Engineering South Australia, November 2012

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BAE Systems celebrate their newly Chartered Professional Engineers. More details are available on pages 11-12.

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DIVISION EXECUTIVE

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President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng

Deputy President John Olson RFD FIEAust CPEng EngExec FAICD

Immediate Past President Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec

Executive Director Caroline Argent MAICD

Deputy Director Sarah CareyProduced By Engineers Australia South Australia Division

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Division Updates

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What’s Been Happening

Member Profile

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This Engineering South Australia newsletter is published by the South Australia Division of Engineers Australia and reports impartially on items of interest to Engineers in South Australia. The statements made or opinions expressed in the newsletter do not necessarily reflect the view of Engineers Australia.

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A Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is Engineers Australia's commitment and response to 'closing the gap'.

Engineers Australia's RAP details steps and priorities that the organisation will undertake to assist in helping to achieve Indigenous equality and to help build positive relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people.

To view Engineers Australia's RAP please visit:www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/reconciliation-action-plan

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Are your details up to date?Just a reminder to all the South Australia Division members that it may be time to log on to the Engineers Australia Website and confirm that your details are up to date.

With everything being so hectic when changing jobs or moving house it is easy to overlook updates to your Engineers Australia membership contact details.

While you’re there why not reaquaint yourself with your membership benefits, the advocacy and policy papers, upcoming South Australia Division events or update your CPD record?

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In this newsletter article I will discuss something which I believe is very important in the focus on men’s health during November and also provide my personal commentary on the ongoing drugs in sport issues.

In many circles November is affectionately known as Movember, because of the largely unattractive growths some males like to put on top of their lips. But Movember is actually very serious, for it reminds us males to consider our health, particularly supporting prostate cancer and male mental health issues.

As a male and an engineer I know just how uncomfortable it can be to talk about how you feel and to acknowledge that you are not perfect. I have had a number of people I am very close to affected by both prostate cancer and depression and I know firsthand just how courageous the men who ask for (and then receive) help really are.

A great story I heard recently that highlights how males communicate was of a man who went out to play golf and have lunch with 2 of his closest friends. They were together for about 5 hours and during that time they walked next to each other and sat at the same table. On returning home his wife asked him how his 2 friends were and the man replied, “I don’t know”. She was dumbstruck, “You’ve just spent 5 hours with them! How can you

not know how they are? What did you do?” The man replies, “Well, they both shot 86 and struggled with their short game today.” I can completely connect with this story and can see me responding exactly as the male in the story did. The story went on to explain that if 3 women spent 5 hours together they would have discussed everything going on in each other’s lives.

This is why it is incredibly important that as males we do put ourselves out of our comfort zone and talk about what is going on in our lives. Seek help when we need it, don’t let pride and arrogance get in the way of saying “I need help, I am not perfect and I’m not coping with everything.” This is courageous!

I write this on the same day that Ian Thorpe has admitted that for years he struggled with depression and in his struggle he turned to alcohol. He admitted that he did what most people suffering mental illness do and withdrew from everything, not even admitting to those closest to him what was going on. He considered ending it all and all the while to the outside world he was a superstar and a hero. I believe it is great that he has come out and admitted this and I only hope that it encourages others to seek help.

I firmly believe that Movember is a fantastic initiative and whilst I will not personally be growing a mo, I strongly encourage you all to get behind it and support it both personally and within your organisation. I also encourage those of you struggling with mental health issues or physical issues have the courage to stand up and ask for help – that is not showing your weakness, it is being strong!

As many of you know I am a self declared sport nut. My interest in sport is not limited to any particular sport but has been heavily focussed on athletics over many years of competition. I clearly remember being an 11 year old watching the 1988 Olympics and with such an interest in athletics was completely in awe of the performances of Ben Johnson and Florence Griffith Joyner. Ben Johnson’s fate is infamous, whilst “Flo-Jo” was never found to have taken drugs but was surrounded in controversy her entire career for suspicion of drug taking. As a young child who loved running and wanted to be just like these famous Olympians, I still remember the feeling of disenchantment that came over me as the information on drug testing came out.

