August is all about getting involved, so we have dedicated our August monthly mingle to empowering and engaging our vibrant community of women in engineering! But why should we get involved in working groups, boards, and our professional networks? On the 28th of August, we will be joined by female professional engineers who actively volunteer within our sector. Representatives from CIGRE Australia, Electric Energy Society of Australia (EESA), IEEE Australia Council, and Engineers Australia will share their experiences, discussing why they choose to volunteer and how it has positively impacted their careers. Our guest speakers this month include: 🌟 Dr Genevieve Lietz, Lead Engineer, Power System Modelling at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); 🌟 Indira Alcaide, PhD, Engineer, Network Modelling & Information at Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO); and 🌟 Stephanie Taylor, Software Engineer at Arcadis Don't miss out, register free now! https://shorturl.at/Vbh3f Supported for 3 years in funding by the Office for Women in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet #APICommunity #APIPowerfulWomen #WomeninEngineering #Webinar
The Australian Power Institute
Education
Hobart, TAS 5,607 followers
Developing the power sector workforce for our future
About us
The Australian Power Institute (API) is a not for profit organisation established as an initiative of the power industry with the vision of achieving: Sustainability and Excellence in Australia's Power Engineering. Achieving this vision will enhance the performance and competitiveness of the Australian power industry organisations. Connects (Our Vision): Connecting People, Skills and Resources to Power Australia’s Energy Future. Collaborates (Our Value Proposition): Providing value through maximising collaboration and innovation throughout the energy industry, universities and schools, professional bodies and government in power engineering education, research and training. Contributes (Our Purpose): Our contribution is to ensure a sustainable supply of innovative, agile power engineering professionals equipped with contemporary skills to transform and sustain Australia’s energy future through initiatives focused on: 1. Providing a sustainable supply of quality STEM graduates to Energy Industry 2. Facilitating a strong power engineering education platform for undergraduate students and existing industry professionals 3. Coordinating Industry and University Innovation Initiatives The API will support universities in all Australian States to enhance their teaching and research capacity in power engineering, encourage high quality students to select power engineering and be challenged as undergraduates, and provide postgraduate professional development programs to ensure that professional engineers will continue throughout their careers to acquire engineering skills at the highest level and at the forefront of knowledge, benefiting both individuals and industry. The API will encourage industry-sponsored and supported research with the intention that multi-campus Centres of Excellence in disciplines relevant to the industry’s future will thrive at Australian universities.
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https://www.api.edu.au
External link for The Australian Power Institute
- Industry
- Education
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Hobart, TAS
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- Sustainable supply of quality power engineering graduates to industry, Continuing professional development programs, Power engineering teaching provides relevant industry skills, Support industry innovation through applied research, and workforce development and planning
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Hobart, TAS 7000, AU
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Caloundra, Queensland 4551, AU
Employees at The Australian Power Institute
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Rakesh Solanki
General Manager - Supply Chain Services at Powerlink Queensland
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Lance Wee
General Manager of Asset Management
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David Pointing PhD EngExec CPEng FIEAust MAICD
Chief Executive Officer at The Australian Power Institute
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Stephanie Somerville
Engagement Manager at The Australian Power Institute
Updates
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Meet Tejas Bhuta, one of the API’s Power UP Scholarship recipients in his final year of studies. Tejas is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) & Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation at the University of Technology Sydney. What excites Tejas about power, is the sector’s capability to solve major challenges industry is facing and having the tools to facilitate societal wellbeing. Tejas says, “One of my interests is developing energy sources that will reduce the negative impacts of human activity on the environment, while ensuring that the energy requirements of society are met.” Currently, Tejas is working as a Student Electrical Engineer with API Member Aurecon, and in the past he has worked as an intern engineer at Bromic Group, as an academic tutor and accounting bookkeeper. We wish Tejas all the best in his final year of studies, and are excited to see where his career in power leads! #APIPowerUP #APICareersinPower #APICommunity #Aurecon
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Stay informed with our latest updates! 📬 Check your inbox for our newest newsletter or read the online copy now: https://shorturl.at/jM2l1 Don't miss out on future updates - sign up today! https://shorturl.at/hWnlu Backed by industry: Governor Members: Transgrid, Endeavour Energy (NSW), Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Energy Queensland, Powerlink Queensland, Ausgrid, Western Power Principal Members: Aurecon, ElectraNet Pty Ltd, CitiPower and Powercor, United Energy, Tyree Transformers, Wilson Transformer Company, EnergyCo, SA Power Networks, GHD Industry Members: Synergy (Electricity Generation and Retail Corporation), Horizon Power, Redback Technologies, K-BIK Power Pty Ltd #APICommunity #APIMembers
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Read the POWERful career story of API Board Member Sarah Huang from Powerlink Queensland.
