Canterbury engineering student snaps up NZ youth award Craig Price takes IPENZ helm Protect your products from the weather, rough handling or other factors Try EPOXY ENCAPSULATION We have 31 years’ experience in the field of conformal coating and encapsulation with epoxy resin We encapsulate under vacuum to eliminate voids and achieve excellent penetration Epoxy resin is an inert, non-conducting material ideal for this application Contact us at sales@mm-nz.co.nz or phone us at 09 818 6760, Ask for Chris Schade www.engineeringnews.co.nz 19 Craig Price is the new President of the Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand (IPENZ). Mr Price has had a long career with engineering consultancy Beca. He is currently South Island regional manager and Chair of Beca’s New Zealand business. IPENZ currently has 19,000 members across all fields of engineering. Mr Price takes office during a significant period of change for IPENZ, with the organisation adopting a new direction and membership structure. “This will be another big year of change, as we deliver on our strategies to drive increased credibility and influence for our members.” Mr Price says he’s passionate about upholding engineering standards. He also wants to see engineers moving beyond technical management into leadership and governance roles, in both business and the wider community. “Engineers needs to step up and become influencers, not just implementers. “Problem solving is at the heart of engineering, and engineers can bring this valuable perspective to industry groups and commercial and community boards.” He has been a strong supporter of Beca’s School Days programme, which gives local high school students the chance to experience a day as a professional consultant in a Beca office. “Engineering is an energising and challenging profession full of different paths and possibilities. We need to keep attracting the best young talent – and to make sure we support them throughout their careers.” Mr Price is an IPENZ Fellow and a Chartered Fellow of the Institute of Directors, and is a director of infrastructure services company City Care. Mr Price will hold office for a year. He succeeds Elena Trout. University of Canterbury (UC) student Wesley Mauafu is the recipient of a 2017 New Zealand Youth Award. Wesley, who is studying a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours, received a Youth Champion Award for individuals who have made a significant contribution to young people. Wesley has been recognised in particular for his work advocating for and supporting young Pasifika people in the area of wellbeing and suicide prevention. Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced the winners of the 2017 New Zealand Youth Awards. “These awards recognise young New Zealanders who’ve achieved outstanding results and given back to their communities, as well as those who’ve made a significant contribution towards supporting young people,” Ms Kaye says. UC Pacific Development Team (PDT) Leader Riki Welsh says Wesley’s work in this area has been outstanding, and was most apparent when he chaired and led the first PULSE (Pasifika United to Lead Suicide Prevention Education) event. “This was aimed at increasing suicide prevention information with young Pasifika people. Leading a group of adults and clinicians was no easy task, but Wesley delivered this to a very high standard.” Recognition for Harrison Grierson staff Harrison Grierson has recognised 14 staff members for their technical excellence and leadership. From 1 April 2017, one senior staff member is a technical director, seven senior staff are new Principals, and six people have become associates. Appointed technical director: Ash Deshpande, Lead Process Engineer, Auckland Appointed principal: Anita Simpson, Senior Process Engineer, Auckland; Tim Fergusson, Planning Manager, Whakatane; Rob Rimmer, Team Leader, Land Development, Christchurch; Nicky Smalberger, Team Leader, Water, Auckland; Ian Ho, Senior Process Engineer, Auckland; Will Platts, Team Leader, Land Development, Auckland; John Petrovic, Project Engineer, Auckland. Appointed Associate: Alice Lin, Senior Planner, Auckland Airport; Mona Liao, Civil Engineer, Auckland; Holger Zipfel, Team Leader, Mechanical, Auckland; Rita Clark, Licensed Cadastral Surveyor, Christchurch; Sarah Rasmussen, Project Financial Advisor, Christchurch; Nigel Fernando, Senior Engineer, Auckland Airport; N E W S GET YOUR MAY MADNESS SUBSCRIPTION OFFER SUBSCRIBE DURING THE MONTH OF MAY FOR ONLY 10 ISSUES + ANNUAL DIRECTORY $35 Call: 09 486 0077 or visit www.engineeringnews.co.nz/subs Designers and Manufacturers of Transformers and Wound Components 11 Culperry Road, Glendene, Auckland EN189 Ash Deshpande
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