Akash Jaikaran

Akash Jaikaran has a diverse range of work experience. Akash started their career in 2014 as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at the Ministry of Energy & Energy Industries. In 2015, they continued their internship at the same company as a Mechanical Engineering Intern - Energy Aide.

In 2016, Akash completed an internship as part of the iLead program at Ansa McAl Chemicals Limited. Akash then worked as a Power Plant Graduate Trainee Engineer at Trinidad Generation Unlimited from 2016 to 2019.

From 2019 to 2020, Akash worked at Trinidad Inspection Services as an Integrity Engineer. Their responsibilities included managing the planning, installation, replacement, design, procurement of materials, fabrication and welding, NDT testing, CWI inspection, Hydrostatic testing, and Fabric Maintenance of process piping and structural members.

In 2020, Akash joined UDeCOTT as a Facilities Engineer, where they worked until 2021. Their role involved managing and overseeing facilities-related tasks.

In 2022, Akash returned to HRST, Inc. as an Engineering Intern. Akash conducted flow accelerated corrosion (FAC) analysis on HRSG components and assisted in developing Engineering Standards. Akash also performed on-site field inspections.

In 2023, Akash continued their journey with HRST, Inc. as a Technical Engineer, but no specific details regarding this role are provided.

Akash Jaikaran earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida in 2022. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus in 2016. Akash attended St Mary's College in Trinidad and Tobago from 2005 to 2012 for their high school education. In addition to their formal education, Akash obtained certifications such as CSME (Caricom Single Market Economy) Skills Certificate and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® in 2018. Akash also completed the "An Introduction to Welding Engineering for Engineers and Supervisors Course" at WorleyParsons, and the Industrial Mechanical Maintenance program at the National Energy Skills Center.