Looking for a career that helps you reach your full potential? Before joining Powerlink, Sarah Huang hadn’t considered taking on a leadership role. That was until her leader asked her a question that set up the second half of her career. Almost a decade later, Sarah has truly come into her own as Acting Executive General Manager Delivery and Technical Solutions - and she says her growth continues to be front and centre at Powerlink. “Now I’m an Acting Executive General Manager, and it’s all because of Powerlink. I’ve gone through so many different training sessions to improve my leadership skills. Powerlink really invests in its employees. And as a leader myself, I can see how every single employee has that opportunity. Powerlink makes it possible.” Read more of Sarah’s story at https://bit.ly/3WR0qLt #everypossibility #careers #lesdership #opportunity #queensland #energy
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🏆 Applications for the TJ Effeney Award are now open! Are you an undergraduate in the power sector, or know an undergrad? Apply now for your chance to receive free registration, flights, and accommodation to attend EESA EECON 2024 in Sydney! TJ Effeney Awards are available to all current Power UP community members, as well as other undergraduate students interested in a career in the power sector. Not a member yet of the API's Power UP Program for undergraduates? Sign up now using the link below (or share it with an undergrad your know). There is a chance to win a fully funded TJ Effeney Scholarship! https://lnkd.in/gxsB3bh5 Applications closing 2 September 2024. Many thanks to API Member organisation Energy Queensland / Ergon Energy Network / Energex and the TJ Effeney family for their sponsorship of the TJ Effeney Award. #APICommunity #APIPowerUP #EECON2024
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Our "Electrify Your Future" mailing list is expanding, drawing interest from educators, parents, and others seeking insights into the power sector. To cater to these mentors, we are introducing "Electrify Your Future – Power Mentors" to provide information on the potential pathways and opportunities available in the energy industry, to help us inspire and educate the youth. Join now to explore more about how we are shaping the future for the younger generation in the energy sector. https://lnkd.in/g_xTUzuk Additionally, encourage your high school students (under 18's) to sign up for "Electrify Your Future (Student Edition)" for a chance for them to win a $100 gift card or an iPad Pro in December! https://lnkd.in/gewatytc #apicareersinpower #giveaway #stemeducation #stemteachers #engineeringstudent #stemstudent
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🎉 API Careers in Power Giveaway! 🎉 Dreaming of a future in the power sector? Here’s your chance to win BIG! We’re giving away x5 $100 monthly gift cards and a GRAND PRIZE of an iPad Pro! 🎁📱 How to Enter: 🌟 Fill out the giveaway form https://lnkd.in/gewatytc Bonus Entries: ✨ Follow us for an extra entry ✨ Re-post to your feed for an extra entry ✨ Tag a friend in the comments (unlimited entries) Eligibility: ✅ High school students interested in a career in power ✅ Undergraduate students enrolled in a power sector-related course Winners Announcement: 🏅 Gift cards: Last Friday of each month (July 2024 - November 2024) 🏆 Grand Prize: December 2024 Don’t miss out on this electrifying opportunity, enter now! ⚡️🔋 Note: The draw for the giveaway's grand prize has been extended to December 2024, with the last date for sign ups being 12 December 2024. Monthly gift cards will continue to be drawn on the last Friday of every month up until December 2024.
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Comment your answer below or sign up for the release of answers in our upcoming monthly events email! ✨ https://lnkd.in/gcn9swy4 #APICommunity #PowerPictionary #SolarPanels #Solar #RenewableEnergy
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Meet (Siphephile) Pep Ngwenya, a Senior Design Engineer working in the customer solutions team while leading a team of design engineers at Western Power. Pep started her career as a utility electrician after completing an electrical apprenticeship, before going on to work in transmission substations as a maintenance technician. Later, she upskilled with a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Power and Renewable Energy while working full-time. Pep’s day to day role involves providing distribution network design solutions to connect customers to the grid. Her skillsets include distribution networks, overhead line design, earthing, substation design, and understanding various standards to influence solutions as well as customer and stakeholder engagement. For more information on careers in power, head over to https://lnkd.in/gtV9YAXs #APICommunity #CareersinPower #EnergySector #PowerSector #EngineeringPathways
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Want more info and guidance on careers in the sector? Fill out our giveaway form now and receive: - FREE industry information via our newsletters - Entry in the draw to win one of x5 $100 gift cards - Entry in the draw to win a FREE iPad Pro Enter now!! https://lnkd.in/gewatytc #apicareersinpower #giveaway #engineeringmajors #engineering #stemmajor #energysector #powersector