Ben Mc Ivor
About Ben Mc Ivor
Ben Mc Ivor is a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup and an Associate Mechanical Engineer at SMEC, specializing in dams and hydropower projects in Melbourne, Australia.
Title
Ben Mc Ivor holds the title of Senior Mechanical Engineer. He has extensive experience in mechanical engineering roles across various sectors, specializing in dams and hydropower projects.
Current Roles at SMEC and Arup
Currently, Ben Mc Ivor is serving as an Associate Mechanical Engineer - Dams and Hydropower for SMEC in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In addition, he is employed as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Arup, also based in Melbourne, Australia. His roles at both companies involve a strong focus on engineering solutions and project management in the hydropower and infrastructure sectors.
Previous Engineering Positions
Ben Mc Ivor has a diversified background in engineering positions. He has held several roles at Beca, including Lead Mechanical Engineer at Nyrstar Port Pirie Smelter, Paper Machine Shut Engineer, Capital Projects Engineer, Project Engineer at Sugar Australia Yarraville, Contract Administration/Project Controls Engineer in Gove, Northern Territory, and Mechanical Engineer for seven years. Additionally, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer at Arup and a Design Manager/Project Controls Engineer at Parsons Brinkerhoff Beca JV.
Education and Expertise
Ben Mc Ivor completed his Engineering (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering at Monash University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. His expertise encompasses pumped hydro-electricity, major project delivery, and multi-discipline design. He is skilled in managing large multidisciplinary design teams and site-based engineering.
Project Management Experience
Ben Mc Ivor has significant experience in managing industrial capital projects. His project management skills cover engineering, site-based design, maintenance planning, construction delivery, and commissioning. He has been involved in leading large multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring successful project completions across various locations and industries.