Building Scientist (Sustainable Buildings)

• Feb 2021 - Present

Building Scientist / Mechanical Engineer

• Apr 2015 - Jan 2021

Building Science responsibilities included: - Encouraging the uptake of sustainable design - Sustainable building design advice / assessments - Green Star assessments and design framework facilitator - NABERSNZ assessments - Natural ventilation design - Thermal comfort studies - Building energy efficiency reviews, incl. HVAC system design options and operational monitoring - Building daylight studies - Building thermal envelope (NZBC H1) reporting and advice Mechanical Engineering responsibilities included: - Encouraging the uptake of sustainable design - Client / design team liaison - Design of mechanical HVAC systems - Generating design and construction documentation (drawings and specifications) - On-site construction monitoring - Revit and AutoCAD operator

Project Engineer / Energy Analyst

• Jul 2013 - Apr 2015

Performing commercial building energy assessments, identifying energy efficiency opportunities, and working with facility managers to monitor energy performance. Energy modelling buildings for analysing HVAC Demand Response potential. Worked with New Zealand’s largest network company to assess Thermal Energy Storage potential to provide non-network solutions that would increase energy resilience in the city. Working closely with the sales team to develop a Demand Response programme.

Energy Modeller and Research Assistant

• Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

A Victoria University research group: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture/centres/cbpr I was involved with: Constructing and calibrating energy models of New Zealand commercial buildings as part of the Building Energy End-use Study. Assessing the performance impact updated weather files have on energy and thermal performance software. Documenting modelling process and producing international publications. A Victoria University research group: http://www.victoria.ac.nz/architecture/centres/cbpr I was involved with: Constructing and calibrating energy models of New Zealand commercial buildings as part of the Building Energy End-use Study. Assessing the performance impact updated weather files have on energy and thermal performance software. Documenting modelling process and producing international publications.

Energy Modeller & Research Assistant

• May 2012 - Nov 2012

SHC (Solar Heating and Cooling) Task 40 Subtask C http://task40.iea-shc.org/subtasks Modelling worldwide net zero energy buildings (NZEB) in preparation for the Task 40 workshop meeting in Corsica, France. September 2012. Attended the workshop as technical support and presented the models. The workshop explored how to adapt buildings to their environment in order to become Net Zero energy using common design principles. SHC (Solar Heating and Cooling) Task 40 Subtask C http://task40.iea-shc.org/subtasks Modelling worldwide net zero energy buildings (NZEB) in preparation for the Task 40 workshop meeting in Corsica, France. September 2012. Attended the workshop as technical support and presented the models. The workshop explored how to adapt buildings to their environment in order to become Net Zero energy using common design principles.

Energy data administrator

• Jan 2011 - Nov 2012

Collect, Input, and Process energy data (electricity and gas) for the facilities management team.Produce monthly reports on the energy consumption of Victoria University's buildings. Approx. 70 buildings.

Tutor

• Jul 2009 - Oct 2012

Including architecture, building science, and interior design students.Courses tutored:SARC121/181, Architectural Technologies - 2009 + 2010 + 2011SARC223, Human Environmental Science - 2011 + 2012BILD321, Sustainable Engineering Systems - 2010 + 2012Teaching students the principles of passive and active design to improve a building's performance - focusing on the energy and thermal qualities, but considering lighting, acoustic, and wind/external performance.Teaching how to use various simulation software and analyse the results.

Research Assistant

• Nov 2010 - Mar 2012

Collection of commercial building data; measuring floor plans, categorising construction types, and occupancy use. Using the data for constructing CAD models which are used to assess design principles. Collection of commercial building data; measuring floor plans, categorising construction types, and occupancy use. Using the data for constructing CAD models which are used to assess design principles.

Trade Assistant

• Nov 2006 - Feb 2010

Installation of electrical and mechanical services equipment. Including Heat pumps, air handlers, ducting, piping, and fans. Operating CAD software to amend and produce mechanical drawings. Assemble building services maintenance and operational manuals. Installation of electrical and mechanical services equipment. Including Heat pumps, air handlers, ducting, piping, and fans. Operating CAD software to amend and produce mechanical drawings. Assemble building services maintenance and operational manuals.

Records Management & Assistant Packer

• Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

Summer holiday work In charge of business records management; involved collection/delivery of archived business records for key customers. Working within the team to ensure fast, efficient, and quality packing/unpacking for both local and international relocations. Summer holiday work In charge of business records management; involved collection/delivery of archived business records for key customers. Working within the team to ensure fast, efficient, and quality packing/unpacking for both local and international relocations.