Jack Khallahle
Lae,Morobe
Summary
Experienced academic professional with strong focus on delivering impactful and engaging lectures. Skilled in curriculum development, research, and guiding students to achieve academic success. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and adapt to evolving educational needs. Highly reliable and result-driven, consistently fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
University Lecturer / Consulting Engineer
The PNG University of Technology, Lae, Papua New Guinea
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG Unitech) is located in Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. As the nation’s only technological university, it plays a vital role in educating the country’s elites and significantly contributes to national development. J. Buckhill Consultancy Services (JBCS) is a family-owned, home-based consulting engineering firm operate within PNG Unitech. For more information, visit their website at www.jbuckhill.com.
- Full time employed as a University lecturer in mechanical engineering at the PNG University of Technology, in Lae. I develop and write training modules and syllabus for teaching and also conduct CFD research in multiphase flow for publications. I also conduct laboratory works and lectures the following courses to mechanical engineering students;
- Fluid Mechanics (Dynamics)
- Thermodynamics
- Thermal Power and System
- Supervises final year mechanical engineering student projects.
- Conduct short courses in Engineering Economics and pipeline design for industries.
PhD Research Candidate & Doctoral Award (PhD)
The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: The University of Sydney was founded in 1850 as a public institution of higher education and became Australia’s first University. I won an Australian Awards (DFAT) PhD Research scholarship to research multiphase flow using CFD for the first time at the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic engineering in Sydney, between 2018 and 2022.
- Full time PhD research student conducting research at the University of Sydney in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Two-Phase Flow for the thesis titled “Numerical Simulation of Flow Parameter in Stratified Gas-Liquid Flow in a Horizontal Pipe” using CFD code-FLUENT. Methodology in brief as follows;
- Used ANSYS-FLUENT DesignModeler to design 3D Pipe Models & created a flow domain based on ‘test rig’ pipe dimension.
- Used ANSYS-FLUENT Meshing to mesh the Pipe Geometry for computation.
- Finite Volume Method was used to discretise governing equations in the flow domain
- VOF model was employed to track the interface in pipe geometry/flow domain.
- K-ω SST turbulence model was used to address turbulence in the flow field.
- FLUENT Post-processing and MATLAB/Excel were used to analyse results.
- Draft thesis reviewed and commented by lead supervisor.
- Thesis finalised and edited by an editor on the 26st of August 2022.
- PhD thesis submitted on the 31st August 2022.
- External examiners engaged to examine thesis on the 1st of September 2022.
- PhD degree awarded on the 8th of November 2022 and conferred, on the 17th of February, 2023.
University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering / Consultant
The PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNG Unitech) is the only Technological University, playing a vital role in the education of PNG elites and the South Pacific, I was employed as a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering.
- I developed modules / programs of courses and conducted lectures for the four year bachelor of engineering in mechanical engineering degree program at the Department of Mechanical Engineering. I taught the following subjects/courses:
- Fluid Mechanics to second year Mining Engineering Students
- Thermodynamics to second year Mining and Mineral Processing students.
- Engineering Economics to third year mechanical engineering students.
- Machine Elements Design to third year mechanical engineering students.
- Coordinates / Supervises final year mechanical engineering student projects.
- Conduct laboratory works for 3rd year Mechanical Engineering.
- Short courses in Engineering Economics and Engineering Noise Control to industries.
- I also ran a consulting engineering and project management firm, providing EPCM, PMC service and short courses to clients in the mining and energy sectors in PNG, visit website at: www.jbuckhill.com.
Principal Mechanical Engineer
J.Buckhill Consultancy Services (JBCS), PNG
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: JBCS is a home-based consulting engineering firm based in Kundiawa, established after my return from Adelaide, Australia. The focus was to operate as a consultant on a FIFO basis providing professional engineering and project management services to leading engineering firm, mining and energy companies in PNG. Refer to the business website at www.jbuckhill.com for all my services and information on all my completed projects throughout Australia between 2006 and 2013.
- I managed and lead a home-based consulting engineering firm in Kundiawa, PNG. Focused on providing EPCM and PMC service to leading engineering firms, mining and energy companies in PNG.
- Achievements in PNG since 2013 are:
- Jiwaka Police Village and Central facilities for PNG Royal Constabulary.
- Submitted Bid proposals to Samoa Government for 3 Major Small Hydropower Projects funded by ADB (Asian Development Bank) and short listed.
