Mechanical Engineering Co-op Student (Research)
Rio Tinto
01.2023 - Current
- Studied ANSI/API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 571, among other resources, to improve understanding of corrosion mechanisms, Compared to processes at facility and successfully formed hypotheses identifying possible corrosion mechanisms.
- Formed Testing protocol based on collected information in structural drawings, Certificates of Analysis and in-house test results.
- Performed Sampling in field, collected water samples, monitored air quality and constituents and collected dry samples for analysis.
- Tested pH levels of water samples and of aqueous solutions of dry samples. Used UV and Florescence Spectrometry to analyze samples further. Compiled and reported all results and findings.
- Drafted and edited Pipeline Drawings for replacement project. Shadowed Senior engineers to field visits, took measurements and drew isometric engineering sketches to create drawings.
- Indulged in mentoring and online/in-person training for professional, technical and personal growth.
- Successfully communicated with individuals from different disciplines and levels of responsibility for gathering information and networking through In-person meetings, phone calls, emails, teams meetings and presentations.
- Performed departmental duties such as, establishing communication with several departments, set up meetings and take meeting minutes, IT and procurement requests, RFQs, Onboarding new contractors, host lean board meetings, presentations and drawings for departmental initiatives.
