Stirring The Pot

On this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re talking with Paihau-Robinson Research Institute Junior Engineer, Megan Girdwood.

Megan is a Graduate Chemical and Process engineer with a minor in Energy Technologies, and recently submitted her Masters thesis also in Chemical Engineering.  

Her current project is developing a closed-loop, green process to extract vanadium from a co-product of the NZ steel making process. Join us as we delve into this research, what the value proposition for bi-products of steel are, and how this all relates to the circular economy.

Connect with Megan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-girdwood/

Connect with Paihau-Robinson Research Institute

Website: https://robinson.ac.nz/home/ or: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/robinson

Find out more about HERA's materials passport project:

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/material-passport/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we're talking with our General Manager Comms 4.0, Kim Nugent and CEO, Troy Coyle.

Their discussion focuses on the work HERA has recently been undertaking to create a program centred around Mātauranga Māori to assist members and industry to be genuine cultural partners.

An early challenge has been around helping key stakeholders to understand why this project is something the heavy engineering industry should care about, and why it would be in the remit of HERA to do.

This podcast creates a meaningful dialogue on the exciting opportunities this project present to industry, and also why from a research association it is very much in HERA's scope to drive.

Connect with Kim

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nugentkim/

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/kim-nugent/

Connect with Troy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/troy-coyle-she-her/

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/troy-coyle/

Find out more about HERA's mātauranga Māori mahi

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/matauranga-maori/

Podcasts:

Wairangi Jones: Cultural cringe and colonisation in the workplace: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fm5ys-1203647

Dr Joe Te Rito: Move your mentality from the 1940's: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-e7jvn-11a07c7

Hanga Aro Rau: Cultural transformation for industry: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t3rdt-1127aad

Mahonri Owen: Challenging the status quo, Part 1: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7ctmj-10cbbc0

Paora Tapihana: Challenging the status quo, Part 2: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qtcfb-10dc6c5

Motu Bridge Pou team: A history remembered: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zcjec-10b8376

Renata Hakiwai & Troy Coyle: Te Tiriti at play in governance: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rqdwv-107e668

Phil Hokianga & Graham Burke: Te Tiriti at play in governance: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-txi35-1093598

John Cole: The intersection between Mātauranga Māori & Construction 4.0: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-x5x95-ff5116

Lelan Ruwhiu & Sarah Lewis: An indigenous approach to STEM engagement: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p7bjm-d242bf

Byron Konia: Addressing the skills gap through diversity: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-efyky-ae4322

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we're talking with our Automation and Welding 4.0 Engineer, Holger Heinzel.

Holger's role is to focus on the development of tools and methodologies to help manufacturing organisations with their transition to Industry 4.0.

A key aspect of this is his ability to now carry out SIRI assessments, which is a global scheme to formally evaluate manufacturing facilities and processes to kick start their Industry 4.0 transformation by giving them a bigger picture on where they are, and where they can go next.

Connect with Holger

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/holger-heinzel/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holger-heinzel/

Connect with our welding team

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/fabrication40/

Email: [email protected]

Find out about our Industry 4.0 works:

Industry 4.0: https://www.hera.org.nz/industry40/

Fab4.0Lab: https://www.hera.org.nz/venue-hire-hera-house/fab40lab/

HERA report shows adoption of construction 4.0 worth $8 billion: https://www.hera.org.nz/construction40-benefits/

Connect with Greg for innovation initiatives and MetalMind:

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/team-member/greg-buckley/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-buckley-nz/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, our General Manager Welding Centre, Michail Karpenko chats with our Senior Welding Engineer, Alan McClintock.

Alan is a well respected person in our industry and has made many significant contributions over his career.

His expertise in consulting for welding processes, weldability and quality management - including codes and standards for structural, transport, marine and pressure applications have no doubt informed many projects, businesses, and people.

In celebration of his mahi (work), please join us as Alan recalls his career pathway, experiences he has had in welding both in Aotearoa and around the world, as well as how he came to work at HERA.

Connect with our welding team

Website: https://www.hera.org.nz/fabrication40/

Find out about our upcoming welding courses

Welding supervisor course (online):

https://www.hera.org.nz/event/welding-supervisor-online/

Inspection for welders – structural steel welding to AS/NZS 1554:

https://www.hera.org.nz/event/inspection-for-welders-structural-steel-welding-on-demand/

Increased profits through the introduction of theory of constraints for welding and fabrication:

https://www.hera.org.nz/event/theory-of-constraints-for-welding-and-fabrication/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re talking with BRANZ General Manager of Research, Chris Litten.

Tasked with challenging Aotearoa New Zealand to create a building system that delivers better outcomes for all, Chris and his team oversee a range of research projects in environment and zero-carbon, fire, healthy homes, materials, and structural and seismic engineering to make that a reality.

Together we delve into the mahi that BRANZ does, how their research focuses are chosen, opportunities the steel industry has to collaborate with them, and what is on the horizon.

Connect with Chris

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislitten/

Connect with BRANZ

Contact: https://www.branz.co.nz/contact/

Website: https://www.branz.co.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branz/?originalSubdomain=nz

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-g1IeStXPRopbXwZF8QNOQ

Twitter: https://twitter.com/branzlive?lang=en

Find out more about HERA's own research and development works:

https://www.hera.org.nz/research-development/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re talking with New Zealand Steel Quality Assurance Manager, Sahar Hosseini.

