Chapter 15:
The Energy Professional
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Abstract
The previous chapters have shown that the energy picture is changing very quickly. This means that professionals working in the energy industries will need to adapt to the new realities. Many of the old skills related to fossil fuel extraction, refining and distribution will become relatively less valuable, whereas knowledge of alternative energy technology will be an asset. Project management, financial and engineering skills are always needed, now more than eve. Some thoughts as to which adaptations are likely to be the most relevant and sought after are provided in this chapter.
Contents
Abstract
Survival of the Adaptable
Back to Basics
Systems Thinking
Social Impact
Handling Uncertainty
Professional Attributes
Jack of All Trades
Physics, not Economics
Numeracy
Liberal Arts
Choice of Discipline
Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Climate Science
Safety
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