A joint initiative has been
launched by Decom North Sea, Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) and international
energy industry consultancy, Xodus Group, which is aimed at supporting the
career development of individuals moving into the late life and decommissioning
sector.
Emerging Professionals in Late Life & Decommissioning
(EPLLD) has been established in recognition of the need to foster future talent
in a growing sector, which will service the global oil and gas, nuclear and
renewable industries.
The group, which is free to join, will offer a series of
events, mentoring and guidance to members to improve understanding of the
opportunities that lie ahead, widen networks and help identify blockers and
enablers to future talent development. This will ensure that individuals who
are moving into the sector, regardless of career stage, can take advantage of
the support provided.
The initiative has been established by a founding quorum of
emerging professionals, steered by Chair, William Garston, Senior
Decommissioning Engineer, Xodus Group and Vice Chair, Alanna Kidd, Decom
Project Engineer at Fairfield. Sponsors of the initiative are Sam Long, CEO
Decom North Sea, Suzie Coull, OEUK Business Adviser - Decommissioning and
Wells, and Gareth Jones, Xodus Group Decommissioning Division Manager.
Explaining the catalyst behind the creation of the EPLLD,
Will Garston comments: “It is already clear that a sustainable workforce will
shortly become one of the decommissioning sector’s biggest challenges. This
group seeks to address this with immediate effect by nurturing both technical
and personal development, promoting opportunities and showcasing the diverse
and challenging career path that is late life and decommissioning.”
Alanna Kidd adds: “We cannot dispute the impact a global
pandemic has upon individuals’ opportunity and ability to network in a
professional context. Our key objective is to facilitate or reignite the
connections which make for a thriving, sustainable sector, whether those be
with individuals, academic institutions, companies or trade organisations.”
Emerging Professionals in Late Life & Decommissioning
(EPLLD) holds its inaugural, online workshop on 21 October 2022. For details of
how to join, visit the Eventbrite listing , join the Emerging
Professionals in Late Life & Decommissioning members group on LinkedIn or email emerging.professionals@decomnorthsea.com
Photo caption: EPLLD sponsor,
Sam Long (DNS), Vice Chair Alanna Kidd (Fairfield) and Chair, William Garston
(XODUS)