Quality Assurance Engineer, V/Line August 2022 - December 2024
Waurn Ponds Duplication (WPD), Level Crossing Upgrades Stage 1 (WLU2)
- Reviewed Inspection and Test Plans and Checklists for Track, Civil, Structures, Overpasses, Stations, Services and Signalling works against relevant Standards and Designs; liaised with V/Line Engineers on requirements
- Quality Audits documented Non-Conformances to Standards for inclusion in the Defects Register
- Fabrication inspections of Structures including Overpasses, Signal Gantries, Station Buildings, Canopies, Ramps and Stairs; Coating inspections; Concrete pre-pour of Structural Beams, Columns and Crossheads
- Site Surveillance during Occupations (24 hour / 7 days a week) ensuring Compliance to Standards, signing off ITP Hold and Witness Points, completing site Hand Back inspections including Track Certification
- Reviewed Work Lots for Track, Civil, Structures including Overpasses, Stations, Service and Signalling works against ITPs and Checklists, Standards and Designs; liaised with Internal Stakeholders on Acceptance
Project Manager/Track & Civil Engineer, V/Line October 2020 - August 2022
Warrnambool Line Upgrade Stage 1 (WLU1)
- Track and Civil Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Waurn Ponds Station - new second platform, expanded Car Park, modification to existing station building, new pedestrian overpass with associated lift, stairs and ramps
- Reviewed and validated Inspection and Test Plans, Forms and Site Access Permits for all Track and Civil works, Overpass, Station Facilities and Stabling Yard (refuelling, de-watering, drivers’ facilities)
- Reviewed Works Readiness documents- Work Group Information Tables, Test & Commission Plans
- Developed Asset Registers for all Track, Civil, Stations, Signalling and Electrical to integrate into the Business for Routine Maintenance Inspections
- Quality Audits documented Non-Conformances to Standards for inclusion in the Defects Register
- Fabrication Inspections of Waurn Ponds Overpass and Stabling Yard Buildings, identifying any defects in the process, assisting with development of Handover Documentation for Station and Stabling Yard
- Liaised with Station Staff, Customer Service personnel, Maintenance Managers and Drivers’ Representatives on upcoming line disruptions during major Occupations
- Site Surveillance during Occupations (24 hour / 7 days a week), ensuring Compliance to Standards, signing off ITP Hold and Witness Points, completing site Hand Back inspections including Track Certification
- Scoped Track and Civil works for Colac Turnout works, removing of redundant Track Turnouts, Tamping, Welding and Commissioning into service
- Defect Inspections including raising against Non-Compliance to Standards and Designs; supervision of repairs to ensure Compliance is achieved prior to Acceptance of Assets
Structural Development Engineer, DOT/VicRoads July 2020 - October 2020
- Developed Scope of Works and Estimates for Bridge Strengthening to increase legal load which will cater for
High Productivity Freight Vehicles and new heavier E-Class trams - Developed concept designs and estimates for public safety barrier and bridge barrier upgrade projects
- Reviewed detailed bridge designs, inspection reports and bridge assessments
- Risk based cost estimating (i.e. structures maintenance, strengthening and rehabilitations works)
Project Manager - Asset Management, V/Line February 2020 - July 2020
Department of Transport 7 Year Maintenance Funding Program
- Track and Civil Subject Matter Expert (SME) for modelling (future), budget and general requirements
- Collated site data of existing track conditions from Site Supervisors via face to face and online meetings
- Assisted with Compliance to the relevant V/Line Standard for Track and Civil in relation to modelling
- Assisted the Ground Penetrating Radar to better understand existing conditions of ballast, sleepers and rail
- Field validation of GPR detecting mud holes and insufficient Ballast depths throughout the corridors
Project Manager, Rail Projects Victoria Dec ember 2019 - January 2020
Asset Management- Track & Civil
- Scoped additional track works between Ararat to Maryborough to increase axle weight to 21 tonnes
- Documented and photographed defects to rail, visual inspection of bridges, track geometry faults, ballast deficiencies, line of sight restrictions at Level Crossing approaches, signage and drainage improvements
- Assisted with the detailed Inspection Report to Client, including cataloguing 800 photos
Construction and Project Manager, V/Line September 2017 - September 2019
Murray Basin Rail Project – Track, Rural Victoria, (AUD $240M+, 500+ km track maintenance)
- Project Manager on Ararat Junction which included scoping and estimating new works, contract award, on- site management, claims and variations, stakeholder engagement/consultation prior to any disruptions
- Assisted the Design Engineer, Junior PM, Signalling Designers and Supervisors as required
- Organised and supervised track works for commissioning GrainCorp Yards in Donald, Dunolly, Murrayville
- Completed Quality Assurance for track works- turnouts, welding & testing, ballast, earthworks, drainage
