ASHKAN BAGHAIE – 15373 BEng Civil MSci Geotechnical Engineering RPEQ Ashkan Baghaie is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer with seven years’ experience working in the construction industry and providing consultant engineer services. Ashkan specialises in geotechnical investigation and ground stabilisation systems, having completed academic research and provided geotechnical consulting services to the construction sector. Ashkan currently works as estimating and project engineer with the RIX Group, a specialist contractor in ground engineering based in Brisbane, Queensland. Ashkan has extensive experience in Australia and overseas, ranging from design work, research and testing, construction and site engineering. Ashkan holds a degree in civil engineering and a Masters of Geotechnical Engineering. Ashkan believes his practical knowledge and experience in academic research and in the workforce will be a useful addition to BPEQ. CHRISTOPHER BECKLEY – 07469 BSci (Hons) BEng Civil CEng CPEng FIEAust FISE RPEQ Christopher Beckley is a civil and structural engineer with experience in local government, development companies and consultancy roles. Christopher’s comprehensive training in the United Kingdom and professional experience there and in Australia has also seen him serve in board positions before. In 2004, Christopher moved to Brisbane to take a position with Brisbane City Council (BCC) and became an RPEQ soon after. He is now the Principal Engineer Structures, Asset Services with responsibility for the strategic asset management of BCC’s structural assets. As well as being an RPEQ, Chris is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers, and Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia and is decorated with the National Emergency Medal. His former affiliations include being a Fellow of the Association of Consulting Engineers and Fellow of the Faculty of Building (both UK). Chris is passionate about promoting the profession, maintaining high standards of engineering and mentoring younger engineers towards creating a healthy, happy and sustainable society.
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ASHKAN BAGHAIE – 15373
BEng Civil MSci Geotechnical Engineering RPEQ
Ashkan Baghaie is a registered civil and geotechnical engineer with seven years’ experience
working in the construction industry and providing consultant engineer services.
Ashkan specialises in geotechnical investigation and ground stabilisation systems, having
completed academic research and provided geotechnical consulting services to the
construction sector.
Ashkan currently works as estimating and project engineer with the RIX Group, a specialist
contractor in ground engineering based in Brisbane, Queensland. Ashkan has extensive
experience in Australia and overseas, ranging from design work, research and testing,
construction and site engineering.
Ashkan holds a degree in civil engineering and a Masters of Geotechnical Engineering.
Ashkan believes his practical knowledge and experience in academic research and in the
Director Lycopodium Minerals Qld and Technical Director Synergen Met Pty Ltd.
He has been an active member on the Joint Chemical Engineering Committee Queensland
and is an industrial representative on the Institution of Chemical Engineers university
degree accreditation audit panel.
He has been actively involved in ensuring engineers are registered and that there is
appropriate supervision and sign off of design work done for Queensland projects.
Geoff graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) from RMIT in 1974, and a PhD
(Mining and Metallurgy) from the University of Queensland in 1981.
MAURICE DUFFILL – 06821
FIEAust CPEng NPER RPEQ
Maurice Duffill became registered with BPEQ in 2003 in the Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering disciplines.
He is the founder and sole director of a medium sized Services Consulting Engineering
Practice, MDA Consulting Engineers, which provides Consulting Services to the development
industry throughout Australia. Offices are located in Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast.
Maurice oversees the Engineering Design Services and the Company’s Business Direction. In
providing appropriate engineering solutions to meet client expectations, MDA Consulting
Engineers has achieved recognition in the industry as a market leader. The Professional
Services provided by MDA include Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, Lighting, Air
Conditioning and Ventilation, Security Systems, Vertical Transportation, Fire Protection,
Building Automation, Due Diligence & ESD Reports, Green Star and BCA Section J
Compliance Reviews and Certification.
He believes RPEQs play a vital role in the Queensland economy by providing expertise in
industries such as Construction and Manufacturing along with Commercial, Industrial and
Mining activities and, as such, deserve greater recognition.
Maurice is a keen advocate of the Engineering Professions’ contribution to society to
actively promote the profession of Engineering.
AMIR ESMAEILI – 14810
FIEAust CPEng NPER RPEQ ASME
Amir Esmaeili is a registered mechanical engineer with more than 15 years’ working
experience.
Amir worked on several refineries, petrochemical plants and transportation pipelines in the
South Pars and Persian Gulf as a Senior Piping and Pipeline Engineer.
For the last five years Amir has worked in the CSG to LNG industry in Queensland, first for
Santos and now Origin Energy.
Amir first became registered in 2014.
PETER EVANS – 03757
BE Civil MBA FIEAust RPEQ GAICD
Peter Evans is a registered civil engineer working at the Department of Transport and Main
Roads (DTMR).
He has held the position of Deputy Chief Engineer (Pavements Materials and Geotechnical) in DTMR since 2010. His team of four directors and 85 specialist staff develops and maintains specifications and standards, and provides practical expert advice on asphalt, other paving materials and slope stability issues for the road network. Peter also co-manages DTMR’s $3.6 million annual research program with the ARRB, and leads the implementation of research findings, to deliver improved and more economical and sustainable pavements and bridges.
