Q1What kind of work do you currently do?

My primary area of work involves the analysis of piping systems, including seismic thermal analysis, etc.
I create models of the designed piping system in order to perform a range of analyses and assessments.
For example, I assess whether the piping system within a plant can maintain its structural integrity in the event of a strong earthquake. If the stress applied to the piping systems exceeds the accepted tolerance levels resulting in failure, it is my job to propose structural components to support the pipes.

Q2What have you found challenging since joining SKS?
What new skills have you learned working at SKS?

There were a lot of things that they don't teach you in school that I had to learn once I started work and that was very challenging. However, the senior staff are always there to help so I made a point of asking questions about anything I didn't understand. The fact that everything worked out each day comes down to the help I received from those around me.
Unlike studying at school, it is work that you can't always complete on your own so I think my communication skills have improved dramatically compared to when I was at school. Although my technical knowledge has increased compared to when I first joined SKS, in situations when my analysis produces a negative result and I have to consider modifications, there are times I can't arrive at an optimal solution without consulting with senior staff or my supervisors. It is a very complex field of work where you are always learning.