As the world’s appetite for energy continues to grow, nuclear power is one area where demand is increasing and where progress is rapid. Maximum security and greater efficiency are the top priorities for ÅF’s services in this field. The ÅF Nuclear Trainee Programme lays a firm foundation for employees who intend to work in nuclear power in the future.
Marcus Feltzin Bergöö has a degree in engineering physics and materials science from Uppsala University. He has previously worked as a development engineer at Scania and is now a project engineer at ÅF in Västerås.
Why did you apply to the ÅF Nuclear Trainee Programme?
"As I see it, solving the world’s energy problems is our single most important issue, and nuclear power will be an essential part of that solution for the foreseeable future. I like the idea of helping to develop tomorrow’s energy technology, and getting to know the industry through the ÅF trainee programme seemed like a really good place to start."
What will you benefit from most in your work?
"Being new to ÅF and the nuclear power sector, I’ve found the inside knowledge I gained from the programme really useful. The programme has given me the opportunity to get to know colleagues throughout ÅF in a very short time and provided a solid foundation for my future work at ÅF."
How will you use the network you’ve built during the year?
"I’ve met many wonderful people through the programme that I’m eager to keep in touch with. It’s a big advantage meeting so many people in Sweden and in Europe who have skills that are invaluable in the nuclear power sector. The network I’ve built up will act as a door-opener, so I can always get hold of people with the expertise I need. I hope we’ll have lots of opportunities to work together in the future. I’m really looking forward to it!"
What’s the best thing about being an ÅF consultant?
"ÅF’s a great company. There’s a real drive here. Despite the economic slowdown, ÅF never stops looking for opportunities and investing in the future."
Rasa Alkauskaite-Kokoskina has a degree in environmental technology and a masters in business management from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. An ÅF project manager in environmental engineering in Lithuania, she works on various infrastructure projects in the fields of energy, district heating, waste management and biogas.
Why did you apply to the ÅF Nuclear Trainee Programme?
"I’d been working as an environmental consultant for seven years and saw the programme as a good way to build up expertise in the field of nuclear power. Now maybe I can work in this field in the future. It’s also a great opportunity to meet more ÅF colleagues."
What will you benefit from most in your work?
"I now have a good grounding in the facts and insights into the key issues in nuclear power. Understanding the processes and relationships involved is important for identifying and assessing the impact on the environment. It’s also been exciting to meet so many interesting people."
How will you use the network you’ve built during the year?
"I’ve met other trainees, nuclear experts and lecturers. We’ve already identified ways of working together, so I’m sure that these contacts will be a big benefit to me in my future work. For example, I’m involved with various tenders where we need experts in different fields. In my experience, once you know a person, interesting things start to happen and new projects take shape."
What’s the best thing about being an ÅF consultant?
"The very best thing is my colleagues! I’ve lots of really professional colleagues in Vilnius. I appreciate always being able to find people and units with the right skills in the ÅF Group. Together we can offer clients the very best solutions."