Joe Gauci has over 24 years of experience in structural, mechanical, and piping (SMP) design and drafting for mining and manufacturing projects. He has worked as a lead designer, quality assurance officer, and maintenance supervisor. His background includes fitting and machining as well as qualifications in structural design, supervision, and mechanical engineering. He is proficient in various CAD software packages used for SMP design.

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CURRICULUM VITAE
JOE GAUCI
PERSONAL DETAILS
Address: 5 Yangala Close
OCEAN REEF WA 6027
Telephone: 0434 107 596
Email: wajoe7@aapt.net.au
License: ‘C’ Class Drivers License
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Career
 Trade background in Fitting and Machining
 A total of 24 years of SMP Design Drafting in Production, Construction and
Maintenance predominately for the Mining Sector
 4 years Maintenance Supervision in a Manufacturing Company
Software Packages:
 Microstation V8i
 Bentley Structural
 PDS – Bentley Plant Design System – Frameworks
 Navisworks
 Microsoft Office
 SAP
 Replicon

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EDUCATION
2014 Construction White Card
1992 - 1993 Diploma Structural Design
1989 Supervision Certificate
1975 - 1979 Mechanical Engineering Certificate
1974 – 1978 Fitting & Machining Trade
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
February 2014 – SOUTH HEDLAND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
May 2014 PILBARA CLEAR WATER ALLIANCE, TENIX AUSTRALIA / WATER CORPORATION WA
Quality Assurance Officer (FIFO)
 Prepared construction verification reports for Mechanical and Piping site
installations
 Prepared hydro static testing reports for onsite piping
 Conducted As Built Mark Ups for all mechanical/structural/civil/piping GA
construction drawings
 Arranged site drawn sketches as required to capture on site construction
modifications
 Directed all inspections with Water Corporation’s Engineers and Inspectors
 Ensured all reports and mark ups met the specified standards and
requirements

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January 2008 – ROTATING PROJECT WORK FOR:
November 2013 CALIBRE GLOBAL / CALIBRE RAIL / UNITED GROUP RESOURCES
LEAD STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL / PIPING DESIGNER on:
 Yandi Sustaining Project – Rio Tinto
 Rail Capacity Enhancement Project – Rio Tinto, Cape Lambert
 Dyno Nobel Ammonium Nitrate Plant, Morandah Plant QLD
 Olympic Dam Corporation SA – BHP Billiton
 Supervised SMP Designers
 Ensured correct interface with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical disciplines
 Produced 3D models to Engineer and Client requirements
 Guaranteed scheduled dates were met
 Checked 2D drawings to ensure they were produced to Project and Client
requirements and standards
 Conduct review sessions with client and engineering members
 Mentor Junior Designers as required
January 1998 – ROTATING PROJECT WORK FOR:
December 2007 BHP ENGINEERING / HATCH ASSOCIATES
SENIOR PLANT DESIGN SYSTEM (PDS) DESIGNER on:
 BHP Engineering – Perth, WA
 BHP Titanium Minerals – Perth, WA
 Ravensthorpe Nickel Project – Perth, WA
 HBI Project BHP Iron Ore – Port Hedland, WA
 Produced 3D models to Engineer and Client requirements
 Produced 2D drawings from 3D models ensuring Client and Project
requirements were met
 Ensured correct interface with Mechanical, Piping, Electrical disciplines
 Mentor Junior Designers

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January 1993 - BHP ENGINEERING, WOLLONGONG NSW
December 1997 BHP STEEL WORKS, PORT KEMBLA
STRUCTURAL / MECHANICAL / PIPING Designer
 2IC for the Design Office
 Worked on numerous projects within the Port Kembla Steelworks
 Helped solve production and maintenance issues
 Accountable for coordination of projects as assigned by Office Manager
1974 -1992 MM Metals Pty Ltd
WOLLONGONG, NSW
1989 - 1992 Maintenance Shift Supervisor, Tube Mill Section
 Supervised maintenance Craft Fitters, Welders, Electricians, Plumbers and
TA’s on a 3 shift basis
 Assigned maintenance tasks as provided by Planners
 Managed & Coordinated breakdown work
 Provided shift reports as per Planner’s requirements
 Implemented scheduled maintenance work to be carried out
 Provided reports to Maintenance Manager and Planners
 Conducted Crew meetings on a weekly basis in regards to safety and
planned work
 Involved in major shutdown maintenance projects
1983 – 1988 Senior Designer
1978 – 1982 Detail Draftsman
1974 – 1977 Apprenticeship, Fitting and Machining
HOBBIES
Off-shore Boat Fishing, Squash, Cycling
PROFESSIONAL REFEREES
Available on request