Ascension : Press Release New Head of Energy Division (St Helana)
Submitted by The Islander (Nathan Prince) 29.03.2007 (Article Archived on 12.04.2007)

Simon Oliver has been selected as Head of the Energy Division.

Simon is the current post holder and has been carrying out this role since his arrival in 2004. He reapplied earlier this year.

The Department For International Development is funding this key post, and Simon commences his new contract on 1 April 2007.

Before working on St Helena, Simon was an Operations and Maintenance Manager with Interserve Defence Limited on the Falkland Islands. He has also worked as a Maintenance Manager for MITIE Engineering, and as an Electrical Engineer for Southern Electric in the UK.

Simon has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and has completed various other postgraduate courses.

As Head of Energy, Simon will take on managerial responsibilities, implement agreed strategies and lead major investment projects relating to energy.

In related news, the Energy Division will soon see the return of Colin Anthony from successful overseas training. Colin has completed an Authorised Persons Electrical Training course with Schneider Electrical Limited in Chippenham. He has also completed a Wind Turbine Course with Wind Energy Solutions in the Netherlands and has successfully passed all examinations. Colin will return to St Helena shortly and he will take on the role of Senior Engineer in the Energy Division.

Anders Bowers is also in the UK taking an access course to a BTech First Diploma in Engineering. Anders is studying with Highbury College in Portsmouth. Anders is making excellent progress with his studies and his tutor commented that he has performed exceptionally well in his first year. He will return to the Energy Division as a Senior Electrician.

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22 March 2007