Praba Balasingham
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Personal summary:
Knowledge in all aspects of Chemical Environmental Engineering including processes and policies on Sustainable environment. Hands-on experience in Management, making sure company standards & policies are met. Proven ability to work independently and accept responsibility.
Career history:
Professional qualifications:
2012 – 2015: University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
Process Chemical Engineering (PG Certificate)
2007 – 2011: University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
Chemical Engineering (BEng Honours)
2005 – 2006: University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK.
Chemical Engineering (Foundation level)
Computer Proficiency:
ChemCAD
MATLAB, Maple
Gamside, Simulink
Microsoft Office package
Projects:
Jan-Apr 2011 : Process Design: Gas Oil Hydro finer
Group project including design, costing and sustainability analysis. Being Simulation Coordinator meant integrating the individual area simulations, converging and optimising the process.
May-Jun 2011 : Equipment Design: Air Cooled Heat Exchanger design
Paired design project. Specific responsibilities included mechanical design, design calculations and costing calculations.
Sep-Jan 2010 : Plate and Frame Heat Exchanger
Simple design of a heat exchanger for use in methanol plant
Practical training:
Mar-Apr 2011: POMS (Process Operations and Management)
This module is a comprehensive understanding of the management and operation of a pilot plant scale production unit and an opportunity to apply this during a 4 day operating period working as a shift leader and shift hands.
Training experience: Training was provided on how to control pilot plant in a small scale.
Other work experience:
Assistant Store Manager/Health and Safety Manager, McDonald’s Restaurant Ltd, London UK, 2010-2015
Assisting with store manager to run the business to achieve targets and goals
Providing customer service, adhering to quality food standards and safety at all times
Day-to-day efficient operation of the HR office including staffs payroll, performance review and training
Carrying out annual risk assessments and quarterly checks to advise other employees on health and safety policies.
Having safety circle meetings with other managers and keeping records of the meeting.
Checking and carrying out incident reports, hazard reports and training records.
Achievements
Shift manager of the year 2010, 2013 and 2014
Olympic finalist to work for Olympic park McDonalds as manager.
Interests
Societies and memberships
Member of IChemE
Member of Chemical Engineering society, University of Surrey
Participate in Race for life, Cancer Research UK every year