After serving initially in local government, Peter joined the DTMR 1982. He served as Area Engineer, Project Engineer, Manager and Regional Director in Barcaldine, Rockhampton, Warwick and Roma. He has managed or directed projects in water supply and sewerage systems, and road works and bridges across Queensland.
Peter holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Queensland. He is also a qualified Local Government Engineer, a Fellow of Engineers Australia, an RPEQ (since 1992), a member of Professionals Australia and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
PETER FINLAYSON – 11217
BEng Electrical CPEng RPEQ
Peter is an electrical engineer who has worked in industries such as power generation
transmission and distribution, sugar milling, water and fleet management for 35 years.
Peter’s employers include state governments, consulting firms and local government, where he has performed planning, design and construction work as well as operations management. Peter is also a member of the University of Sunshine Coast Engineering Advisory Committee.
Career highlights have been in operations improvements using maintenance management strategies to significantly improve unit costs and reliability for water infrastructure in South East Queensland.
Since 1984 Peter has been a Charted Engineer with Engineers Australia and became an RPEQ in 2011. Along with his engineering qualifications he has a post graduate diploma in management and completed company director courses.
Peter believes it is important to have engineering skills and expertise recognised by the public to prevent substandard work being carried out by unqualified people and putting the
public at risk, furthermore, his expertise in electrical engineering and broad multi-industry background would be of benefit to BPEQ.
SIMON FROST – 08693
BEng Mechanical RPEQ
Simon Frost is a registered mechanical engineer and senior manager with over 25 years'
experience.
Simon has experience in a wide range of industries from large multinational resource
conglomerates to consulting and construction companies in a very diverse range of
industries including aviation, coal/minerals and metals mining and processing, steel making,
wastewater treatment, hospitals, fire stations, geothermal and oil and gas.
Simon knows what it's like to work from a coal mine to the boardroom, from mining to
consulting engineering companies, leading everything from small site-based construction
teams to large design consulting teams to managing business units.
Simon is passionate about engineering being a career of choice and will leverage this
position to engage potential engineers on the rich rewards an engineering career provides.
He believes increases in the number of engineers will not only provide a lifetime personal
benefit from those undertaking this career but will provide a national benefit by addressing
the engineering shortage. Simon will offer strategic advice leveraging his diverse experience
to ensure BPEQ's approach aligns with the 'real world'. Simon will also seek to address the
discontinuity between our profession and that of other professions.
MARIA FUCHS – 14705
BEng RPEQ
I believe that community safety and an innovative Queensland relies on improving the
profile and standing for engineers in this state.
Registration is a sign of the respect communities have for a profession, but we are still the
only State which requires registration. Queensland continues to be the standard which
other states strive to, but they are catching up.
I want to play a role in serving professional engineers, improving our standing and making
Queensland an engineering centre of excellence. That means promoting the profession
while keeping registration affordable, accessible and the highest quality.
I also believe in registration fee caps, mandatory processing time limits for assessment
entities and a re-examination of the definition of engineering service to squarely address
community safety concerns.
I am a senior engineer working for a State-owned power company with more than five years
board and committee experience. I am on the Queensland State Committee of the
Association of Professional Engineers Australia and have served three consecutive terms as
Vice-President on the national board of Professionals Australia (formerly APESMA).
I need your vote for the BPEQ vacancy so our profession gets the respect, recognition and
reward it deserves.
LYDIA GENTLE – 15391
BEng Civil MEngSci CPEng RPEQ
Lydia Gentle is a registered engineer in the disciplines of civil and structural engineering.
Lydia has worked in construction, oil and gas, mining and building industries throughout her
more than 10 year career, liaising with engineers across a wide range of disciplines and
building a good reputation amongst her peers. She has experience working in the
engineering sector to advance programs and policies that build and support the creation of
stable and innovative engineering practices, and in addition, she has experience in bringing
together multi-sector disciplines to develop innovative engineering solutions.
Her qualifications include a Masters in Engineering Science (Project Management) from the
University of New South Wales, a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) from James Cook University
and a Diploma of Project Management from the University of New England. She has been an
RPEQ since 2014.
Through her experience working in many different fields and locations, both nationally and
internationally, Lydia has gained an insight and a deep understanding of the many
challenges and opportunities that engineers face. If elected to BPEQ, Lydia is committed to
contributing to the work of RPEQs and being a voice for all engineers.
MARK GOODWIN – 07437
BEng Civil MAICD RPEQ Mark Goodwin has been a registered professional engineer in the civil discipline since 2005.
Mark has an unmatched enthusiasm for the civil engineering industry. He commenced work
assisting in his family’s construction business, Bellero Constructions, from a very early age.
Mark moved through the Bellero company ranks while juggling secondary school and
university studies.
After graduation he joined Seymour Whyte Constructions. Mark later formed Sunstate
Group Queensland (SGQ) in 2010 and is the company’s managing director. Mark leads
quality, safety, project management and delivery, along with civil estimating for civil
construction activities on varying projects located from the Sunshine Coast to Rockhampton
and west to the state border. SGQ has offices and employees in Hervey Bay, Bundaberg and
the Sunshine Coast.
