Western Australia Division Electrical Engineering Panel
Meetings
The Electrical Engineering Panel meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 712 Murray Street, West Perth at 5.45pm sharp. Details of technical forums, presentations and seminars are notified through the Division newsletter, Engineering WA. Members of the Engineers Australia and others interested in Electrical Engineering are always welcome.
For the full schedule of upcoming and past Technical Presentations please refer to the Events Page of the WA Division website.
Committee Members
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Mr. Neil Midolo MIEAust CPEng |
Ms Tiina Ratamo FIEAust CPEng EA Electrical College Board - WA Representative |
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Mr Dan Norton FIEAust CPEng JEEP Technical Program Coordinator |
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Mr Albert Koenig FIEAust CPEng Committee members |
Mr Andrew Martin MIEAust Committee Members |
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Mr Andrew Yuncken FIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
Mr Jose Duarte MIEAust CPEng Committee members |
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Ms. Julia Lee MIEAust CPEng Committee members |
Mr Michael Meehan MIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
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Ms Margaret Watroba FIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
Mr Peter Willis MIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
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Mr Robert Del Bianco MIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
Mr Stephen Brown FIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
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Mr Steven Nadj MIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
Mr Tony Hollingsworth FIEAust CPEng Committee Members |
Aims of the Electrical Engineering Panel
Focus Areas
- Identify Engineers Australia WA, Electrical Engineers Professional Interests and needs
- Develop and maintain a balanced technical program with particular regard to those areas not adequately covered by kindred Societies and Organisations
- Facilitate a framework for professional networking and promote participation in all Electrical College and Engineers Australia activities
- Actively promote the Profession of Electrical Engineering within Western Australia, through; Industry, Government, Professional Groups, Employers / Engineering Companies, Engineers and Educators
Objectives
- Maintain the interest of our primary audience - electrical engineers
- Conduct 10, Technical Sessions or relevant CPD activities per year, jointly with JEEP, Sessions not to be held in January or December
- Identify and build effective relationships with other kindred Interest Groups
- Organise relevant Technical Conferences - approximately every second year
Joint Electrical Electronic Papers (JEEP) / Joint Technical Papers Committee (JTPC)
In Western Australia, it has been agreed that the three professional engineering Institutions (Engineers Australia [Electrical & ITEE Colleges], IEE, and IEEE) shall present a joint annual program for the presentation of electrical engineering papers. The JEEP program comprises 10 papers, which includes time for networking at the Division offices and an occasional site visit.
Why You Should Be Involved
Participation in the activities of the Electrical Engineering Panel is encouraged.
Participation will facilitate the development of yourself and the profession by:
- Expanding the range of contacts of participants;
- Improving the participants' knowledge and skills; and
- Be a unified voice for the industry on matters of common interest.
Quick WA Electrical Engineering References
Electrical Laws in WA
The regulation of electrical safety matters in Western Australia is performed by:
Energy Safety WA
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
All regulatory matters, including electrical licensing, equipment safety, installations/inspections and supply for general industry
Website: http://www.energysafety.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9422 5200
Fax: 08 9422 5244
Email: energysafety@docep.wa.gov.au
and
Resources Safety Division WA
Department of Mines and Petroleum
Carrying prime responsibility for regulating extractive industries and dangerous goods in Western Australia, and ensuring that safety, health and environmental standards for mine4s and petroleum sector are consistent with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation, regulations and policies.
Website: http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/
Phone: 08 9358 8002
Fax: 08 9358 8000
Email: ResourcesSafety@dmp.wa.gov.au
Laws and standards
Western Australian administers laws relating to electricity safety, supply and efficiency. This legislation also creates systems such as electrical licensing and equipment approvals.
Standards, such as Australian/New Zealand standards, are generally created through Standards Australia. Standards are developed and revised by committees made up of industry, community and government representatives.
Regulators often refer to standards in their legislation as a way of ensuring that technical information and requirements are up to date and common throughout Australia and New Zealand.
You can purchase standards from SAI Global
Other Industry Links of use
- WorkSafe - Department of Commerce
- Trades Recognition Australia
- Standards Australia Limited
- Standards New Zealand
- SAI Global
- International Electrotechnical Commission System for Conformity testing and Certification of Electrical Equipment (IECEE)
- National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
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Australian Communication and Media Authority
Electrical Licensing
If you wish to carry out electrical work in Western Australia you must hold the correct electrical licence for the work.
If you wish to contract for, or carry out electrical work for fee or reward you need to apply for an electrical contractor licence. Please contact
Energy Safety WA
Department of Consumer and Employment Protection
All regulatory matters, including electrical licensing, equipment safety, installations/inspections and supply
Website: http://www.energysafety.wa.gov.au
Phone: 08 9422 5200
Fax: 08 9422 5244
Email: energysafety@docep.wa.gov.au
for more information.
