Q1What kind of work do you currently do?

My work involves strength and thermal conductivity analysis of piping systems, etc. used in nuclear power plants.
I also manage a team of approximately 20 members that work on the layout and design of support structures for the piping, ducts and trays used to house electrical cables.

Q2What have you found challenging since joining SKS?

Although I already had a fundamental knowledge of material mechanics, something always came up when I was working on something new so I was always learning. If I couldn't come up with a solution after researching and studying the problem myself, I actively sought advice from senior staff or my supervisor at the time. However, they were always quick to offer me their time to arrive at a solution so I don't remember it being that much of a hardship.

Q3Have you noticed any change in the way you work or think now that you are in a different position?

Soon after joining SKS it was all I could do to learn my work. However, management responsibilities increased as the years passed. I have since progressed from coordinating roles to establishing new work teams and have gradually started to make my own policy decisions and create manuals to make our work easier. But the thing I focus most on is the mood within the team. I use their reports to gauge the mood of everyone on my team and allocate work to ensure that the workload is not concentrated on certain individuals.

Q4What are your impressions of SKS?
How do think it will change in the future?

Not only top to bottom, SKS has established a work environment which encourages lateral or cross-departmental communication. Everyone takes the time to listen so there is no real barrier to suggesting ideas or asking for advice. I feel that this is important so I am always conscious of it when people come to me for advice.
I also hope to harness our technologies to continue to contribute to society in a broad range of area in the years to come.
I aim to further refine the methods used in my current analytical work and apply it to other fields of plant engineering in the future.