Personal Particulars:

Name:

Nathan Becka

Address

Yeronga, Brisbane QLD 4104

Email:

LinkedIn:

acp40y@r.postjobfree.com

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Mobile No:

040*-***-***

My Objective:

I am eager to work Part-time in Data Entry by contributing my speed typing skills and accuracy in your organization.

Profile:

Civil Engineer with almost 6 years graduate experience;

State government experience with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR); and

Site engineering experience in the Construction of the Horizon Alliance Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor $800M project.

Education:

2004-2008

University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus

Graduated with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering Degree

1999 – 2003

St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane

(Secondary Schooling) Graduated with an OP 4

Work History:

Mar 2011 - Jan 2015

THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT & MAIN ROADS (TMR) – WIDE BAY BURNETT REGION, BUNDABERG

Civil Engineer (Graduate Rotation) - Program, Delivery and Operations (2.5 years)

Project and contract administration experience including strengthening and widening of the Bruce Highway using insitu-cement stabilization and re-construction of concrete boat ramp. My involvement included the following:

oQuality Assurance, Safety, Keeping daily Construction Diaries, On-site monitoring from subgrade to road base stabilization, pavement seal and various methodology for quality testing;

oExperience and understanding with Project Cost Claims, Variations to the Contract, Scheduled Rates and end of month Project Forecasting;

Hydraulic flow and velocity calculation of both steel and concrete pipe culverts within the state-controlled road network for rehabilitation;

Surveying fieldwork assistance including Digital Terrain Modeling, road leveling, GPS positioning and location of services for 12D input (e.g. for Culvert assessment, assist in engineering future road upgrades, Telstra, Optic fibres, water mains, power lines, power poles and traffic light signals);

Preparation of Structural Management Plans (SMP) using RoadTek bridge inspections for approval Brisbane Asset Management (BAM) and for concrete and steel culverts;

Maintenance of timber bridge components, failures and providing treatments according to the Bridge Inspection Manual and Timber Bridge Maintenance Manual;

Updating the Regional Structure Listing according to monitored risk and condition states;

Road Project As-Constructed plans and contract administration experience;

Road data Collection for Transport Network Reconstruction Project (TNRP), National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) and involvement with flood heights, Bridge heights and BOM river height data;

Bridge scouring investigation and reports due to Bundaberg floods in 2011 and 2013;

Operator of Bridge Information System, Timber and Concrete Bridge structural component reports.

Development Engineer (Program Delivery and Operations) – (1.5 years)

During my Development Engineer role within the Development Assessment team (Referral Agency) for low to high risk development applications, my skills include:-

Assessment of Consultant Storm Water Reports according to the Queensland Urban Drainage Manual, the rational method used to calculate run-off and determination of culvert sizes (hydraulic calculation), approval of lawful point of discharge and onsite storm water detention systems;

Assessment of Traffic and Road Impact Assessments submitted by traffic consultants according to GARID, traffic distribution and generation rates;

Assessment of proposed designs for road intersection upgrades using the Road Planning and Design Manual e.g. turn treatment warrants and standards.

Noise Impacts according to noise standards and Queensland Noise Building Code;

Preparation of Advice and Referral Agency letters for development approval and to request further information to applicant, local government agencies and consultant engineers;

Liaising with Brisbane and Bundaberg Main Roads road designers, town planners and traffic engineers for technical advice;

Construction Safety documentation and issuing of letters including Approval to Commence Work to the principal contractor and a Certificate for Completion of Work issued once inspected;

Assisted roadwork inspectors on site inspections for accesses, culverts, site and safety distances and also asphalt construction projects on the Bruce Highway;

Design of road signage for installation on state-controlled roads according to MUTCD, Australian Standards and the Roadside Advertising Guide.

Knowledge and understanding of the Sustainable Planning Act (SPA), Sustainable Planning Regulation (SPR), Integrated Development Assessment System and Guidelines for Assessment of Road Impacts of Development (GARID).

May 2009 – Oct 2010

JOHN HOLLAND GROUP, THE HORIZON ALLIANCE - (1.5 years)

Position Held: Site Engineer Traffic Management Team (Contract Position)

Project: Construction of the Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor - $800M

I ensured quality and safe traffic management during the upgrade of highway, local roads and bridge overpasses, hence gaining the following:-

Hands on experience in the installation of traffic control devices (E.g. VMS, temporary signage, portable concrete barriers & triton crash barrier systems);

A keen eye for detail in the inspection of traffic control devices and road defects;

Effective communication through instruction to supervisors and labourers to close out defects according to standards, provisions and relevant TCP’s (Traffic Control Plans);

An appreciation for stakeholder and government processes by means of applying for road permits and Traffic Control Plans to conduct construction activities. i.e. state and local government;

Organisational skills through booking for Traffic Control and Police services;

Perseverance and coordination qualities gained by keeping up to date registers of safety barrier quantities and movements for future forecasting;

Procurement and project administration experience in ordering traffic control devices and road furniture to meet project requirements;

Recording meeting minutes and short-term works program for the team;

Supervision and cost evaluation for pavement construction, line marking, signage installation, portable concrete and crash barriers as well as traffic control;

Preparation of Traffic Incident Investigation Reports to the traffic manager and authorities;

Quality Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Checklists for Traffic Control Plans (TCP).

