Alfa Varghese
About Alfa Varghese
Alfa Varghese is a Marine Chief Engineer with extensive experience in the maritime sector, currently working at Transdev in Greater Sydney. He has a strong educational background in Mechanical and Marine Engineering and has developed training programs for adult students in the Australian maritime industry.
Current Role at Transdev
Alfa Varghese serves as the Marine Chief Engineer (Summer Run) at Transdev, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he operates in the Greater Sydney Area, focusing on the management and maintenance of marine systems. His responsibilities include ensuring operational efficiency and safety in ferry operations, as well as preparing post-incident reports.
Education and Qualifications
Alfa Varghese has an extensive educational background in engineering. He is currently studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at TAFE NSW, where he is pursuing an Advanced Diploma since 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from NSS College of Engineering, Akathethara, from 1998 to 2002. Additionally, he completed a Marine Engineering program at Cochin Shipyard Ltd in 2004 and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Engineers Australia in 2010.
Professional Experience
Alfa Varghese has over a decade of experience in the marine engineering field. He worked as Chief Engineer/Marine Engineer at Fleet Management Limited in Hong Kong from 2004 to 2015. Following this, he served as Marine Chief Engineer/Maintenance Planner at Australian Cruise Group in Sydney for one year from 2017 to 2018. Since 2016, he has also been involved with TAFE NSW as a Marine Engineering Program Developer/Trainer.
Expertise in Marine Engineering
Alfa Varghese possesses expertise in various aspects of marine engineering, including conducting ISM/ISPS/MLC audits and ensuring statutory compliance. He has experience in preparing operational analysis reports and coordinating system tests for ferry operations. His strong focus on Workplace Health and Safety is complemented by his knowledge of WHS legislation and Australian Standards.
Curriculum Development and Training
In his role at TAFE NSW, Alfa Varghese has developed individually tailored curricula for adult trade students in the Australian maritime sector. His approach utilizes logical prioritization strategies to allocate duties according to team members' skill sets, enhancing the learning experience for students in marine engineering.