Engineering South Australia, August 2012

2012 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

BLACK TIE BALL

FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2012, 7.00PM, HILTON HOTEL ADELAIDE

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CONTENTS President’s Message

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Division Updates

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News

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Member Profile

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Upcoming Events

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DIVISION EXECUTIVE President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng

ARE YOUR DETAILS UP TO DATE? Just a reminder to all the South Australia Division members that it may to be time to log on to the Engineers Australia website and confirm that your details are up to date.

With everything 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 reacquaint yourself with your membership benefits, the advocacy and policy papers, upcoming South Australia Division events or update your CPD record?

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 Carey Produced By Engineers Australia South Australia Division Level 11, 108 King William Street Adelaide South Australia 5000 tel 08 8202 7100 fax 08 8211 7702 www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa www.facebook.com/EA.SouthAus

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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 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.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Do we conform or stand out from the crowd? This is a question I have often pondered as I look at my children and those with whom I regularly interact. We applaud those who stand out from the crowd on the sporting fields but to get there the life they have led must have been far more challenging than that of the conformist. So what makes people conform or stand out?

At the recent Engineering Leadership Conference I was asked to speak at the Young Engineers closing event. I reflected on much of my life but one thing stood out to me; we are heavily influenced by the attitudes and behaviours of those around us. The situation where this really stood out for me was as a child moving between Singapore and Australia.

I had an exciting childhood spending time in a number of different countries and moving a lot. I have always felt that a lot of who I am was formed during the 4 years I spent in Singapore, age 7 – 11, as the child of an expat. Singaporean culture was one where you pushed to be the best, to stand out from the crowd and where not giving 100% was absolute failure, even if you passed. I remember my teacher in what is the equivalent of Grade 5, a tall British man with bright red hair and a moustache, Mr Hilland. He knew I was smart, but also knew that one of my weaknesses was the attention to detail required in the more artistic elements. A major feature of the school I went to in Singapore were class projects and Mr Hilland was determined I was going to produce something that looked as good as the work inside of it. I hated this and struggled with it enormously, spending hours cutting out and getting things just right and doing it over and over again until it was exact. At the end I had produced something I was actually very proud of and it looked good as well as reading well and being factually correct. Mr Hilland had forced me to give more than 100% in the areas I liked, he had forced me to give 100% everywhere.

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I left that experience in Singapore and returned to Australia, where the “tall poppy syndrome” is genuinely a major issue. We have a culture that says if you don’t conform then you will get cut off at the knees until you do, except with sporting heroes who only get one chance. I have never understood why we do this, but do know that over time in Australia I did conform. I kept my head down, did what I needed to do or liked doing and not a whole lot more. It was only when I realised this and became intentionally passionate about what I was doing that I wanted to stick my head up and stand out from the crowd. This has been a gamble and there are days when the harsh words and criticism of others make me want to curl up in a ball, but it has also been exciting. Pursuing the less travelled road and being willing to do things that others may not be means you are never short of challenges.

I have listened to the debate raging across the country over the need to improve productivity in our nation. I think our culture, the attitudes and behaviours of those around us, is driving an unproductive nation. I read an opinion piece which blamed the industrial relations laws for this lack of productivity. I don’t completely agree with this, in so far as I believe the industrial relations policies we have could drive productivity more than we do but ultimately it is a cultural thing. When you look at the culture set by our leaders it is one of “knock them down at every opportunity”.

ngineers Australia’s colleges and groups, as well as In one of the many books I have read there was the line that has stuck with me “Attitude is King”. If you get ectronic direct mail (EDM) or similar applications .

out of bed and decide to be positive in your words, in your attitude and in what you are working towards it is amazing what you can achieve. Alternatively, you can spend the whole day determined to make everyone else’s Approved call to action include: life aicons misery by having a negative attitude and dragging down those around you. I struggle to get up with the right attitude every day, but really notice the difference when I do.

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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING

Right: (left to right) Royal Aeronautical Society presenter for the 26th June 2012, Dr Andrew McGrath, and WGCDR Noel Corbet MIEAust CPEng Top: (left to right) National Councillor Greg Walters FIEAust CPEng EngExec and Eminent Speaker RADM Rowan Moffitt AO RAN at the presentation Tuesday 10th July 2012.

