301005 PPC: Information on Risk Management

Running head: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND COMMUNICATION
Professional Practice and Communication
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Name of the University
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Job Advertisement #1
Position: Site Engineer
Company: Fulton Hogan
Location, Bunbury, WA
Type of contract: Full time, Permanent
Link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/37629144?type=standout
Job Advertisement #2:
Position: Site Engineer
Company: Seymour Whyte Constructions
Location: Sunshine Coast
Contract Type: Full Time
:Link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/37628877?type=standout
Q1a. Scan and source of the selected advertisement:
Job Advertisement #1

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(Source: Seek.com.au 2018)
Job Advertisement #2:
(Source: Seek.com.au 2018)

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Q1b. List of skills and abilities required for the job position and the abilities possessed
by that are suited for the position
For either job several skills are required which have been listed below:
Leadership Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
Visualization Skills
Communication Skills
Technical Skills
Project Management Skills
Numerical Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Presentation Skills
Time Management
Thorough
Risk Management Skills
Administrative Skills

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Q1c. Cover Letter:
Dear Recruiter,
Subject: Application for the position of Site Engineer
I am on my way to complete my Masters degree in Civil Engineering and I am in
search of a suitable job position where I can develop my knowledge and skills further by
practical exposure and use that to support the growth of the organization. I would like to
apply in your esteemed organization for the position of site engineer. I understand that some
of the selection criterion for selection for this position includes Bachelors Degree in Civil
Engineering, 1-2 years of relevant work experience and experience in civil installations. I
have completed my Bachelor’s Degree in 2016 with good scores and I have been working for
18 months as a site engineer. During this tenure I was able to develop my technical acumen
and the ability to use theoretical knowledge in the practical scenario. The 18 months of work
also provided me the opportunity to develop my strengths and improve my weaknesses and
therefore work towards professional development.
I also understand that certain skills are desired for this position such as analytical
skills, project management skills, quality management skills, monitoring skills,
administrative skills, reporting skills and communication skills. I was able to develop all of
these skills through my academic discourse and professional experience. I have strong
analytical and problem solving skills through which helped me to solve challenging situations
and assist my classmates and colleagues. I also developed my project management skills,
learning the various strategies to ensure the project progresses according to the plan, and how
to monitor and report the progress. This also implies maintenance of safety standards, which I
have learnt of and also followed in my professional experience. I prefer a structured approach
for collecting as well as analyzing and reporting information. Using tables and charts for

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collection and representation of data have always helped me to fare very well in presentations
during the academic career. My communication skills were always very strong, and since an
early age I have been very interactive with people which I was able to develop over the years.
Through my effective communication skills, both verbal and non verbal I can easily give
good presentation, share new ideas and conduct meetings. Additionally, I also am very good
at time management which helps me to multitask. This helped me to consider several aspects
of a design process at the same time and also to schedule my learning process in a structured
manner.
Risk management is an aspect that I understand is vital for the job position. I have
undertaken several risk management workshops in which I was able to learn about the
principles and practices of risk assessment and how to maintain safety and health in the
workplace, which I was able to incorporate in my professional work. Additionally, the
various assignments and lectures during the academic discourse provided important
cornerstones of my understanding of the subject. I therefore believe that I am well suited to
take care of risk management practices will full competency.
My structured approach has also helped me to develop and follow plans and activity
schedules both during my academic discourse as well as in professional work. This strategy
was pivotal for my ability to strategize my learning and effectively collect and prepare data. I
believe such ability can be significantly useful in the preparation of method statements,
performance review and planning process. I believe that my core strengths are aligned to the
skills needed for the job position, and I feel confident that I would be able to undertake all the
responsibilities and beyond, associated with this position, which is why I would like to apply
for the job position of civil engineer’.
Q2. LinkedIn Profile: .

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Name-
Qualification
B.Sc in civil engineering in Western Sydney University
Electrical fundamentals
* Mechanical, fundamentals of engineering computing
Project A
For the spring project I built a basic alarm system using the fundamentals of electricity and
static. Ranked 3rd in the all state student award of Sydney for the most proficient alarm
system.
* Robotics
AI, mechanics, algorithm computation and advanced algebra. Complex computation
and programming
Project 2
Year end project include a remote controlled roadblocks for the application of road toll
station and other similar usage.
Second, a prototype linear roadways systems and bridge diagram and the connection
mapping using AUTOCAD
Mechatronics application of electrical and automation
Project C: Wireless wifi enabled toy automotive car with built in radar system range upto 50
meters. Proximity sensors able to maneuver the robotic automobile in harsh terrain without
getting stuck.

