Apprentice Engineer Review

Currently I am working in PSL No.4 making plant. On a day to day basis I work my way through tags and PMs that I have planned for the week. It is my role to ensure the plant runs well and safely.

Yes, I am currently trying to develop my understanding of the process control systems. Both DeltaV and Rosemount RS3 are used to automate the process operations within the plant. Understanding how these systems operate is a key part to my role as we rely on them to run the plant.

I love working in the plant as everyday is completely different; there are so many different systems and machines that need maintaining. I enjoy trying to understand exactly how each system operates and how they all interact.

The first two years have been very organised. However, now that I am approaching my EPA I feel slightly un-prepared for it. I have not had much discussion with my assessor on what needs to be done prior to my EPA

Any support I need I receive

I have my reviews every 3 or so months. As mentioned I will be starting my EPA soon and I haven't had much contact relating to it. I feel that we could maybe prepare a lot sooner for the EPA, as the last few months have been wasted not preparing.

The majority of the units that we covered at the AMRC can be applied to my day to day roles.

Yes but I haven't seen any so far that have interested me

Yes

I feel supported through my apprenticeship and I feel that there is plenty of opportunity to progress in a career.

Try to find an interest of yours, and work towards developing that into a job.