- Submitted Bid proposals to NAC for Port Moresby International Airport Redevelopment.
Construction Manager/Senior Project Engineer – MSP Expansion Project
Parsons Brinckerhoff- Adelaide (Global Mining), South Australia
11.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: I was employed by Parsons Brinckerhoff Global Mining Group now WSP based in Adelaide Office as a Construction Manager at the start of the project and as Senior Project Engineer/Construction Manager during construction, commissioning and handover phase. I was working as part of an EPCM leadership team for this brand new Mineral Sand Separation Plant project at Broken Hill in New South Wales for Client Cristal Mining limited (formerly Bemax Resources Limited). My involvement commences at the detail design stage with design engineers and coordination of procurement of equipment suppliers, contractors and sub-consultants, particularly fire engineering services to the new process facilities including the existing plant as part of the fire studies.
- I completed the following tasks and responsibilities given to me to manage on the Cristal Mining Limited (Bemax) Project;
- Coordinated and developed all Project Plans such as Project Execution Plan, Construction Management Plan, Project Procurement Plan, Safety Management Plan, Environmental Management Plan and Quality Management Plan to client approval for use.
- Prepare Scope of Work and layout drawings for temporary site facilities to be used to stage construction of Bemax MSP Project.
- Coordinate Building Certification Process with NSW PCA for the Mineral Separation Plant Process Building and Product Storage Shed and issue of Construction Certificate, Construction Inspection and Occupancy Certificate.
- Coordinate and Manage NSW accredited Fire Engineers in the preparation of Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and Fire Engineering Report (FER) review and submission with PCA and Fire Brigade NSW for MSP Process Building.
- Manage Fire Protection Service design to suit FER requirement for the Process Building
- Coordinate and prepare Construction Safety Study, Fire Safety Study and Hazop Study for submission to the Director General of NSW Department of Planning for approval as part of the Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) as stipulated in the development Consent.
- Coordinating Quality Assurance including reviewing and approving ITP by liaising with Contractors and Construction Coordinators to deliver projects in compliance with Client and other statutory requirements.
- Coordinating Pre-Commissioning Activities
- Achievements on the Bemax Mineral Separation Plant Expansion Project are:
- Site Facility Scope of Work & layout design
- Project Management/Execution Plan
- Construction Management Plan
- Project Procurement Plan
- Safety & Environmental management Plan
- Building Certification and Construction Certificates
- Fire Engineering Brief & Fire Engineering Report
- Fire Protection Service Design for Process Building
- Construction Safety Study
- Coordinate Fire Safety Study and Hazop Study
Project Manager – Nyrstar WorleyParsons Project Alliance (NWPA)
WorleyParsons - Adelaide (Minerals & Metals), South Australia
10.2010 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: I was employed by WorleyParsons South Australian Operation as a Project Manager with Nyrstar WorleyParsons Project Alliance (NWPA) contract based on site at Nystar’s Lead/Zinc Smelter at Port Pirie in South Australia.
- My responsibilities at Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter were as follows;
- Manage Contractors and coordinate Project Safety officers, Design Engineers and Construction Supervisors as a Project Manager.
- Review or Squad Check and Approved Specifications and Scope of Work for Client (Nystar) Projects at Nyrstar Lead/Zinc Smelter.
- Prepare monthly project status report for Nyrstar and WorleyParsons Management.
- Maintaining safe working practices for Contractors including OHS&E and Risk Management by liaising with Safety and Environmental officers to deliver projects in compliance with Client and other statutory requirements.
- Achievements with Nyrstar WorleyParsons Project Alliance (NWPA) at Port Pirie Nyrstar Lead/Zinc Smelter were:
- Neutral Cooling Tower B Refurbishment (South Tower), Capital Cost: $1,170,000.0
- 10 000 tonne Acid Storage Tank Circulation Pump & Bund Relocation, Capital Cost: $340,000.0
- Mercury Removal Plant - Feasibility Study (Phase 2), TIC Capital Cost: $4,500,000.0 based on +/- 30% Estimate. Feasibility study was completed and handover to Client in January 2010.
- Packed and Void Tower Structural Repair, Capital Cost: $310,000.0
- Coal Feed Options for Beuma Conveyor (Live Bottom Bin with Multiple Screw Conveyor System), Capital Cost: $3,500,000.0. Completed and handover Client as Concept study with TIC based on +/- 50% Estimate.