Again this week has seen the release of the Lance Armstrong drug taking documents. By now, I am immune to drugs in sport and I hardly even batted an eyelid at the allegations and the information that has come out about it. But I think of my kids, who are out there loving sport and wanting to be professional soccer players. If drugs in sport have become such a common place occurrence that I no longer even react to something so significant as the allegations against Lance Armstrong I think it is a sorry state for society.

Personally I have a view that the money that is attracted by sport is so ridiculous that it has driven a culture of “win at all costs”. Someone once said that “everyone has their price” and in sport we have found that integrity is the price some sportspeople will pay for the opportunity to win the vast amounts of money on offer. It is only now that I understand why my father and grandfather tried so hard to talk me out of taking time off to chase my sporting dreams - professional sport has taken away the character traits that made sport something that kids were encouraged to be part of.

Integrity, respect, honour and hard work are the character traits I learnt from sport and are the character traits I want my kids to learn from sport. But I never want my kids to throw away their integrity for success in the eyes of the world.

As members of society we have the responsibility to hold standards of behaviour for the general public. For me, the integrity of a person and the honour of believing an individuals word are exceptionally important. So is supporting people when they need help and having the courage to ask for help.

Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng President Engineers Australia South Australia Division

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Engineers Australia had the honour of hosting John Ringham FIEAust, Chief Executive of SA Water and Andy Roberts MIEAust, CEO of Water Industry Alliance on Thursday 4th October 2012 for the “Water – Challenges for the Industry” Breakfast.

With years of experience between the speakers, the breakfast was a great opportunity to hear informed discussion of some of the challenges the water industry faces now and in the future. This included issues such as skills shortages and water quality standards.

The event also produced an unexpected impromptu auction of the guest speaker’s tokens of thanks, raising $100 for the humanitarian organisation WaterAid in the process. WaterAid is an organisation which aims at improving access to safe water, hygiene and sanitation in the world's poorest communities: http://www.wateraid.org/australia/

Engineers Australia South Australia Division would like to extend our thanks to the speakers and attendees and we will be holding our next breakfast with a power focus on Wednesday 13th March 2013. More details are available below and please contact Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom for more information via [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there.

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WATER - CHALLENGES FOR THE INDUSTRY BREAKFAST

Above Right: Division President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng with breakfast speakers John Ringham FIEAust of SA Water and Andy Roberts MIEAust from the Water Industry Alliance.

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Guest Speakers:• Doug Schmidt, General Manager Network Management, SA Power Networks• Hamish McCarter MIEAust EngExec, Senior Manager Engineering, ElectraNet

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DR RON FITCH’S INCREDIBLE MILESTONE RECOGNISED

Dr Ronald Fitch OBE FIEAust CPEng (Retired) was honoured by Engineers Australia’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Durkin FIEAust, as the organisation’s longest serving continuous member of 80 years at a presentation held in South Australia on Thursday 4th October 2012.

Dr Fitch has been an active and respected part of the profession and Engineers Australia for many years and has provided many great inspirations for everyone, including obtaining his doctorate at 92 years of age - a Guiness World Record.

During the presentation of his certificate Ron provided some amazing stories, both technical and personal, to entertain and inform Stephen during the visit.

More information about Dr Fitch and his recognition is available in the November edition of the Engineers Australia magazine.


Dr Ronald Fitch OBE FIEAust CPEng (Ret) being presented with his certificate by Engineers Australia

CEO Stephen Durkin FIEAust.

WHY JOIN ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA?Do you have colleagues, friends or acquaintances who should be members of Engineers Australia? Or are you an engineer who is not a member of Engineers Australia?

Engineers Australia is the national forum for the advancement of engineering and the professional development of our members. Our members enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Continuing professional development and career services;

• Technical information and resources;

• Networking events;

• International mobility and recognition;

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We also provide advocacy on a wide range of government issues with consultation from our over 100,000 members worldwide. Our high standards for accreditation and membership sees recognition from government, organisations, companies and internationally occur on an ongoing basis.

We welcome any enquiries you may have about membership and the process of becoming a member. For any enquiries please contact the South Australia Division via [email protected] or by calling on 08 8202 7100.