Mark has been a Queensland board member for the Civil Contractors Federation since 2011,
representing smaller, regional contractors. From this, and other experience, he understands
and respects the duties and obligations of being a director for both not-for-profit and for
profit organisations. He believes it is important for boards to contain the right skill sets and
diversity; hence it would be beneficial for the BPEQ to have another regionally based board
member.
ANTHONY (TONY) GORDON-BROWN – 04398
BEng Civil FIE Aust CPEng RPEQ
Tony Gordon-Brown is an RPEQ in the civil discipline who first became registered in 1993.
He has over 30 years’ civil engineering, program and project management, transport
planning, design and construction experience in government and the private sector. For the
first 13 years of his career Tony worked for the Department of Transport and Main Roads
holding various positions around the state.
In 1996 Tony formed the Harrison Group, a consulting engineering company. In 2009, along
with three business partners, Tony established another consulting firm, the Highland
Infrastructure Group. The two firms merged as the Harrison Infrastructure Group in 2014.
The firm currently employs 75 staff with offices in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Rockhampton,
Bundaberg, Roma and the Gold Coast. Tony is the firm’s Managing Director.
Tony believes he is well positioned and experienced to give back to the engineering
profession and would value the opportunity to serve RPEQs and promote engineering
broadly by serving on BPEQ.
ALAN GRUMMITT – 00626
BEng Civil RPEQ
Alan Grummitt has been a registered civil engineer since 1969.
He graduated from the University of Queensland in 1962 on a scholarship from the
Department of Harbours and Marine. He worked in that department until 1967 when he
joined a fellow engineer providing consulting engineering services and established Cullen
Grummitt & Roe Pty Ltd, now a multinational consulting practice specialising in ports and
harbours.
Cullen Grummitt & Roe has successfully completed many large projects around the world.
These projects have ranged from small scale to multi-million dollar developments.
The company is still based in Brisbane but with other operations in the United Kingdom
Canada, Turkey, India, Malaysia and Argentina. Alan spends most of his time now visiting
the company’s various operations as a ‘troubleshooter’.
Alan has experience serving on boards including with the Riverside Group, North
Queensland Bulk Ports Board, the Darwin Port Corporation and various educational
association boards for many years. He was also Philippine Consul-General for Queensland
for 20 years.
Alan is an Honorary Fellow of Engineers Australia, Fellow of the Institution of Engineers
(UK), a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and has sat on a number of RPEQ
interview panels.
AMIN HADAD – 14155
BEng Mechanical MEng NER CPEng MIEAust RPEQ
Amin Hadad is a registered mechanical engineer with qualifications and experience in
project and construction management.
During his 16 plus year career, he has been responsible for design and construction works
and business development, including contractors’ management, commissioning and
delivering water and wastewater and oil and gas infrastructure projects.
He has an extensive experience working and leading multi-disciplinary teams; providing
office and on-site support to construction staff and contractors; developing project
execution plans and development of detailed methodologies; conducting risk assessment
workshops, procuring goods and services; monitoring projects’ activities and conducting
equipment/ material inspections.
He is currently employed by Utilitas as an engineering manager. He’s been a member of
Engineers Australia since 2010 and first became registered as RPEQ, CPEng and NER in 2013.
Amin has proven track records working on diverse range of infrastructure projects and
providing professional services to a number of organisations, passionate about helping to
grow the profession of engineering and supporting the community.
MALCOLM HALKET – 02123
BEng Civil RPEQ
Malcolm Halket is a registered civil engineer with 42 years’ experience in both contracting
and consulting.
He has worked extensively throughout Australia and overseas, gaining a good knowledge of
various contract forms.
Highlights of Malcolm’s career include the Marina development in Darwin (dredging
reclamation, rockwork) and construction of a nickel processing plant in Indonesia
(steelwork, electrical and mechanical installation).
Malcolm has been involved with and supported various community organisations over many
years. He now wants to support young people in the profession of engineering by drawing
on his experience and knowledge.
Malcolm has been registered with BPEQ since 1995.
JEFFREY (JEFF) HAMANNE – 16385
BEng Mechancial MEng Engineering Management MIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ
Jeff Hamanne is a mechanical engineer registered with BPEQ since 2015.
Jeff’s career started as a design engineer with a small transport engineering firm in Brisbane.
He went on to join Mack Trucks as a project engineer in 1998. After Mack Trucks merged
with Volvo Trucks, Jeff took a role as Chief Project Manager for Mack Projects, during which
time he gained greater corporate experience. Jeff later became Chief Engineer, Project
Management and Vehicle Development, responsible for both Mack and Volvo brands.
He left Volvo to join Drake Trailers in 2011, a large manufacturer of specialised trailer
equipment. He is currently Engineering Manager, controlling all aspects of Drake’s product
design, test and certification.
Jeff studied mechanical engineering at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and
graduated with honours in 1994. He also completed a Masters of Engineering Management
at QUT in 1998.
Jeff is active in his community as the President of the Manly Dragon Boat Club, a not-for-
profit-volunteer sporting club.
Jeff believes his experience will be a value to BPEQ and he desires to represent RPEQs,
ensuring their interests remain a part of BPEQ’s decision making processes.
