Ramesh Kumar Kanagaraj
Chennai
Summary
Professional engineer with over four years of experience in preventative maintenance, project management, and resource management. Successfully contributed to major renewable and urban infrastructure projects in Australia and India. Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and effective management in high-pressure environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Inspector (Tunnel)
Oriental Consultants India Pty Ltd
Chennai
11.2024 - Current
- Verified EPBM/TBM operations against Tunnel Design and Performance Specifications (TDPS) to ensure compliance and operational integrity.
- Oversaw segment erection, ring building, and grouting activities (primary, secondary, synchronous backfilling) in compliance with ITPs.
- Monitored face geology classification, TBM pressure settings, and ground instrumentation readings for safe and efficient progress.
- Coordinated segment inspections and QA/QC records with contractors, issuing NCRs for non-conformities to uphold quality standards.
- Validated TBM cycle sheets, segment build logs, and consumable usage records to maintain accurate documentation and project accountability.
- Participated in daily site coordination meetings and assisted senior engineers with method statements, ITPs, and inspection reviews.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured PPE compliance, managed inspection logs, and issued site instructions.
Site Engineer
Webuild
Cooma
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained mobile and fixed plant, TBM support systems, Drill & Blast machinery, utility vehicles, and earth-moving equipment, supporting the Plant & Equipment team.
- Assisted in preventive and corrective maintenance planning, ensuring adherence to OEM standards and project schedules.
- Maintained detailed equipment history from parts purchasing through to maintenance completion, improving audit readiness.
- Worked closely with SAP users to update notifications, work orders, and equipment master data, gaining ERP exposure.
- Coordinated spare parts ordering and tracking with procurement teams to minimize equipment downtime.
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Webuild
Perth
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted in installation of emergency walkways in tunnels, facilitating station completion and cross passage works.
- Managed small team during construction activities, enhancing leadership and coordination capabilities.
- Oversaw allocation and maintenance of earth-moving and mobile plant equipment for MEP works, ensuring operational readiness.
- Supported the quality team in preparing and finalizing ITPs, SWMS, QA/QC documentation, and risk assessment paperwork.
- Built strong understanding of construction quality processes, compliance requirements, and HSE practices in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Education
Master of Professional Engineering -
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne01-2020
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
SRM University
Chennai01-2016
Skills
- HSE practices and documentation
- Plant and equipment maintenance
- Maintenance planning
- Project planning
- Crew supervision
- Primavera P6 and MS Project
- SAP PM/MM basics
- AutoCAD basics
- Tunnel inspection
- Leadership and stakeholder collaboration
Training experience
- Manufacturing Engineer – Trainee | Iveco Trucks Australia Ltd, Melbourne // February 2019 – May 2019
- Mechanical Engineer – Trainee | Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited, India // June 2014 – July 2014
Course experience
- Certified Project Management for Engineers - CloudKampus - Ongoing
Timeline
Site Inspector (Tunnel)
Oriental Consultants India Pty Ltd
11.2024 - Current
Site Engineer
Webuild
11.2022 - 08.2024
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
Webuild
07.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Professional Engineering -
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical
SRM University