Cameron Dinnis

Cameron Dinnis

Mechanical Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Engineering Manager at LFF Pipelines and Infrastructure

  • Education

    • Weld Australia

      2018 - 2019
      Diploma International Welding Engineer

      International Institute of Welding International Welding Engineer (IIW IWE)

    • Managed Corporate Outcomes

      2012 - 2012
      Diploma Project Management

      BSB51407

    • The University of Queensland

      1994 - 1997
      BE(Hons I) Manufacturing and Materials Engineering

      Dean's Commendation for High Achievement 1996, 1997Honours Thesis: “Monte Carlo Simulation of Sintered Microstructures”

    • The University of Queensland

      2001 - 2005
      PhD Materials Engineering

      Thesis: “The effect of manganese and copper on iron-related porosity in Al-Si foundry alloys”19 publications in scientific journals and conferences.

  • Experience

    • Walkers Ltd (now part of Downer EDI)

      Jan 1998 - Jan 2001
      Mechanical Engineer

      Designed and manufactured rollingstock, sugar milling equipment, and large castings and fabrications for the mining and heavy engineering industries.

    • CAST CRC

      Feb 2001 - Jul 2004
      Postgraduate Researcher

      PhD candidate. Research into the effects of composition on casting defect formation and the solidification of the Al-Si eutectic.19 publications in international scientific journals and conference proceedings

    • Orrcon Steel

      Jul 2004 - Oct 2013

      Technical specialist for manufacture of steel pipe and tube, particularly for pipelines, piling, and other infrastructure.• Managed technical and quality scope of project-based business• Negotiated with customers and suppliers to define and achieve technical requirements• Technical assurance through QA/QC audits and inspections of pipe manufacturers and coating applicators in Australia, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, China and Malaysia• Approved Signatory of NATA-Accredited Mechanical Testing and Chemical Analysis Laboratory• Orrcon's representative on Australian Pipeline Industry Association Research and Standards Committee Show less

      • Technical Manager - Pipelines and Infrastructure

        Dec 2008 - Oct 2013
      • Materials Engineer - Pipelines

        Jul 2004 - Dec 2008
    • Edgen Murray

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2021

      Responsible for technical assessment of supplier performance and quality in Edgen Murray's Eastern Hemisphere supply chain. Eastern Hemisphere is everywhere except North and South America.Technical specialist for supply of steel pipe, piping, fittings and structurals particularly for pipelines, piling and infrastructure. Technical specialist for supply of steel pipe, piping, fittings and structurals particularly for pipelines, piling and infrastructure.• Negotiated with customers and suppliers to define and achieve technical requirements• Technical assurance through QA/QC audits and inspections of manufacturers and coating• Edgen's representative on Australian Pipeline Industry Association Research and Standards Committee

      • Technical Manager, Eastern Hemisphere

        Nov 2016 - Aug 2021
      • Senior Market Manager - Technical

        Oct 2013 - Nov 2016
    • LFF Group

      Sept 2021 - now
      Engineering Manager

      Materials and Welding Engineer specialising in linepipe, piles, piping, fittings and flanges.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • NACE CIP Level 1

      NACE International
      Feb 2009
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Cameron Dinnis
      LP100200624: New silane anti-corrosion coatings for steel surfaces Australian Research Council 2010 ARC Linkage Grant. Grant relinquished due to staff changes at University partner.
    • Awarded to Cameron Dinnis
      17th JTM and Study Tour Australian Gas Industry Trust and Australian Pipeline Industry Association May 2009 Scholarship to attend 17th APIA/EPRG/PRCI Joint Technical Meeting in Milan and Study Tour of European Gas Industry Sites.
    • Awarded to Cameron Dinnis
      Graduate School Research Travel Award University of Queensland Graduate School Aug 2002 Travel Award to assist funding of a research visit to Hydro Aluminium's Bonn (Germany) R&D facility during PhD project.
    • Awarded to Cameron Dinnis
      Department Prize Department of Mining, Minerals and Materials Engineering, The University of Queensland 1997 Highest academic achievement in the Bachelor of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering.
    • Awarded to Cameron Dinnis
      IMMA Student's Prize Institute of Metals and Materials Australia 1995