Richard Greatrex

Experience

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  Sinclair Knight Merz

  Nov 2008 - Mar 2009

  Undergraduate Engineer

  Vic Park Tunnel Specimen Design: Undertook extensive research project and wrote feasibility report for installation of the transparent noise wall (first of it's kind in NZ) alongside the St Marys Bay section of SH1. Assisted with site surveys, contract document preparation and road designs.East Taupo Arterial: Roadside safety barrier design, signage and pavement marking drafting, project administration, sight line checks, drafted design advice.

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  Jacobs

  Jan 2010 - May 2014

  Civil Engineer (Major Infrastructure Team)

  Responsibilities included:Design (feasibility through to detailed) of civil infrastructureDesign/project management of consulting projectsConstruction monitoring, including several full time site roles in sole chargePreparation of strategy and documents for winning new workTraining junior staffExample projects:Rantau Dedap Geothermal Exploration Phase (USD50m) - I was the design co-ordinator and then seconded into the owners on-site management team for construction of roads and wellpads in a remote part of Indonesia.Te Atatu Interchange (NZD100m) - I was Peer Review Manager for this infrastructure upgrade and co-ordinated the multi-disciplinary response. Significant stakeholder management and negotiation was requried to succesfully deliver on time. Show less

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  Tasman Consulting Engineers

  May 2014 - Apr 2019

  Senior Civil Engineer

  In this role I undertook the design of new stormwater detention embankment dams up to 10m high and retaining up to 5,000 cu. m. I also delivered dam safety audits for low and medium hazard embankment dams in agricultural settings. This includes inspections, investigations, preparation of management plans and advice to owners on compliance and safety issues.I also led the broader Civil Engineering design and construction monitoring arm of the business, which focused on residential and light industrial sub-divisions and housing. I was the responsible engineer for a small team of graduates, technicians and engineers delivering stormwater systems and land developments, site investigations, construction supervision and provision of general civil engineering advice.Example projects:Moana Orchards: Potential Impact Classification and Comprehensive Dam Safety Review of embankment dam.Confidential client: Response to dam breach, including liaison with the regulator, design and supervision of repair works (temporary and permanent).Oakwoods, Richmond: Lead Consultant and Engineer to the Contract for a 24 unit retirement village expansionQuail Rise, Nelson: Design of stormwater detention facilities including bridge, hydrology, hydraulics, geometry and wetlands. Coordinated geotechnical and survey input.Various homes: Structural design of residential buildings in timber, steel and concrete Show less

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  Stantec

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2020

  Senior Civil Engineer

  In this role I was Project Technical Lead for several dams, rivers and stormwater projects in the Nelson region. Key achievements included establishing a market presence for Stantec's dam safety offering in Nelson-Tasman.Example ProjectsDesign for environmental and flood protection upgrades of the Borck and Poutama Creeks in Richmond West.Investigation, design, consenting and dam safety reviews for an agricultural dam failure and remediation in the Upper Moutere.Concept designs and project scoping advice for the Modellers Pond Redevelopment in Nelson. Show less

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  Waimea Water Limited

  Mar 2020 - now

  https://waimeawater.nz/virtualtour/

  • Construction Manager and Engineers Representative

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Construction Engineer

    Mar 2020 - Sept 2022