After handling some important work tasks, the adventure kicks off with a drive to Koonibba, spotting planes and pondering the intricacies of rocket launches.
As a young civil engineer who initially stumbled into the field without a clear understanding, each day has brought new lessons and challenges. I've come to appreciate that there are no unwise questions when seeking guidance.
Make yourself visible by getting in touch with people to build your network within the company - book catch-ups with them and ask them about their experience at the company. If there’s something you don’t know or are unsure about, just ask; people will be always willing to help.
The coolest thing about my job is getting to understand how generators work and behave. It turns out that most of the fundamentals are already covered in university so there are plenty of times where I would refer back to equations that I learned.