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, Construction, mechanism and endurance test
M. Sc Pursuing in Civil/Structural Engineering
Advanced Engineering,
Sustainable Systems – Tested for toxicity under pH value and discovering new and
advanced methods of de contamination
Professional Communication and Practice. Advanced Civil engineering designs of roadways
and bridge
 Advance robotics
 Electrical mechanism fundamentals
Topics Learnt:
 Negotiation, mediation and community consultation
 Applied Management for Engineers
 Mechanics of composite materials
 Risk Engineering
 Advanced Engineering Innovation
 Cost Engineering
 Geosynthetics Engineering
 Quality Systems
 Computer Aided Engineering
 Cereo Parametrics
 Design for structural dynamics
 Work Integrated Learning
 Advanced research integrated learning project

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Through my academic discourse during my Bachelors and Masters degree I was able
to develop my theoretical understanding of the subject. The projects, workshops and
assignments provided a scope to use the knowledge in the applied field and to develop
working plans and take part is various designing processes. Working with a team of fellow
students were undertook various assignments on construction design and evaluation through
which were were able to develop my skills and abilities. These factors significantly prepared
me for professional work and to ensure success in my work.
Past employer –
Company 1. From to . .
 Supervise construction development to ensure quality of products and finishes to have
a free flow of quality products for heavy constructional work. Constant flow of
material is necessary for un halted production. The manufacturing defects are
reviewed and analyzed in order to not repeat it. This is an important aspect as it helps
in the maintenance of quality standards for the product in accordance to the
expectations of the customer and that fulfils any promise made in regards to the
product. By ensuring quality, an organization can develop and maintain a good image
for its customers and ensure the long term viability of the company.
 Review of Risk Assessments, SWMS’s and THRC’s through monitoring development
that includes manufacturing defects, faulty mechanism and industrial machinery. The
maintenance of the machinery is determined by regular testing and servicing. Risk
Assessment also helps to identify any environmental risks associated with the
construction site and helps to avoid any accidental injuries to the clients or the
workers. I was able to develop my knowledge about various safety practices and

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protocols as well as the occupational health safety standards which helped me to make
effective risk assessments during my professional career.
 Site supervisor and survey land for constructional work analyze toxicity in the land
and all necessary de contamination process including waste management and
recycling Finding the perfect location of the disposal of such waste and sending them
in anti contamination containers to recycle industry and process the recycling.
 Monitor toxicity level in the air, water and soil and develop procedures to clean up
site and ensure the contamination in the products. This also included monitoring
nitrogen and carbon levels in the air and using alternate fuel to overcome the pollution
problem.
 Identifying technical problems and making detailed report for future references. The
spare parts or the faulty defective part of the machine is then sent back to the factory
and refurbished for re use, or recycled otherwise
 Resolving issues related waste management and recycling process and make detail
reports and end of the month contamination test. Strictly maintaining the pollution
levels in air,water and soil. The overall levels of carbon has increased upto 23% and
to tackle such growth of carbon in the air extra precautions are taken. The 4 layered
filtered valve is connected with cathodes that attract the carbon compounds.
Company 2 From to .
 Determining construction plans, quality standards, material and drafting specifications
drawings, plans, and construction methods. And presenting ideas and solution of
issues. I was able to use my problem solving skills to find solutions to various
technical and design problems, finding an effective design that can work and be in
accordance to the customer’s demands and expectations. I also would often provide

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suggestions to my colleagues when they faced challenges which further improved my
skills of problem solving.
 Studying architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to estimate total
costs, and preparing detailed cost plans and estimates as tools to assist in budgetary
control
 Static and dynamic load analysis and technical overview of equipment maintenance
and by weekly servicing supervision. I often had to make detailed reports on the
performance of the equipments and the associated logistics and how to service them.
For that I often had to maintain a record of the equipments being serviced and the
ones the needs servicing which helped to determine the equipment that needs to be
used for the work.
 Designing transportation systems like roads, bridges and streets.
 Meeting with other engineers and discussions on planning and executing task
 Running endurance tests on industrial products to understand the quality of the
products. This involve heavy load test , axis test and temperature test. The parameters
has to meet in order to have a compliance with the client. The test was supervised and
scrutinized to have assurance.
Company 3 From to Present.
 Liaising with the internal & external stakeholders and presenting them ideas and plan
structure of the project and be in direct coordinate with the senior engineer and
overlook the accessibility of goods and materials.
 Analyze quality reports and maintain product quality through various tests to make
sure the equipments are under working conditions

