Q1. Tell us about you… what’s your work history to date?

My background is in engineering and fabrication. I have spent 22 years working in various roles, starting as a welder, through workshop management, project management and more recently in commercially focused roles. Throughout the past two decades, I have worked in Scotland, Norway and Africa in roles such as Welder, Foreman, Project Estimator, Estimating Manager, and now General Manager, covering industries such as Distillation, Oil and Gas, and Nuclear.

Q2. What’s your current role and can you describe a typical working day? ​

My current role at Global Energy is that of General Manager. My role is varied and no two days are the same, but a typical day for me would involve tendering new jobs and managing existing projects, as well as attending various meetings with south fab staff, management, and the broader group of companies.

Q3. What three personality traits define you, and how do these relate to your role?

Positivity - I believe that being positive is a vital trait to hold. It allows me to continually seek solutions to everyday obstacles, remain focused during tough times and battle through adversity. I am also a firm believer that positivity breeds positivity.

Methodical - Adopting a systematic approach is essential when manufacturing complex structures and systems, allowing you to make sense of multifaceted projects with extensive requirements in a logical and orderly fashion.

Optimistic - I'm a firm believer that optimism isn't a belief that things will automatically get better, it's a conviction that we can make things better" and it helps me to take action and find solutions.