Summary statement: Professional engineer

These are the competency units and elements. These elements must be addressed in the summary statement (see section C). If you are
applying for assessment as a professional engineer, you will need to download this page, complete it and lodge it with your application.

PE1 Knowledge and skill base

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PE1.1
Comprehensive,
theory-based
understanding of the
underpinning natural
and physical sciences
and the engineering
fundamentals
applicable to the
engineering discipline
* I obtained theory based knowledge from Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, where I completed my
bachelor’s degree in Mining and Mineral Engineering.
* Borehole investigation techniques and borehole layout planning methods used for identifying the nature and the 1.3.1
location of the underlaying rock and soil layers.
* Knowledge about construction aggregate testing in ASTM/BS were utilized when performing the sample testing for 2.3.3
road construction aggregate material.
* Understanding about drill pattern preparation and firing sequence is necessary to design and improve the rock
blasting results in-order to improve the diggability, fragmentation and control the fly rocks and ground vibration. 3.3.3
* Knowledge about explosive types and physical/chemical properties, limitations are important when selecting proper
3.4.2
explosive type for varying ground conditions.

PE1.2
Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics
and computer and
information sciences
which underpin the
engineering discipline
* Conceptual understanding of calculus and mathematical techniques like trapezoidal rule, 3D point cloud data systems 2.3.4.1
2.3.4.2
are used for calculating the in-situ rock volume for the proposed open-pit mine.
* Computer softwares like Surfer 13, Auto CAD and data collection devices like DJI Phantom 4, Megallen 610 GPS
2.3.4.1
were used in the data analyzing and data collection.
* Mathematical understanding utilized for calculating the economic viability, LOM and mine rehabilitation cost analysis. 2.3.5 2.4.1
* Understanding of the empirical equations for rock blasting were used while determining the initial blast designs. 1.3.3.2

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PE1 Knowledge and skill base
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PE1.3 * Using CJ Konya's empirical equations to build a foundation for initial blasting and drilling parameters and revising the 1.3.3 1.4.2
In-depth understanding parameters with each blasting result, while monitoring the ground vibration and air blast gave me deep understanding
of the blast designing and applying practical solutions to very complex geological situations. 3.3.1.3
of specialist bodies of 3.4
I understood the behavior of blasting parameters in control blasting, pre-spilting, deck charging and production blasting.
knowledge within the
engineering discipline
* Core logging process with systematic recording and information gathering for determine the lithology gave in-depth
1.3.1 1.3.1.3
understanding of the diamond core logging process. I also able to gain hands on experience on return drill cutting
analyzing for identifying the underlaying strata and the relative locations of each layer.

PE1.4
Discernment of
knowledge development
and research directions
within the engineering
discipline
* After completing the B457 project, i had a good understanding and hands on experience on control rock blasting.
3.3.1
Specially when the resident structures present in the same rock layer to be blasted, i had to use pre spiting blasting
techniques to separate the production blasting from the structures. This initial crack generation can greatly reduce the
explosive shock wave propagation towards the controlled area. I have experimented few different techniques of pre 3.3.2
spiting blasting by distributing the explosive column throughout the bore hole, decoupling explosive form bore hole to
control the undesired micro cracking. Research can be done to finding the optimum parameters to control the shock 3.3.3
wave propagation.

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PE1 Knowledge and skill base
Competency element
PE1.5
Knowledge of
contextual factors
impacting the
engineering discipline
PE1.6
Understanding of
the scope, principles,
norms, accountabilities
and bounds of
contemporary
engineering practice in
the specific discipline
Summary statement: Professional engineer
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* Resource allocation and labor utilization was critical factor in the UEC-ICB-1 project, and i had opportunity to gain 1.3.2
practical knowledge in allocating resources to gain the maximum return.
* Positive communication within all the stakeholders plays major role in success of the UEC-ICB-1 project. I maintained 1.6 2.3.2
positive communication within all the relevant stakeholders including the government organizations which greatly
reduce the project hinders due to social issues.
* Human management and building great work culture increase the project progress and quality of the work. I gain lot 3.6.3
of hand on expedience working with the B457 project team about the human management.
* Maintaining the proper safety protocol when blast firing was critical. I used systematic protocol for maintaining safe 3.4.1
parameter when conducting the blast firing in UEC-ICB-1 and B457.
CEA regulations applied for minimizing the environmental impact from the mining activities such as dust generation 3.5.2
and excessive noise.
* Proper blasting covering techniques utilized to minimize any projectile damage to the nearby structure or person. 3.6.2 3.6.1
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PE2 Engineering application ability
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PE2.1 * Utilizing understanding of blasting design, rock mechanics and explosive behavior inside confined borehole to 1.4
Application of improve the fragmentation and diggability in UEC-ICB-1 due to underlaying silt/soil/weak rock layer.
established
* Develop blast surface covering techniques to reduce the damage from fly rocks and other projectiles. 1.4.2
engineering methods
to complex engineering
problem solving * Use polythene covering as borehole liners to improve the water resistance of the ANFO mixture. 3.4.2