- Organised and managed subcontractors completing track works to V/Line standards including installation of turnouts and derailers, re-sleepering, welding, grinding, = removing existing Rail Flaw Defects, destressing, resurfacing, bridge works, signage, shunter’s paths, Level Crossings, V/Line signalling commissioning
- Estimated works for Project Director and Delivery Manager to forward onto Minister for approval, which included Level Crossings- asphalt, signage, drainage, ballast, crushed rock, and track works
- Safety and environmental audits identifying Asbestos removal, Flora and Fauna protection zones
- Audits with Track Superintendents and Reliability Engineer via Hi-Rail vehicles identifying track defects such as gauge, alignment, top, poor ride quality, rail defects, missing jewellery, insufficient ballast shoulders and cribs during the construction phase; created a Defects List to complete later by subcontractors
- Inspected Completion works, reported any Non-Conformances to V/Line Chief Engineer, drafted Project Completion Reports, Defects Registers and Risk Registers for outstanding scope for the business to manage
Plant Engineer/Manager, John Holland Rail May 2014 - June 2016
Roy Hill Rail Project – Track, Western Australia (AUD $270M+, 394 km new 68kg Heavy Haul track)
- Estimated, coordinated and supervised the mobilisation and demobilisation of Track Layer, Track Machines, Locomotives, Material and Ballast Wagons, Rail Grinders, plant and vehicles from site
- Completed Lift Studies, Traffic Management plans, Plant Hazard Assessments, Task Risk Assessments, Weed and Seed Assessments, Plant Inductions for senior management and client approval
- Inspections for acceptance of Hi-Rail vehicles; completed brake testing for Speno Rail Grinder on-site
- Identified plant faults for owned plant and equipment, logged Plant Fault Reports and issued Work Orders
- Troubleshot Flash Butt Welder, diagnosed tension issues in software, liaised with manufacturer in Europe; programmed FBW to suite 68kg rail, completed test welds including sending samples to Monash University
Quality Assurance Coordinator
- Prepared QA documents for Engineers and Supervisors during track construction of Roy Hill; Inspection and Test Plans, Checklists and Forms for tracklaying, construction of turnouts and derailers, Flash Butt and Aluminothermic Welding, ballasting, track surfacing, Level Crossings, signage and track monuments
- Maintained Non-Conformance Register, Calibration Reports for client and John Holland project reporting, weekly and monthly updates included NCRs, current defects list for senior management
- Prepared Manufacturer Document Register for Roy Hill project completion and later submitted to client including ITPs, Checklists, and Forms for track works; track condition reports and defects list
- Assisted the Track Superintendent with track inspections via materials trains and Hi-Rail vehicles from Mine to Port identifying track defects (gauge, alignment, top, insufficient ballast, poor ride quality), track joints measurements and adjusted in the field; speed restrictions and clipping up points for Track Machines
Senior Project Engineer, John Holland Rail October 2012 - February 2007
Various Rail Projects – Track & Civil, Victoria/New South Wales/Western Australia
- Bridge Inspections- South Improvement Alliance, North East Corridor
- Inspected existing transom, concrete and steel deck bridges between Melbourne and Wagga NSW
- Drafted sketches of improvements required such as new bedplates, tie-rods, beams, track position
- Supervised corrosion testing of beams, organised Rail Safeworking and Site Access Permits
- Surveyed the track and load on bridges to be central as the West Track had been regauged from BG to SG
- Completed a report on each bridge inspected for improvements to track reliability, comfort and safety
- Engaged consultants for further design work such as structural assessments of piers to 25 tonne axle loads
- Photographed bridges for later use in a Report for Senior Alliance Management for consideration
- Estimated costs to upgrade, refurbish and renew bridges to 25 tonne axle loads
- Supervised the repairs and refurbishment of bridge decks, track surfacing, welding, installation of signage
- Works completed under live traffic with zero incidents and delays to passenger or freight services
- Completed Quality Assurance documentation to ARTC Standards
Metro Trains Melbourne Bid Team - Surveillance
- Station inspections on the Werribee and Broadmeadows Lines and inner City prior to MTM contract award
- Drafted sketches of all existing assets including carparks, toilets, ticket offices, PIDS, cameras, kiosks, vending machines, elevators and escalators for MTR/JHR to estimate for passenger improvements
- Photographed assets for later use in a Report for Senior MTR/JHR Management for consideration
- Detailed assessment of passenger experience from street to train door, especially signage and DDA compliance for disabled or blind people
- Completed a report on each station inspected to improve passenger comfort and safety
- Estimated costs to upgrade, refurbish and renew stations and carparks
Estimating and Tendering
- Tendering projects by quantity take-off for track and civil including Level Crossings, carparks, footpaths, labour and plant; drafting scope of works for public lighting and services, subcontractor agreements; productivity estimates for tracklaying, surfacing; works programs connecting into existing rail networks
Programming
