Since our Territory-first engineer credentialling program kicked off earlier this year, 16 Territory Generation engineers have received a globally recognised engineering accreditation. Asset Engineer Ian Ang is one of the staff members who has benefitted from this program. We spoke to Ian about his background, participation in the EWC, and what it means to him.
Q: What type of engineer are you and what got you into
the field?
A: I’m a mechanical engineer by profession. I always
liked to know how things work, and to be a part of things
that make a difference. That’s what drew me to
engineering initially and things haven’t changed!
Q: Tell us about your career history.
A: Previously to TGen, I worked in offshore construction
and aviation. I held similar roles although with very
different applications. At TGen, every day provides unique
challenges as we work to provide power for the homes and
businesses right across the Territory. A big part of my role
involves marrying the contractual, maintenance and
commercial aspects of various power generators to ensure
long term reliability and performance.
Q: Had you explored credentialling prior to being offered
the opportunity
through TGen? What does it mean to you to be
credentialled?
A: I had considered Charter presentation before I joined
TGen but never acted on it due to the administrative
obstacles and time required. Being involved in TGen’s
EWC program really streamlined the process and made it
achievable for me and many of my workmates. To be globally
recognised as accredited in my field is a career milestone
and gives me the confidence to progress in my career.
Achieving this locally, right here in Darwin, was a bonus. I
would love to see the EWC rolled out to other businesses in
the Territory to further our local engineering industry.
Ian Ang on site at Channel Island Power Station
15 December 2022