- Coal Mill Baghouse and Flue Inlet Duct Project, Capital Cost: $265,000.0 Completed and handover to Client.
- 250 PSI Compressor Cooling, Capital Cost: $128,000.0. Completed and handover to Client at Port Pirie Smelter
Senior Project Engineer - Mine Infrastructure (Karara Iron Ore Project)
WorleyParsons - Perth (Minerals & Metals), Western Australia.
06.2008 - 06.2010
- Company Overview: WorleyParsons is the leading provider of professional services to the energy, resource and complex process industries in Australia and Global. I was employed as a senior project engineer-infrastructure to work on the Karara Iron Ore Project in WA within the Minerals & Metal CSG. The Karara Project was a Greenfield project valued at A$2 billion dollars.
- My responsibilities were as follows;
- Coordinating and managing Contractors, Project Safety officers and Building Supervisor as a Site Project Manager.
- Sometimes steps in as Area Manager-Infrastructure in acting role...
- Wrote and Squad Check Specifications and Scope of Work for Mine Infrastructure projects for the Karara Iron Ore Project.
- Maintaining safe working practices for Contractors including OHS&E and Risk Management by liaising with Safety and Environmental officers to deliver projects in total compliance with statutory requirements.
- Achievements on the Karara Iron Ore Project:
- 120 Person Karara Exploration Camp; I wrote both Scope of Work and specification for the 120 person Exploration Camp including management of layout and site services design by other consultants. This Project was estimated at A$3.0 million Dollar and constructed by Contractor PINDAN Contracting. I managed the entire project including site services design and design review and squad check within the project team and finally installation and commissioning as a Project Manager. Construction started in April 2008 and completed and handed over to Customer Gindalbie Metals in December 2008.
- Karara Mobile Concrete Batch Plant; I wrote both Concrete Specification and Scope of Work for the establishment and operation of a Concrete Batch Plant to produce different concrete grade up to 85 000 cubic meters of concrete in volume for the Karara Iron Ore Project. This is the total volume of concrete required for the entire project from Primary and Secondary Crusher foundation, both Hematite and Magnetite process plant foundation, all conveyor footings to camps and future village for the mine operational personnel. Bid evaluation done by contract engineer and myself and contract awarded to Boral. Site mobilization and installation of mobile batch plant was proposed for October 2009.
- 300 Person Lochada Construction Camp; I wrote both Scope of Work and specification for the 300-person Construction Camp for the Karara Iron Ore Project including layout and site services design for the entire camp as a Package engineer to tender level. The total Project cost estimation was A$7.5 Million dollars to be constructed in the early part 2010.
- Karara Fuel Supply, Storage, Distribution & Hydrocarbon Separation facility; I wrote both Scope of Works and Specifications for the Fuel Supply, Storage and distribution facilities with fuel dispenser units including hydrocarbon separation facility for the construction phase of the project to tender level. The Hydrocarbon Separation facility was my own innovative design which incorporated storm water and sediments separation and removal chamber apart from the hydrocarbons. Total project cost valued at A$2 million dollar. I was the Package Engineer for this project.
Project Engineer (Iron Ore Mine)
Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd – Rio Tinto Iron Ore Group, Australia.
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Company Overview: Operates and maintains mining, rail and export facilities in the northwest of Western Australia on behalf of asset owners, Hamersley Iron and Robe River Iron Associates. I was employed as a Project Engineer at a senior level.
- My responsibilities were as follows;
- Coordinating and managing consulting engineers, Contractors and Project officers working on my projects within Greater Paraburdoo operation for Rio Tinto. Occasionally, I stepped into the role of Superintendent Project Engineering Paraburdoo in his absence.
- Researched & prepare proposals / conceptual designs for identified problems and presentation to Key Stakeholders such as Mine, Maintenance & Plant Operation.
- Prepare status reports, project plans & prepare project reports for Management and end users.
- Nominated as a Mentor for Graduate engineers under the Rio Tinto Graduate development program at Paraburdoo mine site for the year 2007 and 2008.
