In January, G-MW welcomed three Master of Engineering students from La Trobe University’s work-integrated learning program.
The program aims to provide final-year postgraduate students with the opportunity to consolidate their skills in the workforce.
Engineering students Sana Shaikh, Sujan Regmi, and Narayan Mahat are all part of the program and have joined G-MW for the first half of 2024.
All three have experience working as engineers overseas and are now completing their master’s degrees in Australia.
Ms Shaikh is currently undertaking a master’s in telecommunications and network engineering, having previously completed her bachelor’s in electrical engineering and worked as an electrical engineer for several years in India.
She has joined G-MW’s electrical and mechanical services team, where she has combined knowledge and practice by completing an arc flash study on various pump station assets and writing her thesis on its assessment.
Mr Regmi is in the final semester of his master’s in engineering, having previously worked as an engineer in Nepal.
He has joined G-MW’s project services team and found the program invaluable.
Mr Mahat agreed with this sentiment, saying it has been an “incredible opportunity”.
Having gained experience working as an engineer in India for several years, he has joined G-MW’s asset strategy and engineering team.
“I have been really well supported by my supervisor and my team at G-MW,” he said.
“They have done a lot to help teach me some of the softer skills of the job that you can only learn in the workplace.”
According to G-MW people, culture and safety general manager Glenda Smith, G-MW’s involvement in the program would have benefits beyond the students’ placements.
“It is a chance for us to bring skilled workers out into our region where their work can benefit local communities,” she said.
“Previous internships with G-MW have been very successful, with some interns joining us as employees and moving to the region, which is a great outcome for all of us.”
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