This special session will be an open forum discussion focusing on developing, retaining, and promoting technical competence in early career engineers. The panelists will give a short presentation (see presentation abstracts below) and a open forum discussion and question will follow.

Moderator - Dennis Martens, Porter McGuffie Inc.

Panel Members:
Michiel P.H. Brongers, PE
Senior Project Manager, Litigation Services, Materials and Corrosion Technology Center
DNV Columbus, Inc (A DNV Company), 5777 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017-1386, USA
Email: Michiel.Brongers@dnv.com

Presentation Abstract: Work With a Purpose

• Majority of time is spent in the workplace and workers are seeking Companies that in some way align with their personal values and beliefs
• DNV Values
• DNV Vision (Global impact for a safe and sustainable future)
• Offers continued learning
• Platforms to generate and share ideas
• Access to cutting edge technology
• Fair treatment, recognition, and honest communication
• Collaboration between junior and seasoned engineers
• Social component
• Ongoing Web and Classroom training
• Top Tech Program
• We Do (We Do is an environmental project that helps people working in DNV limit their personal environmental footprint).

Cheryl O'Brien
Director for Engineering Analysis and Design,
Battelle Energy Alliance, Department Of Energy Idaho National Laboratory
1955 N. Fremont Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83415 USA
Email: cheryl.obrien@inl.gov

Presentation Abstract: Observations on what works and what doesn't for development of early career engineers regarding:

• the older work place vs. the values of the Gen X and Gen Y
• mentors and role models and champions
• specializing vs. developing a broad skill base
• job hopping or job rotations
• building on strengths instead of diminishing weaknesses
• comfort zones
• Exposure.

Angela F. Slavens
Vice President Sulfur Technology, Gas Oil Chemicals and Gasification business line, Energy Division
Black & Veatch, 11401 Lamar, Overland Park, Kansas 66210 USA
Email: SlavensAF@bv.com

Presentation Abstract: Black & Veatch Training for Technical Excellence:

• Black & Veatch Energy College (Inception in 2005) aimed at formalizing many of the already ongoing activities
• B&V Technology Conference (inception in 1999)
• New Professionals Global Technical Training Curriculum (Inception in 2008)
• "Energy College Learning Advocate (Inception in 2009) Work through new professional's supervisor to ensure that appropriate On The Job training is occurring and being properly documented

Louis Delcroix
Department Manager, HR and Communication
GDF SUEZ Nuclear Activities, Place du Trône 1, Brussels, BELGIUM B-1000
Email: louis.delcroix@gdfsuez.com

Presentation Abstract: Technology at GDF SUEZ Nuclear Activities:

• Presentation of the Nuclear activities of GDF SUEZ Group in its entities and our unique know-how along the nuclear value chain, for the plant cycle (from the engineering, construction, operation &maintenance to the dismantling) as for the fuel cycle (from the mining activities to the waste management and the fuel reprocessing).
• The currently installed GDF SUEZ nuclear capacities of 5930 MW in Belgium, France and Germany and 45 years experience
• Introduction of GDF SUEZ HR action plan (current staffing of about 3600 people, incl. 1000 engineers), and needs on medium term (about 1100 people, incl. 470 engineers)
• Outline of the Nuclear Trainees Program for Junior (NTP-J) and Senior managers (NTP-S).
• Presentation of the NTP-Junior in more details with its targets (train generalists of the nuclear world and improve networking inside the Group), the different types of training modules (theory and "on the job" modules), the evaluation process and the "auto-training" opportunities, its global content and the involved entities)

Tom Musto
Project Associate
Sargent & Lundy LLC, 55 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60603-5780 USA
Email: THOMAS.M.MUSTO@sargentlundy.com

Presentation Abstract: Sargent & Lundy Training and Development of Young Engineers:

• Interview Process
  1. Interview Schedule Format
  2. Interviewers
• Training
  1. Company-wide training; technical and administrative subjects
  2. Discipline Specific technical training
• Development of Qualifications
  1. Sargent & Lundy Qualification System
  2. Mentor program
• Personal Experience
• Generic Recommendations