- Achievements since March 2006 until June 2008:
- Paraburdoo Fines Plant-Tailings Pipeline and Valves Upgrade project; Engineering design by Calibre Projects in Perth. I was involved in the review of construction drawings, the site layout design, specification and scope of work for this portion of the Fines Plant Optimizing projects. Construction work carried out by RCR and ICM Electrical Services and completed in July 2008. I was seconded to Calibre Projects to oversee the installation and commissioning of the project. I was also tasked to update the overall progress of the A$40 Million dollar Paraburdoo Fines Plant Optimizing projects into the Rio Tinto Collaborative Forum (RTCF) to manage the change process. The Pilbara Iron Change Management Forum uses Rio Tinto Collaborative Forum (RTCF) which ensures that the change process is followed. I successfully completed this tasked to a Final Review Phase before I left for WorleyParsons Services in Perth.
- Eastern Range/Channar Transfer Station (CV603/CV555); I did concept design of the wash-down pad, Silt Trap, Pump sump design and selected two submersible slurry pumps. I put together the contract specification for mechanical, electrical as well as civil works. Detail civil and structural engineering design and Scope of Work by Cardno Buckland Engineers in Perth and mechanical and electrical Scope of Works done on site by me. Capital expenditure application to a value of $480,000 was submitted and approved. Construction works began in February 2008 by Mobectre Construction and ICM Electrical Services and completed in March 2008. I was the Project Manager.
- Paraburdoo Train Load-out Conveyor 25 Take-Up System Modification; This project was highly critical in that it was shut down related and involved designing a new take-up tower, take-up box, sheaves, take-up trolley, take-up pulley & Plummer bearings, lubrication system, winch, wire rope and new layout design for CV25 all based on my concept design and Specifications. Detail structural design by Cardno Buckland Engineers and mechanical layout design by myself. I reviewed and approved design, drawings and scope of work for construction. The CEA by me to a value of $861,000 was approved. Construction works began in November 2007 by Bilfinger Berger Services & Supracure in stages and finally completed in January 2008 as part of a 3 days shut down work. I was the Project Manager from design to installation and commissioning and handover.
- Eastern Range Light Vehicle Mine Access Road; I managed the design of the 2 kilometers access road to the cost estimate of A$1.7 million dollar and the installation of Culverts for the access road and associated earthworks to a value of $560, 000. The total project cost estimate was A$2.3 million dollars. The CEA for culvert installation approved and construction began in Nov 2007 and completed in December 2007 by GLH of Geraldton. I wrote both the scope of work and specification for earthworks. The Light Vehicle access road was designed by consulting firm Cardno Buckland Engineers of Perth. I was the Project Manager.
- Paraburdoo-Truck Shop Tool Shed; I did the Design layout, put together Specification and Scope of Work. CEA submitted by me and approved to a value of $96000. Highline in Perth fabricated the building material according to my specification and transported to site for installation. Contract awarded to Monadelphous and installation works began in Feb 2007 and completed in April 2007. I was the Project Manager from design to implementation.
- Paraburdoo-Bio Farm Modification Work; Modification work to pump station 2 and settling pond for hydrocarbon separation. I carried out the detail engineering design and put together the Scope of Work and approved for construction by site based environmental officer. CEA was submitted and approved to a value of $133,000. Contract awarded to GFR, construction began in Feb 2007 and completed in March 2007. I managed this project as Project Manager.
- Paraburdoo-Gas Turbine Diesel Fuel Transfer Line project; Detail engineering design by PCT Engineers. I reviewed and approved for construction the design layout and Scope of Works for the entire projects based on Rio Tinto standard design Specification. Capital Expenditure Application (CEA) submitted by me and approved to a value of $770,000. Construction began in November 2006 by Monadelphous and completed in December 2006. I managed this project as a Project Manager for the installation, commissioning including pressure testing.
- Paraburdoo-CV555/CV604 transfer station; I carried out concept design of the wash-down pad, Silt Trap, pump sump design and selected the two submersible slurry pumps. I put together contract specification for mechanical, electrical and civil works. Detail engineering design and Scope of Work by me and electrical Scope of Works done on site managed by me. CEA approved to a value of $400,575. Construction works began in November by Byblos & ICM Electrical and completed in December 2006. I was the Project Manager.
Team Leader Engineering (Gold & Copper Mine)
Ok Tedi Mining Limited – OTML, PNG.
04.2004 - 03.2006
- Company Overview: One of the largest Copper and Gold producing company in the world with over 3000 work force located in PNG. Formerly owned and operated by BHP Billiton of Australia now 100% owned by PNG Government.
- I was employed as a Team Leader Engineering. My responsibilities were as follows;
- Leading, coordinating and managing a multi-national team of professional engineers, technical project officer, construction supervisors and draftsmen within Engineering & Construction division of OTML.