CONGRATULATIONS! The South Australia Division would like to congratulate the following members who attained or were readmitted for Chartered Status between 1st April 2012 and 30th June 2012 and contributed to the 60% growth in Chartered Status admissions for the 2011-2012 period: •

Sujith Ambekar TMIEAust CEngT

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Lachlan Ravenscroft MIEAust CPEng

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Brian Bennett MIEAust CPEng

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Francis Roach MIEAust CPEng

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Brittany Coff MIEAust CPEng

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Sophie Sarabi MIEAust CPEng

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Glendon Deards MIEAust CPEng

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Parag Shah MIEAust CPEng

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Jack Foster-Dinning MIEAust CPEng

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Patrick Sison MIEAust CPEng

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Liz Hobart MIEAust CPEng

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Jeffrey Stone MIEAust CPEng

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Noel Johnston MIEAust CPEng

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John Teakle MIEAust CPEng

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Raymond Kiefer MIEAust CPEng

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Colm Walsh MIEAust CPEng

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John Lawrence MIEAust CPEng

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Tibor Zalanyi MIEAust CPEng

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Phat Le MIEAust CPEng

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Melinda Lutton MICE MIEAust CPEng

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Goran Macesic MIEAust CPEng

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Vijay Vijayaraghavan FIEAust CPEng

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Ian McLennan MIEAust CPEng

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James Webb MIEAust CPEng

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John Oakes MIEAust CPEng

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Robert Samson MIEAust CPEng

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David Paterson MIEAust CPEng

The South Australia Division would also like to congratulate the following members on attaining Fellow membership between 1st April 2012 and 30th June 2012: • President Gerry Doyle FIEAust CPEng • Dr Mark Jaksa FIEAust CPEng • Gary Neave FIEAust CPEng • Vijay Vijayyaraghavan FIEAust CPEng The South Australia Division would like to take this opportunity to welcome 884 new members, 114 readmitting members and 142 members who have relocated to South Australia between 1st July 2011 and 30th June 2012 to make up South Australia’s total membership of 6491 at the 30th June 2012.

Are you interested in becoming a member? Contact Member Relationship Coordinator Nathan Jones via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling 08 8202 7170.

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South Australia Division

WATER: Challenges for the Industry

PRESENTING:

Thursday 4th October 2012 SAVE THE DATE!

John Ringham FIEAust CEO SA Water

Andy Roberts GradIEAust CEO Water Industry Alliance

Make sure you save the date and join us for the ‘Water: Challenges for the Industry’ breakfast being held at the National Wine Centre, Thursday 4th October 2012, 7.00am.

Presenting at the event will be John Ringham FIEAust, CEO of SA Water and Andy Roberts GradIEAust, CEO of Water Industry Alliance.

Further information will be available online: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sa/events Alternatively, you can contact Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom via sfensom@engineersaustralia.org.au or phone 8202 7140.

This event is proudly sponsored by:

UPDATE The Regional Special Interest Group have been working on a number of initiatives and hosting events as part of the “Year of the Regional Engineering Team” (YoRET).

Regional engineers are encouraged to participate in YoRET events to help make the year a great success, and to showcase the YoRET theme of “Regional Engineering: The Heart of Australia”.

The initiatives aim to increase awareness of regional engineering opportunities, promote equity for all Engineers Australia members; improve access to CPD for regionally based members; and generate an understanding of the value of the regional engineering team.

For more information and to access the Year of the Regional Engineering Team events calendar, please visit www.engineersaustralia.org.au//regional-special-interest-group

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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;

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For any enquiries please contact the South Australia Division Member Relationship Coordinator via njones@engineersaustralia.org.au or by calling on 08 8202 7170.

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2012 SOUTH AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS

BLACK TIE BALL FRIDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2012, 7.00PM, HILTON HOTEL ADELAIDE To register: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/events/black-tie-ball The Black Tie Ball is the engineering profession’s night of nights. The Ball recognises the achievements and contributions made by members of the engineering team to the quality of life and economic prosperity of South Australia, through the presentation of the 2012 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards winners.

The Ball will showcase the largest number of entries in eight years in a diverse range of categories. We invite you to join us in celebrating the engineering profession of South Australia - an event not to be missed.

