Careers

Annabel Dawson

• Principal Consultant
• Aberdeen, UK

1. Can you give us a brief overview of your day-to-day role?

I'm a Principal Consultant with the risk management team here at Vysus in Aberdeen. I'm currently working with a local client on a North Sea wells decommissioning project. I support them with all aspects of technical safety and risk management. This means my role is really varied! Some days I'll be working on a particular safety management study, such as looking at how the decommissioning spread will interact with host installation equipment, and what this means in terms of safety management and regulatory compliance. At other times, I will be involved with running hazard management workshops. For some very specialist scopes, such as human factors and ergonomics, I'll bring a subject matter expert colleague into the project, and work alongside them. As project manager, I'm also keeping an eye on manhours and budget, deadlines and deliverables.

2. What do you most enjoy about your role and the team you work with?

I really enjoy the variety in my day-to-day work, and I get to work with a wide range of talented people. I enjoy applying risk and safety management techniques and approaches to different scenarios; this means that even though I have worked in the energy industry for 20 years, I am still learning every day!

I work with a friendly, approachable and experienced team. We all work in different locations and on different projects, but we stay in regular contact every week. After I started here last year, I quickly felt very much part of the team!

3. What would you say to anyone thinking about a career with Vysus?

The team spirit is high-trust and upbeat. There's a good mix of being able to really take responsibility for your own work, and work independently, yet always with the support, knowledge and experience of the wider team to draw from. Every colleague I have met is enthusiastic about their work, willing to share their knowledge, and support the team.

Jaime Del Valle

1. Can you give us a brief overview of your day-to-day role?

My day-to-day role is to provide support to the Risk Management Consulting department in Vysus which involves projects related to HAZOP, HAZID, SIL verification, LOPA studies, etc. In addition, I am involved in the creation of a new digital HAZOP tool that could change, in long-term, the way that HAZOPs are delivered.

2. What do you most enjoy about your role and the team you work with?

Work with my colleagues in Spain is always a pleasure, everyone is disposed to help and to share knowledge related to their expertise. The good environment and vibes that are in the office make the day more enjoyable.

3. What would you say to anyone thinking about a career with Vysus?

Starting your career in Vysus is a good opportunity which could lead you to know more about process safety and make you an expert in the different hazard identification methodologies that exist in the industry. In addition, if you enjoy travel and visiting other countries Vysus may give you the opportunity to do that, whether by doing different workshops with clients or, working with other offices from the group.

Anders Olsson

• VP Nuclear
• Stockholm, Sweden

When I tell people that I meet that I have been with the company for more than 20 years, I often get a raised eyebrow or two in response. When I explain that there have been quite many transitions over the years, from having started at the relatively small company of RELCON through the merger with Scandpower, being acquired by Lloyd’s Register and from November 2020 operating as Vysus Group, the eyebrows tend to go down somewhat. It happens though that I ask myself the question how it comes that I have stayed on this journey for such a long time, having seen many of my colleagues taking other routes and others joining over time. Somehow, I always come to the same answer – I enjoy what I am doing and that almost all my working days includes a mixture of tasks that I enjoy. One minute I participate in a meeting where strategy is the focus and the next minute I am in another meeting where we have quite complex technical discussions with a colleague who wants help solving a particular problem. If you add ingredients such as “flexible workplace”, “ambitious growth aspirations” together with “fantastic colleagues” I have come to realise that this mixture suits my needs quite well.

In the Nuclear team at Vysus Group there is a very broad mix of experience, from recent graduates to those that have over 10-15 years of experience in their field and this keeps us on our toes in a healthy way. Those of us that are more experienced need to be able to communicate our knowledge to our newcomers and, being quick learners, they often out-masters us old-timers with their skills in problem solving using scripting and other tools that they bring with them which adds on the team’s capability to solve problems for our clients. It is also rewarding when you see that the projects that we are involved can often be turned into a speaking opportunity at an international, or national, conference where you can share your experience with your peers and get good feedback on the work that you do.

If you enjoy problem solving, where trying to understand the client’s needs are a big part of it, working under the concept of “flexibility and responsibility” and you are not afraid of multi-tasking, I would say you should consider having a career with Vysus. If you can on top of that add an interest in nuclear safety, please give me a call.

