Duncan Faulkner
About Duncan Faulkner
Duncan Faulkner is a Process Engineer with extensive experience in engineering and financial analysis. He has worked at Hatch since 2015 and has previously held positions at Woodside Energy, Rio Tinto, and SGS Petroleum Service Corporation.
Work at Hatch
Duncan Faulkner has been employed at Hatch as a Process Engineer since 2015. In this role, he applies his expertise in process simulation and fluid flow analysis to optimize engineering systems. His responsibilities include conducting financial analyses at various design levels and participating in the detailed design of projects. Faulkner's work at Hatch encompasses a range of engineering tasks, from scoping and concept studies to the implementation of improvements in existing facilities.
Education and Expertise
Duncan Faulkner holds dual degrees from Curtin University, having earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Economics, both completed between 2009 and 2014. His educational background equips him with a solid foundation in both engineering principles and economic analysis. Faulkner specializes in process simulation and has expertise in analyzing fluid flow, which is critical for system optimization. His knowledge extends to financial analysis related to project costs and profitability.
Background
Duncan Faulkner's early career included vacation student positions at several prominent companies. He worked at Rio Tinto at the Hope Downs mine from 2010 to 2011, and at SGS Petroleum Service Corporation in Perth from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience at Woodside Energy in 2013, where he further developed his skills in the engineering field. Faulkner's diverse background in various sectors of the industry has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of engineering processes.
Experience in Engineering
Duncan Faulkner has extensive experience in engineering, covering various stages from scoping and concept level studies to detailed design. His work includes plant design for multiple resources, such as uranium, rare earths, lithium, and copper. Faulkner is involved in debottlenecking and improving existing facilities, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. His ability to analyze economic factors impacting project costs plays a significant role in his engineering practice.