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Jessica Scatchard

Christchurch/Waikato

Summary

A dedicated and innovative engineering student in my fourth and final year of Chemical and Process Engineering, seeking to advance my professional development through a graduate role. I am passionate about sustainable energy systems, resource management, and their integration into engineering practices.

As a motivated individual with strong communication and teamwork skills, I excel in collaborative environments and problem-solving challenges. Outside of my academic pursuits, I am a competitive hockey player and a passionate flautist, showcasing my discipline, creativity, and ability to balance commitments effectively.

I am eager to contribute my knowledge, enthusiasm, and innovative mindset to a dynamic and forward-thinking organization.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Process/Project Engineering Intern

PDV Consultants
Hamilton
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Created diagrams illustrating complex processes utilizing specialized CAD software tools like AutoCAD
  • Assisted in procurement and cost estimations for large-scale projects.
  • Produced work scopes and assisted in the resulting contractor plant walk-throughs.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Summer Intern - Continous Improvement

Synlait Milk Limited
Dunsandel, Canterbury
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Conducted testing across multiple plants on site and worked alongside many teams to complete the required testing.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new employees on new testing procedures.
  • Prepared reports summarizing project progress along with recommendations for future actions based on findings.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.

Hockey Coach

St Andrews College - Prep School
Merivale , Christchurch
06.2024 - Current
  • Coaching the Year 7/8 boys' 1st team through the 2024 winter sports season and in the Independent Schools Sports Festival.
  • Core sports hockey coach: specific skills, plays, and hockey knowledge for year 7 and 8 boys and girls.
  • 2025 year 7&8 girls B hockey team coach.

Education

NCEA Level 1,2,3 & IGCSE -

St Pauls Collegiate
Hamilton, NZ
12-2021

Bachelor of Chemical And Process Engineering With Honours - Minor in Sustainable Energy Recourses

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ

Skills

  • Experienced in AutoCAD Applications
  • Quality control
  • Site inspections
  • Project recordkeeeping
  • Cost estimation
  • Process and plant design
  • Process modification
  • Testing procedures

Accomplishments

Academic

  • Awarua Trust Scholarship Recipient (2022 - 2025) - Completing tertiary study relating to Agriculture, Animal Health or Food Production and maintaining a B+ Average

Sporting

  • 2022-2025 Avon Team in Canterbury Premier League, Christchurch.
  • 2022 Waikato, 2023 Tasman Senior Women’s NHC team to National Tournament.

Leadership

  • 2024 Class Representative - Third year Chemical and Process Engineering Cohort
  • 2024,2025 Vice-Captain for Avon Premier Women's Hockey Team.
  • 2021 - 2023 Full School Prefect, Deputy Head of Boarding, Captain of 1st XI Girls Hockey and Rowing Leadership team

References

Zane Norvill - Project Manager and Process/Project Engineer at PDV Consultants

Prunshu Kulshrestha – Mentor/Project leader and Senior Product/Process Engineer at Synlait

References available on request.

Timeline

Process/Project Engineering Intern

PDV Consultants
11.2024 - 02.2025

Hockey Coach

St Andrews College - Prep School
06.2024 - Current

Summer Intern - Continous Improvement

Synlait Milk Limited
12.2023 - 02.2024

NCEA Level 1,2,3 & IGCSE -

St Pauls Collegiate

Bachelor of Chemical And Process Engineering With Honours - Minor in Sustainable Energy Recourses

University of Canterbury

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