Peter Larratt

Peter Larratt

Geotechnical Engineer

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  • About me

    leader | engineer | curious

  • Education

    • Australian Graduate School of Management

      2016 - 2020
      Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • UNSW

      2005 - 2009
      M Eng Sc Geotechnical Engineering
    • RMIT University

      1992 - 1996
      B.Eng Geological Engineering
    • University of Melbourne

      1989 - 1991
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Classical and Ancient Studies
  • Experience

    • Piper and Associates

      Jul 1998 - Nov 2005
      Geotechnical Engineer

      Winter storage dams, small to medium site investigations, landslides, contaminated ground and groundwater investigaitons, geotechnical design reports

    • Coffey Mining

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
      Senior Geotechnical Engineer

      Underground geotechnics including stres modelling, ground support, stope assessment, seismic monitoring, secondment to Broken Hill Geotechnical Superintendent in 2008, specialisation in raisebore shafts.

    • Coffey Geotechnics

      Jul 2010 - May 2011
      Senior Geotechnical Engineer

      Team leader for Geotechnics in Tasmania. Landslides, site investigations, dam surveillance and construction advice were all part of the brief.

    • Larratt Geotechnical Pty Ltd

      Jun 2011 - Nov 2011
      Principal

      Project and Construction Management for a $20 million seawall and rehabilitation of a 100 metre high footwall. Established a small consultancy, with responsibility for every facet including finance, strategy, contracts and performance.

    • BHP Billiton

      Nov 2011 - Oct 2014

      Management of slope monitoring and validation, as well as surface and ground water through a team of engineers and hydrologists. Responsible for ground control material risk ownership and managing a budget of $5 million. Step-up to acting Manager Established the slope monitoring and validation system at Jimblebar. Recruited geotechnical engineers and a technician, developed and implemented procedures, critically reviewed external consultants' design and strategically planned investigations.

      • Supt. Ground Control & Water

        Nov 2013 - Oct 2014
      • Geotechnical Superintendent

        Nov 2011 - Nov 2013
    • Pitt&sherry

      Sept 2014 - Apr 2017
      Principal Geotechnical Engineer

      Geotechnical consultancy and project management for both Civil and Mining clients.Geotech for an underground feasibility study. Cu-Au porphyry deposit in Mindinao, Philippines. Challenging ground conditions and great opportunity to work with the locals.Proof engineering for Melb Metro Early Works and Level Crossing Removal Projects. Project Management of design for roads and landscaping project in at Webb Dock West

    • Coffey, A Tetra Tech Company

      Dec 2017 - May 2019
      Associate

      Peer review of the underground engineering geology to confirm accuracy of the geotechnical model.Managed the infill drilling program for Melbourne Metro. Informed geotechnical design and installed monitoring and recharge wells for the groundwater management program.

    • Senversa

      May 2019 - Sept 2022
      Principal Geotechnical Engineer

      Developing the geotechnical business through building strong client relationships, directing projects and mentoring engineers and field staff, ,

    • WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec)

      Sept 2022 - now
      Principal Geotecnical Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications