Matt Baird

Experience

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  MTL (Mechanical Technology Limited)

  Feb 2011 - Aug 2011

  Fixed Term Position

  • Knowledge of hydro station spillway and diversion installations, including understanding of associated lifting gear equipment and control systems. • Preparing technical documentation, specifically operation and maintenance manuals. • Introductory experience gained with Pipe Flow software, pumping systems and geothermal steam field layouts.

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  Mighty River Power

  Sept 2011 - Feb 2012

  Fixed Term Position

  • Introductory understanding of thermal and geothermal generation and the energy industry.• Appreciation for large mechanical systems. • Introductory knowledge in governors, compressed air systems and generating units.

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  Meridian Energy

  Feb 2012 - Dec 2012

  Graduate Mechanical Engineer

  • Experience working in the Tactical Engineering Team on Meridian Energy’s Hydro Stations.• Engineering design and re-design for aspects of hydro generation plant.• Calculations analysing proposed design changes and newly developed solutions.• Preparation of technical, design and installation specifications.• Business case writing/project justification, preparation of financial analysis.

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  Parsons Brinckerhoff

  Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  Mechanical Engineer

  • Detailed first principle calculations and design including seismic analysis of auxiliary plant and force analysis.• Development of tender documents, project pricing and programs. • Building client relationships.• Modelling of transients in hydro power stations using Bentley Hammer V8i software.• Project management.

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  Mighty River Power

  Jul 2014 - Feb 2017

  Mechanical Engineer

  - Asset management and life cycle - Trouble shooting- Project engineering- Conceptual design and feasibility studies- Creation of scope of works, specifications, general technical writing- Intake gate systems- Cranes (PECPR)- Solid modelling (SolidWorks)- Refurbishment and improvement of aging plant- QA specification and review- Continuous site hazard and safety review- Site testing

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  MB Century Ltd

  Feb 2017 - Jan 2021

  Hydro Mechanical Engineer

  - Owners engineer roles- Design of hydro power ancillary systems and component modifications- FEA studies- Equipment inspection and condition reporting- Commissioning engineering- Specification development- Hydraulic gate and gate frame refurbishment engineering- Design quality reviewing and sign-off- Feasibility studies- General engineering design

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  Energetick Ltd

  Jan 2021 - now

  Chartered Hydro Mechanical Engineer

  Design and consultancy services to the hydro generation industry, including:• Feasibility, conceptual, preliminary and detailed mechanical design• Component level Finite Element Analysis (FEA)• Site or workshop-based condition assessment of equipment• Equipment lifecycle review and planning• Maintenance planning• Equipment refurbishment planning and scoping• Owners engineering representation• Outage & refurbishment engineering support• Specialist knowledge in hydraulic gates Show less