WOUTER HARTMAN – 15855
BSc Geology BSc (Hons) MSc Rock Engineering MBA CP RPEQ
Wouter Hartman is a registered geotechnical (mining) engineer based in Victoria.
Wouter has worked in the industry for 28 years, of which, 24 have been dedicated to
geotechnical engineering in landslides, civil infrastructure, underground/open-cut mining
operations, tunnelling and dams/tailings. He has worked in Vietnam, China, Chile, UAE,
Dubai, Indonesia, South Africa and Australia.
Originally from South Africa, he immigrated to Australia 15 years ago and became an
Australian citizen in 2003. He established his own geotechnical consultancy in 2008, Geohart
Consultants.
Wouter has studied in both South Africa and Australia. He is a chartered member of
AusIMM and became registered with BPEQ in 2015.
He has served on several committees and provided expert advice for civil and mining related
incidents. He understands the importance of maintaining and building professional
standards and offers BPEQ unique skills and knowledge.
DOUGLAS (DOUG) HAWKES – 06980
BEng Civil (Hons) RPEQ MIEAust MAICD
As Managing Director and Principal Structural Engineer of Structural Integrity Engineering
Pty Ltd, Doug has 20 years’ experience as a practising Engineer and over 15 years’ as an
engineering business owner.
His experience has covered a wide variety of roles including structural design, site
supervision with contract management tasks, local and offshore workshop QA/QC
assessments, independent design auditing of Australian and overseas suppliers, serious
incident investigations and providing expert witness services for structural failures.
He has served on various industry, sporting and community committees including Standards
Australia, WTIA and as President for a not-for-profit organisation. To enhance his skills
base, he is currently studying a Bachelor of Laws.
This background provides Doug with the necessary business, governance, risk management
and strategic skills to contribute effectively to BPEQ. As a long-term RPEQ and strong
advocate for competency and ethics, he believes that the registration system should provide
value to RPEQ’s and the community at large.
As a mid-career professional and an employer of young and mature engineers, Doug will
bring an experienced, future policy perspective to BPEQ.
ANDREAS HELWIG – 02989
BEng RPEQ
Andreas Helwig is an electrical engineer registered with BPEQ since 1990.
Andreas began his career as an engineering cadet in 1974 with Queensland Rail (QR). He
worked with QR until 1996, becoming a specialist engineer in electrical machines’ insulation
systems, traction drives, and mechanical/electrical repairs and operational life extension of
rollingstock. At QR he also had the opportunity to carry out research projects and was
involved in testing for the Tilttrain in Japan.
For 15 years he ran his own consulting firm I.H.S. and Helwig Engineering Consultants Pty
Ltd, working in Australia and New Zealand.
In 2010 he returned to the University of Southern Queensland to undertake PhD research
into renewable energy storage and rural power network support. Since 2014, Andreas has
been fulltime Lecturer in Electro-Mechanical Engineering leading the Master of Engineering
Practice program and many undergraduate courses. He was recently appointed as
Coordinator for Engineering Practice for all engineering disciplines.
Andreas has extensive experience in the community and not-for-profit sector in Australia
and overseas, including founding education programs.
Andreas wants to join BPEQ to promote engineering to young people and ensure ongoing
professional development of current and new engineers, particularly in relation to changing
technologies.
JESSICA HOLZ – 13718
BEng Mechanical MEnvMan MEM MIEAust MAIRAH CPEng RPEQ
Jessica Holz is a registered mechanical engineer.
She is employed as a senior building services design engineer providing mechanical
engineering, design and sustainability consulting services.
She has previously held office bearer positions with Engineers Australia on the Women in
Engineering Queensland Committee including Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, and also held
a position on the Queensland committee for the Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air
Conditioning & Heating (AIRAH) for several years and recently chaired the national AIRAH
Pre-Loved Buildings Conference.
She regularly presents at university and industry events on a variety of technical and non-
technical topics. She also owns a family medical company for which she works as the
accounts manager.
Jessica holds a Masters of Environmental Management, RPEQ status (since 2013), and is a
Chartered Engineer.
Jessica is an advocate for the RPEQ system and the role of the BPEQ in maintaining public
confidence and upholding the standards of practice of registered professional engineers.
She has a comprehensive understanding of the Professional Engineers Act. She believes that
her significant industry involvement and committee, engineering, consulting and business
experiences would provide value and benefit to BPEQ and RPEQs.
DR RAMI HUGHES – 02200 (RPEQ non-practicing)
BSci Mechanical Engineering MSci Mechanical Engineering MBA DBA
Rami Hughes is a mechanical engineer with close to 40 years’ experience in engineering,
building and academia.
Rami has worked extensively in Egypt (overseeing the building of new townships), the
United State and Australia as a builder, project manager and mechanical engineer. He is also
an associate professor, lecturing at universities and tertiary institutes in Egypt, USA, Kuwait
and Australia.
His qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering), a Masters of
Science (Mechanical Engineering), a Masters of Business Administration and a Doctorate of
Business Administration earned at universities in the United States and Egypt.
He is a PhD candidate at the University of Southern Queensland, where his dissertation is
under review for final submission.
