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\"Mark<\/div>
Mark Gibson<\/span>
MANAGING DIRECTOR<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Mark is your main contact for Fluid, he is the Director and has extensive knowledge in BIM (Building Information Modelling). Using Revit software, Mark and the team produce comprehensive 3D representations of\u00a0 building services and in-turn construct the building services before the site works have even begun.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Lisa<\/div>
Lisa Gibson<\/span>
FINANCE &
MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Lisa manages all the financials and office procedures to ensure processes and duties in the office flow efficiently.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Paul<\/div>
Paul Simpson<\/span>
PROJECT DIRECTOR <\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Paul is Fluid’s project lead; he is on the ground running the team and keeping the daily operations of our projects moving smoothly. Paul has an Electrical background with over with over 13 years in the industry and brings a hands-on experience to designing practical solutions to the majority of these projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Kin Yuen<\/span>
Senior building services engineer (CPENG)<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>
A registered\u00a0Chartered Professional Engineer also holding IntPE, CMEngNZ, and a BE(Mech), Kin brings over 30 years of building services engineering experience to the team.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Paul<\/div>
Paul Schilt\u00a0<\/span>
HYDRAULIC TEAM LEAD\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Paul has an aptitude for engineering and a vision that supports the management of water resources for effective\u00a0design and documentation of Hydraulic Services for all types of buildings. With 13+ years as a qualified Plumber and Gasfitter, Paul is an essential asset to the team who can provide expertise and guidance on all projects related to water supply and drainage systems.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Erica<\/div>
Erica Brits<\/span>
ELECTRICAL TEAM LEAD<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Erica has a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and over 10 years experience as an Electrical Building Services Engineer across all sectors including Healthcare, Commercial, Education, Retail.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Lawrence<\/div>
Lawrence Gouws<\/span>
BIM COORDINATION LEAD<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Lawrence is an experienced MEP Draftsperson, with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering and 15 years\u2019 experience within the local New Zealand and global oil and gas, processing plant and engineering sector. He has expertise in mechanical and piping design, developing 3D models, and producing 2D drawings for fabrication and construction
purposes.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Kieran<\/div>
Kieran Rutherford<\/span>
SENIOR HYDRAULIC ENGINEER<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Kieran combines his broad industry experience and strong relationships to deliver exceptional plumbing design service to all Fluid clients.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Warrick Levis<\/span>
BIM <\/span>COORDINATOR<\/span><\/div>
Warrick is our \u2018Yes Man\u2019 and has an abundance of practical experience in the trade industry that spans over 20+ years which is a welcome asset to our BIM team.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Pramukhesh Vaghela<\/span>
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Pramukhesh holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management. Pram is another yes-man and he brings a positive attitude to each day.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Jeff<\/div>
\u00a0<\/strong>Jeff Ashby<\/span>
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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With over 20 years in the industry including Electrical Design and CAD based roles, Jeff has a mix of practical and design experience in NZ and Australia in various market sectors including Commercial, Healthcare, Residential, Rail, Light Industrial and Education.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Alex<\/div>
Alex Hawkes\u00a0<\/span>
MECHANICAL ENGINEER<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Alex is our in-house Revit whiz, and is progressing at a rapid rate. As an experienced Mechanical Engineer Alex works alongside the mechanical team on both the design and drafting aspects of all projects.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Marc<\/div>
Marc Gatchalian<\/span>
MECHANICAL ENGINEER\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Marc is an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a background in construction, maintenance, and management of residential and commercial buildings with a heavy focus on the HVAC discipline in NZ. Marc is a welcome addition who has an abundance of experience in designing as well as installation – mostly on-site – which allows him to bring his practical knowledge to accommodate our clients\u2019 needs.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Leo<\/div>
Leo Ma<\/span>
GRADUATE BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Leo is a Graduate Building Services Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. Leo is keen to take on challenges in the design and drafting of both mechanical and hydraulic services.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Ajay<\/div>
Ajay Sunder<\/span>
GRADUATE BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEER<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Ajay is a Graduate Building Services Engineer holding a master\u2019s in mechanical engineering. Ajay has previous experience working in the HVAC industry and is keen to further his knowledge of the building services engineering industry.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Katie<\/div>
Katie Cook<\/span>
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/div>
Katie is Fluids\u2019 organisational queen; she plays a crucial role in supporting and facilitating the successful execution of all our projects. With a can-do attitude she is responsible for various administrative tasks and coordination efforts that help our teams meet their goals and deadlines.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Kestutis<\/div>
Kestutis Kandrotas<\/span>
MECHANICAL ENGINEER<\/span><\/div>
Kestutis is a dedicated and highly qualified Mechanical Building Services Engineer with a robust educational background. He has an extensive seven-year experience with an unwavering passion for excellence in HVAC system design. Armed with both bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s degrees in the discipline, he has specialised in designing HVAC systems for a diverse range of projects, including large-scale apartment buildings, multi-story office complexes, galleries, and individual residences.
His expertise has significantly contributed to the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability of these spaces, and is always striving for innovative solutions that meet the highest industry standards.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Henry<\/div>
Henry Chandler<\/span>
GRADUATE HYDRAULIC ENGINEER<\/span><\/div>
Henry is Fluids\u2019 Graduate Hydraulic Engineer. With a robust foundation in hydraulic systems and a track record of successful engineering contributions during his academic journey, Henry is eager to tackle complex challenges, and brings a fresh perspective and a commitment to driving innovation in hydraulic engineering practices.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\"Kalapika<\/div>
Kalapika Vaghela<\/span>
GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER<\/span><\/div>
As a recent graduate in Engineering, Kalapika brings fresh insights, a solid academic foundation, and a passion for innovation to the field. Armed with theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience gained during her studies, she is eager to apply her skills to real-world projects. From circuit design to power systems, her goal is to contribute to cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and sustainable advancements in electrical engineering.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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