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Barak Mizrachi

Process Engineer
Bentleigh,VIC

Summary

Accomplished Process Engineer with more than 10 years experience across multiple industries (including defense, chemicals, water & gas) in the areas Process Design & Engineering, Consulting, Project & Risk Management and Quality Assurance & Compliance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
3
3
Certificates

Work History

Senior Process Engineer

BioPharmax Group
Herzliya, Israel
04.2022 - 01.2023

Responsibilities

  • Led Process Engineering team for new "turn key" USD 80M propellant material manufacturing plant to be based in India, project was partnered with leading Israeli Defense Company.
  • Completed a full design package (M&E Balances, BD, PFD, P&ID, URS Sheets, Equipment & Pipe Sizing, Simulations & Calculations) for main process line.
  • Led the wastewater treatment facility & utility networks design (including N2, Air, Water, Steam, Hydrocarbons, CO2)
  • Part of wider multidisciplinary project team with a leading Israeli Building firm to cover complete site layout & civil works (30 building site).
  • Provided technical expertise in reviewing Vendor specification documentation, commercial information and contracts as part of procurement process for new equipment purchases.
  • Managed entire project folder on company Sharepoint server.

Achievements

  • Managed & trained 5 process engineers & drawers across Israel and India (Actions included setting schedules, reviewing specs & drawings and hosting regular progress meetings)
  • Created all technical document templates (spec sheets and drawings) used by Process Engineering Team.
  • Created process optimizations for project (transitioning all drawings to AutoCad Plant 3D) to reduce design errors and increase quality output.

Process Engineer

J Eilon Process Engineering
Petach Tikva, Israel
11.2019 - 03.2022

Responsibilities

  • Part of Process Engineering team for designing new agricultural product lines in existing plant for leading Israeli Manufacturer.
  • Completed design packages for new manufacturing plants for clients based in China
  • Undertook process simulations (Design II program), detailed M&E balances, equipment design, PFDs and P&IDs for new product lines (up-scaled from Pilot).
  • Participated in HAZOP meetings with clients in both English & Hebrew.
  • Developed documentation, diagrams, and specifications to meet project requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Drafted Functional Design Specification (FDS) documents in both English & Hebrew for plants in China & Israel
  • Conducted research for “open-ended” problems requiring extended research to find solutions.

Achievements

  • Designed full packages for 3 new production lines (project value USD 1M to 10M range) from pilot scale.
  • Completed dozens of change request orders for process updates (project value range (Typical USD 20K to 200K range) on existing product lines to ensure greater efficiency & cost effectiveness
  • Completed several professional translations of full technical specs and SOPs from Hebrew to English.
  • Completed a full utility network for a new plant in China, covering N2, Hot/Cold/Chilled/Process Water & Steam lines.

Client Manager - Product Services

SAI Global
Melbourne, VIC
01.2016 - 10.2019

Responsibilities

  • Project Manager for different areas of Product Services division covering Gas, WaterMark and Gas Cylinder Test Station schemes
  • Oversaw all technical & commercial client requirements within the regulatory framework (Standards & Legislation) to achieve all QA/QC and Compliance outcomes.
  • Completed Test Schedules, Site Inspections & Audits and undertook Risk & Hazard assessments on products.
  • Assisted BDM Department with New Lead Generation.
  • Qualified Auditor (ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor Certificate)
  • First Aid Officer, Fire Warden, WHS representative and HSE Committee duties (Completed LOPA Risk Assessments)

Achievements

  • Managed over 150 clients (AUD 350K revenue p/a) for business, including 80 clients and AUD 200K p/a in Gas Space
  • Trained two new Client Managers within Test Station space.
  • Investigated gas team's finances, identified gaps (Excel), instigating corrective action for 100% revenue growth in FY17.
  • Improved quality documents to streamline work flow.
  • Attained ‘Certification Approver' competency within Gas space.

Project Engineer

Australian Gas Association
Melbourne, VIC
01.2013 - 12.2015

Responsibilities

  • Completed certification projects within Type A Gas, WaterMark, Electrical and Cylinder Schemes.
  • Conducted technical analysis of product specifications to prepare test schedules according to relevant Australian Standards.
  • Reviewed NATA Laboratory reports, planned Inspections & site audits for all new products to verify compliance within regulatory compliance framework.
  • Liaised with company executives and technical specialists to ensure project deadlines were met.
  • Attained laboratory test experience (performed safety critical testing).

Achievements

  • Completed >500 Certification projects from 100 clients generating AUD 500K of project fees.
  • Negotiated with 15 clients to either join or remain resulting in AUD 200K additional revenue.
  • Attained NATA competency across relevent schemes & standards.
  • Improved quality processes to streamline technical reviews, resulted in 50% productivity increase.
  • Managed training of two new Project Engineers.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Bar Ilan University
Israel
02.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
02.2007 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

The University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC
02.2007 - 11.2012

Skills

    Chemical & Process Engineering

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Timeline

Senior Process Engineer

BioPharmax Group
04.2022 - 01.2023

LinkedIn Learning: AutoCAD Essential Training

03-2022

LinkedIn Learning: AutoCAD P&ID Essential Training

03-2022

MBA - Business Administration And Management

Bar Ilan University
02.2021 - 08.2022

Process Engineer

J Eilon Process Engineering
11.2019 - 03.2022

ISO 9001 QMS Lead Auditor Certificate

04-2017

Client Manager - Product Services

SAI Global
01.2016 - 10.2019

Project Engineer

Australian Gas Association
01.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering

The University of Melbourne
02.2007 - 11.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

The University of Melbourne
02.2007 - 11.2012

Certification

LinkedIn Learning: AutoCAD Essential Training

Accomplishments

Australian Representative, Table Tennis

  • 2018 Commonwealth Games
  • 2016 Paralympic Games
  • National Squad Member (Jun, 2011 to Feb, 2019)
  • 15-Time National Champion

Additional Experience & Volunteering

Teaching Assistant

  • Bar-Ilan University - International MBA Program (May 2022 to Present - Remote after April, 2023)
  • 3 Subjects (Business Game, International Business Strategy, Research Methods)

Table Tennis Administrator

  • Table Tennis Australia - National Advisory Panel (2018-2022)
  • Table Tennis Victoria - Non Executive Director (2018-2019)
  • Table Tennis Victoria - Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (2018-2019)
  • Table Tennis Victoria - State Selection Panel (2018-2019)
  • Table Tennis Victoria - Senior State Team Manager (2019)
Barak MizrachiProcess Engineer