DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

MEET GHEORGE

Follow Electrical Engineer Gheorge, he works as a high voltage appointed person and technician for Anesco – a global leader in Renewable Energy

Bio

Gheorge is an Electrical Engineer who specializes in high voltage systems. He has been working with Anesco, a leading renewable energy company, as a High Voltage Appointed Person and Technician on solar farms. Gheorge is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of HV equipment on the farms.

Aim of the day

Gheorge's aim was to replace a faulty converter. This task required him to isolate the AC circuit and the DC side of the solar farm's equipment. To complete this job safely and efficiently, Gheorge worked closely with his colleague Luke. Luke assisted Gheorge with the manual handling of equipment and was also present on-site to provide additional support in case of any unforeseen incidents

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What got you into Electrical Engineering?

"My interest in science. I love science, I love physics, in particular with renewable energy, its really fascinating".

What unconventional problems can occur on a solar farm?

"Wildlife! Mices build nests and cavaties, they start chewing the insulation causing a fault path to the ground to be framed which is earthed. Rabbits do this as well!".

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