Matthew Karpik
Director - Mechanical Engineering
Director - Mechanical Engineering
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BE) UNSW
AIRAH Accredited Professional HVAC
Code Compliance
AIRAH Accredited Professional
Energy Efficient HVAC Design etc.
Level 2 Energy Auditor
Green Star Professional
Memberships:
Institute of Engineers Australia, MIEAust, Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. (AIRAH) , American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) , Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Work History:
- Began career in 1994 with Steensen Varming Australia (SVA)
- Joined Clarence Consultants in 2004 and recently became a director for the practice
- Extensive Building Services experience in the Design, Documentation and Contract Administration of projects involving air-conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration, medical gases, building BCA upgrade, retrofit of existing plant, and building management & control systems
- Projects include Health, Cultural, Recreational, Institutional, Industrial, and Commercial buildings
Projects Undertaken:
- Commercial – Park Beach Plaza Coffs Harbour; Gateway House Coffs Harbour; Centrelink Parkes; Gerard Centre Grafton
- Medical – St Vincent's Hospital Sydney; Coffs Harbour Health Campus Medical Centre; Ballina Hospital Emergency Department
- Government – Coffs Harbour Airport; Rigby House Coffs Harbour
- Schools – Clarence Valley Anglican College, Grafton; McAuley Catholic College, Grafton
Professional Interests:
- Ventilation and air conditioning systems – ensuring they meet the requirements of the EP&A Act and the BCA
- Committed to the development of young engineers and the fostering of young people into engineering practice
- Encouraging use of modern engineering design software techniques to create an environment of informed, sustainable design decision making
Personal Interests:
- Fishing from my kayak or a mate's boat
- Gardening – growing my own vegies
- Surf Life Saving
- NSW Rural Fire Service