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On Monday 8th of October 2012 Young Engineers Australia - South Australia (YEA-SA) held a presentation, as part of the Year of the Regional Engineering Team, entitled “City Slickers Go Regional: Experience of city engineers working in regional Areas”. The speakers, Sam McCarthy MIEAust CPEng of Tonkin Consulting, and Amelia Stoeckel MIEAust of Rio Tinto, spoke on what working in regional areas is like for consulting and mining companies respectively.

Sam provided an insight into the challenges faced by contractors in regional or remote areas. He stressed how seemingly simple tasks such as sourcing concrete or obtaining appropriate quarry material can become significant components of a project.

Amelia meanwhile, spoke on her role within Rio Tinto, the demands of the Fly in Fly Out (FIFO) lifestyle and some of the common problems that her team faces on a regular basis. She conveyed that everything - from the machinery, to the workforce, and lastly to the problems - were what you experienced in the city, only much bigger.

We would like to thank Tonkin Consulting, the sponsor of the event, for their assistance in providing an amazing array of nibbles for the networking sessions prior to and following the presentation.

Andrew Mudie GradIEAust YEA-SA Committee Member Engineers Australia South Australia Division

YOUNG ENGINEERS DISCUSS LIFE OUTSIDE THE CITY

Presenters Amelia Stoeckel MIEAust and Sam McCarthy MIEAust CPEng after the well received Young Engineers Australia

presentation - ‘City Slickers Go Regional’, Monday 8th October 2012.

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At the Retired Engineers Group luncheon meeting on 19th September 2012 [Water Proofing Adelaide] Ralph Arthur OAM FIEAust CPEng received a certificate recognising his 70 years of continuous Engineers Australia membership. The certificate was presented by Caroline Argent MAICD, Division Executive Director.

Ralph joined The Institution of Engineers Australia as a student member in 1942 and graduated in the same year in Civil Engineering. Having enlisted in the Royal Australian Engineers he then served with the AIF for the next three years in New Guinea. After WW2, Ralph joined Richards Industries as the Plant and Maintenance Engineer before heading to the UK in 1948 working for PA Management Consultants – Engineering. He continued with them on returning to Australia in 1951. From 1971 to 1980 he was Managing Director of Tecalemit Pty Ltd with his last chapter of employment being the Chairman of Merino Wool Harvesting Pty Ltd, [Robotic shearing machines]. Ralph retired in 1990 after almost 50 years of engineering for the community.

John Ballantyne FIEAust CPEng (Retired) and Glen Lewis OAM MIEAust CPEng (Retired), who were not at the September function, also received a certificate recognising their 60 and 70 years respectively of continuous membership of Engineers Australia.

Deane Kemp FIEAust CPEng (Retired) Chair, Retired Engineers Group Engineers Australia South Australia Division

LONG ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP RECOGNISED

Executive Director Caroline Argent MAICD presents Ralph Arthur OAM FIEAust CPEng with the certificate acknowledging his 70

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CONGRATULATIONS!

The South Australia Division would like to congratulate the following members who attained or were readmitted for Chartered Status between 1st July 2012 and 30th September 2012:

• Paul Allen MIEAust CPEng

• Mark Mazzarolo MIEAust CPEng

• Geoffrey Forrest MIEAust CPEng

• David Jucha MIEAust CPEng

• Rebecca Jones MIEAust CPEng

• James Sunjaya MIEAust CPEng

• Andrew Telfer MIEAust CPEng

• Maarten De Vries MIEAust CPEng

• Hamish Rhodes MIEAust CPEng

• Daniel Watt MIEAust CPEng

• Lars Brandt MIEAust CPEng

• Emilio Barone MIEAust CPEng

• Philippe Griffiths MIEAust CPEng

• Norman Campbell MIET MIEAust CPEng

• Nestor Garcia MIEAust CPEng

• Wayne O’Hara MIEAust CPEng

• Darren Cripwell MIEAust CPEng

• Ronald Miyumo MIEAust CPEng

• Ali Ukur MIEAust CPEng

• Sunil Palikhe MIEAust CPEng

• Dennis Julardzija MIEAust CPEng

• Peter Burrows MIEAust CPEng

• Mark Duerden MIEAust CPEng

• Andrew Just MIEAust CPEng

• Scott Elaurant MIEAust CPEng

• Russell Truss MIEAust CPEng

• Michael Church MIEAust CPEng

• Michael Jucha MIEAust CPEng

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FIEAustThe South Australia Division would also like to congratulate the following members on attaining Fellow membership between 1st July 2012 and 30th September 2012:

The South Australia Division would like to take this opportunity to welcome 266 new members, 42 readmitting members and 33 members who have relocated to South Australia between 1st July 2012 and 30th September 2012.

