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Engineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastChristie Hayward: Boilermaker At WesTracChristie Hayward, an apprentice Boilermaker at WesTrac, who bravely moved from Sydney to the Hunter Valley to pursue her passion for metalwork. You'll hear how her mechanical engineer parents fostered her love for hands-on learning, leading her to a career she truly loves. Christie pulls back the curtain on the daily life of a Boilermaker, from welding and fabricating to working on massive Caterpillar mining equipment.Highlighting WesTrac's strong commitment to women in trades. This is a must-listen for anyone curious about a trade career or navigating a male-dominated field. Christie offers incredible insights into her positive...2025-07-2224 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastPeter McKinnon: Managing Director At Omnia WheelIn this episode of the Engineering Success Podcast, Melinda Sietsma sits down with Peter McKinnon, the managing director of Omnia Wheel. Peter shares his fascinating career path, from co-founding a successful construction company, Mainbrace, to his current role leading Omnia Wheel. He introduces us to the Omni Wheel, an incredible invention that combines the best parts of a fixed wheel and a swivel caster. This means it offers the directional stability of a fixed wheel but can move in any direction, just like a swivel caster—without the typical swivel offset. This innovative design opens up a world of ne...2025-07-1553 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastDavid Leask: Project Consultant At NovecomJoin us on the Engineering Success podcast as we sit down with David Leask, a project consultant at Novacom. David shares his fascinating journey from electronics apprentice to agricultural technology expert, offering insights into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) in agriculture.Discover how David's passion for electronics, sparked by childhood curiosity and nurtured by mentors like Bob Cowan, led him to a diverse career spanning trade work, education, and innovative agricultural projects. Learn about Novacom's groundbreaking mesh network technology for water monitoring on farms and how it's revolutionising resource management.David discusses the...2025-05-291h 19Engineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastJess Hodge: Managing Director at Resourceful LivingIn this episode of Engineering Success, we sit down with Jess Hodge, co-founder and managing director of Resourceful Living, a revolutionary company transforming plastic waste into beautiful, durable products. Jess shares her inspiring journey from marketing to sustainability, sparked by a eye-opening honeymoon experience. Learn how Resourceful Living is tackling plastic pollution in the Hunter region, their innovative manufacturing process, and the challenges they've overcome, including a devastating fire. Discover the power of community support, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, and how education plays a crucial role in changing our relationship with plastic. Jess offers valuable insights for...2025-05-0838 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastSonia James: Process Engineer at InfraBuildJoin us on the NewTechPeople Engineering Podcast as we sit down with Sonia James, a process engineer at InfraBuilder. In this engaging conversation, Sonia shares her inspiring journey from India to Australia, discussing her educational background, career path, and the challenges she faced along the way. She offers valuable insights into the manufacturing industry, particularly in the steel sector, and provides advice for aspiring engineers, especially women in the field. Sonia also touches on her experience winning the Rising Star award and how it impacted her career. We explore the history and current projects at InfraBuilder, including their innovative...2025-01-2329 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastJames Coventry: Site manager at AGL's Liddell Power StationIn this episode of the NTP's Engineering Success podcast, we sit down with James Coventry, the site manager at AGL's Liddell Power Station. James shares his journey from a boilermaker to his current role overseeing the closure and demolition of one of Australia's largest coal-fired power stations. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in transitioning the energy industry, the importance of recycling and environmental responsibility, and AGL's commitment to renewable energy. James provides insights into the complex process of decommissioning a power station, the skills required for the future energy sector, and the exciting developments in the Hunter region...2024-12-0442 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastKari Armitage: Managing Director at Quarry MiningKari Armitage, Managing Director of Quarry Mining, shares her remarkable journey from civil engineering to leading a thriving manufacturing business in the mining industry. She discusses taking over the family business, growing it from just a few employees to over 100, and expanding into international markets. Kari provides a glimpse into Quarry Mining's innovative technologies, including 3D metal printing and lights-out machining. She reflects on the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and offers advice for those looking to enter the field. Kari also touches on work-life balance, sharing her passion for long-distance triathlons. This conversation offers...2024-10-3037 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastJames Thorning: General Manager at Nepean PowerJoin us for an insightful conversation with James Thorning, General Manager of Nepean Power, as he shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to leading a major engineering company. James discusses his career path, the challenges of rapid business growth, and the importance of fostering a strong company culture. He offers valuable advice for aspiring engineers and leaders, emphasizing the significance of being useful in one's role and continuously improving. James also provides an inside look at Nepean Power's operations, their innovative approach to manufacturing, and their vision for the future of the power industry in the Hunter region...2024-10-1745 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success with James Mansell from DownerIn this episode, we chat with James Mansell, Engineering Manager for Downer's Rail and Transit Systems team in Cardiff, NSW. James shares his career journey from intern to manager at Downer, and provides insights into the rich history and current operations of Downer's Cardiff facility. He discusses recent innovations like their new Electronic Test and Repair Centre, as well as ongoing projects like the bogey overhaul program. James offers his perspective on the advantages of working in rail manufacturing in Newcastle, market changes in the industry, and advice for those looking to enter the field. He also shares his...2024-08-0837 minEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastEngineering Success | A NTP PodcastWelcome to Engineering Success, a NTP PodcastWe're excited to be launching Engineering Success, NTP's latest podcast series. Hosted by Melinda Sietsma, this podcast is a collaboration between NewyTechPeople and Hunter Manufacturing Awards. In this series, Mel will talk to key individuals across the Hunter region, sharing their career stories and the exciting projects and achievements of our local manufacturing businesses. 2024-08-0200 min