Ireland's energy transition demands a new calibre of engineering leadership and talent to secure its critical infrastructure for the future. The challenge is not just technical; it is about cultivating a culture of safety, innovation, and diverse perspectives across the sector.

This episode explores the pivotal role of engineers in making high-stakes decisions, transforming safety from a rule to a core value, and addressing the persistent gender imbalance in the industry. Learn how a varied background and holistic thinking are key to solving the complex problems of tomorrow, from power generation to the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Joining us is Majella Henchion, Technical Capability Manager at ESB, a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland. Majella shares her three decades of experience, transitioning from managing iconic sites like Turlough Hill to leading the strategic recruitment of the next generation of engineers.

THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT

Overcoming professional imposter syndrome.
Managing high-risk power plant operations.
Making safety a deeply human value.
Why engineering needs more women.
Developing future holistic engineering talent.

GUEST DETAILS

Majella Henchion is the Technical Capability Manager at ESB, responsible for ensuring the utility possesses the personnel required to drive the energy transition. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of Engineers Ireland, her career spans three decades in pivotal leadership roles. Her key achievements include managing the Turlough Hill pumped storage station and leading critical safety assurance programmes.

Connect with Majella:

Website: https://www.esb.ie

Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majellahenchion/?originalSubdomain=ie

MORE INFORMATION

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QUOTES

Imposter syndrome comes back every time you take on a new challenge, and what I began to realise was I liked that challenge. – Majella Henchion

If you can put that trust in people, they will repay you double fold. – Majella Henchion

We need our engineers to be more holistic in their thinking. – Majella Henchion

KEYWORDS #ElectricalEngineering #BehaviouralSafety #EnergyTransition #GenderDiversity #HolisticProblemSolving