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SCOPE OF CAPABILITY Andy goes on to say: “There is nothing outside our scope – in some circumstances we have to improvise in a rescue situation. Working offshore is very specific so when we arrive at a situation we have to solve that problem and act accordingly.”
I asked what spurred him and his team on…“Desire to make sure the industry is safe, when personnel are in a ‘far from help’ situation it is a highly controlled environment, whereupon method statements, risk assessments are constantly being reviewed. The very nature of the job means unfortunately accidents may happen and we have a duty of care to provide a service, effectively we act as the mediators between the 999 call and the coalface. We ensure if an accident does happen we are there to mitigate the consequences.” He concluded.
UTTER MODESTY
These positively modest and in my mind quite heroic individuals not only undertake these rescue missions, but on a more day-to-day basis are responsible for the on- going maintenance of Gwynt-y-mor. They ensure all alarms on the turbines are up to speed, fire/gas and electrics monitors and safety devices are fully operational. They also undertake a rather less glamorous role – jet washing the guano deposited by the wildlife! Highly toxic and corrosive to the towers and decks!
AWARD
This expertise has recently been recognised with HSSE being awarded the prestigious 2014 British Renewable Energy Award for Skills Development – and well deserved!
It made me smile when Andy remarked wryly that working offshore is likened to “90% routine and 10% terror” – I personally feel their modesty knows no bounds and have been positively enlightened… there is no doubt they have a happy balance of true professionalism and that pressure release – a sense of humour!
Interview by Fliss Chaffer Wind Energy Network
Andy Barker Hughes Sub Surface Engineering
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