Are you interested in becoming a member? Contact the Engineers Australia South Australia Division via [email protected] or by calling 08 8202 7100.

• Peter Cox FIEAust CPEng• Leonid Daych FIEAust CPEng• Bruce Hatwell FIEAust CPEng• Trevor Lambert FIEAust• Tony Williams FIEAust


ADM2012 Annual Division Meeting and

Christmas Networking Event

Thursday 13th December 2012 | Adelaide Zoo, Immersion5.30PM arrival for event pre-drinks, 6.00PM official start

Engineers Australia South Australia Division would like to invite you to attend our 2012 Annual Division Meeting and Christmas Networking Event. Proceedings will commence with a short Annual Division Meeting followed by cocktail food, beverages and networking with colleagues and friends - a great way to wrap up another eventful and successful year.

During the event there will be animal encounters.

Student Members: $20 inc GSTStudent Non-Members: $40 inc GSTMembers: $25 inc GSTNon-Members: $40 inc GST

To register, please visit our website or contact Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom for further information via [email protected] or phone8202 7140.

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MICROALGAL BIOFUELS: THE BEAUTY AND THE BEASTAssociate Professor Peter Ashman of the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide gave a well-illustrated and informative talk on integrated systems for producing liquid fuels from microalgae.

The work presented has the aim of developing and assessing complete biofuel systems rather than focussing on small aspects that were often worked on. Many aspects for the establishment of a whole system are being studied and developed. He addressed the subject under the headings:

What is microalgal biofuel?

• Drivers (i.e. motivations) for biofuels.

• Production and processing.

• Potential and challenges for microalgal fuels.

• MURADEL, a joint venture company between Murdoch and Adelaide Universities, and a company, SQC.

Peter explained that algae are the fastest-growing renewables and showed graphs predicting a significant

increase in the consumption of energy through the number of vehicles and development in many countries. The cost of crude oil will continually increase.

The original applications to biofuels from algae were in biodiesel but air transport is likely to be the best use. CSIRO is a leader in this area. The main source of biofuels for aircraft has been through waste cooking oils, a very small source compared with the need.

All biofuels need net energy input for their production and proper assessment of the effectiveness of biofuels has to account for all associated and effective inputs, like transportation, processing, replacement of nutrients and environmental impact. Palm oil is one of the least efficient because of the carbon impact on the forrests destroyed. Microalgal fuels appear to be the best, requiring only 25% energy input compared with the yield.

Examples showed the land requirements for 50% of the transport energy in the United States to be produced from biofuels. The examples included among others:

• Corn: 1540 Mha which is about 8.5 times the existing cropping area in the United States.

• Palm oil would require 45 Mha, about 25% of the US cropping area.

• Microalgae would require 4.5 Mha, i.e. about 2.5% of the cropping area.

The comprehensive work by the University of Adelaide and Murdoch University involves the following main steps for producing fuel from microalgae: growth in closed or open ponds (the MURADEL plant at Kurratha in WA uses open ponds); harvesting, involving a novel electroflocculation method; conversion via thermochemical and biochemical reactions; extraction of lipids, and liquefaction.

Prof. Ashton hopes to get funding for a demonstration plant using 800 ha of ponds and producing 100,000 barrels or 16ML/year with cropping rate of 20g per square meter per day. This should be compared with the usage by airlines of fuel which would require 56,000 ha of land. Even the pumping of the liquids in the in the pond is a significant energy cost.

Advances in the field will depend on:

• Identifying optimal strains of algae - mutant and genetically modified.

• The process may use a hybrid energy approach with renewable energy.

• Working toward making high value products.

• Highly integrated processing network.

• Collaboration of engineers and biologists.

Prof. Ashton gave comprehensive answers to many interesting questions and the proceedings had to be terminated, having run over time.

Robert Bogner Chair, IET Retired Engineers Group

Associate Professor Peter Ashman presenting at Engineers Australia South Australia Division.