Dec 2008 – Feb 2009

ACOR BASELINE CONSULTANTS, WEST END

Under the supervision of Structural Manager, I was exposed to the structural design, site instruction and inspections for the following projects:-

The construction of a 4-story residential building in Hamilton involving reading architectural plans, designing for wind actions, beams and columns, inspecting block work and steel reinforcement layouts;

Springfield Lakes Lower Level Dam:-

oSite inspections involved checking onsite contractor’s work to engineered plans/specification such as concrete bridge abutments and walls;

oReinforcement layouts;

oExperience in reading shop drawings for the bridge’s guard and safety rail components for assembly.

2007-2008

(During University holidays)

OPUS QANTEC MCWILLIAM CONSULTING ENGINEERS, BRISBANE

Created easy to use spreadsheet for calculating Wind Actions in Excel;

Took part in a variety of construction projects and site inspections;

Some Projects I took part in included:-

oSunshine Coast Hospital

oPortal Frame design of a Pool Shed

oTennyson Tennis Centre: Multi-story Complex

oPharmacy Guild Extension (site inspections)

Aug 2006 – Feb 2007 (Internship during University)

CARDNO EPPELL OLSEN – TRANSPORT AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERS, MILTON OFFICE

Aid in Traffic Engineering design and Road Planning; (use of Austroads)

Geographic Information Systems: data preparation, site inspections and proposal reporting;

Projects involvement: Ipswich Motorway Upgrade, Redcliffe ILTP and the Ballina tracks model update;

Transport Modeling (strategic software programs to update road networks)

Nov 2005 (During University holidays)

OPTIMUM STRUCTURES, SPRING HILL

Followed civil engineer in site inspections;

Structural Engineering software use e.g. SLABS, CAD;

Experience in an engineering office environment

July 2005 (During University holidays)

ROOFBROOK STRUCTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERS, HIGHGATE HILL

Studied Structural Roof and floor plans showing beams and column positions viewed on autoCAD;

Assembled engineering drawings in a logical manner for engineering purposes;

General administration work including use of specialised plan printing technology

Courses & Achievements:

Road Construction and Maintenance Training TMR (2014)

Temporary Road Safety Barrier Training TMR (2014)

Bridge Construction and Maintenance Workshop - TMR (2013)

Completion of MUTCD Level 3 & 4 training - TMR (2012)

Road Drainage Fundamentals Training - TMR (2011)

Road Drainage Design Training - TMR (2011)

Project Management Training (Fundamentals) - TMR (2011)

Road Traffic Noise Strategy Training - TMR (2011)

Cultural Heritage Induction Training - TMR (2011)

Planning and Design of Parking Facilities Training (ARRB) - TMR (2011)

Passport to Safety Excellence training on Safety/Risk Leadership (John Holland) (2010)

Traffic Management Award for Professionalism and Dedication (Horizon Alliance) (2009)

Emergency Awareness Training – Fire equipment and evacuation procedures (2009)

Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) training Course (Cardno Bowler) (2009)

Completion of Level 1 Traffic Controller Training (Department of Main Roads) (2009)

Completion of MUTCD Level 2 training Course (2009&2011)

Certified Graduate member of The Institution of Engineers Australia (2009-Current)

Graduated in Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Majoring in Civil Engineering) (2008)

Senior Applied First Aid Course Qualified (2008)

Course in General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) (2004)

Computer Skills:

Drafting Software

AutoCAD (computer aided design)

Traffic Software

Vpath -vehicle turning path, TRASIcad- sign design, EMME2, TRACKS Modeling, aSIDRA, MAPINFO, Google Earth and GIS equipment e.g. Tripmeter

Other Software

Project Pack (incl. Procurement, Reporting and Quality Processes) used by John Holland, Horizon Alliance

eDAM: Electronic Development Application System with Department of Transport and Main Roads development assessment team

Surveying Apparatus and equipment

BIS – Bridge Information System (TMR)

Microsoft

Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project;

Other Interests/Hobbies:

Golf

Soccer

Fishing

Music

Camping

Professional Referees:

Mr John Pfingst

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Principal Engineer (Superintendent)

Mob: 042*-***-***

Mr Angelo Dondis

Project Engineer (Traffic Management)

John Holland, The Horizon Alliance

Mob: 047*-***-***

E: acp40y@r.postjobfree.com

Character Referees:

Mr John Bourboulas

Accountant, ANZ Institutional Property Group

Mob: 040*-***-***

Mrs Meni Stelletos

Mob: 041*-***-***

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