SunWorks are pleased to announce the success of another bursary placement with Dominic Neal, a Mechanical Engineering student at Harper Adams University, who recently completed a three week work experience with SunWorks as part of the scheme. Dominic was the successful shortlisted candidate from real-world style interview, where candidates are required to exchange in dialogue and explain why a placement at SunWorks is for them.
SunWorks have been Jersey’s leading solar experts for over 10 years. With a great deal of experience and knowledge in solar photovoltaic (PV) Design, installation and maintenance, they launched their bursary scheme in 2022, in effort to support Jersey students who may be considering a career in renewable energy.
During his time with SunWorks, Dominic was immediately enthusiastic to get involved in all areas of the company, working alongside both the company’s expert design & installation team. Design based roles included attending site surveys, analysing energy usage data, in order to understand customers specific needs, and exercising his skills with specialist solar design tools to model solar panel designs on a 3D roof. Dominic was then tasked to join the installation team and electricians on the roofs and was able to assist in the complete residential solar photovoltaic installation process from start-to-finish.
Dominic comments: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my 3-week work experience at SunWorks and have learned a number of skills which will help me in my professional career. I was impressed by the variety of works carried out by the company, demonstrating the versatility of its employees and management. The team made me feel welcome right-away and were proactive in explaining what they were doing and keen to get me involved and have a go.”
“Dominic impressed everyone at SunWorks, with special attention to the way he adapted and got stuck in, like he had been a part of the team for years. His practical approach to engineering combined with the ability to communicate will make him an excellent member of any future team he joins. I know he has learned a lot from his time with SunWorks, and there are always things we learn from our students. We look forward to running the Bursary scheme again in 2024.” Says Mark Brandon, MD and co-owner of SunWorks.
Dominic received £1,500 on completion of the bursary and there is no doubt the scheme provides massive value in transitioning from academics to real-world industry. If you are a student interested in bursary, please keep look out for application opening in Early 2024. Interviews are held each year during the Easter Holidays for the Summer placement.
Also, if you would like a representative from SunWorks to visit your school or college to discuss solar energy and careers in the area, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more, please get in-touch through info@sunworks.je or watch our website for updates.