- Carry out team six monthly performance appraisals
- Taking full responsibility as Project Team Leader on large critical capital projects, that is “leading by example”…
- Mentoring graduate engineers from PNG and Australian institutions
- Chairing weekly safety and communication meeting.
- My Achievements as a Project Leader:
- West Bank/Bige Fuel Storage, Distribution & Hydrocarbon Separation Facility; The West Bank-Bige Diesel Fuel Storage, Oil/Water & Storm water separator and Distribution Facility with fuel bowser units to supply fuel to trucks and light vehicle supporting the dredging operation on the West Bank side of the Ok Tedi River. I managed the project as a Design Engineer to a value of A$560,000 while working as a Team Leader Engineering.
- Tabubil Thermal Power Plants Hydrocarbon Separation Facility; Tabubil Diesel & Gas Turbine Thermal Power Plants oil/ water and storm water separation and sediment removal facility. I designed as hydraulics engineer (environmental related project) including catchment evaluation, flowrate estimation and sizing of the canal or drain system and water level using Manning stickler correlation. The design also includes settling basin or sand trap for sediment removal. I managed this project as Project Manager to a value of A$500,000 while working as a Team Leader Engineering.
- Mine Site Process and Potable Water Supply Project; Mill/Mine Potable water supply & Treatment plant and Process Water Supply and source Management project for Ok Tedi Mine. I lead the design team as Hydraulics Engineer & Project Manager. I managed the engineering design component of the project to a value of A$2 Million Dollars while working as a Team Leader Engineering.
Mechanical Engineer – Projects (Gold Mine)
Barrick Gold (PNG) Ltd - Porgera Joint Venture (PJV), PNG.
01.2001 - 03.2004
- Company Overview: PJV is Barrick Gold largest Gold Mining Operation in the Southern Hemisphere located in PNG and operates both surface and underground mine. Majority owned and managed by Barrick Gold of Canada. It has 4 Autoclaves and 3 Cryogenic plants- a very complex gold processing operation in Australasia.
- I was employed as a Mechanical Project Engineer. My responsibilities were as follows;
- Researched & prepare proposals / conceptual designs for identified problems for Mill, Maintenance & Mine.
- Prepare status reports, project plans & prepare project reports for Senior Mechanical Engineer, Client and others.
- Maintaining safe working practices for subordinates and proactively motivating and maintaining moral of subordinates (draftees).
- Major achievements were:
- Hydraulic Waste Oil Reclamation; I completed a feasibility study for Hydraulic Waste Oil reclamation project. It cost PJV A$1.3 million annually for hydraulic oil on site. Project completed and equipment presently in operation at Porgera mine resulted in savings of A$911,338 per year for PJV.
- Waste Oil Treatment Project; I completed a feasibility study for waste Oil treatment, Storage and Usage on Site as fuel oil or diesel extender & selling fuel oil to other users. Project resulted in savings of A$203,806 annually for both disposal of waste oil off site and transportation cost of reclaimable hydraulic oil on site.
- Inch Drive System for Sag Mill & Ball Mill; I completed a feasibility study for the installation of Inching Drive System for the Ball Mills & Sag Mills. Currently the equipment is in operation at Porgera mine resulted in the savings of A$220,439 per Mill shut down.
- Centralise Grease System for Rock Breaker & Primary Crusher; I conducted a feasibility study for installation of a Centralise Grease System for the Primary Crusher spider bush and the Rock Breaker unit. The main benefits from this study will be the application of one grease type for both units from a common canister resulting in savings in transportation cost from different brand from vendors to the site.
- Primary Crusher; I managed maintenance and supervised modification and reinstallation work of the Primary Crusher (gyratory) and associated components including installation of spider bush on the existing primary crusher as an understudy to an expatriate including complete revision of the Specification.
- Sag Mill 1 Sump Pumps; I designed and supervised modification and installation of Sump pumps, walkways under Sag Mill 1 and Ball Mill 1 to 3 including modification works to the respective Hydro-cyclones. I also revised the Sump pumps Specification.
- Micro Hydropower Generation Scheme; I completed a pre-feasibility study for a 13 kW Micro Hydropower generation scheme for a small station in PNG Southern Highlands Province for Porgera Joint Venture Community Affairs Department.
