ALL THE WORLD IS A CLASSROOM…
…and each must play a part
KWS’s international assignments are quite diverse both in terms of training contents and locations (see “References“). To give the reader an idea, here are a few examples from recent years.
Turkey
Modular training program for new operating personnel of the Denizli power plant for RWE Turcas Güney Elektrik Üretim A.S.
Training was conducted jointly by KWS and S.T.E.P. Consulting GmbH. The courses were designed to prepare the operating crews for the startup of the new power plant. Training was assisted by simulator-based instruction in Essen. The courses were held in Turkish, using English language instruction materials.
Essen, Germany
Electrical engineering training for engineers from the Energy Authority of Mongolia
The participants visited Germany to receive instruction in topics like new process engineering technologies (with simulator exercises included), Germany’s legal framework regarding power plant operations and environmental protection, digital motor protection and related topics. Their stay also included several field trips to power plants and to relevant component supplier sites in Germany. The course was held in German with a Mongolian interpreter.
Iraq
Screening of personnel from the Erbil, Sulaymaniyah and Duhok power plants in Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) for Mass Global Investment Co. (MGI)
With the assistance of the Profil company, KWS conducted a screening at the Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, and Duhok power plant sites in Kurdistan. MGI, a company from Amman, Jordan, operates some 24 gas turbines in Kurdistan that were retrofitted with recovery boilers. This necessitated preparing on-site personnel for future upgraded operations. The objective of the screenings was to determine the current skill level of the shift crews. Based on the results of the screening, a training program designed to prepare the crews for the construction and startup of the new installations was developed. The screening was conducted in English.
South Africa
Screening of engineers and operating personnel from the Kendal and Matimba power plants for Hitachi Power Africa Pty. Ltd.
The screening and examination was conceived to select suitable trainees for a subsequent large-scale training project for Hitachi Power Africa Pty. Ltd designed to upgrade power plant personnel skills to European standards. The event took place on location and was conducted in English.
