Power Industry Jobs: Job-Seeking Advice
Winds of Change for Turbine Technicians
New energy technologies are growing and there is increasing demand for people to look after them. As the wind turbine field begins to show the signs of a shortage of skilled staff; Ruari McCallion looks at the opportunities and training sources.
Power Recruitment Goes Green
The outlook for green energy may be optimistic, but growth also brings challenges, particularly in the fields of training and recruitment. Gareth Evans investigates the opportunities for those looking to find their way into a career in sustainable energy.
How to Get on the Power Industry Job Ladder
Information for people aspiring to work in the power industry, including details on how to get onto apprentice and graduate programmes, recruitment schemes and training courses within the largest power companies.
Interview: Claire Wilkinson, Graduate Engineer
Claire Wilkinson, graduate engineer at PPA Energy talks to Gareth Evans about conducting technical and economic analysis of generation projects, transmission and distribution networks and electricity markets for utilities, industrial companies and regulators internationally.
Interview: Jackie Carpenter, Renewable Energy Consultant
Case study on Jackie Carpenter, a renewable energy consultant. Jackie describes how her career has developed, and offers advice to jobseekers looking to embark upon a career in the renewable energy industry.
Interview: Paul Winkle, Plant Manager
Case study on Paul Winkle, plant manager at a nuclear power installation. Paul describes how he obtained his position, and offers career advice to graduates and apprentices looking to embark upon a career in the power / nuclear industry.
Interview: Chris Wickins, Development Engineer
Case study on Chris Wickins, a development engineer for Quiet Revolution. Chris describes how he became a development engineer, and explains why being a development engineer in a small company is good career choice within the power industry.
Interview: Dorian Matts, Engineering Manager
Case study on Dorian Matts, engineering manager for boilers and construction at Didcot power station. Dorian describes how he became an engineering manager, and provides career advice for anyone looking to enter engineering within the power industry.
Interview: John Burnett, Operations Engineer
Case study on John Burnett, and operations engineer at Didcot power station.
John progressed through n-Power's graduate training program and offers advice on the value of work experience and work placements for students looking to enter the power industry.
