Kirk Rodrigues

Experience

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  Monadelphous

  Nov 2004 - Aug 2005

  Mechanical Engineer

  My early work experience involved green fields construction, working for Monadelphous as a site engineer on a major resource project in Australia's North West.Following the completion of the site based position, I then became involved with the tendering process for future jobs yet to be awarded based in the Perth Head Office.Below is a summary of the primary roles and responsibilities performed while employed by Monadelphous:• Mechanical “take-offs” used in estimations• Estimating cost of piping, including spool fabrication and expected construction man-hours on site• Liaising with potential new fabrication sub-contractors• Requisitions of materials for ongoing projects• Site based project work• Analysis of engineering drawings• Convey technical information to workforce aiding construction• Preparation of “As Built” drawings for pipe-work• Weld mapping critical welds for quality control• Aided hydro test subcontractors with test preparation Show less

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  Austal Ships

  Nov 2005 - Apr 2008

  Mechanical Engineer

  I worked for Austal Ships, both in Perth, Western Australia and in Mobil, Alabama as a mechanical engineer.In particular I gained valuable experience in the design of propulsion systems as well as the design of numerous piping and hydraulic systems for the various vessels under construction.Below is a summary of the primary roles and responsibilities performed while employed by Austal Ships:• Design of mechanical equipment and systems in compliance with relevant engineering codes (anchoring, propulsion shaft alignment, motion stabilization systems, hydraulics, exhausts etc…)• Production of design drawings to meet required schedule• Actively mentored graduate design engineers• Hands on installation of mechanical equipment (motors, gensets, waterjets, gearboxes, shaftlines etc…)• Regularly corresponded with external suppliers and marine technical authorities• Supporting production personnel on highly time critical issue resolution • Providing technical acceptance of vender furnished mechanical equipment• Technical contact for sub-contractors furnishing and installing mechanical equipment• Official signoff of mechanical design’s engineering drawings • Represented the Mechanical Design Department in regular project and production critical meetings Show less

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  Rhino Consulting Perth

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2018

  As the Lead Mechanical Engineer for Rhino Consulting I was heavily involved with providing technical supervision and guidance for Rhino's engineering team members. Furthermore, my skills and experience level also allow me to be significantly involved with providing guidance to engineers of other disciplines within Rhino Consulting's engineering team.Below is a summary of the primary roles and responsibilities performed while employed by Rhino Consulting:• Management of Rhino Consulting’s mechanical engineering resources• Internal sign-off and approvals for Rhino Consulting’s mechanical engineering deliverables• Mentor-ship to Rhino Consulting’s engineering team members• Management of multi-year integrity critical projects on Barrow Island in accordance with the Chevron Project Development and Execution Process (CPDEP), Phase 1 through to Phase 5• Development of project-related design materials, including but not limited to: project execution plans, option select studies, project risk assessments, cost benefit analyses, installation cost estimate, scope of work documentation, fabrication and installation drawings, material take-offs, P&IDs, etc.• Technical focal point for installation crews on Barrow Island and Chevron facility engineers• Scoping, planning and implementation of production critical shutdown activities• Management of a portfolio of integrity-related design and installation projects within the Chevron WA Oil facility employing CPDEP principles • Development of project budget documentation• Responsible for the organization of project hazard identification workshops (HAZIDs)• Coordination of the development of project inspection and test plans (ITPs)• Project cost and schedule controls• Maintenance-related SHUTDOWN planning and facilitation• Constant liaison with a wide variety of project stakeholders Show less As Rhino Consulting's Engineering Manager, I ran Rhino’s integrity-related repair and installation projects.Furthermore, I took pride in developing the engineers within the organization to help them reach their full potential such that the quality of work getting delivered exceeds industry standards and provides considerable value to our various clients.Below is a summary of the primary roles and responsibilities performed while employed by Rhino Consulting:• Management of Rhino Consulting’s engineering resources• Internal sign-off and approvals for Rhino Consulting’s engineering deliverables• Provision of training and mentorship to Rhino Consulting’s engineering team members• Management of multi-year integrity critical projects on Barrow Island in accordance with the Chevron Project Development and Execution Process (CPDEP), Phase 1 through to Phase 5• Development of project-related design materials, including but not limited to: project execution plans, option select studies, project risk assessments, cost benefit analyses, installation cost estimate, scope of work documentation, fabrication and installation drawings, material take-offs, P&IDs, etc.• Technical focal point for installation crews on Barrow Island and Chevron facility engineers• Scoping, planning and implementation of production critical shutdown activities• Management of a portfolio of integrity-related design and installation projects within the Chevron WA Oil facility employing CPDEP principles • Development of project budget documentation• Responsible for the organization of project hazard identification workshops (HAZIDs)• Coordination of the development of project inspection and test plans (ITPs)• Project cost and schedule controls• Maintenance-related SHUTDOWN planning and facilitation• Constant liaison with a wide variety of project stakeholders Show less

  • Lead Mechanical Engineer

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Engineering Manager

    Apr 2008 - Dec 2016
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  Azura Engineering

  Jul 2014 - now

  Director / Principal Engineer

  I currently hold the positions of Director and Principal Engineer at Azura Engineering. Founded in 2014, Azura Engineering is a Perth based engineering company servicing the Oil and Gas, Chemicals, Fertilisers, Construction and Ship Building Industries.As a company we pride ourselves on delivering engineering excellence while understanding that all work scopes need to be completed on time and on budget. We will always work with our clients to clearly define all project requirements during the project initiation phase such that efficient, practical and above all appropriate solutions can be developed.Some of the specialist services we offer are listed below. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. Contact us today to discuss what synergies Azura Engineering Services can form with your organisation.• Mechanical Engineering Design• Finite Element Analysis• Piping and Pressurised Equipment Design• Pipe Stress Analysis• Fitness for Service of Pressurised Equipment [API 579]• Development of repair solutions for Pressurised Equipment• Asset Integrity Management and Remediation Projects• Fatigue Studies• Rotating Equipment and Pump Specification• 3D Modelling• Engineering Drafting• 3D Laser Scanning, Surveys Works and Equipment Inspections• Machine Guarding Audits and Design• Project Management• Engineering Studies [Feasibility, Cost Benefit Analysis, Options Select] Show less