The South Australia Division is looking for engineers who have Chartered Status and are willing to donate their time and expertise.

In particular engineers are being sought who have Chartered Status and experience in: Oil and Gas; Computer Systems; Software Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Aeronautical or Avionic Hardware or Software; or Submarines however all interested Chartered members are welcome. As well as giving back to the profession and experiencing new perspectives time spent assisting with Professional Interviews can be used towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

To register as an interviewer please complete the short form at http://tinyurl.com/4uk39ew or for any questions please email [email protected]

Interviewers Required


Information session - come and learn about the 2013 Leadership Development

Series - Pathway to EngExec.

Experienced engineers - book now to start your journey towards the benefits of EngExec.

Reserve your place for Tuesday 12th February 2013 at 5:30pm via: http://tinyurl.com/pathway-engexec

Venue: Engineers Australia South Australia DivisionLevel 11, 108 King William Street, ADELAIDE

Please contact Member Programs Coordinator Ashlea Klingberg via [email protected] if you have any queries.

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On Thursday 18th September 2012 South Australia Division’s Industry Relationship Manager Jason Thornhill visited Nyrstar’s Port Pirie Smelter to present E&I Superintendent Maarten de Vries MIEAust CPEng with his recently obtained Chartered Status certificate.

When asked about the accomplishment Maarten said “I believe that Chartered Status certifies that I practice in a competent, independent and ethical manner; and indicates I am a leader in the field of Electrical Engineering.”

The visit, appropriately falling in the Year of the Regional Engineering Team, provided an opportunity to discuss the upcoming new eChartered system, the benefits of Chartered Status and CPD opportunities available with the Nyrstar engineering staff.

Located on the eastern shore of Spencer Gulf in South Australia, approximately 230 kms north of Adelaide, the Nyrstar Port Pirie smelter has been in constant operation for more than 120 years. There is an adjacent dedicated port facility where concentrates are received, with final products dispatched by road and rail. Port Pirie is one of the world’s largest primary lead smelting facilities and the third largest silver producer, which allows it to generate significant economies of scale.

Nyrstar itself is an integrated mining and metals business, with market leading positions in zinc and lead, and growing positions in other base and precious metals; essential resources that are fuelling the rapid urbanisation and industrialisation of our changing world. Nyrstar has mining, smelting, and other operations located in Europe, the Americas, China and Australia and employs over 7,000 people.

Engineers Australia would like to thank Nyrstar for the opportunity to meet with them and recognise Maarten’s achievement.

Should you wish to meet with Jason Thornhill regarding the upcoming eChartered changes, the Professional Development Program or the benefits of Chartered Status he may be contacted via:

[email protected].


NYRSTAR’ S NEWEST CHARTERED ENGINEER RECOGNISED

Left to right and front to back: Zelalem Bogale GradIEAust, Maarten de Vries MIEAust CPEng, Jenna Barnes StudIEAust, Ovi Rahman, Trevor Roeters, Chandima Perera MIEAust and Daniel Brown.

http://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/regional-special-interest-group/2012-year-regional-engineering-team


BAE SYSTEMS CHARTERED ENGINEERS PRESENTATION

Accomplished, ethical and accredited engineers are integral to defence business success according to the Director Project Management and Engineering of BAE Systems Australia Brian Gill.

And he should know. With a successful track record that spans more than thirty years of industry engineering experience, Brian is also a Chartered Professional Engineer himself.

“As a company, we are committed to supporting the continuing professional development of our employees and chartered status is something that we know adds value to our bottom line.”

“We have more than 1400 engineers in our workforce, all with different levels of experience and qualifications. There is no one size-fits-all approach when it comes to gaining chartered status. This is where our relationship with Engineers Australia has proven to be infinitely valuable.”

BAE Systems Australia has a long history of working with Engineers Australia to support engineers from all backgrounds to gain chartered status. There have been many recent examples where the flexibility and diversity of options for accreditation has met the needs of the defence company.

Systems Engineer Frank Roach acquired his Charted Status through the traditional Professional Development Pathway. Frank said: “I’ve found the program to be straight-forward and a great way to validate my previous roles and experience as an engineer.”

“I definitely believe that the CPEng status will open up doors in my current and future employment opportunities.”

