Featuring profiles on new members to the association.
Vipac Engineers and Scientists Ltd is an award winning technology
powerhouse and multidisciplinary consultancy with over 40 years’
experience. Vipac is active in the automotive, building and
infrastructure, defence, transport, railway, mining, power, oil, gas and
consumer appliance industries.
With operations in all Australian capital cities, Asia, Europe, the United States and the Middle East, Vipac offers personalised service from a team of 240 staff.
In this edition we catch up with Plumbing Group Supervisor Bryan Dalziel who tells us a bit more about Vipac.
What
does your business offer?
Vipac Engineers and
Scientists Ltd is a multidisciplinary consultancy and testing laboratory.
Amongst other things, we specialise in mechanical testing of a wide range of
products including pool skimmers and outlets, pool pumps and auxiliary systems,
pool fences and barriers. We are ISO 9001 compliant and NATA accredited for the
majority of the testing we conduct. This year Vipac celebrates its 40th
year of operation.
What
are the most exciting & challenging parts of your business?
The
best part about the testing work we do is dealing with a diverse range of
clients and enjoying the challenge of meeting their varied needs. This
includes seeing the latest, state of the art products that are coming into the
market, such as the highly energy efficient pool pump systems, innovative
skimmer designs.
What’s
a typical day in your world?
Not
so long ago, my day consisted of designing test systems, conducting tests and
producing reports. Now my day could also include sitting on standards
committees, attending seminars, writing and reviewing technical papers and
meeting with clients.
I
still try to end each working day with a swim in Vipac’s rooftop pool, which is
heated entirely through the energy stored and recycled from our on-site vehicle
emissions testing.
What’s
something you’ve always wanted to do?
I’ve
always wanted to travel to Antarctica – though I’m not sure how I would handle
the cold.
5.
Who has been your greatest inspiration?
My
Dad has been my greatest inspiration, and is probably the reason I became an
engineer, to follow in his footsteps.
6. Bonus question... Boardies or Budgies??
Boardies
for sure
View Vipac Engineers website
for more information.