Benjamin Taillie
Parnell,Auckland
Summary
Graduate Fire Engineer with proven expertise in fire safety design and building code compliance at Fire & Emergency NZ. Adept at technical communication and problem-solving, I have successfully engaged with designers and Building Consent Authorities to enhance fire safety design and methodologies, ensuring robust safety solutions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Fire Engineer
Fire & Emergency NZ
, Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Design review of fire safety design, providing advice to Building Consent Authorities throughout NZ.
- Engage with designers at the fire engineering brief stage to provide feedback on the proposed fire safety design methodology (typically C/VM2).
- Completed multiple fire safety designs for Fire & Emergency's own property.
Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Tonkin + Taylor
, Auckland/Christchurch
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Geotechnical engineering internship with Tonkin + Taylor in the Christchurch and Auckland offices.
- Completed various site investigations alongside geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists.
- I wrote several geotechnical engineering reports.
Engineer Intern
Hick Bros Civil Construction
, Auckland
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Worked closely with the site engineer and site supervisor on a large residential sub-division north of Auckland (Millwater).
- This role included completing various surveying tasks, and any other tasks necessary for the project.
- At the end of my internship I trained the employee taking over my role when I left to return to university.
Education
Masters of Engineering Studies in Fire Engineering - Fire Engineering
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2023
Bachelor of Engineering With Honors - Civil And Natural Resources
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand, NZ12-2022
Cambridge International Education -
Auckland Grammar School
Auckland12-2018
Skills
- Fire safety design
- Building Code Compliance
- Fire protection systems
- Fire investigation techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Report writing
- Technical and effective communication
- Time management
- Plain language
Timeline
Graduate Fire Engineer
Fire & Emergency NZ
02.2024 - Current
Geotechnical Engineering Intern
Tonkin + Taylor
11.2021 - 07.2022
Engineer Intern
Hick Bros Civil Construction
11.2020 - 02.2021
Masters of Engineering Studies in Fire Engineering - Fire Engineering
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Engineering With Honors - Civil And Natural Resources
University of Canterbury
Cambridge International Education -
Auckland Grammar School
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