Consulting Engineer (Hydraulics Design-Water Structure)
Cardno MBK Australia (Consulting Engineers), PNG.
10.1998 - 12.2000
- Company Overview: An Australian owned Brisbane based consulting engineering firm with offices throughout PNG and Australia. I associated with Cardno since 1995 as a Contract Engineer under my own business name WC Buckhill Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineers in PNG. Under Cardno recommendation, I obtained two years AusAID scholarship to study at the University of NSW in Sydney. However, I was in full time employment with an airline HeviLift in Bougainville as a fixed wing Pilot.
- I worked as Hydraulic Engineer. My responsibilities were as follows;
- Pre-feasibility Studies; Promotions and marketing of Mini/Micro Hydropower Technology in rural PNG through Desk Studies & pre-feasibility studies for Mission & Government stations for potential funding by government agencies and other donor agencies for advance study at the feasibility level and detail design.
- Feasibility Studies; Prepare detail designs for the selected hydro sites, developing scope of works and contract specification, detail construction and installation drawings. Prepare tender documents and bid evaluation. Assist project owners in the promotion for International donor agencies such as AusAID, GTZ & Japanese AID to fund the implementation, construction, installation and commissioning and handover.
- Achievements:
- Kubuna Micro Hydroelectric Scheme; Completed a desktop studies for an 85 kW Micro Hydropower generation scheme for a small station in PNG Central Province for Commonwealth Development Corporation – Port Moresby.
- Karimui Mini Hydropower Scheme; Completed a Desk top Study for the proposed 250 kW Karimui Mini Hydropower Scheme in the Chimbu Province of Papua New Guinea commissioned by the Department of Simbu.
Mechanical Engineer (Building Services Engineering)
Kinhill Kramer Group (Consulting Engineers), PNG.
09.1995 - 10.1998
- Company Overview: A PNG and Australian owned multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm based in Port Moresby PNG with offices in Cairns and Brisbane. I was in fulltime employment since 1995 until 1997. Between 1997 and 1998, I worked on a part time basis while in full time employment with Airline company-Islands Nationalair as a fixed-wing Pilot based at Lihir Island supporting the new Gold Mine construction.
- I worked as a mechanical design engineer. My achievements were as follows;
- Elcom House, Hohola; Redesigned air conditioning systems on all four (4) levels and prepared contract / tender documents, tendering and invitation of bidders from mechanical contractors. I was employed as Contract Engineer in Port Moresby office.
- Bank of South Pacific Lending Facilities, Gordons; Supervised mechanical services installation such as air ducts, refrigerant pipes, air conditioning units, ventilation and toilet extraction fans, fire & smoke detectors and fire hydrants in the new two-story office complex. I was employed as a Mechanical Engineer in Port Moresby.
- Nambawan Finance & Vulupindu House, Waigani; Designed air duct and flexible duct layout, selection of fire dampers and fire rated walls for fit-out job for two new high rise buildings recently commissioned (both 6 stories buildings) along Waigani.
Project Mechanical Engineer (Mini/Micro Hydropower Generation)
Department of Energy Development (DED), PNG.
03.1993 - 09.1995
- Company Overview: DED was a PNG Government Department responsible for promotion and development of renewal energy in rural PNG between 1991 and 1995. I was attached to the Energy division responsible for Hydropower and Solar powered water supply system. In 1993, I was recruited to work for DED.
- I worked as a project engineer-mechanical. My achievements were as follows;
- Kubuna Solar Powered Water Supply Scheme; I carried out detail design and put together Scope of Work and supervised installation of a borehole Solar Powered Water Supply and distribution system for Kubuna Catholic Mission station in the Central Province of PNG.
- Simbai Micro Hydroelectric Scheme; I was part of the team of engineers involved in the detail design of the 62 kW Micro-Hydropower generation scheme in the Madang Province of PNG. I was responsible for the following components; head race canal design, forebay and penstock design, power house design, turbine and gear drive design and selection, generator selection. I wrote the Feasibility report with inputs from the other discipline.
Mechanical Engineer (Building Services Engineering)
Daikin Air Conditioning (PNG) Ltd, PNG.
06.1988 - 03.1991
- Company Overview: An Australian owned PNG based air-conditioning mechanical services contractor and distributor of Daikin Air Conditioning equipment in PNG.
