Holdfast Training Services Trial Blog

So my time with Multiplex is at an end.  I have been on the Australia 108 project from Feb 16 and have had responsibility in various aspects of the project delivery, and nosed my way into the rest to maximise my learning opportunities.  Site activities have included, large bored piles, CFA piles, basement excavations, retaining walls, ground anchors, jet grouting, pile caps and capping beams, pre-cast concrete, post tensioned concrete and lots of reinforced concrete in the form of the core, slabs and columns.  I have also been responsible for the design coordination and delivery of the structural steel package, the car slider package as well as early construction methodology for the starburst.

At present state, the core has been poured to Level 6 with a hope to pour to Level 7 pre-Christmas, and the Level 2 slab has just been completed.

My time on A108 has been eventful and rewarding yet frustrating and challenging at the same time.  It has been an invaluable opportunity with many positive experiences as well as some negative but  I have learned something from each and I am a better engineer, leader and manager because of it.   Phase 2 has presented significant opportunities to broaden my experience, test my technical knowledge, managerial and communication abilities.

Recommendations

To Phase 1 students I would recommend the following:

1.  Project selection  – understand the project program and where the project will be within that program during your time on site.  This will dictate what opportunities are available to you.
2. Ownership – MPX struggled to understand the aim of my attachment and I have strongly had to drive my attachment to make certain I got the depth and breadth of experience I needed.
3. Review – genuinely use the AERs and CPD record to review your journey to achieving your attributes.  Where you have gaps, seek out other opportunities and experiences to ensure you get the most of your attachment.
4. Preparation – trust that Phase 1 prepares you well, because it does.