Tony Morton

• Global Technical Head of Power Engineering
• Melbourne, Australia

1. Can you give us a brief overview of your day-to-day role?

As Technical Head in our Grid and Power Systems team, I'm responsible for technical leadership and development in our electrical engineering analysis business line. This involves undertaking and directing activities that position Vysus Group as internationally recognised experts in the integration of new technologies within traditional large AC power grids. Understanding and meeting the technical challenges with new technologies such as wind turbines, solar PV and batteries, and advanced power electronic inverters is essential to the renewable energy transition and to keeping the lights on in the 21st century.

On a day-to-day level my role includes providing specialist technical advice and assistance to generation developers, equipment suppliers and grid operators, helping to produce and maintain dynamic modelling and automation software, overseeing the technical component of our grid connection studies, and reviewing project deliverables to ensure consistent quality in our advice and documentation.

2. What do you most enjoy about your role and the team you work with?

It is satisfying to know that the work I do in my role is helping to answer the challenges of the massive technology transition in our electricity grids, and I feel honoured to be working with a team of expert engineers who tackle every day the most difficult problems in grid connection and technology integration. We never lack for challenges as the industry works hard to meet worldwide goals for renewable and clean energy development.

3. You regularly present at technical conferences and support local academic institutions – does the breadth of expertise within the team help nurture engineers at the earlier stages of their careers?

Through our involvement with professional institutions such as CIGRE and IEEE we have the opportunity to share important technical developments for the benefit of the industry, and to keep up with new initiatives. Our junior engineers have these new insights and approaches at their fingertips as we incorporate these ideas into our practice. Our involvement with undergraduate teaching and short course offerings at Melbourne's Monash University, where I act as an Adjunct Associate Professor, also helps nurture talent for the future engineering analysis workforce (meeting a crucial industry need) and assists knowledge transfer between our own team and our professional networks.

4. What would you say to anyone thinking about a career with Vysus?

I would first be assuring our youngest generation that a promising professional future awaits them in electrical engineering, and in power system analysis in particular. For those embarking on their engineering careers, be assured that with worldwide demand for the renewable energy engineering workforce at present, Vysus Group offers a real opportunity to make a difference for the future of our electricity grids in the company of global experts.

Md Momtazur Rahman

• Power Systems Engineer
• Melbourne, Australia

I joined Vysus Group as Power Systems Engineer to work with intelligent people and perform fantastic work. I am happy that Vysus Group values its employees’ work-life balance and provides a proper guideline to trigger one’s best work.

I believe what makes Vysus Group unique is the level of talent combined with a willingness to share their knowledge and expertise. Apart from all the incredible achievements, Vysus colleagues are the best in the power system engineering and grid connection industry. At Vysus Group, I work as a catalyst to facilitate change and generate positive outcomes.

Amani Syafiqah

• Power Systems Engineer
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I've had a fantastic experience working with Vysus Group in the Grid and Power Systems team. The team is a mix of competent engineers from all over the world, and being a part of this diverse community has been incredibly motivating and always pushes me to grow personally and professionally. We tackle challenges together in a positive and collaborative way, finding smart solutions for the energy transition.

I appreciate how my leaders and colleagues at Vysus are not only approachable but also knowledgeable, always giving helpful feedback on my work. It feels great to know that my contributions are valued and are making a difference in driving forward the energy transition.

Malvin Luk

• Asset Integrity Engineer
• Calgary, Canada

Working with Vysus Group as part of the Asset Integrity Management Team has been a great learning experience. There is a wealth of experience and knowledge across all the groups I’ve worked with, and opportunities for growth are always on the horizon. Both my colleagues and leaders have an open mind for problem solving, and have expressed interest in pursuing innovative solutions for issues in our industry. Our global teams are dynamic and flexible, allowing us to share and collaborate with ease. Every individual feels valued at Vysus, whether it is through input for department-wide decisions, team-building activities, or personal career development. I am excited to be a part of Vysus and am eager to see what lies ahead

Ksenia Hinderson

• Project Support Analyst
• Oslo, Norway

My experience working with Vysus Group as a part of the Project Support Team is very positive. I am working in an international environment with interesting and qualified people from different corners of the world that is motivating and makes me strive for a constant personal and professional growth. A journey with Vysus Group is challenging in a positive way where you put your minds together with Vysus team to solve any task. There is a place for creativity here in a search for an efficient solution that sharpens your thinking. Vysus colleagues are fun and knowledgeable people that can also give good constructive feedback about your work. And I always feel rewarded for my contribution.