Chamara Hewa
About Chamara Hewa
Chamara Hewa is a Compressor Coordinator at Chevron, currently working on the Wheatstone Offshore Platform. He has extensive experience in mechanical and rotating equipment engineering, having worked in various roles at UGL Kentz Joint Venture, UGL, Callidus Group, Shin Nippon Airtech, and other companies.
Current Position at Chevron
Chamara Hewa currently works as a Compressor Coordinator at Chevron. He is stationed at the Wheatstone Offshore Platform, where he oversees the coordination of compressor operations. His role involves ensuring the effective and efficient functioning of compressor systems, and he utilizes his extensive experience and technical expertise in mechanical engineering to maintain high operational standards.
Previous Experience at UGL Kentz Joint Venture
Before joining Chevron, Chamara Hewa held critical engineering roles at UGL Kentz Joint Venture. From 2015 to 2018, he served as the Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer for LNG Train 2 on the INPEX Ichthys LNG Project in Darwin. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Field Engineer focusing on rotating equipment from 2014 to 2015, also at the INPEX Ichthys LNG Project, demonstrating significant expertise in LNG project execution and equipment engineering.
Engineering Roles at UGL Pty Ltd
Chamara Hewa's career path also includes several impactful roles at UGL Pty Ltd. He was an Area Engineer for the SMP division at the BHP Jimblebar Iron Ore Construction Project in Newman from 2012 to 2014. He also held roles as a Mechanical Engineer and Field Engineer, contributing to the PLUTO LNG Project in Karratha and operations at 141 St. Georges Terrace in Perth. His tenure at UGL highlights his versatility and competence in handling diverse project scopes within the engineering sector.
Early Career and Mechanical Engineering Projects
Chamara Hewa began his career with a series of project-focused roles that contributed to his foundational expertise. From 2006 to 2009, he worked at Shin Nippon Airtech (Middle East) LLC as a Mechanical Project Engineer on the Palm Jumeirah Project in Dubai. He also held positions at Callidus Group and KRAMSKI (GmbH) Pty Ltd, where he gained practical experience in mechanical design and project engineering.
Educational Background
Chamara Hewa holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, which he obtained from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ruhuna. He studied from 2001 to 2005, laying a solid academic foundation that supports his extensive professional experience. His education equipped him with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for his various roles in mechanical and project engineering.