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Date: Friday 21st September 2012

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$120 per person

Time: 7.00pm Pre-dinner drinks

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$135 per person

Dress: Black Tie

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$145 per person

Venue: Hilton Hotel, Ballroom

Table of Ten:

$1300

(all prices quoted inc GST)

233 Victoria Square, Adelaide

2012 Entries Buildings and Structures Category: Adelaide Film and Screen Centre Studio AECOM Australia Pty Ltd Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer (FCIC) Flinders Medical Centre Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd Hardened and Networked Army Project Head Contracts 1 & 2 Baulderstone Pty Ltd

Munno Para Railway Station Upgrade Tonkin Consulting Project Management Category: Adelaide Metropolitan Rail Upgrade: Gawler Passenger Line Stage 4 Tracksure (John Holland Group) Bird in Hand: Wastewater Treatment Plant Leed Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd

Reports, Procedures and Systems Category: Guidelines for the Assessment, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Phytocaps as Final Covers for Landfills Tonkin Consulting Environment Category: Adelaide Botanic Gardens: First Creek Wetlands and Stormwater Harvesting Scheme Sinclair Knight Merz City of Onkaparinga Alternative Water Options Study City of Onkaparinga and SMEC Small Business Ventures and Projects Category: Temporary Ship Section Blast and Paint Facility Applied Innovative Solutions Pty Ltd Transportation Cradle for the Clipper Ship Clipper Ship, City of Adelaide Ltd

The Upgrade of the Gawler and Elizabeth South Railway Stations Baulderstone Pty Ltd

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Innovation / Research and Development Category: Australian Alternative Covers Assessment Program (A-ACAP) Tonkin Consulting Automated Road Condition Signs in the Northern and Western Region Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Hub Central A/C O’Connors, The University of Adelaide, KBR, Baulderstone and Seely International Six Degree of Freedom Hexapod Robot for Biomechanical Research Flinders University and The University of Adelaide Submarine Structural Life Validation Project ASC Pty Ltd Medical Device Partnering Program Flinders University Products and Manufacturing Facilities Category: Waratah Training Simulators Sydac Pty Ltd

Project Infrastructure Category: Michael Herbert Bridge GHD Pty Ltd Adelaide Central Reinforcement - Powering South Australia ElectraNet and Parsons Brinckerhoff Transfer Pipeline System Project McConnel Dowell, SA Water and Arup Prospect Road - The Village Heart Tonkin Consulting Rail Car Depot Relocation Baulderstone Pty Ltd Detailed Design of Hallett Cove and Hallett Cove Beach Stations Sinclair Knight Merz Yamba Integrated Project: Heavy Vehicle Rest Area, Weigh Station and Quarantine Inspection Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure

CTX 3030 Metal Detector MineLab Electronics AWD Block Movement Project ASC Pty Ltd

Judges We would like to thank our judging panelists for their time and participation in this year’s Awards: Chief Judge:

Jurors:

Ross Milton FIEAust CPEng

Lachlan Kinnear MIEAust CPEng Anthony Mew MIEAust

Head Judges:

Prof Andrew Downing HonFIEAust CPEng

Jack Atkinson FIEAust CPEng EngExec

Fernando Gonzalez MScMESE(EW) MIEAust CPEng

Dr Don Sinnott FIEAust CPEng (Ret)

Dr Nadine Kilsby MIEAust

Jason Rollison MIEAust CPEng

Jerome Argue MIEAust CPEng

Leo Noicos FIEAust CPEng

Daniel Lee MIEAust CPEng NPER

Phil Campbell FRAes CEng FIEAust CPEng

Peter Koukourou FIEAust CPEng

Rob McDonald FIEAust

Prof Mike Miller AO FTSE FIEAust

Assoc Prof Andrew Baghurst FIEAust CPEng

Bronte Strout FIEAust CPEng Bill Halliday FIEAust Doug Callow FIEAust CPEng John Dyson MIEAust CPEng Barry Grear AO FIPENZ HonFIEAust CPEng For more information on the 2012 South Australian Engineering Excellence Awards contact Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom via: P: 08 8202 7140 E: sfensom@engineersaustralia.org.au

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PROPERTY INDUSTRY JOINS FORCES TO KEEP SOUTH AUSTRALIA ON TRACK The property industry has formed a coalition of its many and diverse sectors to shine a light on the sector’s importance to the South Australian economy. And it has harnessed a unique vehicle to spread the message.

From Monday 9th July one of Adelaide’s trams appeared with a facelift – redesigned as a building, complete with workers, as a testament to the importance of the built environment to the state and the economy.

Speaking on behalf of the Property on Track coalition, Property Council of Australia (SA Division) Executive Director Nathan Paine said the tram symbolised the importance of the property sector in keeping the state moving, “on track” to a brighter future.

“The property industry is in a lot of ways a quiet achiever,” Mr Paine said.

