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My inspiration for working in energy

My father’s background and career fuelled my interest in engineering. However, my interest in energy may have started even earlier when I visited an industrial facility with my father; the canteen was totally run on renewable energy, a mix of solar and biogas, something unheard of in India in the 80s.

How I'm influencing the sector

In my current role, I lead and advise on the management of issues and interfaces in and between the various assets and departments – technical, operational, commercial, and HSE.

The value of being an EI Member

As of now the biggest gain has been the satisfaction of being assessed by EI and elected. Having seen more lows than highs in my career in the recent past, this is a morale booster. The association also keeps me on my toes in every aspect of my job - analysis, decision-making, and competency.

How I'm influencing net zero

There are different views regarding the subject, but the oil & gas industry has a big role to play in the energy transition. While the concept of net zero is a relatively recent development, I have always endeavoured to reduce emissions in my job, currently with normal operations, upsets, and turnarounds.

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My inspiration for working in energy

I grew up in Nigeria where littering and waste disposal were uncontrolled. As a 14-year-old secondary school student, I took part in an essay competition titled “A school or society devoid of littering is a small heaven on earth”. This essay sparked my interest in energy and the environment.

How I'm influencing the sector

I'm now supporting the North Sea energy transition through CCUS, carbon footprinting, emissions assessments and offshore wind projects. I also volunteer with SSERC and STEM Learning as a STEM Ambassador where I inspire and communicate science to children.

The value of being an EI Member

I have been an AMEI since January 2023 after transitioning from Student Member. Prior to that, I attended EI Aberdeen Young Professionals Network events, and this gave me the opportunity to meet new people with whom I’m still in contact to date. I also like that I can access training cheaper or free as well as volunteering.

How I'm influencing net zero

In my organisation, I am actively involved in raising awareness of travel emissions and supporting the organisation’s sustainability strategy through active conversations, sensitisation activities, and learning.

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My inspiration for working in energy

I grew up in Seychelles, an archipelago filled with nature, and became interested in energy at the age of 15 after seeing Seychelles commission its first 6MW wind farm. Witnessing the power of renewable energy inspired me to pursue sustainable solutions.

How I'm influencing the sector

My role involves conducting inspections, performing maintenance checks, and troubleshooting technical issues. The opportunity to work directly with wind turbines and contribute to clean energy generation is the most enjoyable aspect of my job, as well as the awesome view.

The value of being an EI Member

Being an AMEI has greatly benefited my career. The skills and knowledge from their Level 1 Energy Management Training allowed me to optimise energy consumption in my role, their resources keep me updated on industry trends and their events and training facilitated networking opportunities.

How I'm influencing net zero

There are challenges and opportunities toward a just transition to net zero. Challenges include managing intermittent wind resources, optimising energy storage solutions, and integrating new wind farm projects into the existing power grid infrastructure.

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My inspiration for working in energy

My interest in energy was sparked by studying renewable energy and energy management as part of my mechanical engineering degree. It helped me to see how engineering principles could make the world a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable place.

As part of my university dissertation, I carried out an energy study in Sainsbury’s introducing a number of energy-saving projects and was subsequently offered a role in the energy team. I then went on to lead energy and sustainability programmes for Debenhams, Starbucks, WeWork and Just Eat.

How I'm influencing the sector and net zero

At Just Eat, in my global role, my projects range from reducing operational carbon emissions of our offices and courier hub locations, helping restaurant partners adopt more sustainable packaging solutions and helping consumers to reduce food waste.

Value of being an EI Member

Being a Chartered Energy Manager has given me credibility amongst my peer group and was a great piece of recognition, showing I had gained the practical and academic experience required to continue my professional development. As the energy industry is so fast-paced, this is key to making an impression on employers and staying abreast of what’s happening in the industry.

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Inspiration to work in energy

I’m studying for an Oil and Gas MBA at Aberdeen Business School; I was inspired to take this degree for many reasons – including how my country of Mozambique is on its way to becoming a top ten liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier.

How I'm influencing the sector

I am involved currently in the design and implementation of Local Content Technical Assistance Projects for the Oil and Gas Sector and its value chain, and these assignments require an understanding of how the sector operates, both in operations and strategy.

Value of being an EI Member

My MBA program requires further reading and a lot of data analysis, and nothing is better than to connect, learn and network directly with the industry as an EI Student Member, where the leading players are. The EI produces excellent quality information and provides training and career guidance.

