Shebin Philip

Experience

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  Viskons Projects

  Oct 2015 - Nov 2016

  Structural Engineer

  Key SkillsProject Scheduling and Resource ManagementPlanned and monitored activities as per site conditions and stakeholder requirements to prepare GANTT chart to devise project schedule. Planned, mobilized and coordinated manpower for maintenance activities.Key ResponsibilitiesEffectively steered the responsibilities of project survey, estimation, bidding, invoicing, reporting and involved in evaluation, planning, scheduling, budget estimation, cost control, risk assessment and risk management.Managed multiple contractors and conducted frequent site inspections to ensure they comply with required quality specifications, engineering standards, hazardous area classification and safety procedures.Estimated the needs and costs of equipment and materials to determine project budgets.Prepared reports on deeds, bid proposals, and environmental impact statements.Analyzed maps, survey reports, and aerial photography to determine project direction.Key AchievementsReduced the cost of construction of DMRC office space by 2.85% by implementing pre-stressed concrete beams in the structure thereby decreasing the effective span length, number of beams and depth of beams. This led to the project completion 22 days earlier than projected. Show less

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  KK Abraham & CO

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2017

  Geotechnical Engineer

  RoleConstruction of Changanassery Railway Station at an estimated cost of 1.75 million USD with an assessment of CPT, SPT, Oedometer tests, PSD, CBR, Creep Test and Soil Linear Shrinkage test.Key SkillsProject and Stakeholder Management Applied project delivery and maintenance expertise to mentioned project, which resulted in reduction of project/maintenance cost and average increase of 5% in profit than forecasted, Engaged with internal and external stakeholders; liaison with subcontractors and senior managers for solving complex technical problems and resolved scope of work conflicts by analysing contract clauses.Key ResponsibilitiesInvolved in site procurement from stakeholders to conduct various field investigations including: soil aggressivity, acid sulfate screening, CBR, SPT, CPT, CPTu, Atterberg Limits, Oedometer tests, Particle Size Distributions, groundwater quality tests, all reported to Project EngineerDetermined characteristics of sandy and clay soils such as: drained friction angle of sand layers; undrained shear strength profile of clay; drained friction angle and cohesion of clay; bulk unit weight; elastic moduli; compressibility parameters; soil permeability and coefficient of consolidation Determined soil stability and designed piles on the basis of IS2131 and IS1888, equivalent to AS1726.Involved in the preparation of HSSE plans that are to be submitted to Project Manager and stakeholdersLaboratory testing, drafting and borehole/test pit log preparationKey AchievementsImplementation of a small group of end bearing piles in the place of friction piles thereby reducing the number of piles required for the completion of the project. This decreased capital costs by 3-4%. Show less

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  Prestige Group

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Quality Assurance & Structural Engineer

  Key SkillsQuality and SafetyEnsured/verified isolations and acted as a Permit To Work issuing authority and holder. Involved in safety auditing, hazard identification, risk control and PSSR. Raised AERB, NCR for not meeting quality and WHS standards.Asset ManagementInvolved in RCA and safety investigations; analysed the likelihood of failure based on time, usage and previous history of assets. Managed predictive maintenance MMS projects for production and reliability improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesManaged multiple contractors and conducted frequent site inspections to ensure they comply with quality specifications, engineering standards, hazardous area classification and safety procedures.Scheduled meetings with various stakeholders including: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, geotechnical and architectural consultants to assess quality of design drawings and sustain contractor relationships.Managed the operations and construction of multiple project sites and provided technical guidance regarding structural repairs, construction, and design as required to various stakeholders.Trained new employees to supervise projects and provided them with skills to assess job tasks for potential risks and on how to apply mitigation techniques to improve workplace safety.Key AchievementsSubmitted tenders for 54 contracts within 12 months, resulting in a client satisfaction over 80%. Show less

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  Engeny

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2019

  Water Engineer

  Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloped competence in Urban Drainage and Stormwater design projects using Kindog and Wufs.Developed proficiency in process design and modelling using industry standard tools, including BioWin.Modelled a Detention Basin to develop an urban flood control system at Wattle Creek.Achieved knowledge of benefit-cost analysis and water resource planning.

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  Northrop Consulting Engineers

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Structural Engineer

  RoleStructural construction of a proposed 8 storey residential development located in Wickham, NSW located on a mix of low-rise residential and low-rise commercial with close proximity to Newcastle Harbour, valued at $1.57 million USD.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign of slab footing system for residential property in accordance with AS2870-2011 Residential Slabs & Footings.Design of slabs, columns, beams and shear walls in accordance with AS4100-1998 Residential Slabs & Footings.Design of steel roof structure on the basis of WL & EL in accordance with AS1170.0–4, AS1720.1, AS3600, AS3700.Modelled the lateral load resisting system using MultiFrame analysis to check structural stability.Provided detailed drawings and key sections using AutoCAD. Show less

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  Cardno

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Geotechnical Engineer

  RoleGeotechnical interpretation and design to allow structural and civil designs to be prepared for Dunbarra Valley. The project included a new 1600 m long rail siding and industrial development on low lying and flat land worth $2.89 million USD.Key ResponsibilitiesDeveloped a Geotechnical Interpretive Report (GIR), compliant with: CPT, CPTu, SPT, Oedometer tests, PSD, CBR, Creep Test and Soil Linear Shrinkage tests.Designed Geotechnical models and parameters based on the: Soil Aggressivity, Acid Sulfate Screening Tests, Particle Size Distributions, CBR, Atterberg Limit Tests, Particle and Oedometer tests. Modelled vertical capacity, settlement and lateral capacity of a group pile (AS 2159)Provided numerical and analytical solutions using PLAXIS and LAP. Show less

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  Douglas Partners Pty Ltd

  Sept 2021 - now

  Geotechnical Engineer