CS Energy recently welcomed eight new apprentices and trainees at Callide and Kogan Creek power stations as part of its commitment to nurture the next generation of the energy industry.
The new recruits will gain practical skills and knowledge in their chosen fields, working alongside experienced industry professionals and completing nationally recognised training through TAFE or CQ University.
Five of this year’s cohort are based at Callide Power Station near Biloela and three at Kogan Creek Power Station near Chinchilla.
Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice Kirsty Galea said she decided to apply for an apprenticeship at CS Energy because it offered a good mix of learning opportunities and work-life balance.
“There is so much that I look forward to learning. The thing I am looking forward to the most is getting on the tools and having those little wins when I complete a task, that I never thought I would be able to do,” Kirsty said.
Since starting at CS Energy, Warehouse Trainee Josh Gamato said he had gained an insight into the important role CS Energy’s power stations played in Queensland’s power grid.
“I’m interested in learning how the warehouse supports the efficient operation of Callide Power Station and how supply chains work in the industry,” Josh said.
The new starters are:
- Callide Power Station – Tiana Bretag (Business Administration Trainee), Josh Gamato (Warehousing Trainee), Kirsty Galea (Electrical and Instrumentation Apprentice), Ben Pike (Mechanical Apprentice) and Tom Wilson (Mechanical Apprentice).
- Kogan Creek Power Station – Marisa Koehler (Business Administration Trainee), Kajah Beckett (Mechanical Apprentice) and Lochlan Rathmell (Mechanical Apprentice).
Applications for the next intake in CS Energy’s apprenticeship and trainee program will open in the second half of 2025.