Chelsea Grove
Omokoroa,Tauranga
Summary
Passionate Chemical and Biological Engineer with a vigor to take on new challenges and provide innovative solutions. Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Water Engineer
GHD
Tauranga CBD, Tauranga
02.2023 - Current
- Created detailed cost estimates for construction projects based on labor costs and materials needed.
- Performed calculations related to water flow, pressure, distribution piping size, pump sizing.
- Prepared technical reports, detailing the feasibility of proposed plans and outlining environmental impacts.
- Wrote clear and accurate procedure manuals and documentation.
- Created P&ID drawings to support project delivery using CAD software.
- Management of project filing and delivery protocols using BIM360.
- Assisting to deliver projects on time and within scope and budget.
- Oral and written communication with suppliers, upper management and technical leaders.
- Working to create a safe environment by representing the Hamilton, Auckland and Tauranga teams at monthly Health and Safety meetings.
- Engaging team members across New Zealand and Australia to ensure a variable workload.
Laboratory Supervisor
The University of Waikato
Hillcrest, Hamilton
01.2021 - 07.2024
- Ensured that 2nd Year Mechanical and Civil Engineering students safely conducted experiments in the lab to aid in understanding of course work.
- Answered any questions about the assignments after the conclusion of the experiments
- Marked the assignments and provided feedback to ensure that students had a firm grasp on the engineering concepts
Technical researcher
Metra Construction Panel
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Working towards certification of a flooring product
- Research into H3.1 treatment equivalency
- Critical thinking and problem solving to overcome existing barriers in standards
- Problem solving how to improve mechanical properties of the product to meet requirements
- Study of particleboard and resin mechanisms
- Being involved in board meetings to communicate findings and suitable paths to certification
- Extensive time management and organisational skills
- Examining New Zealand Building Standards
- Oral and written communication in the form of presentations and reports.
Data entry and wood durability research
Scion Research Rotorua
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Examining wood durability and how treatments and climate effects it
- Legislative research in the construction industry
- Learning about chemical composition of wood treatments
- Record creation in Scopus software
- Digitization of archived documents
- Use of Endnote and Excel
- Networking with other Scientists by taking tours of respective projects and machinery
- Learning about the forestry industry and relating it to chemical engineering and sustainability.
Knife hand, Cashier (Holiday Job)
Mad Butcher Mount Roskill
04.2018 - 07.2018
- Working with the butcher in charge to cut and pack meat
- Managing the counter and interacting with customers to ensure they find what they are looking for
- Removal of an expired or poorly looking stock.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours - Chemical and Biological Engineering
The University of Waikato
01.2021
Chemical and Biological Operations, Mass Transfer Operations, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Thermal Engineering, Advanced Energy Engineering, Engineering and Professional Practice, Honours Research Project, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Engineering Mathematics 3, Engineering Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Process Engineering Design 2, Engineering and Professional Practice 1, Sustainable Engineering Materials 1, Process Engineering Design 1, Engineering Mathematics 2, Structure and Spectroscopy, Engineering Computing, Foundations of Engineering, Linear Algebra and Statistic of Engineers, Chemical Reactivity, Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering and Society, Calculus for Engineers
St Martin’s IEB High School, South Africa
Skills
- Strong CAD skills
- Excellent proficiency in Excel and data analysis
- Report and written communication proficiency
- Initiative and determined
- Strong communication skills
- High standards and organizational skills
- Knowledge of Health and Safety
- Moderate Chemistry knowledge
- Problem-Solving
- Safety Procedures
Educational awards
- Waikato Summer Research Scholarship 2019
- Excellent Academic achievement 2016
- Overall Creative writing competition winner
- Arts and Cultural colours 2014
- Public speaking award 2014
- Loyalty award 2014
- Prefect 2014
- First team Hockey 2016
- Honourable mention for first and second language public speaking
- Presentation of sustainable housing ideas 2014
- Weekly meetings and daily managing of a year 1 class including morning responsibilities
Hobbies and Interests
When I manage to get some free time, I enjoy drawing, painting or just getting messy with a canvas and seeing what the end result is. I also enjoy meeting up with friends and catching up after a long, busy week. My more nerdy side enjoys doing additional research on subjects of interest such as chemistry and their role in sustainability innovations. And most importantly, you can never go wrong with a good book.
References
- Brendan Dagg, Project Lead Beca AU (Ex GHD employee), +64 409 949 574
- Keegan Hall, Research Fellow at The University of Waikato, hallkeegan99@gmail.com, 027 787 1356
- Alys Phillips, Character reference, 022 314 6522
Timeline
Water Engineer
GHD
02.2023 - Current
Laboratory Supervisor
The University of Waikato
01.2021 - 07.2024
Technical researcher
Metra Construction Panel
11.2020 - 02.2021
Data entry and wood durability research
Scion Research Rotorua
11.2019 - 02.2020
Knife hand, Cashier (Holiday Job)
Mad Butcher Mount Roskill
04.2018 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours - Chemical and Biological Engineering
The University of Waikato
Chemical and Biological Operations, Mass Transfer Operations, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Thermal Engineering, Advanced Energy Engineering, Engineering and Professional Practice, Honours Research Project, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Engineering Mathematics 3, Engineering Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry, Fluid Mechanics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Process Engineering Design 2, Engineering and Professional Practice 1, Sustainable Engineering Materials 1, Process Engineering Design 1, Engineering Mathematics 2, Structure and Spectroscopy, Engineering Computing, Foundations of Engineering, Linear Algebra and Statistic of Engineers, Chemical Reactivity, Materials Science and Engineering, Engineering and Society, Calculus for Engineers
St Martin’s IEB High School, South Africa
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