  • Pre & Post award Contractor/Vendor management.
  • Liaise with local, national & international vendors and monitor the package progress.
  • Partake and witness the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) as Client representative.
  • Contracts management.
  • Change management.
  • Deliverables management.
  • Ensuring non-conformances raised were identified and the appropriate corrective action taken.
  • Conduct structural audit of all wet/dry assets such as conveyors, process building structures and storage building structures, pump houses, shiploaders, dolphins, wharfs, etc.
  • Preparation of condition assessment report and Remedial Scope of Works document consisting of risk rating for the defects observed during site inspection.
  • Successful delivery of site health, safety and environmental obligations during site works Ensuring non-conformances raised were identified and the appropriate corrective action taken.

Research Assistant

Corrosion Centre for Education, Research & Technology
Perth
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Recommendation of suitable corrosion control techniques including appropriate coating
  • Internal corrosion evaluation with material failure investigation and integrity assessments
  • Assist in Material Selection (CRA & CS) process by following the industry standards such as ASTM & ISO
  • Design and develop corrosion testing methods to study different corrosion failures
  • Project planning, scheduling, allocation and executing as per CTR system
  • Carry out manual calculations to match the Cathodic Protection design suitability
  • Preparation of Risk Assessments, progress reports and other project management documents
  • Interpret the obtained results to non-technical management client team Clients: Major Oil & Gas, Mining companies in Australia

Education

Master's Degree - Oil And Gas Engineering

University of Western Australia
Perth, WA
12-2010

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University
India
06-2006

Skills

  • Field Investigation
  • Scheduling
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Project Management
  • Procurement
  • Risk Assessment
  • Asset Management
  • Project Estimation
  • Client Management
  • Vendor Management
  • Change Management
  • CAPEX Development

Accomplishments

  • Established and oversaw Wave's branch office operations in India, managing a team of 4 including engineers and designers.
  • Instrumental in developing procurement documentation and technical specifications for Wave International.
  • Delivered minimum 20% revenue as sole team member on projects I was tasked.
  • Achieved minimum 10% revenue increase as project lead with my team.
  • Spearheaded Oyu Tolgoi's flagship Asset Integrity project, delivering on-time and under-budget while leading a team of 4 local Mongolian professionals.

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil
  • Hindi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Wave International
02.2014 - Current

Research Assistant

Corrosion Centre for Education, Research & Technology
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master's Degree - Oil And Gas Engineering

University of Western Australia

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Anna University
VINOD ANAND