Eranga Attapaththu
About Eranga Attapaththu
Eranga Attapaththu is a Maintenance Engineer at Chevron's Gorgon LNG Plant on Barrow Island, Western Australia, with over 15 years of engineering experience across different industries and countries.
Current Roles at Chevron and Nihar Associates
Eranga Attapaththu currently serves as a Maintenance Engineer at the Gorgon LNG Plant operated by Chevron on Barrow Island, Western Australia. He also holds the position of Lead Maintenance/Reliability Engineer at Nihar Associates in the Perth Area, Australia. These roles showcase his expertise and commitment to the field of maintenance and reliability engineering.
Previous Experience at Chevron and Nikini Automation Systems
Eranga has amassed significant experience in various engineering roles with notable companies. He previously worked as a Maintenance Engineer on the Gorgon Project with Chevron in Perth from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, he held key positions at Nikini Automation Systems in Colombo, Sri Lanka, including Senior Mechanical/Projects Engineer from 2008 to 2012 and Service Engineer-Industrial Compressors from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Qualifications
Eranga Attapaththu has a solid academic foundation in engineering. He earned a Master's degree in Maintenance and Reliability Engineering from Federation University Australia between 2018 and 2020. He also holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Technology from University of Moratuwa, completed in 2012, and a B.Sc.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, achieved in 2005.
Experience in the LNG Sector
Eranga has extensive experience in the LNG sector, particularly through his involvement with the Gorgon Project. He has been working at the Gorgon LNG Plant on Barrow Island since August 2015, and had previously contributed to the project in Perth. His expertise covers a wide range of engineering practices, reflecting his deep commitment and proficiency in the LNG industry.
Professional Journey Spanning Over 15 Years
With over 15 years of experience, Eranga Attapaththu has cultivated a distinguished career in engineering. He has undertaken roles across different industries and countries, demonstrating his versatility and adaptability. His professional journey is marked by senior engineering positions in both Sri Lanka and Australia, underscoring his significant contributions to mechanical and reliability engineering disciplines.