SMC and 3t Training Services Careers Event Success for Military Man Aaron
Another fantastic Military to wind transition success from our sponsor 3t Training Services and client Specialist Marine Consultants. BFRS are
The sky’s the limit for Aaron Campbell, who secured his
first wind job following training with 3t Training Services, previously AIS Survivex. After attending a pop-up careers event with Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC), Lancashire-born Aaron had his sights set on a wind career
following 10 years serving as a Bombardier in the British Army.
“I wanted to move to the wind industry because of my family
– the renewables sector provides a level of security that I’m used to in the
military.”
Aaron spent a total of 25 days at the 3t Training Services North Shields
training centre, taking on a variety of wind courses including GWO Basic
Technical Training (BTT), GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) and GWO Blade Repair.
3t's instructors gave him peace of mind as he embarked on his military to wind
journey.
“The best thing about 3t Training Services was the professionalism of the
instructors – their knowledge was quality. They would go out of their way to
help, slowing things down and explaining it differently. There was no pressure
from the instructors, and I never felt put on the spot. They had a lot of
patience and made everyone feel at ease.”
Aaron utilised the 3t twilight and weekend course options,
successfully completing his training at the end of March this year. The
following month, 3t Training Services hosted a pop-up careers event in Newcastle with SMC that
welcomed over 100 aspiring and experienced wind technicians – and Aaron was one
of them.
“Following my training, I put out my CV and got a few
knockbacks, but it didn’t take me long to find a job. I spoke with one of SMC’s Recruitment Coordinators, Brooklyn Ireland, at the wind careers event and kept
in touch with her after. I was willing to do any role to gain experience and
get a foot in the door of the wind industry.”
Aaron’s hard work and persistence paid off and he was
offered a contract role with SMC, which he started in May. His first job was
offshore near Aberdeen as part of a Statutory Inspections team. He’s since
moved on to a Completions Engineer role working on the Seagreen Offshore Wind
Farm, which is located 27km off the coast of Angus in the North Sea.
Reflecting on his new wind career, Aaron said:
“I’m loving it! I feel like a tourist and I’m probably the
happiest I’ve ever been. I feel lucky to have found a job so quickly – and what
an office I have! I’m grateful to SMC for the opportunity.”
SMC are a global leader providing Marine Coordination
services, with over 15 years of experience in the offshore renewable energy,
oil and gas, marine and utilities industries. The company has several upcoming
global wind projects and was looking for fresh talent to help deliver these.
SMC Project Manager, Simon Prince, said:
“Aaron had a number of key attributes and training which
were key in the specialist team he was placed. He has shown himself to be a
skilled, hardworking, and beneficial member of the team. He has brought his
previous career background and offshore wind training through 3t to SMC with a
willingness to learn, adapt and challenge himself.”
We asked Aaron if he had any hints or tips for those keen to
start a new career in the renewables sector:
“You have to put yourself out there and get as many certs as
you can. I plan to use my ELCAS credits to fund more 3t training courses in the
future. Companies are always swapping lads in and out so that could be your
break. The first role you’re offered might not be the exact one you’d like but
it will be a good stepping stone for your career.”
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