

{"id":10968,"date":"2021-08-03T08:38:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T07:38:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/?p=10968"},"modified":"2021-08-03T15:53:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-03T14:53:50","slug":"meet-heather-parsons-and-liam-whitfield-from-the-projects-team-at-elmac-technologies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/es\/meet-heather-parsons-and-liam-whitfield-from-the-projects-team-at-elmac-technologies\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Heather Parsons and Liam Whitfield from the Projects Team at Elmac Technologies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On this blog we are featuring Heather Parsons, Project Co-ordinator and Liam Whitfield, Project Engineer from the Elmac Technologies Projects Team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How long have you worked at Elmac Technologies?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HP: I started in March 2019 as Projects Administrator, overseeing all aspects of project documentation, before progressing to the position of Projects Coordinator in late 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10992\" width=\"264\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-12-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10996\" width=\"264\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/ElmacknitmeshHS-5-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 264px) 100vw, 264px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>LW:<strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"> <\/span><\/strong>In September, I will have been at Elmac Technologies for 4 years. Having started as a Production Operator in September 2017, I moved into the Projects Team as a Project Coordinator in June 2018. Following the successful completion of my studies in September 2020, I was promoted to the position of Projects Engineer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is your background?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HP: I have a project management background from the HVAC industry. In my previous roles, I specialised in servicing contracts for local authorities across North Wales. Whilst working, I have been studying part-time for a degree in law, and certain aspects of this can come in very handy when dealing with the contractual aspects of my project work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LW: I\u2019m fairly new to the industry and recently qualified at HNC level in Mechanical Engineering. I\u2019m particularly interested in the Marine, Energy and Oil &amp; Gas sectors and looking forward to learning everything I can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are your plans for the future?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HP: First of all, I\u2019d like to complete my degree and then go on to undertake a Masters in International Business Law. After that, I would like to expand my current role to cover some of the more commercial elements of the Projects Team\u2019s remit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LW: I\u2019m hoping to grow Elmac\u2019s current supplier base and to work with more UK-based contractors to include site visits, as this will expand my own process knowledge. I\u2019m also keen to resume my education to degree level in engineering and project management. The Elmac Projects Team strives to ensure 100% on-time-in-full project delivery performance, so I look forward to taking more responsibility in delivering complete customer satisfaction whilst providing technical support to our growing customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does a typical day at the Elmac Projects Team look like?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HP: Before leaving for work, I usually do a quick check of my emails whilst making my first cup of morning coffee. This helps me plan my day more effectively so that I can hit the ground running when I arrive at the office at 08:15. My role involves a lot of meetings, virtual and otherwise, with international customers and I try to schedule most of these for the morning so that I can spend the afternoon working on the documentation and reports that need to be sent out that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LW: I wake up at 6:00am sharp with the first job being to enjoy a cup of coffee that gets me functioning. I tend to be in the office early at around 7:45-8:00am and go through and respond to emails from all over the world that will have arrived overnight! My \u201ctypical day\u201d can consist of attending kick-off meetings with customers for new projects, visiting sub-suppliers or hosting inspections for customers that are often carried out by third-party inspectors. There\u2019s never a dull moment, and no two days are the same, as there\u2019s sure to be something different happening every day of the week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>And finally, what are your hobbies and interests outside work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HP: I have quite a wide range of hobbies. I am an avid musician, playing acoustic guitar and performing solo most weekends or playing bass guitar in a punk band. I have a passion for cars and all forms of motorsports especially Formula 1. &nbsp;I\u2019m currently modifying my own car and hope to be able to take it to shows and track days \u2013 if of course I have the time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LW: When away from the office I spend most of my time with friends or family. I love going out for long walks, visiting new places, or simply staying in and playing on my Xbox. As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, I\u2019m looking forward to being able to go back to live music events and to renew my passion for overseas travel. Who knows, one day it may be to meet our customers!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/about-us\/\" style=\"background-color:#004e9e\">Find Out More<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/elmactechnologies.com\/contact-us\/\" style=\"background-color:#004e9e\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On this blog we are featuring Heather Parsons, Project Co-ordinator and Liam Whitfield, Project Engineer from the Elmac Technologies Projects Team. How long have you worked at Elmac Technologies? HP: I started in March 2019 as Projects Administrator, overseeing all aspects of project documentation, before progressing to the position of Projects Coordinator in late 2020. 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