Being a global organisation, BAE Systems regularly has engineers who transfer from projects in home markets across the world, meaning they won’t have completed their formal training in Australia and require local recognition of their qualifications and experience.

Principal Product Safety Engineer Steve Butterworth transferred from the UK business in 2011, when he was at the tail end of completing the equivalent British accreditation.

“At the time of my arrival, my process for an equivalent Chartered Engineer status in the UK was nearly complete. Once I had gained the accreditation, I was able to apply for mutual recognition with Engineers Australia.”

“I found this process to be surprisingly quick. The only thing I had to do was make sure my history was documented according to the Engineers Australia requirements. It has certainly made life a lot easier for me here in Australia.”

BAE Systems Australia has also used the Mature Experienced Engineers Pathway, allowing engineers to submit their evidence of competency in one report and through a rigorous interview.

This was the case for Engineering Training Manager Kim Kemeny, who had over fifteen years engineering experience before he applied for the accreditation. “The pathway was a much quicker option for me. I was surprised at how quickly I could achieve my chartered status. I was able to prepare my submission over one weekend.”

“I gathered examples of where I met the competencies and mapped them to my experience. The interview was meticulous and validated my experience through detailed questioning.”

In addition to the support provided for engineer accreditation, BAE Systems Australia has also formed a defence industry working group to collaborate with Engineers Australia ahead of the likely introduction of a mandatory professional engineering register.

The focus of the group is on the Stage 1 assessment process for experienced engineers who do not hold an accredited engineering degree.

The company is currently undertaking a pilot with three BAE Systems Australia engineers who have significant engineering experience but do not hold recognised engineering degree qualifications.

Once proven, this new approach will hopefully enable engineers in this situation to join Engineers Australia as professional members and work towards their chartered engineering status.

BAE Systems Australia


BAE SYSTEMS CHARTERED ENGINEERS PRESENTATION

Congratulations to the members at BAE Systems who were presented with their Chartered certificate on Wednesday 26th September 2012.

Images captioned from left to right:

1. Paul Allen MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

2. Phillipe Griffiths MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

3. Wayne O’Hara MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

4. Matthew Turner MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

5. Karim Ghaoui MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

6. Mark Yates MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

7. Kim Kemeny MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

8. Glen Deards MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

9. Carlo Reveruzzi MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

10. Frank Roach MIEAust CPEng and Brian Gill

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1. Amelia Stoeckel MIEAust presenting at “City Slickers Go Regional: Experience of city engineers working in regional Areas”, Monday 8th October 2012

2. (left to right) Retired Engineers Group Chair Deane Kemp FIEAust CPEng (Retired) with presenters at the Water Proofing Adelaide Luncheon on Wednesday 19th September 2012, Gary Neave FIEAust CPEng - Project Director, SA Water and Alana Duncker MIEAust CPEng - MWH Global

3. IET Retired luncheon presenter on Microalgal Biofuels, Associate Professor Peter Ashman on Wednesday 10th October 2012.

4. (left to right) Mr John Winner, Eminent Speaker for the Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA) on Wednesday 19th September 2012 with Acting Chair of the RTSA South Australian Chapter Mike Hurd FIEAust CPEng

Engineers Australia South Australia Division hosts a number of events throughout the year. Make sure you don’t miss out by viewing our events calendar online:

www.engineersasutralia.org.au/sa/events

We look forward to seeing you at our next event!

Exciting Engineering Events


MEMBER PROFILE

Gavin Chater MIEAust CPEngGavin Chater MIEAust CPEng is the recently appointed Manager for GHD in Roxby Downs and an experienced project manager and mechanical engineer.

Why did you become an engineer?From a very young age it was all I wanted to do – I had grand ambitions of designing and managing the manufacture of cars… Then the dream evolved to all things boats when I discovered sailing.

What project are you working on now?I have just taken up a regional management role for GHD in Roxby Downs. GHD serves multiple projects at Olympic Dam, in the surrounding region and beyond in: water; energy & resources; environment; property and buildings; and transportation.

What do you like the most about the engineering profession?We are a profession of continual improvement and problem solving. Everything about modern day life wouldn’t be possible without engineering– from the buildings we live and work in to the transport services and vehicles that get us around every day. The phone and internet networks we rely on and all the primary industries that keep us in the comfort we desire – it’s all engineering at work. We should be very proud of our profession.

