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Hiran Davda BSc (Hons) MIET

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Docklands

Melbourne

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VIC

Tel: +61(0)468450080

Email: acumkp@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL

STATEMENT

RELEVANT

EMPLOYMENT

I am a fully rounded flexible Rail professional with a valuable understanding of multidisciplinary project delivery, project management, design management, planning, commissioning, contractor and client interfacing. I pride myself on being a self- motivated individual with excellent teamwork skills combined with the discipline to work extremely well on my own if required. This in turn puts me in good stead to be part of a team who will deliver a safe and efficient railway. Siemens, Australia October 2011 – Present

Siemens is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, operating in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors.

Sub Project/Commissioning Manager

Yarra Trams Power Supply Upgrade $20m – 8 Traction Substations

Combination of roles made up of the following

o Lead Procurement Engineer – Transportable buildings (including design) and electrical equipment. Producing specifications and cost analysis.

o Design Manager for concept design of 5 Traction Substations – Interfacing between designers, client and equipment suppliers. o Test and Commissioning Manager – Managing a team of three commissioning engineers to fully commission DC traction substations; HV and LV equipment

o Third party interface manager – Utilities, communications providers

o Responsible for Quality documentation – Producing Inspection test plans and checksheets

o Client Interface

o Subcontractor Management

Sydney Light Rail Inner West Extension - $5m – 3 Substations o Lead the design review process with client and provided all design validity for TFNSW approvals

o Test and Commissioning Manager for 3 DC traction substations – Managing a team of two commissioning engineers

o Quality documentation – Producing Inspection test plans and checksheets

o Subcontractor Management

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Adelaide Electrification $60m

o Delivery, Install, Test and Commissioning Manager for Adelaide Traction Power Project totalling $60m.

o Lead technical support for Adelaide Traction Power Project tender totalling $60m

o Responsible for Quality documentation – Producing Inspection test plans and checksheets

o Client Interface

o Subcontractor Management

Blackwater – Raglan Project $15m – 10 Substations

o Responsible for dealing with on-site technical queries o Manage/interface between client, sub-contractors and suppliers to produce compliant solutions and designs

o Produce formal documents technical and non-technical including specifications, remits, procedures, test reports

o Reviewing designs and documents submitted from 3rd parties o Equipment procurement and integration

o Good understanding of HSQE

o Managing time and budget

Thameslink, Network Rail(UK) July 2009 – October 2011 Network Rail is a partially Government-funded organisation, which owns and operates Britain’s rail infrastructure. The Thameslink Programme is a £5.5bn major project to upgrade the existing Bedford to Brighton (through central London) overground line, with an overall objective of increasing train size, frequency and speed.

Programme Design Engineer

o Working as part of a small engineering team to deliver £80m worth of DC Traction Upgrade works as part of the Thameslink Programme. Major works include New London Bridge Substation, relocation and upgrade of Gatwick Substation;

o Responsible for design management and co-ordination for the project delivery team

o Responsible for all aspects of AC/ DC Equipment procurement and design including co-ordination, integration, budget, programme and value engineering

o Responsible for reviewing engineering submissions/designs and tenders

o Responsible for interfacing with other project teams and third parties

o Responsible for writing technical specifications and remits; o Involved in end to end LV and HV design for traction substations; o Involved in SCADA design and integration

o Line manager for other Engineers and Graduates

o Responsible for interface with other disciplines such as Signalling, Track, Civils.

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EDUCATION AND

QUALIFICATIONS

Electrification and Plant Renewals July 2008 – July 2009 Network Rail (UK)

One of three engineers delivering a £50m renewals programme in the south east of England. Responsible for HV switchgear renewals at ten DC Traction substations. Project Engineer

o Reviewer of all electrical designs as part of the GRIP process o Reviewer of all work package plans and method statements o Reviewer of commissioning plans

o Signed off equipments FATs on behalf of Network Rail o Conducted routine on site safety inspections

o Main interface for third parties

Assistant Electrification and Plant Engineer September 2006 – July 2008

As a graduate I was involved in various areas and projects which include Points Heating RCM, DC Circuit Breaker Fault Operation Analysis, and Maintenance in order to gain a broad understanding of electrification principals involved with the railway.

Electromech Design & Assembly Ltd July 2004 – August 2006 Electromech are a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of electronic and electro mechanical assembly and systems.

Test and Design Engineer

o Performed full functional tests on safety critical devices such as Vigilance Systems and Train Protection Warning Systems. o Provided design solutions for the customer’s requirements. o Site visits to establish the customer’s requirements o Produced specifications and test reports

o Designed and manufactured Printed Circuit Boards for component assembly

2009 – 2010 Front Line Leaders Qualification Accredited by Warwick University

2006 – Present Member of IET

2002 – 2006 De Montfort University, Leicester

BSc (Hons) Electronic Engineering

Subjects Include: Advanced Digital Design, Electronic Principles, High Frequency Technology, Engineering Mathematics, Signal processing, Engineering Design

2001 – 2002 De Montfort University, Leicester

BSc Engineering Foundation

1993 – 1998 Kings Norton Boys’ School, Birmingham

9 GCSE’s at A-C, subjects including Mathematics, English, Double Science and Design Technology.

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NETWORK

RAIL/EXTERNAL

COURSES

RAILWAY

COMPETENCIES

EXTRA

CURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

REFERENCES

Electrification Engineering Principles for Railway Managers 100 Basic Principles (UK)

Construction Design Management for designers (UK)

Foundation Management Skills (UK)

BS7671 Wiring Regulations- City & Guilds Level 3 (UK)

HV Protection systems – EA Technology (UK)

Yarra Trams O/H Track Appreciation (AUS)

Yarra Trams Substation Appreciation (AUS)

White Card (AUS)

Pegasus Track Safety Card (AUS)

Powerlifting

Travelling

Racket sports

References available on request.

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