Bethany Smith
About Bethany Smith
Bethany Smith is a Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in project and package engineering, currently working at Hatch in Perth, Australia. She has held various engineering roles since 2012 and balances her professional career with family responsibilities as a mother of three.
Work at Hatch
Bethany Smith has a significant tenure at Hatch, where she has worked in various roles since 2012. Initially, she served as a Proposal Engineer for four months, followed by a position as a Mechanical Engineer for the Shaheen Alumina Refinery Pre-Feasibility Study for nine months. In 2013, she worked as a Mechanical Engineer on the Hatch Project Lifecycle Process for six months and later transitioned to Project Manager for the Rottnest Island Desalination Plant Upgrade from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she was involved in the Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mine project as a Mechanical Engineer from 2011 to 2012. Currently, she has been a Mechanical Engineer at Hatch since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Bethany Smith holds two degrees from The University of Western Australia. She earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) with a focus on Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law, both completed from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in design work for mining clients, where she has managed projects from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) to detailed design.
Background
Before her engineering career, Bethany Smith worked as a Mathematics Tutor at Kumon Australia & New Zealand from 2002 to 2006 and again from 2016 to 2017. She also held an administrative position at the Anglican Diocese of Perth from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she served as an Innovation Manager at Oxyjet WA for two years, where she focused on enhancing operational efficiencies. Her diverse background in education and administration complements her engineering expertise.
Achievements
Bethany Smith is recognized for her strong focus on package and project engineering work, showcasing a comprehensive skill set in managing complex engineering projects. She is known for her organizational skills, decisiveness, and efficiency, particularly in engineering projects. Her ability to balance a professional career in mechanical engineering while being a mother of three highlights her effective management of multiple responsibilities.