Alan McClintock | HERA Senior Welding Engineer

A qualified welder, Alan is also a welding supervisor and IIW Welding Inspector IWI-C, and an IIW Welding Technologist. He has considerable experience with New Zealand and Australia welding related structural standards and related quality control procedures. Alan is a lead auditor for Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) Scheme.

Michail Karpenko | HERA GM Welding Centre

Michail, an IIW International Welding Engineer, is a member of the Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia Committees including WD-003 “Welding”. He was involved in the revision and updating of welding standards such as AS/NZS 1554, AS/NZS ISO 3834, DR ISO 17607, AS/NZS 5131. He is a lead auditor for the Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) Scheme and was actively involved in its establishment.

Robert Ryan | HERA Welding Engineer

Robert is an IIW International Welding Inspector (IWI-S) and AS 2214 Welding Supervisor with expertise in the field of welding processes, procedures, and training of welders as well as quality management systems to AS/NZS 5131 and Steel Fabricator Certification (SFC) Scheme.

Ozgur Erdem | HERA Senior Welding Engineer

Ozgur has worked extensively on the delivery of industrial plant projects globally in many roles at different levels in the fabrication and construction of boilers, reactors, pressure vessels, structural steels and piping systems of oil & gas, nuclear and thermal power (CCGT and coal fired) plants in Turkiye, Russia, Albania, Libya and Iraq.

He was a lecturer of welding inspection courses at international training organisations in Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Central Asia and South America.

Volkan Yakut | HERA Principal Welding Engineer

Volkan Yakut, a BS Mechanical Engineer and International Welding Engineer with an MSc, brings nearly three decades of diverse global experience in manufacturing. From lecturing at universities to managing pivotal roles in manufacturing and construction projects, he has contributed to major projects across New Zealand, Turkey, Russia, and Saudi Arabia. Specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies, welding, and mechanical testing, Volkan is deeply committed to continuous improvement and staying updated with technological advancements. Since 2019, he has enriched the local metal community through his expertise at HERA.

Holger Heinzel | HERA Senior Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing | Industry 4.0 Cluster Lead

Holger Heinzel, a Mechanical Engineer, focuses on clean energy power generation research with an emphasis on materials. His interests encompass advanced materials, fabrication methods, pressure design, and automation, considering their politico-economic implications. He contributes to sheet metal formability studies, aids in delivering research facilities, and develops innovative technologies for high-volume production. Holger is committed to HERA’s international, multidisciplinary team, striving to advance the metals industry.

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