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 Make KPI report according to the budget and deadlines. Ensure that the budget is
sufficient for the year. Supervise the product and ensure the quality by testing and
reviewing the reports..
 Certain type B contamination that is seen mostly in the southern Sydney was a major
cause of rise of the soil pH toxicity. Under the supervision of senior engineer I
discovered a new method of controlling the contamination and prevent it through
electrometric charge tablets.
 Waste disposal and recycling. Our research test done on the soils contains upto 23%
excess pH value and most of which is because of unethical garbage disposal system,
our team worked for 4 months and came up with a system to recycle the waste inside
a high pressure industrial hydraulic system
 Built a service waste disposal system that has helped many communities reduce waste
products efficiently. The technology will be mass produced and will be available to
the whole market.
 Using natural resource and maintaining the air clean is a challenge for any industry,
making reusable equipments and filters helps to overcome this problem.
SKILLS
 Leadership Skills
Making communication in clearly and ensuring as a leader that your subordinates are
well versed with the task in-hand.
 Communication.
 Ability to Work Under Pressure.
 Decision Making.
 Time Management.

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 Self-motivation.
 Conflict Resolution..
 Adaptability.
Critical Thinking Skills
 Civil engineers often manage diverse teams that consist of contractors, architects,
construction managers, other engineers, and more. They have to effectively lead and
manage each team, making sure projects are completed successfully.
 Objective analysis and then evaluate the problem to settle a conclusion
Visualization Skills
 Proficient diagram to demonstrate ideas and structure before site model structure.
skilled in math and physics, as well as map reading, design techniques, and computer-
aided design (CAD) software.
Communication Skills.
 One of the most important skills for an engineer is the ability to have great
communication skills, as a civil engineer one has to constantly communicate with
other engineers or client and even present them complex ideas in a simple way for
them to understand. Another part of communication skills is listening. As a civil
engineer one must have good listening skills in order to identify problems or issues.
Technical Skills
 Like communication skills technical skills is also the most important thing for any
engineer. Having the proficiency with technical tools and software also computing

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complex mathematical problems and physics. Good technical knowledge determines
how efficient the engineer is
Project Management Skills
 As a project leader I have to ensure that a project is done under budget, within the
deadline and done well. Project leader must have clear communication with the
clients and other engineers work with or under to ensure everything goes smoothly,
this includes quick thinking and making difficult choices.
Numerical Skills
 What makes a good engineer stand from all other engineers is the key ability to
compute numbers, this includes solving complex mathematical and physics problems.
One must have good computing skills in order to quickly determine the issue and fix
it and have normal flow of productivity.
Presentation Skills
 It’s a part of communication skills but it is mostly one way communication.
Presenting complex ideas to clients in ways that is easy to understand. Presentation
skills include good confidence and the ability to give interesting ground breaking
ideas.
Time Management
 Managing time involves taking leadership of the project, ensure the daily goals are
met and the budget is enough for the completion of the project. One must adhere to
the time given for the project and should be able to finish it on time while maintaining
quality.

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Risk Management Skills
 As a civil engineer one must have to take risks. This includes taking hard decisions
and choices on behalf of a team and making commitment and follow through.
 Risk management principles and practices fundamentals
 Investigatory mind. .
 Knowing of Risk management tools.
 Ability to communicate confidently with Senior Leadership.
 Experience of working in complex international environment.
 Strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills.
 Ability to network and build strong relationships across an organisation.
 Ability to challenge and influence Senior Managers when necessary.
 Agile methodology experience.
 Ability to articulate ideas and develop alternative recommendations
Achievements and Accolades
 Young achiever award under 15. Ranked second in state wide mathematics
competition
 Award for making an electro static enabled soil purifier which was recognized by the
district mayor.
 Ranked 3rd in Inter college Annual surfing event
 State chess Champion
Hobbies
 Hiking, cycling, surfing, making home made automation, alarm systems and security
systems, reading scifi books and youtube.

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 Personal projects:
Built in security alert system that will notify you by text is an intruder comes inside a
house using basic circuit systems.
Wireless RC car modified into a vacuum cleaner. Controller remotely and also has a
built in smoke detector.
Laser enabled alarm system with motion sensors
Remote controlled lawn mower
Homemade air-conditioning
 Created a high powered battery controlled mechanized car modified from a bicycle
and bike motors. Also had a modified gear for high speed.

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seek.com.au. (2018). Site Engineer- Seymour Whyte Constructions. Retrieved from
https://www.seek.com.au/job/37628877?type=standout
seek.com.au. (2018). Site Engineer-Fulton Hogan. Retrieved from
https://www.seek.com.au/job/37629144?type=standou