Cameron Laird, Cm Eng Nz, P.Eng.
About Cameron Laird, Cm Eng Nz, P.Eng.
Cameron Laird is a Ground Systems Engineer II at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand, with a background in industrial automation and control systems. He has previously worked at GEA Group and WorleyParsons, specializing in alarm management and hazardous area compliance.
Work at Rocket Lab
Cameron Laird has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Ground Systems Engineer II since 2020. In this role, he focuses on the design and implementation of ground systems that support rocket launches. His responsibilities include providing on-site construction and commissioning support to ensure that projects meet specified requirements. Laird's expertise in alarm management and hazardous area compliance contributes to the safety and efficiency of operations at Rocket Lab in Auckland, New Zealand.
Previous Experience at GEA Group
Before joining Rocket Lab, Cameron Laird worked at GEA Group as a Commissioning Engineer from 2018 to 2020. During his two-year tenure in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, he was responsible for overseeing the commissioning of various systems. His role involved ensuring that installations were completed according to specifications and that systems were operationally ready.
Career at WorleyParsons
Cameron Laird spent seven years at WorleyParsons, where he served as an Instrument and Controls Engineer from 2011 to 2018. Based in Wellington, he was involved in the specification and selection of instrumentation and control systems across different industries. His work included ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing alarm systems to alert operators to abnormal conditions in industrial processes.
Education and Expertise
Cameron Laird holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Industrial Automation from Massey University, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. His educational background is complemented by his expertise in alarm management and hazardous area compliance. Laird's knowledge in these areas helps ensure safety in environments that may contain flammable gases or dust.
Early Education
Cameron Laird completed his secondary education at New Plymouth Boy's High School from 2003 to 2007. This foundational education set the stage for his later studies in engineering and his subsequent career in the field of industrial automation and control systems.