KEVIN HUNTER – 08610
BEng Electrical CPEng RPEQ
Kevin Hunter is an electrical engineer registered with BPEQ since 2007.
Kevin’s background was first as a fitter machinist tradesman in the Queensland mining
industry (including the recently much publicised Queensland Nickel) then as an avionics
technician with the Royal Australian Air Force.
After gaining his foundational experience and completing a bachelor degree, the majority of
his career has been spent working in power system design and construction engineering,
predominantly in the areas of electrical, mining and commercial infrastructure design and
construction.
Kevin has gained significant global and national experience and over the past 15 years
maintained a focus in Queensland working for Ergon Energy. In this role Kevin leads over
200 design engineering staff, comprising over 75 Engineers across all engineering disciplines.
Kevin is motivated to nominate for election to BPEQ to ensure the ongoing practical
application of the Professional Engineers Act and its objectives. As a BPEQ member, Kevin’s
priority would be to provide strategic engineering leadership to enable the practical safe
delivery of quality, cost and time for Queensland engineering and industry in general.
COLIN JENKINS – 00871
I am an all round civil/structural/geotechnical engineer with over half a
century of practice since graduating from RMIT.
The Board regularly judges small practice consulting engineers without any
such representation on the Board from that area.
I desire to be elected to rectify this lack of representation.
KULDEEP (BILL) KOUL – 10797
MEng FIEAust CPEng NER AFAIM APEC RPEQ
Bill Koul is a registered civil engineer from Perth, Western Australia.
Bill has over 30 years’ experience in the sector. He is currently the principal geotechnical
engineer and manager for 4D Geotechnics, providing consultancy services for geotechnical
investigations, design work for roads, bridges, railways, power plants and other civil
infrastructure, slope stability, high rise structures and ground improvement.
Bill is a Fellow of Engineers Australia and became registered with BPEQ in 2010.
Bill believes he has the right skills, qualifications, maturity and experience to contribute to
BPEQ and support engineers.
ROSS KRISTINOF – 11771
BEng MSc DIC CPEng NER RPEQ
Ross is a Chartered, Senior Geotechnical Engineer and RPEQ with Jacobs. Like over 30% of
ROEQs Ross resides outside of Queensland lives in Melbourne, Victoria. Ross regularly works
across all jurisdictions in Australia and New Zealand, and has extensive experience in
Queensland working on major projects like the Gateway upgrade project, Bruce Highway
upgrade, Eastern Busway, Abbot Point wharf expansion and various smaller projects. Ross is
currently involved in the Amrun (south of Embley) project for Rio Tinto.
Passionate about professional standards and governance of the engineering profession,
Ross has an active leadership role in Jacob’s graduate development and mentoring
programs. As coordinator for Jacobs’ Southern Area, Ross provides support, guidance and
mentoring to those staff pursuing CPEng, RPEQ and other professional registration, and has
co-facilitated several training programs contributing to the professional development of
over 150 graduate professional (both engineers and non-engineers).
Ross hopes to bring his experience working across Australia and New Zealand to BPEQ,
thereby enriching discussion and helping BPEQ to benchmark itself against industry bodies
elsewhere. Ross hopes his contribution will assist BPEQ in leading the governance of
professional standards and policy across the entire engineering profession.
KAMAL LAHA – 10831
RPEQ FIEAust CPEng NER LifeFIE(I) CEng(I) LifeMIIIE
Kamal Laha is a registered electrical engineer based in New South Wales.
Kamal’s experience spans 52 years and across several countries. In Australia he has worked
as a chief electrical engineer, project/site manager, design engineer and electrical engineer
for companies including ABB Alstom Power, Adamus, AHW, Alstom, Ausgrid, BAE Systems,
Bassett, Beca, Boeing, Conneq, Federal Airports, Toshiba and United Group. Overseas he has
worked at the Royal Hospital (Brunei), GRShipbuilders, Railways, Renusagar Power (India),
Toshiba (Japan), SMEC (Morocco), Copper Mines (Zambia) and the Ministry of Public
Construction (Zimbabwe).
Outside of work Kamal has been active with and contributed to several other organisations
and initiatives including Engineers Australia (Sydney - Congress LWGroup, National Congress
Representative, Education & Assessment Committee, Mentor Women in Engineering,
Professional Engineering Promotions Committee; WSRG – Chairman, Committee); Standards
Australia’s Power Factor Correction Equipment Standard Committee EL/35/4; Operations &
Development Committee, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority; and the Institute of
Engineering India (Electrical Sub Committee & Student Committee, Engineering Projects).
LAURENCE LEDRUT-BOWDEN – 15096
MEng MIEAust CPEng RPEQ AMIChemE
Laurence Ledrut has extensive experience having worked for over 10 years across diverse industries (aeronautics, energy, mineral processing and consultancy) in Australia and Europe. Laurence has worked as a HSE engineer for the SAFRAN Group, Safety Lead for the SUEZ Group, Safety Engineer for Foster Wheeler – SNC Lavalin and as a Process Commissioning Lead for Hatch. Laurence is currently working as Senior Operations Engineer for a large unconventional gas operator. She is a chartered with Engineers Australia, an RPEQ and an Associate Member of IChemE. Laurence is also actively engaged in diversity initiatives sitting on the Board of Origin Energy’s Women’s Leadership League as the Deputy Chair and has initiated the creation of a Diversity Council in her Business Unit. She is also member of the Queensland Committee for Women in Engineering with Engineers Australia. Laurence has a Masters in Engineering specialising in Safety and Environmental Risk Prevention from a renowned French Engineering School; and a Masters of Engineering in Chemical Sciences from the University of Queensland. Laurence is passionate about engineering, safety and registration and wants to bring her rich and diverse experience, enthusiasm and diligence to BPEQ.
