Vanita Glassie
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.Looking for change of pace and hunger to try and learn new things out of my field of expertise.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Water Engineer
GHD Limited
Auckland
08.2020 - Current
- Prepared technical reports, detailing the feasibility of proposed plans and outlining environmental impacts.
- Implemented safety and accident prevention programs prior to start of each project, conducting tailgate meetings daily.
- Worked with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project designs at high quality.
- Created detailed cost estimates for construction projects based on labor costs and materials needed.
- Conducted water samplings to test water quality post settlement tank discharge to stream.
- Performed calculations related to water flow, pressure, distribution piping size, pump sizing.
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Inspected project sites to monitor progress and conform to design specifications and safety or sanitation standards.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps or other topographical or geologic data.
- Responded to contractor RFIs for various types of operations.
- Drafted reports summarizing research findings and analysis results for clients.
- Collaborated with local governments, agencies, and other stakeholders in the development of civil engineering projects.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Building and services - conduction site walkovers, seismic assessments and commissioning mechanical services for data centre
- Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Rework Associate
Healthcare Logistics
Mangere, Auckland
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Sorted product components on work tables to maintain maximum organization and productivity.
- Checked and verified accuracy of product labels and packaging.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Supported other departments with technical assistance when needed.
- Identified defective parts using visual inspection techniques.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area at all times according to safety regulations.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Reviewed customer complaints to determine cause of defect.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Apprentice Engineer
Aro Bros Limited
Onehunga
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Learn techniques for cutting metal parts with torches or plasma cutters.
- Produced work using appropriate welding techniques, metallurgy knowledge and engineering requirements.
- Assist in setting up assemblies prior to welding processes.
- Cut metal parts using saws, shears or plasma cutters.
- Welded steel components together using MIG welding equipment.
- Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on tools and machinery used in building process.
- Inspected trailers for safety issues prior to delivery.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, grinders, hammers and screwdrivers during trailer construction process.
- Performed quality work in alignment with company procedures and values.
Road Safety Intern
Auckland Transport
Auckland
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated the implementation of corrective actions identified during inspections or audits.
- Conducted job hazard analysis for high-risk tasks or activities as needed.
- Researched and analyzed environmental impact of transportation projects.
- Inspected existing roads to determine structural integrity and safety.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps or other topographical or geologic data.
- Evaluated traffic patterns to anticipate potential problems associated with new roads or modifications.
- Assessed road conditions and identified necessary repairs.
Water Engineer Intern
GHD Limited
Auckland
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Attended meetings and site locations to gather data for project work.
- Performed calculations related to water flow, drainage, and other aspects of civil engineering projects.
- Conducted field inspections to verify accuracy of construction activities against approved plans and specifications.
- Conducted site surveys to identify potential environmental hazards or risks.
- Analyzed survey reports, maps or other topographical or geologic data.
- Drafted reports summarizing research findings and analysis results for clients.
- Surveyed sites, collected measurements and assessed project conditions.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland12-2019
NCEA Level 1- 3 -
Tereora College
Rarotonga12-2015
Skills
- Technical Report Writing
- Risk Analysis
- Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Time Management
- 3 Waters
- Water infrastructure condition assessment
- GIS, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Studio, BIM
- Consultation, collaboration
- Project coordination
- Basic Project Management
- Building Services - Seismic Assessments, Mechanical and Hydraulic Inspections
- Asset Management
- Calm Under Pressure
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Technical Drawings
- Workflow Development
- Data Analysis
- Computer Skills - Word, Excel
Certification
- Engineering New Zealand
- Water New Zealand
- SPPEEx (South Pacific Professional Engineering Excellence)
- Special Interest Group for Immigrant Engineers (SIGIE)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Cook Island Maori
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- ACE New Zealand Awards - Gold Award for Te Mato Vai Project
- Myers Park Upgrade Project
- Te Mato Vai Project
- DCI Data Centre Project
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Water Engineer
GHD Limited
08.2020 - Current
Rework Associate
Healthcare Logistics
02.2020 - 07.2020
Road Safety Intern
Auckland Transport
12.2018 - 01.2019
Water Engineer Intern
GHD Limited
12.2017 - 01.2018
Apprentice Engineer
Aro Bros Limited
03.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Mechanical Engineering
Auckland University of Technology
NCEA Level 1- 3 -
Tereora College
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