Ari Erickson
Opotiki
Summary
Senior engineer with practical experience across all levels of local authority asset management from technical design and administration, through tactical solutions development to strategic planning and oversight.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Group Manager
Opotiki District Council
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Worked with management team to develop and deliver corporate oversite and functions
- Worked with Councillors and stakeholders to develop strategic goals and deliver community outcomes
- Coordinated engineering team in the delivery of infrastructure projects and services
- Onboarded new employees and maintained a cooperative work environment
- Developed performance goals and monitoring criteria for corporate and employee functions
Assets and Systems Manager
Opotiki District Council
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Developed predictive maintenance and renewal models from asset data systems
- Delivered end of year valuation and 3 yearly re-valuation reports.
- Worked closely with consultants to develop 3 waters scheme models and identify improvements.
- Reviewed and developed annual operating budgets and work programmes.
- Developed Asset Management Plans and 30 Year Infrastructure Strategy to inform Annual Plans and the LTP.
- Workshopped infrastructure improvements with engineering team, councillors and stakeholders.
Technical Engineer - Assets
Opotiki District Council
03.2012 - 07.2014
- Developed asset management practice and systems
- Populated asset database and produced annual valuations
- Reviewed, updated and produced technical plans and specifications
- Developed and monitored scheme records and analysed function
- Investigated scheme faults and failures and provided technical and tactical solutions
- Provided technical GIS expertise and training across all Council departments
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology
Unitec
Auckland, NZ11.2013
Diploma in Engineering - Engineering
Wintec
Hamilton, NZ11.2010
Skills
- Engineering assessment, scoping and design
- Data analysis and reporting
- Asset investigation and improvement planning
- Information Technology and Geographic Information Systems
Timeline
Engineering Group Manager
Opotiki District Council
01.2018 - 09.2020
Assets and Systems Manager
Opotiki District Council
07.2014 - 01.2018
Technical Engineer - Assets
Opotiki District Council
03.2012 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Engineering Technology
Unitec
Diploma in Engineering - Engineering
Wintec
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