Job Satisfaction at Contact Energy

Working with designers suppliers construction managers and contractors (more) to progress project construction activities with a focus on budget schedule and quality

I get a good combination of time spent out in the field and working in the office doing interesting and positive work

Searching data for electrical devices testing setting performing math calculations and recording data in charts or diagrams. Supporting electrical engineers in testing the electrical systems preparing chart diagrams and reports for testing results. Assisting engineers in designing researching and testing the hydropower station projects. Test whether the designs or circuits meet the safety requirements and regulations. Assembling the control system test gear circuits calibrator and metering equipment according to safety regulations. • Assisting in designing and arranging electrical devices and circuits, relays, and protection systems in powerhouse in support of electrical engineers. • Estimating and documenting the data and costs of electrical devices. • Installing assemblies of Modbus communication systems, metering, and indicating devices.

Learning about energy markets strategy and project based work.

Currently I work with operating plants monitoring their performance and looking for ways to improve generation. This usually comes in the form of daily surveillance or investigation and reporting tasks given to me by my manager.

So far, I am basically learning about the company work and the different processes and roles involved in the delivery of power and maintaining the system. I had multiple site visits that included technical information.

Project management, asset condition monitoring data analysis. Assisting with faults and findings as they occur. Assisting other engineers with projects as required.