National Geotechnical Consulting Pty LtdGraduate Engineer
Jan. 2016 - Apr. 2017Carry out Geotechnical Design of earth retention systems, appraisal of geotechnical reports, development of Geotechnical models, numerical analysis, preparing AutoCAD and SketchUp drawings, preparing design reports. Key projects: Ground improvement design for an offshore Coal Power Plant in Thailand
Responsibilities: Observed the SCPTu testing in Thailand, acted as a representative for NGC and offered suggestions when problems were encountered. Interpretation of SCPTu results, statistical analysis on parameters, SketchUp drawings for Rope Sheet Method Staging and other consolidation settlement calculations. Key achievements: I felt my key achievements were communication with the project manager of the job and ability to suggest solutions to problems with the Geotechnical Investigation which were successful. Being trusted enough to represent NGC in Thailand was a big achievement having only been with the company under a year. Key project: Shape Accel Array (SAA) in place inclinometer installation, monitoring and retrieval
Responsibilities: Coordination of the installation of the inclinometer which involved engagement of a driller, communication and coordination with site management, resourcing of materials and preparation of relevant safety documents (JSEA). Recording wall movement data with SAA Field Unit and interpreting data. Key Achievements: Successful installation and safe retrieval of SAA. Successful communication with site management and coordination with site management to carry out tasks. Keeping good relationships with past colleagues to be able to recommend and engage contractors for drilling of borehole for SAA.