Martin Malczewski has over twenty years’ experience in the work force since graduating from a noted Queensland university. Martin’s twenty year career working in Queensland, interstate and overseas has been across
an extremely wide range of industries including rail, manufacturing, infrastructure and
aerospace (civil and military).
This includes large projects such as the Airport Link Tunnel and the Multi Role Tanker
Transport aircraft as well as the Cairns Tilt Train. He has also worked with small local
manufacturing employers.
Martin has been registered in aerospace and mechanical engineering disciplines since 2013.
Martin believes no other candidate is likely to bring as wide a range of experience to the
BPEQ board and subsequently be as representative of the experience of RPEQs.
BARRY (TED) McFADYEN – 02567
BEng Civil (Hons) BSci MEngSci RPEQ MAICD
Ted McFadyen has been a practising civil engineer for 45 years with extensive experience
initially in bridge and building structures and for the past 35 years in the maritime field in
both public and private sectors. He is currently working for a firm of international consulting
engineers in Brisbane.
He has previously served for a total of 6 years as a Director on two boards of incorporated
consulting engineering firms. He has recently successfully completed the AICD Company
Directors course to complement his interest in and enhance his corporate governance skills.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (1st Class Honours) and Bachelor of Science from the
University of Sydney, a Master of Engineering Science from the University of New South
Wales. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has been a
Registered Professional Engineer Queensland since 1989.
After a long and satisfying professional career he now wishes to make his technical and
commercial experience available to the engineering profession in which he has participated
for so many years.
SEAN McGUINNESS – 09530
BETC BEng Electrical MBA CPEng RPEQ
I am nominating for election as your member to the BPEQ because I believe in the value of
engineering in Queensland, I believe in what we currently achieve and most importantly I
believe in what we can achieve. Much has been done to advance the profession of
engineering but there is always more that can be done.
I am a Professional Electrical Engineer with a background in design and construction in the
construction, consulting and public utility sectors. I am actively involved in promoting
professional engineering at a local level and I am seeking your vote for this governance role.
As your representative I will:
• Carry out my duties to the highest standard and with the utmost integrity including
maintaining public confidence and uphold the standards of practice.
• Work tirelessly to ensure the administration of the Engineers Act reflects changes in
technology and our economic environment.
• Align the BPEQ processes and procedures with industry to reduce cost, red tape and
duplication.
• Advance and promote the profession of Engineering by best governance and
strategic direction.
I am committed to being your representative providing world-class governance delivered
with energy, ownership and accountability. Thank you!
RAEF MENASSA - 16382
BEng Civil MIEAust CPEng NERRPEQ
Raef Menassa is a registered civil engineer who has worked extensively in project management and engineering He currently works with a private firm specialising in the fields of infrastructure services, engineering, construction, maintenance, mining and rail as a Senior Planning Engineer. Raef is responsible for planning; cost control, contract management in addition to other tasks in civil engineering in the fields of concrete structures and roads construction. His main concern is project management and zero harm in delivering projects to clients. Raef graduated from the Arab Academy for Science & Technology and Maritime Transport, Alexandria, Egypt, ranking first amongst his peers and scoring the highest GPA. This was followed by an equivalency of civil engineering from the United States in addition to a number of certificates in different fields of project management, risk management and contract management. Raef believes in sustainability and supporting the next generation of engineers by
transferring knowledge and learning.
ANDREW MONTGOMERY-HRIBAR - 15201
RFD FIEAust CPEng NER RPEQ
Andrew Montgomery-Hribar is a registered civil and structural engineer.
He is Principal of Australian Asset Management Pty Ltd, which provides consulting
engineering services in the disciplines of structural, fire safety and certification of buildings.
Prior to relocating from Canberra to Queensland, he worked with ACT government agencies
in various capacities for over fifteen years.
Professionally he has produced over 700 expert witness reports in respect to defective
buildings, contracts, designs and specifications.
Andrew lists a Masters of Building, Graduate Diploma in Construction Law, Masters of Fire
Safety Engineering, Masters of Building Surveying and being registered adjudicator in ACT
and NSW amongst his qualifications.
Andrew is actively involved with Engineers Australia and was previously President of
Canberra Division Engineers Australia, Congress Member Engineers Australia and Chair of
the Civil/Structural Branch of the Canberra Division. He recently designed and organised a
joint seminar between Engineers Australia Canberra Division and Master Builders
Association ACT on “Risk, Law and the Building Practitioner”.
Andrew believes it is important to form close links between government agencies and the
industry to collaborate in improving the quality of buildings and construction outcomes.
