I looked for programs that looked interesting and would provide diverse challenges so I could get a taste for what I enjoyed and what I was good at. This is exactly what the Swire program turned out to be!
I have enjoyed the technical engineering challenges of my work up to this point but my goal one day is to get the opportunity to lead and manage a team of my own.
The thing I love most about my job is that there is a sense of ownership from the implementations that are made to the processing plant as a result of my actions.
When I arrive to work, I usually check my emails if any of the clients responded to the RFIs (Request for Information) that I sent them. Also, I check my daily report on the task that needs to be done or prioritised.
As a building review officer, it is a big responsibility since we are the ones who see those plans and make sure that all of the parts of the structure are compliant with the building code.
There is rarely a perfect trade or a right answer in most situations I face, but sometimes opportunities arise where I am able to utilize all of my training and experience to make a split-second decision that could result in a big payout.