“People interact with the industry every day of their lives but rarely think of how completely their lives intertwine with the built environment.

“They wake up in a house built by the property industry. On the way to work they pass other homes and businesses planned, designed, certified, plumbed and built by the industry. The road they take to work is just one part of a planning system that makes day-to-day living possible – that’s part of the property industry.

They get into their Green Star-rated offices with the help of sliding doors, lift and escalators, all designed, built and installed by the property industry. Their offices are kept comfortable by precision air conditioning and engineering provided by the industry. Lighting, bathrooms, office cubicles and fitouts – it’s all part of the property industry.

“You get the picture – the property industry is huge. In fact, the property industry is the biggest contributor to the state’s economy, and it employs one in every ten South Australians.

“Critically, the property industry is also the biggest contributor to state taxes; the industry paid $1.6 billion in state taxes in 2009/10 alone, representing more than 43 per cent of the state’s own revenue collections.

“To put it simply, property is the state’s platform for economic development and growth. When that platform is strong, our state is strong.

“We have kicked off this campaign to get the message out there that the property sector keeps our state on track, and that it must be supported.

“We hope this campaign helps to educate people about how our industry can help them achieve their dreams; the property industry is intrinsically tied to the growth of our state, and we want to see it prosper.

“We encourage every South Australian to get on board to ensure South Australia remains on track to a bright and prosperous future.”

Media contact Nathan Paine, Executive Director Property Council of Australia (SA Division) 0448 445 177 | http://twitter.com/PropertyOzSA

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EngQuest is a fun and interactive program of Engineers Australia, designed to help students achieve key learning outcomes in science, technology and mathematics. Lower primary, primary and middle years students work in teams, at their own pace, applying their problem solving skills to unravel exciting engineering projects.

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There are a range of projects for lower primary, primary and middle years students to choose from including building catapults, model houses, bridges made from straws, giant newspaper domes, model dams, water wheels, pop-up research books and much, much more.

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BUILDING SKILLS IN ENGINEERING AND MINING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA The Government of South Australia is investing $38.3 million in a dedicated centre of training excellence for the engineering, mining, defence and transport industries, to be based at the TAFE SA Regency campus.

Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology Chief Executive Raymond Garrand said that over the next five years, up to 30,000 job openings are expected for engineering and transport related industries alone.

“The Mining and Engineering Centre will consolidate and integrate programs previously delivered across the TAFE SA metropolitan network,” Mr Garrand said.

“A number of programs to be located at the centre will address skill demands to meet future industry needs and provide students with expanded study pathways and career opportunities.

“Subjects covered will include: Mechanical and Civil Engineering; Heavy Vehicle Transport and Diesel Mechanics; Geo Science and Mining; Surveying and Spatial Information Services; Welding and Fabrication; and Automotive and Light Vehicle Transport.

“From July 2012, under Skills for All, many courses will be fee-free including those considered by the State Government to be priorities for the State, such as mining and supporting industries.

“A particular focus has been placed on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills, which is aimed at increasing the number of students taking courses at the Mining and Engineering Centre.

“For example, the importance of our advanced manufacturing industry is supported by the Diploma of Engineering (Welding), as well as the Advanced Diploma of Mechanical and Civil Engineering - and both of these courses will be fee-free.

“Engineering will be specifically supported by funded courses, including Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering (Maintenance, Advanced Machining and Pneumatics and Hydraulics), and the Diploma in Spatial Information Services.

“For comprehensive information about occupations, training pathways and choosing a career, visit the Skills for All website www.skills.sa.gov.au or call the Infoline on 1800 506 266.

“The state-of-the-art facilities at the Mining and Engineering Centre will provide students with access to the latest technology to bring them up to speed with industry.

“The project, which is expected to be completed by June 2014, will consolidate and upgrade key training facilities on one site.

“This will ensure more responsive and targeted curriculum development, improved skills training, and more opportunities for South Australians to access training required to meet the needs of existing, new and emerging industries,” Mr Garrand said.

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SUPPORTING EWB’S HUMANITARIAN CAUSE Events Coordinator Sharryn Fensom will be representing the staff of Engineers Australia South Australia Division in the Engineers Without Borders (SA Chapter) Team for the CityBay Fun Run on Sunday 16th September 2012. Show your support by donating towards a member or the team (each donation will motivate Sharryn to run that little bit faster).