How I'm influencing net zero

Seeing the trend of energy transition and its positive impact on climate change and the pressure from communities around the world for a substantial reduction of carbon emission and, by 2050, a net-zero strategic intent is also a fascinating discussion to follow up in the next couple of years.

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My inspiration for working in energy

I first became interested in energy at university when I studied MEng in Chemical and Energy Engineering. This allowed me to study the whole energy supply chain — from generation (in all its forms), to networks and consumer matters.

How I'm influencing the sector

Currently, I am an Engineering Assistant with Pivot Power, which is part of EDF Renewables. Pivot Power is developing a national network of Energy “Superhubs”, combining battery energy storage systems and high-volume power connections.

The value of being an EI Member

The plethora of learning resources made available to me as an AMEI has benefited me in my career. Whether it be New Energy World, their knowledge service or online webinars. I’ve also met so many like-minded people through the London YPN that I've connected with professionally and socially.

How I'm influencing net zero

I've always liked to solve problems, and what excites me is there is no "silver bullet" in our journey to net zero. With that in mind and the fact I have only recently graduated, I have sought broad and varied experiences in the energy sector.

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I then support them in engaging with their stakeholders to define priority areas to target in line with the organisation’s strategic direction. I'm supporting them in driving their sustainability transformation, such as communicating their ESG strategy, achievements, decarbonisation and circular economy.

Value of being an EI Member

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My inspiration for working in energy

The thing about energy that interests me the most is that it is relevant to every field of human endeavour. I want to develop more powerful models for understanding the behaviour and performance of geological systems and push beyond the current limits of technology.

How I'm influencing the sector and net zero

I am currently a research student of Computational Geoscience within the Earth Science and Engineering Department, and I signed up to become a Student Member of the EI because I wanted to build my network and connect with industry professionals.

I aspire to hold a position of influence where I can make contributions in my area of expertise shaping the efforts of industry and academia to deliver sustainable energy to the world.

The value of being an EI Member

I also wanted opportunities for professional development and career growth, access to resources and news on the latest industry trends. This has helped me expand my knowledge and remain updated on local and global happenings across the energy industry.

I have also had the opportunity to gain valuable experience by volunteering as a representative of the Energy Institute during a conference.

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My inspiration for working in energy

Growing up in a rural location on the Northwest coast of Ireland and spending lots of my childhood out in nature led me to develop an interest in the Environment. I first studied Forestry Management and then completed my degree in Environmental Science. Seeing the increasing link between energy use and climate change I decided to continue my studies and completed a master's in Energy Management in my early 30s. I was 32 when I began my career in energy-related roles and have been working primarily in Property-related energy and sustainability roles for the last 10 years.

How I'm influencing the sector

As a Sustainability Manager for the UK and Ireland, my key responsibility is the development and implementation of a Net Zero strategy to reduce our Scope 1,2 and 3 emissions. I also act in an advisory and support capacity across the organisation for Environmental management issues across our operations.

The value of being an EI Member

I have been a member of the Energy Institute for about eight years, first joining in 2017 as an associate and then becoming a full member a few years later. I think becoming a full member is very much worth doing. Membership offers significant useful resources to access, and the range of training topics and modules available is very good.

How I'm influencing net zero

The work I do with the Salvation Army contributes to a just transition in a few ways. One example is the energy improvements in our large domestic estate will contribute to reducing fuel poverty. Secondly, it helps support the creation of more jobs in the developing green skills sector through our procurement of goods and services related to our net zero ambition.

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My inspiration for working in energy
Growing up, during secondary school, I could no longer go to school due to a lack of finances. When I was 17, I went to a Technical College, with the intention of learning skills in electrical installation and maintenance practice, so that if I could not complete the programme, I would at least have the necessary skills to build a career.

How I'm influencing the sector
I am currently the Technical Manager of Jaza Energy Nigeria, a company that focuses on building solar hubs and employing women from the local community to light up the African continent. My role involves the establishment and design of the solar hub, as well as the the installation of equipment and commissioning.

The value of being an EI Member
I was helped to get my current role through EI membership, as I was referred by my Mentor under the EI’s mentorship program, EI Connect. I also regularly consult New Energy World and the EI site to stay updated on the latest trends in energy innovations, and training to obtain the energy management certification.

How I'm influencing net zero
By working for a renewable energy firm primarily dedicated to delivering clean power to un-electrified communities, I am making a substantial contribution to the journey towards achieving a net zero carbon footprint. Bringing green energy to these underserved areas leaves little space for high-emission energy sources.

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