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Partnership in change
Charlotte Pordage, , Partner Solutions, Professional services, Training, Water, Women in Utilities, 0At Programmed, our value of diversity, inclusion and equality is about taking practical steps to embed sustainable change. We...
What to look for in a mid-range professional locator
Charlotte Pordage, , Equipment, Partner Solutions, Professional services, Training, Utility location, 0By Anthony Johnstone, Sales Director, Access Detection Although this article is specific to the release of the new SnapTRACK...
The industry cadetship putting people first
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Community engagement, Partner Solutions, Professional services, Training, Water, 0At Programmed, building outstanding people helps build strong customers, which in turn creates great communities. And for the company,...
Helping the water industry hone its skills during COVID-19
Charlotte Pordage, , Partner Solutions, Professional services, Training, Wastewater treatment, Water, Water treatment, 0Looking to get more out of your water assets or develop a new skill set? Regional and remote water...
WaterNSW CEO announces resignation
Kim Ho, , Company news, COVID-19, Dams, News, People and appointments, Spotlight, Training, Water, Water efficiency, 0The CEO of WaterNSW, David Harris, has announced his resignation after six years at the company. Andrew George has...
Equipping the next generation in STEM
Charlotte Pordage, , Engineering, Partner Solutions, Pipelines, Sewer, Training, Trenchless technology, Water, Women in Utilities, 0The science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) space is constantly evolving with the development of new systems, technology and...
ARENA funds program for energy startups
Kim Ho, , Electricity, News, Policy, Renewables, Solar, Training, 0The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $480,000 in funding for the start-up acceleration program EnergyLab. The funding...
New partnership to boost women in STEM in SA
Imogen Hartmann, , Company news, News, Projects, Training, Women in Utilities, 0SA Water has partnered with the University of Adelaide’s Women in STEM Careers Program (WiSC) to deliver more career...
Energy powerhouse turns to virtual reality
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Company news, Digital and smart utilities, Electricity, IOT Internet of Things, News, Safety, Smart Utilities, Software, Spotlight, Training, 0Virtual reality (VR) programs have been introduced by electricity distributors CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy as a training tool...
Is the future of the gas industry female?
Charlotte Pordage, , Engineering, Gas, Interviews, Partner Solutions, Training, 0Many Australian companies offer apprenticeships to help them recruit and train the next generation of industry professionals; however, choosing...
New industry training framework: supporting LNG jobs
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Community engagement, Company news, Gas, News, Policy, Projects, Sustainability, Training, 0The Western Australian Government’s Liquefied Natural Gas Jobs Taskforce is to receive $400,000 in funding for an industry-led initiative...
Energy provider wins Australian Training Award
Charlotte Pordage, , Community engagement, Company news, Electricity, News, People and appointments, Policy, Projects, Spotlight, Training, 0One of New South Wales’ energy providers has been recognised for its apprenticeship program, winning an Australian Training Award...
Battery storage sector’s new safety standards
Charlotte Pordage, , Battery storage, Digital and smart utilities, Electricity, Maintenance, News, Policy, Safety, Spotlight, Standards, Training, 0The battery storage sector has received new safety guidance, with the publication of AS/NZS 5139:2019, Electrical installations – Safety...
Building Smarter Networks: digital uplift set to enrich the people experience at Unitywater
Charlotte Pordage, , Company news, Digital and smart utilities, News, Training, Water, 0Unitywater has embarked upon the most significant investment in HR technologies in its nine-year history. Earmarked as a corporate...
EnergyLab Acceleration Program supports clean energy startups
Charlotte Pordage, , Company news, Digital and smart utilities, Electricity, News, Renewables, Sustainability, Training, 0After accelerating 36 startups over the past three years, EnergyLab has designed a new and improved nine-month national clean...
Industrial accidents: the COO’s most preventable risk
Charlotte Pordage, , Digital and smart utilities, Equipment, Partner Solutions, Safety, Software, Training, 0Industrial accidents should be a thing of the past, yet industrial occupations remain dangerous and complicated careers. Occupations in...
Advances in corrosion science and engineering
Kim Ho, , Condition Assessment, Corrosion, Instrumentation, control & monitoring, Maintenance, Partner Solutions, Training, 0Corrosion professionals across Australia are set to gather in Melbourne in July 2019 for an International Symposium focusing on...
Apprentices shine at CitiPower and Powercor awards
Journalist, , Electricity, News, People and appointments, Training, 0Six apprentices at CitiPower and Powercor, a Victorian electricity distribution business, have been recognised for their commitment, skills and...
Innovative project model pays dividends at Queensland Urban Utilities
Journalist, , Company news, News, Projects, Training, Water, 0An industry-leading approach to portfolio planning and capital delivery, focused on innovation and collaboration, is delivering efficiency gains and driving...
Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that Tasmania’s renewable energy sector will receive a $17 million investment in targeted...
Major new civil construction equipment event in Sydney
Jessica Dickers, , Construction, Equipment, Machinery, News, Products, Projects, Safety, Training, 0Registrations are now officially open for the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC), running from 15-17 November in Sydney, which...
As many as 80 electrical apprentices join inspectors from Access Canberra on worksites each year as part of a...
New recruitment program to train next generation
Lauren Butler, , Electricity, News, Training, Uncategorized, 0Ergon Energy has announced its new apprenticeship recruitment campaign, which will recruit and train the next generation of power...
Essential ingredients of a successful asset management plan
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Events, Features, Training, 0The mechanisms behind developing and updating strategic asset management plans can, at times, be complex and overwhelming. Here, Kerry...
New partnership between key construction associations
Jessica Dickers, , Construction, Equipment, Events, News, Products, Projects, Safety, Training, 0Australia’s newest civil construction and infrastructure event, the National Construction Equipment Convention (NCEC), running from 15 – 17 November...
Taking the pain out of moving to smart meters
Lauren Butler, , Digital and smart utilities, Partner Solutions, Projects, Smart meters, Technical, Training, Water, 0With smart cities on the rise, the utility management market is evolving rapidly with practices such as smart metering and...
Organisational resilience: what it means for the utility sector
Charlotte Pordage, , Asset management, Digital and smart utilities, Features, Safety, Secure Utilities, Standards, Technical, Training, 0by Col Muller, Business Continuity and Resilience Manager, SA Water and the Resilience Expert Advisory Group (REAG) Why is organisational...
Don’t miss the irrigation showcase “from outer space”
Charlotte Pordage, , Events, Irrigation, Products, Showcase, Technical, Training, Water, 0Leading-edge technology “from outer space” that optimises irrigation will be among hundreds of products and solutions showcased during Irrigation Australia...
Melbourne Water using VR to reshape workplace training
Utility Journalist, , Company news, Digital and smart utilities, News, Products, Smart Utilities, Training, Water, 0World leading virtual reality technology developed by Melbourne Water and Deakin University will allow the utility’s technicians to safely conduct...
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