BRYAN MOWER - 10421
BEng Civil RPEQ
Bryan Mower has over twenty years of experience in the transport, infrastructure, defence and resources industries, from small projects to nation-building mega-projects, His experience includes; high-speed railways and underground metros in the United Kingdom, mining and infrastructure projects in Western Australia and in South Australia, working with the underprivileged communities in the Northern Territory, trying to improve the basic standards of living, installing cutting-edge technology for the most up to date defence systems Australia possesses, and most recently he has worked within Queensland's resources and transport industries. Bryan has intentionally sought a broad career range, across a number of different industries and locations to gain a full appreciation of the complexity of contemporary multidiscipline engineering projects. Throughout all these experiences he has always sought to practice engineering to the highest standard. Bryan firmly believes the registration and regulation of engineering to be one of the most effective ways for engineers to enhance the reputation of the profession, particularly in the minds of the public and government. Bryan encourages all eligible engineers to become registered and support the introduction of registration in other states.
PATRICK MURPHY - 03240
BEng Civil (Hons) MBA GAICD RPEQ EMIPWEA MIEAust
Patrick Murphy has been a registered professional engineer in the civil discipline since 1990. Patrick has worked in local government for just on 40 years. Having first worked at the Queensland Local Government Department - Water Supply and Sewerage Section, Patrick moved into the local government sector in a director position with Livingstone Shire Council before moving to the former Boonah Shire Council. Following the creation of Scenic Rim Regional Council, Patrick was appointed as Director Infrastructure Services, a position he continues to hold today. He graduated from the University of Queensland in 1975, achieving a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons). He also holds a Masters of Business Administration and graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Patrick is a panelist for both the Institute of Public Works Engineers Australia and Engineers Australia for RPEQ and Chartered Engineer applications.
Patrick is an active member of IPWEA, previously being a member of the National Board and President of the Queensland Division. Patrick is an Emeritus Member of IPWEA and a Member of Engineers Australia.
MICHAEL PICKERING - 01722
BE Civil MURP FAICD FIEAust RPEQ Michael Pickering has been a registered civil engineer since 1982. Michael has 35 years’ experience as a civil engineer working in Queensland in private consulting practices and local government working as a director covering areas of town planning, development, economic development and water supply, sewerage and waste discipline. Michael holds Masters in Urban and Regional Planning, has completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course and is a Fellow of the IPWEAQ. Michael enjoys assisting young engineers who work for/with him with their career development. As he steps back from full time work, Michael believes serving on BPEQ gives him the opportunity to continue to contribute toward and engage with the profession, drawing on his wide ranging work experience.
SUDHIR RAINA - 15762
BEng MBA MIEAust NER RPEQ Area of Practice: Civil, Structural, Management and Geotechnical I have worked as a Professional Engineer in Australia since 2001. Prior to that I worked in construction, project management, consulting and design for large residential and township development projects overseas for fifteen years. With an engineering experience of about twenty-nine years gained in Australia, Asia and North America, I bring international experience and perspective. I have also been a Member of Institution of Engineers, Australia for the last fifteen years. As the National Technical Manager – Structural Systems at Coates Hire, I lead a team of
engineers and interact with fellow engineers in the fields of construction, consulting and in
management on a very regular basis this helps me understand their needs for support and
representation.
I’m aware of the opportunities and challenges that engineers face in their path toward professional development and recognition both domestically and internationally and am very passionate about elevating the status of the engineering profession in our society. I like talking to people and understand their way of looking at things. If nominated, I will
continue to work collaboratively with other members for the development of every
engineer in our fraternity.
WILLIAM (BILL) SERVICE – 01742
BE MIEAust MICE MIPENZ CMILT RPEQ QBCC Registered Builder
Bill Service became an RPEQ in the civil area in 1982.
His over 45 year career in engineering and building has taken him to a variety of countries
with differing cultures, engineering standards and community expectations, giving him a
great depth of knowledge.
Bill wants to ensure engineers who have achieved RPEQ recognition, those aspiring to
achieve it, and the community in general, attach value to this qualification because of the
belief that RPEQ signifies technical competence and high ethical standards.
For this to be maintained, he believes it is vital that BPEQ itself has the right experience and
knowledge to ensure that the standards of practice of registered professional engineer are
upheld, and to identify and act upon practices that could compromise the standards
expected of registered professional engineers.
GEOFFREY (GEOFF) SEWELL – 02203
BE (Civil) GDBA MIEAust CPEng RPEQ
Geoff Sewell is a registered civil and structural engineer.
Geoff has worked in a variety of roles in both consulting and construction firms across a
range of industry sectors including buildings, bridges and civil infrastructure, rail, marine and
resources. These roles have brought Geoff into contact with many different client groups.
Some of Geoff’s career highlights include his current role as General Manager, Engineering
with EIC Activities Pty Ltd which provides internal engineering services to the CIMIC Group,
Engineering Services Manager, John Holland Pty Ltd, Project Director and Principal
Structural Engineer with GHD Pty Ltd and Associate Director and Manager, Structures with
Hyder Consulting Pty Ltd.