- I worked as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. My achievements were as follows;
- Port General Hospital, 3 Mile; I managed the successful completion of the Redevelopment of Port Moresby General Hospital. Works carried out on the Project includes system design, selection of air conditioning units for dual duct system, Ducting diagram and supervising installation and commissioning of equipment and preparation of operation and maintenance manual.
- Bank of South Pacific, Waigani; I was involved in completing a three stories Bank of South Pacific Waigani branch in Port Moresby. Works carried out on the project included system design, air ducts and piping sizing and layout design, selection of air conditioning units and fan coil units and air balance to all outlets. I supervised installation and commissioning of all equipment.
- Gate Way Hotel, Jackson Airport; I was involved in completing a two stories Hotel at Jackson’s Airport in Port Moresby for Steamship Trading of PNG. Works carried out on the project included system design, air ducts and piping sizing and layout design, selection of air conditioning units, packaged chillers units, pumps and fan coil units. Supervising installation and commissioning of all equipment.
- Credit Corporation Seven Story Building, Port Moresby CBD; I was involved in a successful completion of a seven stories high rise building in Port Moresby for Credit Corporation of PNG. Works carried out on the Project included system design, selection of air conditioning units (VRV system), Stairwell pressurisation system, Lift motor room air-conditioning, supervising installation and commissioning of equipment and preparation of operation and maintenance manual.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Sydney (USYD)
11.2022
Master of Engineering Science degree (MEngSc) - Mechanical Engineering
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
04.2001
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) - Aeroplane
Missionary Aviation (MAF) Flight Training Centre
07.1992
Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng) - Mechanical Engineering
The PNG University of Technology (PNGUT)
11.1987
Skills
- Team building
- Negotiation
- Change management
- Analytical skills
- Mentoring
- People management
- ANSYS-FLUENT 192/22 Workbench
- MATLAB
- Word 2007
- Excel 2007
- Access 2007
- MS Project 2007
- AutoCAD
- CAMEL
- TEMPER
- WOMBAT
- DONKEY
Affiliations
- The University of Sydney, School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- The Papua New Guinea Univeristy of Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Lae, Morobe, PNG
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
University Lecturer / Consulting Engineer
The PNG University of Technology, Lae, Papua New Guinea
09.2022 - Current
PhD Research Candidate & Doctoral Award (PhD)
The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
01.2018 - 08.2022
University Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering / Consultant
The PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea
07.2014 - 01.2018
Principal Mechanical Engineer
J.Buckhill Consultancy Services (JBCS), PNG
01.2013 - 07.2014
Construction Manager/Senior Project Engineer – MSP Expansion Project
Parsons Brinckerhoff- Adelaide (Global Mining), South Australia
11.2011 - 01.2013
Project Manager – Nyrstar WorleyParsons Project Alliance (NWPA)
WorleyParsons - Adelaide (Minerals & Metals), South Australia
10.2010 - 11.2011
Senior Project Engineer - Mine Infrastructure (Karara Iron Ore Project)
WorleyParsons - Perth (Minerals & Metals), Western Australia.
06.2008 - 06.2010
Project Engineer (Iron Ore Mine)
Pilbara Iron Pty Ltd – Rio Tinto Iron Ore Group, Australia.
03.2006 - 06.2008
Team Leader Engineering (Gold & Copper Mine)
Ok Tedi Mining Limited – OTML, PNG.
04.2004 - 03.2006
Mechanical Engineer – Projects (Gold Mine)
Barrick Gold (PNG) Ltd - Porgera Joint Venture (PJV), PNG.
01.2001 - 03.2004
Consulting Engineer (Hydraulics Design-Water Structure)
Cardno MBK Australia (Consulting Engineers), PNG.
10.1998 - 12.2000
Mechanical Engineer (Building Services Engineering)
Kinhill Kramer Group (Consulting Engineers), PNG.
09.1995 - 10.1998
Project Mechanical Engineer (Mini/Micro Hydropower Generation)
Department of Energy Development (DED), PNG.
03.1993 - 09.1995
Mechanical Engineer (Building Services Engineering)
Daikin Air Conditioning (PNG) Ltd, PNG.
06.1988 - 03.1991
Master of Engineering Science degree (MEngSc) - Mechanical Engineering
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) - Aeroplane
Missionary Aviation (MAF) Flight Training Centre
Bachelor of Engineering degree (BEng) - Mechanical Engineering
The PNG University of Technology (PNGUT)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Mechanical Engineering
The University of Sydney (USYD)
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