Bruce Wylie

Bruce Wylie has over 30 years of experience in mechanical engineering and energy-related roles. Bruce is currently working as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Contact Energy Ltd. Prior to this, from 2014 to 2023, they held the position of Technical Director in Mechanical Engineering at Beca. In this role, they delivered mechanical engineering solutions in various sectors throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Before joining Beca, Bruce worked at Parsons Brinckerhoff as a Senior Engineer from 2011 to 2014. In this role, they provided technical input to the construction team, mechanical design, client liaison, commissioning functions, and other mechanical engineering tasks for the Te Mihi geothermal power station.

From 2006 to 2011, Bruce served as the Mechanical Design Manager at RCR Energy Systems. Bruce managed designers and the design processes for complex energy plants, including proposals, process design, and improving operating plants.

Prior to that, from 2002 to 2006, Bruce worked at TrustPower as a Mechanical Engineer. Bruce developed new electricity generation schemes and improved existing ones, carrying out design, economic modeling, feasibility studies, risk analysis, and consultation with various stakeholders.

In the late 1990s, Bruce worked at NZ Sugar Company Ltd as a Mechanical Engineer, where they initiated, designed, and managed projects. Before that, from 1995 to 1998, they worked as a Senior Engineer at Beca, designing and managing large-scale projects, including the Bluff Aluminum Smelter upgrade.

Bruce's early career includes roles at Ricegrowers Limited as a Mechanical Engineer, where they had various responsibilities, including design, analysis, project management, site supervision, and contracts administration.

Overall, Bruce Wylie has extensive experience in delivering mechanical engineering solutions, managing projects, and providing technical expertise in the energy sector.

Bruce Wylie's education history begins in 1981, where they attended King's College in Auckland, New Zealand for their secondary school education. Bruce studied there until 1985. After completing their secondary education, Bruce enrolled at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand in 1986. Bruce studied there for three years until 1989 and obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering.

In 1991, Bruce pursued further studies at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia. Bruce completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1993, studying there for two years. The specific field of study for their MBA is not provided.