Pesala Prabath
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Chartered Marine Engineer and Mechanical Engineer with 9 years in marine engineering, leadership, and engineering management, and 5 years in mechanical design/naval architecture.
Have the experience in marine engineering systems and operations, equipment selection, vessel refits, docking operations, engineering procurements,acceptance and commissioning.
Experience in engineering designs including HVAC, fire, pump systems, concept developments and modifying marine structures/vessels in accordance with local and international standards as well as classification society’s rules.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, Ansys Mechanical, CAD, Maxsurf, and reverse engineering with 3D scanning/point clouds.
My diverse experience and technical skills make me a versatile engineer capable of tackling complex marine and mechanical engineering challenges.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Design Engineer
Marine Industrial Design
Devonport, Auckland
04.2019 - Current
- Design Lead/Project Manager for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for naval projects, ensuring the delivery of designs within established timelines and budgets.
- Conduct engineering investigations, feasibility studies, and concept developments for both commercial and naval clients. I prepare assigned work scopes and collaborate with naval architects to undertake structural, component, and system designs and analysis.
- Perform peer reviews of engineering calculations, reports, and designs. I have experience in 3D scanning, utilizing scanning equipment and workflow, and conducting reverse engineering with point cloud-based designing.
- Undertaking docking calculations and preparing dock set designs for various vessels, including super yachts.
Marine Fire Service Engineer
Actron Fire Services
Auckland, Auckland
04.2017 - 04.2019
- Responsible for the inspection, testing, servicing, and compliance issuance of vessel fire suppression systems and equipment.
- Provided guidance to boat owners and skippers on regulatory requirements related to firefighting, in line with local, flag, or classification society requirements.
- Installed pre-engineered fire suppression systems and aerosol systems in vessels. Undertaking minor design modifications and commissioning tasks.
Marine Engineer, Lieutenant Commander
Sri Lanka Navy
Colombo
07.2009 - 01.2017
- Professional marine engineer, both in shore-based assignments and onboard naval vessels. Held various leadership and engineering management roles, including engineering officer, workshop manager, and project manager. I have completed various leadership and management trainings.
- Led extensive warship refit projects from inception to delivery, which included initiating requirements, budgeting, major machinery upgrades, shafting repairs, docking maintenance, coating, engineering procurement, technical evaluation, acceptance, and commissioning.
- Conducting quality audits in engineering departments/workshops, engineroom watchkeeping, and maintaining engine machinery (CBPM and PPM) including HVAC systems, power generation, refrigeration plants, sewage treatment plants, and reverse osmosis plants.
- A manager, oversaw ship’s engineering crew and large-scale engineering workshop crews. Undertook engineering investigations and problem-solving tasks. I also have experience in ship firefighting and damage control, crew training, and designing HVAC systems.
- Have undergone local and foreign trainings for specific engines/propulsion systems, shafting, and machinery control systems.
Education
Marine Engineering Specialization Course - Marine Engineering
CMET, INS Shivaji, Indian Navy
Pune, India06-2009
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Sri Lanka09-2007
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering
University of Peradeniya
Sri LankaSkills
- Problem solving
- Feasibility studies and concept development
- Engineering Management & Leadership
- Mechanical/Marine Design and Analysis
- Building Services
- Marine Engineering
- Effective Communication and Stake Holder Relationship
- Keen and curious in learning
Certification
- CPEng, CMENZ
- CMarEng, MIMarEST
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mechanical Design Engineer
Marine Industrial Design
04.2019 - Current
Marine Fire Service Engineer
Actron Fire Services
04.2017 - 04.2019
Marine Engineer, Lieutenant Commander
Sri Lanka Navy
07.2009 - 01.2017
Marine Engineering Specialization Course - Marine Engineering
CMET, INS Shivaji, Indian Navy
Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineering
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
Master of Science - Building Services Engineering
University of Peradeniya
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