Engineers Without Borders Australia works with disadvantaged communities to improve their quality of life through education and the implementation of sustainable engineering projects.

Their vision is of a world where every individual and community has adequate access to the resources, knowledge and technology necessary to meet their self identified human needs. We have the technology that can treat water to make it potable, manage waste so that it doesn’t pollute, generate renewable energy and design processes that can heal our earth. Their task is to make sure that these technologies are accessible to all.

Through the process of helping people in need we become more socially aware and responsible, improve ourselves, inspire others to action and further our ultimate goal of sustainable development.

To register donations for the event please visit www.everydayhero.com.au/ewb_sa_chapter or more information regarding the City-Bay Fun Run is available via www.city-bay.org.au/ Engineers Australia South Australia Division

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WORLEYPARSONS RECOGNISES CHARTERED ACHIEVEMENT “WorleyParsons congratulates Sophie on this significant achievement. As a leading provider of professional services to the resources and energy sectors and complex process industries, WorleyParsons understands that encouraging our engineers to reach the high standards of a chartered engineer provides a basis for ensuring technical integrity in the projects we deliver.

Achieving Chartered Status is a recognition of the significant time and effort Sophie has dedicated to her career and professional development since graduating from her degree. WorleyParsons is proud of Sophie, and of all our Chartered Engineers, and looks forward to continuing to encourage and support more engineers like Sophie, as they strive to reach this important milestone in their professional development.”

Grant Newberry MIEAust WorleyParsons Manager of Engineering – South Australia “Chartered Status verifies that the engineer gained professional competencies through professional experience. Although many engineers have degrees in engineering, science or mathematics, it is a requirement to demonstrate their level of knowledge and understanding for providing engineering services. For me the best way to demonstrate my level of experience was to assess my skills and knowledge level by a professional authority like Engineers Australia through the Chartered Status procedure.

Grant Newbury MIEAust (Engineering Manager - South Australia) and Solmaz Sophie Sarabi MIEAust CPEng (WorleyParsons Electrical Engineer - South Australia).

I would like to thank Engineers Australia, Adelaide Office for providing high quality support and also WorleyParsons for creating a positive environment for their engineers to grow.”

Sophie Sarabi MIEAust CPEng WorleyParsons Electrical Engineer - South Australia

MINISTER GREG COMBET LAUNCHES ENGINEERS AUSTRALIA REPORT ON INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING

Left To Right: CEO Engineers Australia Stephen Durkin FIEAust; Minister for Industry and Innovation Hon Greg Combet MP; Engineers Australia National Deputy President and Chair of the Engineers Australia Innovation Taskforce Dr Marlene Kanga FIEAust CPEng; Indi and Shadow Minister for Industry, Innovation and Science, Sophie Mirabella; and National President Engineers Australia Adj Prof David Hood FIPENZ FISEAM FIEAust CPEng.

The Report on Innovation in Engineering released by Engineers Australia’s Innovation Taskforce was launched at Parliament House on Thursday 28th June 2012, by the Hon Greg Combet MP, Minister for Industry and Innovation. Innovation in engineering-related industries is a major driver of productivity and a major contributor to Australia’s economic growth and security.

At the launch Minister Combet acknowledged the important role the engineering profession plays in solving a diverse range of problems and its importance in confronting future challenges, including climate change.

More information about the launch and report can be found in this month’s Engineers Australia magazine or via www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/research-and-reports on the Engineers Australia website.

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MEMBER PROFILE Marcelo Botelho TMIEAust CEngT Marcelo is a Chartered Engineering Technologist and Chair of the South Australia Division Branch of the Information, Telecommunication and Electronic Engineering (ITEE) College.

Why did you decide to become an engineer?

From a very early age I have been interested in science and technology. As a young boy I became very curious on how things worked and how they were constructed.

This curiosity continued throughout my youth and lead me into my studies in the engineering field. Whilst studying I became interested in large engineering projects which lead me into electrical principles, electronics and communications engineering.

What do you like the most about the engineering profession?

It is dynamic, exciting and high risk, apart from the continuous challenge for perfection. Engineers have the ability to make things happen.

If you could have worked on any engineering project, throughout history, what would you choose?

I would have chosen the original NASA communications control centre during the Apollo program, at the time it was cutting edge technology.

What do you see as one of the biggest issues facing the engineering profession?

There is a shortage of engineers in Australia currently and a declining number of students to fill these positions. More needs to be done to encourage young students to embark in the engineering field.

