Amy James
About Amy James
Amy James is a Graduate Facilities Engineer at Chevron in Australia, with a background in mechanical engineering from Curtin University and experience in various engineering roles.
Current Role at Chevron
Amy James is currently employed as a Graduate Facilities Engineer at Chevron in Australia. In this role, she utilizes her engineering skills to contribute to various projects within the company. Her work focuses on optimizing design and operational efficiencies in the facilities she oversees.
Education and Academic Background
Amy James completed her Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, graduating with First Class Honours. During her time at Curtin University, she also participated in the Curtin Leaders Program from 2016 to 2018. Her foundational education was completed at Leeming Senior High School, where she studied from 2011 to 2015.
Professional Experience and Internships
Before her current position, Amy James held various roles that enriched her engineering expertise. She was a Drilling & Completions Vacation Student at Chevron from 2018 to 2019 in Perth, Australia. Prior to that, she worked as an Undergraduate Engineer at Aurecon for 2 months between 2017 and 2018. Additionally, she served as a Sessional Academic (Engineering Graphics Tutor) at Curtin University for a year.
Industry Contributions and Achievements
Amy James has made significant contributions to the engineering field. She presented a paper on sustainable engineering practices at the Australasian Engineering Conference in 2019. Her participation in the Chevron Horizons Program helped her develop leadership and technical skills, including her contribution to a project optimizing offshore facilities, which resulted in a 15% increase in efficiency.
Community Engagement and Volunteering
Outside her professional work, Amy James is deeply involved in community initiatives. She has volunteered as a mentor for the Women in Engineering program at Curtin University, where she supported female engineering students. Her commitment to mentoring underlines her dedication to fostering a supportive community for upcoming engineers.