In a nutshell, what do you do? I assist with the design of chemical process plants to make them safer; writing specifications, investigating equipment and processes, and making sure that all hydrocarbons are contained within the process (e.g. making sure they do not escape, causing fire and explosion). I’m also on-site during construction and commissioning, […]
Stop looking for your career path – it doesn’t exist!
It’s not often that I’ll quote Star Trek, but the future really is an undiscovered country. And that’s something to bear in mind, when you’re thinking about planning your career. The biggest stress I see in my work? People trying to find their perfect place in that undiscovered country. They’re focused on finding career nirvana […]
Career Scoop: Primary School Teacher
In a nutshell, what do you do? Teach children in academic areas – reading, writing, speaking, mathematics, science, history, religion (depending on school), art, geography (SOSE). Teach children social and emotional skills – making and keeping friendships, manners, respect, organisation, resilience, persistence, working with people, how to behave in different social situations, sharing, consideration of […]
Career Scoop: Mining Engineer
In a nutshell, what do you do? A mining engineer is to a mine what an architect is for a house, or a conductor for an orchestra. Mining engineers design pits and roads to access the ore in 3 dimensions using sophisticated software. We also sequence the different parts of the mine to make sure […]
Career Scoop: Manufacturing Manager
In a nutshell, what do you do? I am the Manufacturing Manager for a major beverage manufacturing company. This involves the full management of approx. 80 people of a plant that makes and packages juice, spring water and soft drink. There are numerous departments within the plant which I lead, from quality, syrup making, production, […]
Career Scoop: Senior Graphic Designer (Architect’s firm)
In a nutshell, what do you do? I design reports, submissions, EOI’s (Expressions of Interest), presentations – visually representing our architects’ work without competing with it. I also design effective and communicative diagrams, 2D architectural plan renders and undertake Photoshop image editing. Why did you choose this career? Looking back over my career, the one role […]
