"Don’t underestimate where an apprenticeship or first job can take you. I started as an apprentice, turning spanners in a power station. Now, I’m responsible for the operation of the largest battery in the Southern Hemisphere. The key is to keep learning, step up to challenges, and never stop building your skills, you never know where that path might lead.” Today, Akaysha Energy's very own Robbie Shankster, Site Operations Manager at the Waratah Super Battery, shared this message with 600 high school students at the Hunter Renewables Careers Expo in Newcastle. Stories like Robbie’s show just how much possibility there is in Australia’s energy transition. A big thank you to EnergyCo and Regional Industry Education Partnerships for inviting Robbie to inspire the next generation of talent shaping our clean energy future.
Outstanding effort Robbie Shankster. The below statement is the most important real life learning for every growing child. "The key is to keep learning, step up to challenges, and never stop building your skills, you never know where that path might lead.”
I’ve witnessed Robbie’s development over the years, he is truly a great leader and mentor…
Ha ha what are you up to now?
Great story Robbie. It's been great to work with such a humble man on such a huge project.
Great stuff Robbie Shankster a long way (and time) from Arapuni Power Station
Well done Robbie, inspiring the next generation!
Robbie Shankster awesome work
Good stuff Robbie Shankster!
Great stuff Robbie. Well done mate
CEO and Managing Director - Akaysha Energy
1moThis is fantastic! Well done Robbie Shankster . Super star ⭐️