What do you see as one of the biggest issues facing the engineering profession?I see 2 major issues that are related. Whilst not unique to Australia, we have an aging engineering workforce and few left to mentor and manage the younger engineers coming through the ranks. A changing economic environment may make it difficult for engineers to be retained in the industry. Compounding effects of softening growth, a stronger dollar and increasing competitiveness in the global market will all impact the career paths of new and experienced engineers.

More specific to Australia, we have a largely un-accredited and therefore unregulated engineering profession, by the measure of Chartered Professional Engineers across our profession, when compared to international standards. This will further put Australian engineering at a disadvantage as we more and more need to compete on an international engineering playing field both locally and offshore.

Who has provided you with the greatest amount of inspiration in your career?I have been fortunate enough to have had a number of good engineering and life mentors along the way, at the forefront - my dad - who was my first boss in our small family owned automotive engineering business.

The greatest engineering achievement is … because …The pyramids of Egypt. They were produced without any modern technology using basic raw materials transported over large distances in a hostile environment… and most of all because their engineering feats will outlast us all!

What are your hobbies?Cricket, sailing and exploring different cultures whilst holidaying with my young family.

Where would your ideal holiday be?Sailing the Mediterranean in a small yacht with my wife and 2 boys, whilst not having to worry about paying bills!

What was the last book your read?“If Matthew Flinders had wings: circumnavigating Australia by air and sea”, by Richard Buxton

What is your favourite animal?German Shepherd

Who would you most like to meet?Nelson Mandela


NovemberMonday 19th

Australian Geomechanics Society AGM and Presentation Enquiries: [email protected]

Tuesday 20th

Engineers Australia 2012 Australian Engineering Excellence Awards Venue: Parliament House, Canberra Enquiries: www.aeea.org.au or [email protected]

Tuesday 20th

JTP Electrical and Electronic “National Broadband Network – Update” Speaker: Peter Triantafilou – Principal Policy Officer – Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, Government of South Australia Enquiries: [email protected]

Wednesday 21st

Structural Branch and the Institution of Structural Engineers “Cost Versus Value: The Role of the Consulting Structural Engineer” Speaker: John Nolan Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 22nd

Footings Group Annual Group Meeting and Presentation Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 22nd

Royal Aeronautical Society “Flying Old Aircraft” Speaker: Air Marshal Clifford Spink Enquiries: [email protected]

Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th

Society for Sustainability and Environmental Engineering Workshop Enquiries: [email protected]

Tuesday 27thRoyal Aeronautical Site Visit to RAAF Edinburgh Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 29th

Overseas Qualified South Australia The Importance of Good Communication Speaker: Sandra Caon-Parsons, University of Adelaide Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 29th

Railway Technical Society of Australasia Annual Dinner and AGM Speaker: David Bartlett Venue: West Adelaide Function Centre, 57 Milner Road Richmond Enquiries: [email protected]

DecemberMonday 3rd

Young Engineers Australia - SA Annual Group MeetingSpeaker: Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng Enquiries: [email protected]

Tuesday 4th

Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Group Dinner Enquiries: [email protected]

Wednesday 5th

Structural BranchNew Wind Code AS1170.2:2011Speaker: Dr John Holmes Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 6th

Women in Engineering - SABlueprint SA LaunchSpeaker: Dr David Cruickshanks-Boyd FIEAust EngExec Enquiries: [email protected]

Thursday 13th

Engineers Australia Annual Division Meeting and Christmas Networking Event Venue: Adelaide Zoo, Frome Rd, Adelaide Enquiries: [email protected]

www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa

UPCOMING EVENTS

Unless published otherwise all presentations are scheduled to be held at the Engineers Australia South Australia Division. Event details are subject to change. Please check our website prior to

the event for current information and updates. Level 11, 108 King William Street ADELAIDE SA 5000.

Please register online at www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa where you see this symbol

Division ClosureThe Engineers Australia South Australia Division would like to advise that we will be closed from COB on Friday 21st December 2012 and re-opening at 9.00am on Monday 7th January 2013.

We wish you all the best over the holiday period.

Documents

Engineering South Australia, November 2012