Joe Patch with Confio Group
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Joe Patch, Founder at Confio Group about “Renewable and Clean Tech Recruiting”.
Scott MacKenzie hosts an industrial podcast featuring Joe Patch, CEO of Confio Group, a company specializing in energy recruiting and staffing. Joe discusses the challenges in the power industry, particularly the shortage of engineers and the importance of obtaining a Professional Engineer (PE) license. He highlights the growing demand for power, citing a need for 80 gigawatts of data center power in six years. Joe emphasizes the value of networking and retainer relationships in recruiting. He also touches on the diverse opportunities in the energy sector, including roles in finance, operations, and marketing. Joe encourages young professionals to explore the dynamic and mission-critical field of power generation.
Wayne Adams with J W Adams and Associates
Industrial Talk is onsite at PowerGen and talking to Wayne Adams, Global Sales with J.W. Adams and Associates about “The many challenges and solutions impacting power generation today”.
Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams discussed the potential of hydrogen as a renewable energy source, while Scott MacKenzie and Wayne Adams explored the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. MacKenzie highlighted the need for large-scale implementation of renewables, while Wayne emphasized the importance of addressing waste heat generated by power plants. Both speakers acknowledged the limitations of relying solely on natural gas and emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach that includes renewable energy sources and small modular reactors. Later, Scott MacKenzie and Wayne discussed the potential of nuclear power and various engineering solutions for sustainable energy generation, with MacKenzie supporting nuclear power due to its stability and need for a reliable energy source, while Wayne highlighted the importance of collaboration and innovation in the industry.
Marybeth McBain with Elliott Group
Vera Silva with GE Grid Solutions
On this week’s Industrial Talk we’re onsite at DistribuTECH 22 and talking to Vera Silva, CTO at GE Grid Solutions about “The requirements for developing the grid of the future”. Get the answers to your “Grid of the Future” questions along with Vera’s unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!
Jim Thomson with Deloitte
On this week’s Industrial Talk we’re onsite at Distributech 22 and talking to Jim Thomson, Vice Chair – US Power, Utilities and Renewables at Deloitte about “De-Carbonization, NetZero Efforts and need for a Smarter Grid”. Get the answers to your “De-Carbonization” questions along with Jim’s unique insight on the “How” on this Industrial Talk interview!
