Drawing from Catherine's experience as a graduate mechanical engineer at Alcoa, a typical day revolves around the bustling activities at the Pinjarra refinery (where she based). Each morning begins with a DVN meeting, a collaborative session attended by supervisors, taggers, maintenance crew, and fellow engineers. This meeting serves as a platform to discuss both planned and unplanned breakdowns, setting the course for the day's actions and those in the immediate future.
Following this, the day involves multiple site walkthroughs. “Thanks to the close proximity of my designated area, I can seamlessly navigate between locations in just a couple of minutes”. Catherine’s responsibilities encompass overseeing various elements such as tanks and pipe work within this area. As the day progresses, she will dive into a range of projects. These tasks encompass designing, procuring necessary equipment, and addressing challenges like re-fitting and sound optimization within specific pipe work. Furthermore, she plays a role in standardizing gear boxes and maintaining effective communication with contractors and suppliers.
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