PE2.2 * I used 3D modeling the resource rock using drones and build a data point cloud to better understand the shape of the
Fluent application of 2.3.4.1
rock. I utilized Drone deploy softwear, DJI Phantom 4, Megallen 610 GPS device and Surfer 13 software to model the
engineering techniques, data collected from the drone.
tools and resources
* Auto CAD software used for preparing cross section drawings for the reports submitted to CEA and GSMB. 2.4.1

* I used AIV,LAAV testing equipments to test the aggregate material to the BS/ASTM standard. 2.3.3

* Use Blasting ohm meters, Electric exploders and Blastmate 3 vibration monitor equipment for rock blasting work. 1.6.1

* Used waterGel, Emlusions, ANFO, electric detonators and expansive agents for conducting rock blasting. 3.3.3 1.3.3.3

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PE2 Engineering application ability
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PE2.3 * Report for the economic viability of the resource located at Nalla contain systematic approach explaining the mining
2.2.5
Application of method and required information for clear understanding for the GSMB officials.
systematic engineering
synthesis and design * I used logical step by step method to progress the initial site investigation in Nalla, which enable project to complete 2.3.1
processes within the expected budget.

* I use pre-planning to minimize the unforeseen project downtime in the B457 project from the public complains due to 3.3.2
structure damage from rock blasting.

PE2.4 * I logically manage the resource allocation for each section, and this greatly increase the maximum usage of each
Application of machine. 1.3.2.2
systematic approaches
to the conduct and * I created three sections worked in parallel to each other, which increase the project progress. 1.3.2.1
management of
engineering projects * I used systematic management technique in B457 project, which increase the project progress.
3.3.4.1

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PE3 Professional and personal attributes
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PE3.1 * I consider safety is the number one priority when caring out all the work related activities. 3.5.2 1.2.5
Ethical conduct
and professional * I maintained positive communication with all the stakeholders to demonstrated full accountability. 3.3.1.1
accountability
* I always to try to maintain the highest possible standards for the work i produce.
3.6.1
* I always adhere with the local environmental guidelines and take necessary steps to reduce the environmental impact
from the mining activities.
3.6.2

PE3.2
Effective oral and
written communication
in professional and lay
domains
* I arrange frequent site meetings with my team members, so we can have better communication about the operation 3.6.3
and address urgent matters early as possible.
3.3.4.2
* I prepare reports and presentations to government organizations like GSMB, CEA to gain needed government
2.4.1 2.3.5
approvals for the Nalla mine project.

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PE3 Professional and personal attributes
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* I used drill cutting analysis instead of costly diamond core dilling to save cost in the initial borehole investigation in the 1.3.1.2
PE3.3
UEC-ICB-1 project.
Creative innovative and
proactive demeanour
* I used beck charging techniques to improve the fragmentation of the rock blasting in UEC-ICB-1 project. 1.4.1.3
* I used 3D computer modeling techniques to calculate the resource volume instead of using conventional surveying
2.3.4.1
techniques, which saves time and money for the company.

PE3.4 * I use MS project application to schedule the project timeline, this enable me to keep track of project progress and
Professional use make adjustments on the go. 3.3.1.2
and management of
information * I keep record of all the drill patterns, explosive usage, ground vibration and air blast over pressure details for each 3.5.1
blast in the B457 project, This details used for optimizing future blasting work.

* I electronically filed the borehole investigation data in project UEC-ICB-1, which later used for creating cross sectional 1.3.1.1
drawing along the canal trace line.

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PE3 Professional and personal attributes
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PE3.5 * I always maintain the highest possible standard in the work i do, I believe it is important to live up to the 3.6.3 3.7.1
Orderly management of professionalism, i expect from others in my team. I maintain my work calender electronically so it can easily organize
my work program and keep me organize. 3.3.4.2
self, and professional
conduct
* I always try to maintain positive communication within my team members and my supervisors,this greatly enable me 3.3.4.1
to address unforeseen project issues.

* I always maintain professional relationship with my suppliers and sub-contractors.

3.3.1.1

PE3.6 * I have created three different teams to work along side each other to get maximum use of the available machinery.
Effective team 1.3.2.1
membership and team * I have maintained morning toolbox meetings and safety meeting to keep positive work culture and address the project
leadership problems before they go unseen.
3.3.4.2
* I was able to successfully lead the investigation team for the Nalla mine with my previous experience in initial mine
2.7.3
investigation work.

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