Scott is a Chartered Professional Mechanical Engineer and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Auckland.
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His first area of work was in the facilities management department of the Auckland District Health Board where he undertook project work related to engineering and building services.
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Following this Scott joined Nelligan Consulting Engineers as a design engineer and has been with the company since.
His role is currently Principal Mechanical Engineer, where he leads the firm in mechanical-related projects and investigations. He is a Certified Machinery Safety Expert ® and a recognised surveyor under Maritime Rule 40G (Novel Craft).
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Scott is also the current chair of the Recreational Safety Engineering Group (RSE), an Engineering NZ Technical Interest Group for Engineers who routinely certify what are known as “Amusement Devices”.