What is the greatest piece of technology released in the last decade?

Mobile communications have evolved rapidly in the last several years. The “4G� generation is driving life and comfort to a new level where you are now able to access numerous services, ultra-broadband internet, high definition TV and others services thanks to technology development.

Why are you an Engineers Australia member?

I enjoy being a part of a big family that has great national and international recognition with a benchmark set and defined. At EA we have diversity in disciplines and colleges with a high level of competent professionals sharing experiences under a great membership. My experience and involvements with colleagues and my ITEE committee at EA are positive and proactive. We share knowledge, make plans and we are focussed on good positive outcomes to a wider membership, making the engineering community more involved and informed.

If you could take a year off to study anything, what would it be?

Learn German language in Europe.

What do you feel is the engineering professions strongest asset?

Engineers have the ability to work together to create technology that launches society into the future.

What are your hobbies?

Play social squash, motorcycle touring trips and play percussion in my spare time.

What is your motto?

Share information with others and learn new technologies and listen to good music.

What would be your ideal working holiday?

Be posted on a large size liner touring across the Bahamas and be responsible for the internal & external communications systems on board.

Who would you most like to meet?

I would like to meet Bill Gates.

Interested in getting involved? ...the call for nominations for vacant Division Committee, College Board and National Congress positions for 2013 will open on Monday 9 July 2012 and close on Friday 24 August 2012.

Look out for the call for nominations and election advertisements on the web site at: www.engineersaustralia.org.au/elections This is your opportunity to not only benefit from an increased engineering network and to contribute to the governance of Engineers Australia, you will also have an opportunity to influence and to give something back to the profession.

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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

August Tuesday 21st ~ 5.30pm JTP Electrical and Electronic “Radar, where did it come from?”

Speaker: Professor Don Sinnott FIEAust CPEng (Ret), Adjunct Professor of Radar Systems at University of Adelaide Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Wednesday 22nd ~ 5.30pm Transport Group - SA “Adelaide’s Integrated Movement Strategy” Speaker: Stephen Yarwood, Lord Mayor Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Thursday 23rd ~ 5.30pm Footings Group - SA Technical Presentation Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Tuesday 28th Royal Aeronautical Society Site Visit - Adelaide Airport Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Wednesday 29th ~ 12.15pm IET Retired Group “Optimising Wind Power Production Economics” Speaker: Robert Dickinson MIEAust, Director, Hydricity Systems Australia Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au

September Wednesday 5th ~ 5.00pm Joint Chemical Engineering Committee “Carbon Sequestration” Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Thursday 6th ~ 5.30pm Railway Technical Society of Australasia ”Signalling Works for the Adelaide Convention Centre Redevelopment: A Case Study On Staging Signalling Works On A Working Railway” Speaker: Alex Samayoa MIEAust CPEng, Aurecon Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Tuesday 11th ~ 5.30pm Engineers Australia Eminent Speaker - “Australia’s Green Electricity Schemes – Costs and Benefits” Speaker: Dr Robert Barr FIEAust CPEng, 2012 National Professional Electrical Engineer of the Year Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au

Thursday 13th ~ 5.15pm Engineers Australia Chartered Workshop - “Prepare Your Chartered Status Application” Speaker: South Australia Based National Assessor Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Thursday 13th ~ 5.15pm Electric Energy Society of Australia “Risk Based Design for Major Projects” Speaker: David Hawkins , Energy Services Leader, Aurecon Australia Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Monday 17th ~ 5.30pm Australian Geomechanics Society Technical Presentation Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Tuesday 18th ~ 5.30pm JTP Electrical and Electronic “Nuclear Power: From Opponent To Proponent, The Essential Role Of Nuclear Power For Decarbonising A Warming World” Speaker: Ben Heard, Director, ThinkClimate Consulting Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Wednesday 19th ~ 12.15pm Retired Engineers Group - SA Luncheon - “Waterproofing Adelaide: The NorthSouth Interconnector Project” Speaker: Garry Neave FIEAust CPEng, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Alana Duncker MIEAust CPEng, Optimatics Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Thursday 20th ~ 6.00pm Society of Building Services Engineers “BIM at the New RAH” Enquiries: sa@engineersaustralia.org.au Friday 21st ~ 7.00pm Engineers Australia South Australian Engineering 2012 Excellence Awards Presentation Dinner - “Black Tie Ball” Venue: Hilton Hotel, 233 Victoria Square, Adelaide Enquiries: sfensom@engineersaustralia.org.au

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