Principal Structural Engineer, 22 years
Stancliffe Structural · Brisbane, QLD · 22 years experience
About
Specialist in advanced finite-element analysis, fatigue assessment, and fitness-for-service evaluation for pressure equipment and structural steelwork across resources, power, and heavy industry. Twenty-two years delivering independent third-party reviews and forensic investigations for ASX 200 operators and state regulators. RPEQ; PhD (University of Queensland). Co-author of four industry-adopted fatigue-assessment guidelines used by Australian operators.
Expertise
Sector Experience
Qualifications & Registrations
Academic Qualifications
PhD, Structural Engineering
2008University of Queensland
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Civil Engineering
2003University of Queensland
Professional Registrations
RPEQ
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Board of Professional Engineers Queensland
CPEng
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Engineers Australia
NER
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Engineers Australia
Chartered Engineer
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Engineers Australia
Experience
Principal Structural Engineer
2016–PresentStancliffe Structural
Leads structural integrity and FEA practice. Technical director for mining and pressure equipment projects.
Senior Structural Engineer
2010–2016Worley
Structural design and analysis for oil and gas facilities including APLNG and Gladstone LNG.
Structural Engineer
2008–2010Aurecon
Bridge and building structural design for transport and building projects.
Project History
Structural Integrity Assessment - ROM Bin Complex
2025BHP Mitsubishi Alliance · Mining & Resources
Comprehensive FEA-based fitness-for-service assessment of ageing ROM bin structures.
Pressure Vessel Requalification Program
2024Ampol · Oil & Gas
Led the requalification of 28 pressure vessels across a refinery shutdown.
Projects / Case Studies
Standout projects from Sarah's career, with the challenge, approach, and outcome for each.
Fatigue-fitness-for-service assessment of a jackup rig leg
2023Offshore drilling contractor (confidential) · Energy & Renewables
Lead assessor, fitness-for-service reviewHands-On
Independent FFS assessment of a crack indication detected during a five-yearly inspection.
Challenge
Operator faced commercial pressure to return the rig to contract; crack indications close to a welded K-node.
Solution
Level-3 BS 7910 assessment with FEA-derived stress-intensity factors; defined inspection and monitoring regime for continued operation.
Outcome
Rig returned to service under a one-year monitoring plan; follow-up inspection confirmed no propagation.
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