Shil Lakhani
About Shil Lakhani
Shil Lakhani is a Graduate Petroleum Engineer at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with a background in chemical engineering and experience in various consulting and engineering roles.
Current Position at Chevron
Shil Lakhani is currently employed at Chevron as a Graduate Petroleum Engineer. Based in Perth, Australia, Lakhani contributes to various engineering projects and initiatives within the company. This role follows a prior internship with Chevron, providing continuity in his professional development within the petroleum engineering sector.
Education and Qualifications
Shil Lakhani pursued higher education at The University of Western Australia, where he completed a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering in 2019. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, both from the same institution, between 2013 and 2017. This robust educational foundation underpins his expertise as a petroleum engineer.
Internships and Early Career
Shil Lakhani gained early professional experience through internships with prominent energy firms. He worked as a Petroleum Engineering Intern at Chevron from 2018 to 2019 for three months and at INPEX from 2017 to 2018 for two months. These internships provided him with valuable industry exposure and practical skills in petroleum engineering.
Consulting and Volunteer Experience
Lakhani has demonstrated a commitment to consulting and volunteering. Between 2016 and 2017, he served as a Consultant at 180 Degrees Consulting. He also held the role of Fundraising Consultant for World Vision in Perth, Australia, from 2013 to 2017. These roles highlight his versatility and dedication to both professional and humanitarian endeavors.
Leadership in UWA Young Engineers
From 2016 to 2020, Shil Lakhani was a Member of the Executive Committee at UWA Young Engineers (UWAYE). In this position, he contributed to the organization’s leadership and development, supporting various activities and initiatives aimed at fostering engineering talent and collaboration among young professionals.