Vikas Bhandari (MIEAust)

Experience

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  Coles

  Mar 2013 - Jan 2018

  Delegating tasksMonitoring the team’s performanceAssisting the team by performing the tasks with themHelping with training and developmentCompleting paperwork Engaging in Customer Services, Assist Supervisor, store maintenance, Promote weekly specials and organising store in supervisor absence.

  • Supervisor

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Team Member

    Mar 2013 - Dec 2015
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  AIME

  Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Tutoring Squad Leader

  Responsibilities:To provide educational support to students (AIME mentees) weekly.To help build a generation of Indigenous academic excellence.To consolidate knowledge and build each mentee’s confidence. To provide educational support to the students. Specialised in mathematics and physics.Achievements: Effective communication.Positive feedback from students.

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  AICA Engineering

  Oct 2015 - May 2018

  Assist consulting team in Australian projects. Coordinate National and International projects.Design (including feasibility study) of Solar PV system and Electrical Power systems.Commissioning Renewable Energy System.Tender for Solar PV systems and Power Transmission projects.Carry out high efficient sustainable solutions globally via PV solar and battery storage system. Involves in Research and Development department of AICA Engineering Pty Ltd.Proposes Energy Audit Report by NABERS ratings.Perform feasibility study for Micro-grid solution and SCADA system. Show less Responsibilities:Designing single and three phase solar PV systems Generating job-sheets for installations (using Vtiger CRM).Estimating cable size for distinct installations.Inventory management in warehouse.Analysing the orientation of solar panels for efficient output.Design single line schematic diagram.Assisting in engineering inspection of system operations.Conducting engineering research and providing technical assistant to clients.Evaluating the system to determine if repair or replacement is requiredWorking under proper implantation of National Electrical CodeAchievements:Extensive experience in Microsoft Suite of products Proficient in Pspice, Matlab, Google Layout and PSIM Show less

  • Project Coordinator (Graduate Electrical Engineer)

    Jan 2017 - May 2018

  • Electrical Engineering Intern

    Oct 2015 - Jan 2017
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  Machinemonitor Pty Ltd

  Jun 2018 - May 2023

  Manage and provide coordinative planning, Cost Time Resources and technical support for Electrical Asset Maintenance (CbM and RbM including inspections, preventative, predicative and corrective maintenance assessment) at Chevron Gorgon and Wheatstone.Other duties involve engagement in power utilities and mineral mining processing.Engineering Management – Prepare Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) based on scope of work, if required, prepare Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) to minimise the consequences of high-risk activities based on the hierarchy of controls and to practice occupational health and safety duties on-site.Engineering Service – Lead the team on inspections and maintenance assessments of HV assets, especially on rotating machines or VFDs. However, some site visits involve transformer offline maintenance testing, cable or switchboard testing for partial discharge and insulation deterioration.Engineering Reports – Qualify the test results to confirm any anomaly recorded during the assessments as per the relevant standards (AS, IEEE or IEC) and to provide appropriate recommendations based on RCM and to identify any forward maintenance requirements.Repair Management – Prepare the Repair Specifications and Audit Plans to regulate an overhaul as an appointed QA/QC. Prepare the following documentations: Opening Reports, Repair Management Technical Query Confirmation, Test Run Reports and Closing Reports.Engineering Consulting – Perform RCA or failure investigation under the supervision of Principal Engineer and prepare investigation report detailing significant observations, contributors, failure scenario and postulated root cause.Engineering Development – Present the technical papers in the conference and provide training on electrical maintenance assessment specialised to HV assets. Continue building Engineers Australia’s CPD point for Chartered Engineer credential. Show less •Engineering Management – Planning and preparation of Project Brief and Task List to optimise the sufficiency of the project delivery. Perform preliminary calculation and assessment to facilitate an understanding of the expected results.•Engineering Service – Conduct testing and review the data is correct for analysis that meets the objectives defined in the project brief. Asset Management and testing on Rotating Machines, Transformers and Cables (MV).•Engineering Reports – Analyse the test result and perform initial review of data and analysis in the Riskmonitor asset management system.•Repair Management – Manage the overhaul of the asset (specially rotating machines) in Western Australia and review the required procedures and generate weekly reports under the supervision of Principal Engineer and Regional Manager.•Engineering Consulting – Failure investigation on HV assets and compile relevant recovery strategies and specification for repair. Participate in project feedback meetings with clients after service delivery.•Engineering Meeting – Present technical case study and feedback from specialised training or site experience to share learning. Ensure if the engineering procedures are compliant with the current IEEE and Australian Standards. Show less

  • Electrical Asset Management Engineer

    Aug 2021 - May 2023

  • HV Electrical Engineer

    Jun 2019 - Apr 2022

  • Graduate HV Electrical Engineer

    Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
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  Machinemonitor Pty Ltd

  Jul 2023 - now

  Senior Electrical Asset Management Engineer