Natesh Garg
About Natesh Garg
Natesh Garg is a Graduate Mechanical Engineer with expertise in upgrading and improving rotating assets for enhanced service life. He currently works at Tronox, where he manages capital projects and monitors critical mechanical equipment in dredging operations.
Work at Tronox
Natesh Garg has been employed at Tronox since 2019, currently holding the position of Graduate Mechanical Engineer. His responsibilities include upgrading, redesigning, and improving existing rotating assets to enhance their service life. He manages and executes large to medium scale capital projects from inception to completion. Natesh also monitors and troubleshoots critical mechanical equipment used in dredging operations, such as slurry pumps, gearboxes, trommels, and bucketwheels. His role involves providing engineering expertise during equipment shutdowns and breakdowns.
Education and Expertise
Natesh Garg earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honors) in Mechanical Engineering from Edith Cowan University, completing his studies from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his work in the mechanical engineering field. He has developed expertise in improving asset reliability and managing capital projects, particularly within the mineral sands industry. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary to conduct root cause analysis and develop engineering solutions for recurrent failures.
Background
Before his current role at Tronox, Natesh Garg gained practical experience in various engineering positions. He worked as a Vacation Student - Mechanical at Tronox for two months in 2019, where he was involved in mechanical operations at the Cooljarloo site in Western Australia. Additionally, he served as a Trade Assistant at Wittenbaker Engineering Services PTY LTD from 2017 to 2018, and as an Engineering Intern (Projects) at Bradken for two months in 2019. These roles contributed to his understanding of mechanical systems and project management.
Achievements
Natesh Garg has made significant contributions in his roles, particularly in developing detailed technical scopes, tenders, and drawings for equipment refurbishments. He has demonstrated his ability to manage capital projects effectively and has a keen interest in enhancing asset reliability within the mineral sands sector. His proactive approach to troubleshooting mechanical equipment has been essential in maintaining operational efficiency in dredging operations.