- Organised track isolation permits, traffic management plans, Client and Stakeholder approvals
- Coordinated occupations with Rail Superintendents, scheduled track machines, labour, plant, rail Safe Working personnel and materials for track works (including track signalling commissioning)
- Completed Site Access Permits, Activity Method Statements, Activity Risk Registers for track and Civil
works, Work Method Statements, Emergency Plans, height permits, breath test assessments
Procurement and Forecasting
- Track installation and materials; turnouts, ballast, sleepers, rail, weld kits, fasteners, Insulated Rail Joints; shop drawings for modifications to components; savings made using serviceable materials in yards
- Forecasted costs to complete monthly- earthworks, drainage, track works, labour, plant, staff, materials
Supervision and Safety
- Supervised track repairs, ultrasonic rail testing, signage, fencing and bridge works; service relocations and testing; platform construction including piling, steelworks, concreting, tactiling, drainage, asphalt and shelters
- Completed Lift Studies for significant lifts; Client and internal meetings for project approval; Alcohol tester pre-works; investigated track machine incidents; reported on stolen materials; Lost Time Injuries\
Quality Assurance
- Liaised with designers and signalling contractors for bonding plans; reviewed track design; issued NCRs to crews; operated KRABB track recorder; reviewed EM100 track recorder data of new and refurbished tracks
- Completed ITPs, Checklists, and Forms for track and civil works; utility services testing and material conformances; water pressure, gas flow and Lux lighting tests for stakeholder submission
- Final inspection with Clients and track maintainers, completed track close out reports, Network Alteration Notices, Maximo Asset Registers, Network Data Sheets and & as Constructed plans
Plant Engineer/Manager
- Completed plant registrations for Railcorp, Queensland Rail, Aurizon, Metro Trains Melbourne, V/Line, Western Australian, South Australian rail networks; plant inspections to JHR standards
- Led the development of Technical Specifications for the procurement of new Plant and Equipment, Capex forecasts and budgets, organised demonstrations of plant with suppliers and project staff
Previous Work History (March 1998 - January 2007)
Project Engineer, Yarra Trams (Track & Civil)
Working within Australia’s largest Light Rail Network, Melbourne
- Estimated renewal works such as asphalt roads and paths, track works and traffic management
- Prepared scope of works, budgets, schedules, and plan checking for tram track renewals
- Liaised with stakeholders and authorities regarding the delivery of the planned renewal works
- Completed rail safety and Quality Assurance audits on internal and external contractors
- Liaised with Fleet, Operations, Infrastructure and Overhead Departments to ensure projects are implemented with the least disruption to services and commuters; assisted in replacement services
- Provided project reports demonstrating project achievements, budget and commuter complaints
- Supervised the relocation of services, weekend supervision of track works including night shift
Construction Engineer/Manager, WBCM Group, Grogan Richards (Civil/Infrastructure)5 year’s experience with Consulting Engineers, Various locations in Vict
Construction Engineer/Manager, WBCM Group, Grogan Richards (Civil/Infrastructure)
5 year’s experience with Consulting Engineers, Various locations in Victoria
- Estimated projects including relocation of tram infrastructure, carparks, road alignments, demolition and relocation of fencing, buildings, underground services, overhead electrical and related transport structures
- Construction Manager (as required) managing Graduate Engineers, and Contract Administrators
- Quality Assurance testing of Sewer and Water Reticulations for service authorities
- Liaised with developers, Councils, service authorities, and residents on works in progress, new programmed works and future subdivision proposals including golf courses and wetlands
- Site supervision of civil, landscape, fencing, irrigation, hydraulics, golf courses, wetland contractors and ensuring authority compliance within the approved Council and Authority standards
Civil and Traffic Engineer, City of Moonee Valley, City of Darebin
4 years experience with Local Government; Traffic and Assets Engineering, Melbourne
- Estimated costs to repair Council Assets following utility service works (emergency or new construction) which included asphalt roads, footpaths, kerb and channel, reflective pavement markers and signage
- Estimated road works for the Capital Works Program- road profiling and asphalt road renewals to various streets in Moonee Ponds, pot hole repairs, spray sealing crushed rock, crack sealing, line-marking, signage
- Implemented and supervised the Capital Works Program, drainage and footpath inspections, W Class Tram for Essendon Traffic School, Emergency (after hours) inspections of Council Assets
- Reviewed existing line marking, signage, speed limits, and mobile speed trailer locations
- Inspection and supervision of maintenance works to Council assets including sports pavilions, halls, transfer stations, carparks, playgrounds, BBQ areas, skate parks (services, refurbishments, new construction)