Geoff graduated from the University of Queensland in 1983 and has held continuous
registration since 1987. He has taken an active interest in promoting the need for and value
of registration for engineers that he has worked with over the last 28 years.
As a member of BPEQ, Geoff would bring a strong understanding of consulting engineering
and construction and endeavour to maintain high standard of practice, drive registration
and mentor young engineers.
DENNIS SHEEHAN – 01796
BEng Civil FIEAust GradDipME RPEQ
Dennis Sheehan is a registered civil engineer with 43 years of engineering experience, 38 of
which as an RPEQ.
His employment history includes nine years with the Queensland Department of Transport
and Main Roads, two years in the construction sector with Thiess and 31 years providing
consulting engineering services through Opus International Consultants and its
predecessors. He has worked in Barcaldine, Rockhampton, Bundaberg and Brisbane.
Dennis is a member of Engineers Australia, IPWEAQ and Consult Australia. With Consult
Australia he was the Queensland Division Chairman for two years, Australian President for
two years and Chairman of the Asia Pacific Forum of International Federation of Consulting
Engineers Member Associations for three years.
Having recently retired, he is able to offer the time and experience to wholeheartedly
Ljubo Vlacic is a control systems engineer and scientist who has been registered since 1999.
Throughout his career he has performed a number of roles, in both industry and academia, aimed at advancing the science and practice of engineering. His technical expertise is built on 18 years’ experience in Industrial Plant Automation & Road Transport Systems; and 25 years of university teaching and research & development experience.
His research achievements made news headlines, and were broadcast widely through various media outlets globally.
The high standard of his professional and personal integrity has been recognised by both
international and national professional associations, and resulted in his appointments to a
number of leadership roles. Currently, Ljubo is on the Board of Engineers Australia’s ITEE
College, on BPEQ‘s Panel of Experts, Chair of the IFAC Technical Committee on Intelligent
Autonomous Vehicles, Editor of two international scientific journals and General Chair of
two international symposia.
He received fifteen national and international awards.
Ljubo is committed to strengthening the Board‘s commitments to meeting the needs of RPEQs; promoting the high standard of services; and enhancing contemporary standards of practice of RPEQs.
LUKE WILKINSON – 16183
BEng Electrical RPEng RPEQ
Luke Wilkinson is a registered electrical engineer currently working with Waterline Projects.
Having achieved many goals within his 15 year career, Luke is enthusiastic about giving back
to the engineering fraternity by working to support professionals and student engineers.
As a recent RPEQ registrant he is keen to help young engineers develop their careers and
see an expansion of the registration system and to get more Queensland engineers
registered.
ALLAN WILLIAMS – 02973
Dip Civil BComm CPEng RPEQ
Allan Williams became registered as a civil engineer in 1990.
He has worked extensively in civil and structural engineering in Queensland and interstate
including with Cyclone Co, KM Steel Products and Victorian Electricity Commission amongst
other organisations. He is a former general manager and director of Brett’s Hardware and
was a Captain in the Royal Australian Engineer Reserves.
He Holds a Diploma of Civil Engineering from the Ballarat School of Mines, a Bachelor of
Commerce from Melbourne University, is a registered builder and recognised building
referee under the Queensland Building Act 1975 as well as being a Justice of the Peace.
MAI YEUNG – 13477
BEng Electrical RPEQ
Mai Yeung is an electrical engineer registered with BPEQ since 2013 and based Sydney, New
South Wales.
Mai has over 30 years’ professional engineering experience in Australia and overseas. She
has also been a team leader for 14 engineers with responsibility for managing their
professional development, project delivery, training, performance review and setting
strategic goals for the team.
She is currently a Senior Associate with Beca Pty Ltd responsible for business development
of airport lighting and development of airfield lighting capability with the aim to become the
number one choice of airport lighting consultant in Australia.
She has over 15 years’ experience with non-profit organizations in the engineering industry.
She is currently a member of Engineers Australia Electrical College Board, Chair of Hong
Kong Institution of Engineers Australian Chapter, Sydney Division Representative of the
Women In Engineering National Committee and Deputy Chair of Centre of Leadership and
Engineering Management Board Sydney Division.
As a Member of Australian Institution of Company Directors, she considers herself to be
someone who can contribute significantly to the area of corporate governance e.g.
compliance, strategic planning, audit, risk management, organisational culture and ethics.
DAVID ZOHAR – 12061
BSci MSci NPER MIEAust CPEng RPEQ
David is an RPEQ in civil engineering and has over 12 years of engineering experience in both
the private and public sectors in Australia and overseas.
David has extensive civil engineering experience related to traffic and transport
infrastructure projects, including planning, design, operation and management. He would
bring strong leadership to BPEQ and coupled with a Masters in Transportation and Highway
Engineering, will strive to promote and develop the engineering profession in Queensland
and nationally.
David is currently a Manager at the Department of Transport and Main Roads, responsible
for a state-wide freight planning. His leadership exposure along with a diverse professional
experience will allow him to ascertain and link BPEQ’s strategic objectives across
Queensland.
David believes in “Diversity + Inclusion = Improved Business Outcomes” and confident that
‘diversity of thought’ will be a benefit to the BPEQ and his fellow RPEQs.