Haley Erskine
Christchurch,Canterbury
Summary
A student at the University of Canterbury, set to complete a Bachelor of Civil Engineering, minoring in Structural Engineering at the end of the year. Driven by a solid foundation in civil engineering, enhanced by professional experience at Coles Consulting Invercargill. Experience spans from technical writing and analytical calculations to forklift operations, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills crucial for engineering excellence. Proven problem-solving abilities were further honed at New Zealand Aluminium Smelter, contributing to safer, more efficient operations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Structural Engineering Intern
Coles Consulting Invercargill
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported senior engineers in solving complex structural issues, resulting in optimised designs and increased client satisfaction.
- Office-based, working in collaboration with a small team of structural engineers as well as on-site professionals
- Hand calculation and design of steel and concrete members for industrial and residential purposes
- Producing and formatting technical reports including handwritten calculations and sketches
- Site inspections and the corresponding site inspection reports for a variety of projects
- Site soil testing, as well as collection and processing of data
- Microstran modelling and analysis for steel structures/frames
- PS1 and PS4 preparation for clients
Casting Operator
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Taking part and providing input into daily safety meetings
- Shift work (12-hour shifts, two days and two nights)
- Rolling block production and preparation for export using engineering sketches as a guide
- Regular forklift operation (fully licensed but expires December 2024)
- Working with molten metal and responsible for wearing the correct PPE
- Communicating with others who are working in the casting pit to ensure a safe work environment
- Problem-solving skills were crucial while working within significant time constraints and with little room for error
- Data input of block measurements for each cast
- Was asked back to work additional shifts in the April mid-semester break
Shipping and Logistics Operator
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Loader driving and managing petroleum coke input for carbon anode production
- Shift work (two days, two nights)
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety procedures, including pre-start checks for all vehicles being used and hazard identification and prevention reviews
- Communication skills were key when working in heavy machinery around other vehicles and pedestrians, using predetermined movement plans and radios
- Working with crew members on ships and in the metal yard to shift products
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Structural Minor)
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ11.2024
High School Diploma -
Southland Girls' High School
Invercargill, NZ12.2020
Skills
- Structural analysis
- Civil Engineering Fundamentals
- Workplace Safety
- Engineering Ethics Understanding
- Forklift Operations
- Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Teamwork
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Structural Engineering Intern
Coles Consulting Invercargill
11.2023 - 01.2024
Casting Operator
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
11.2022 - 02.2023
Shipping and Logistics Operator
New Zealand Aluminium Smelter
11.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering (Structural Minor)
University of Canterbury
High School Diploma -
Southland Girls' High School
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