As a qualified Quality Management System ( ISO 9001) developer, lead auditor and risk management expert with engagement in Health & Safety Management Systems, she brings ten years of international experience to the Steel industry as a materials engineer and technical leader.

Chatting with our Structural Engineer Reza Kordani, we touch on a range of topics from a non-technical perspective. Exploring the in's and out's of steel production in Aotearoa New Zealand, diversity in the workplace, the testing and examining procedures that ensure the quality of the products are up to standard, opportunities for graduates and the challenges of writing steel standards.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahar-hosseini-msc-mengnz-6b9640198/

Website: https://www.nzsteel.co.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-steel/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NewZealandSteel

• New Steel runs 24/7 and series of quality assurance tests (including mechanical and chemical tests) are undertaken every few minutes! If Sahar isn't happy with one of the tests, they have to stop the whole production line till she is!
• They have some fantastic graduate programs. Several younger engineers and graduates join them each year. 
• It took Sahar and the standard committee almost 2.5 years to complete a standard of less than 50 pages!

We'll be hosting an exclusive forum for members on MetalMind - every Tuesday morning.

Join our Structural Engineer Reza Kordani to pitch your structural questions in this live Q&A session!

If you are a user of MetalMind already, keep an eye out for the notification when Reza goes live. If you aren't yet, get in touch wth our team at [email protected] to get yourself registered!

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we’re having a korero with Matt Woodley, CEO of construction technology company Donovan Group.

He leads a team focused on solving construction challenges by transforming the global construction industry with fresh ideas to age-old problems.

In this podcast, we delve into the core business of Donovan Group and their focus on developing technology that looks to decarbonise the construction industry. 

Connect with Matt 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-woodley-2695b813/

Connect with Donovan Group

Website: https://donovangroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/donovan-group-ltd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMsa8kuAs6IsknJrCjmSl2g

Find out about HERA's Zero Carbon Offsetting program: 

https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/zero-carbon-steel/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

Today we’re talking with Helen Davidson and Ceinwen McNeil.

Helen is ACE New Zealand Chief Executive, and one of the drivers behind the Diversity Agenda, and Ceinwen is BVT Engineering’s Chief Executive, Diversity Agenda Steering Committee Chair – and of course, no stranger to Stirring the Pot!

Join us as we have some real talk around diversity and the big issues for women in the workplace from discrimination to smaller behaviours that impact women. We also go into the Diversity Agenda and it's mission to make a difference when it comes to diversity and inclusion.

Connect with Helen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-davidson-224289151/

Connect with Ceinwen

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceinwen-mcneil/

Podcast: The new age of engineering in construction https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xxuqw-104711b

Connect with ACE New Zealand

Website: https://www.acenz.org.nz/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acenewzealand/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACENewZealand/

Website: https://bvtengineering.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bvt-consulting-ltd/

Connect with the Diversity Agenda

Website: https://www.diversityagenda.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiversityAgendaNZ/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diversityagenda/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfag_VLuztTlsz7yKEcuYgg?view_as=subscriber

Other diversity focused podcasts

Ticking the diversity box? https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-sagxx-11c671a

Inclusion, transformation and collaboration https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9uzp9-114d43c

Cultural transformation for industry https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-t3rdt-1127aad

Challenging the status quo https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-7ctmj-10cbbc0

Engineering a change of culture https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3rims-106dfe0

The importance of diversity and inclusion https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-arhus-fdc47b

Addressing the skills gap through diversity https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-efyky-ae4322

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

In this episode of Stirring the Pot we’re talking with Wairangi Jones.

Wairangi is a specialist in Māori engagement and cultural advice at Tūtira Mai which is an organisation leading the way in cultural competency and leadership training.

Today we chat about employees culture impacts their views of work and influences their actions, how you can see your employees through a different lens and how employers can learn about their employees culture in a meaningful and transformational way.

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]

Jill has over 35 year’s experience in steelmaking, smelting, kilns, reformers and refractory lined product units, and has a particular interest in the new low carbon economy.

Together we chat about steel decarbonisation and what an ideal domestic steel industry would look like - covering off what the technical challenges and opportunities are, the role Government needs to play in supporting this transition and what that transition would look like.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-cooper-5316a743/

Steel recycling report: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-recycling/

Steel and the circular economy: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-circular-economy/

Zero carbon steel: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/zero-carbon-steel/

Steel and the living standards framework: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/steel-lsf/

Aotearoa Transformation Agenda and Plan: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/ata-plan/

Guidance for calculating carbon footprint: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/carbon-footprint/

Steel sustainability research fund: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-research-fund/

You might also be interested in the following resources:

Key messages document on six reasons why steel from the Sustainable Steel Council: https://www.sustainablesteel.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Six-reasons-why-LAP-LAT-01.pdf

Sustainability FAQ’s answered: https://www.hera.org.nz/sustainability/sustainability-faqs/

Resources and links

• Connect with HERA team - https://hera.org.nz/about-us/our-people/hera-team/
• Learn more about HERA's Industry 4.0 rangahau: https://hera.org.nz/research/industry-x-0/
• Subscribe to our podcast: https://www.hera.org.nz/podcasts/
• For live updates, follow us on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hera-innovationinmetals/

📬 Got questions or feedback? Reach us at [email protected]