The purpose of this discussion paper has been to share why our region is uniquely positioned to serve as the Energy Hub for the International Northeast, with is diverse mix of energy related assets, while at the same time the papers key object is to build awareness that unless project proponents, governments and the community begin to take meaningful action now, the labour supply challenge is potentially a crisis “on our doorstep” that could detrimentally affect the major Energy Hub projects.
This paper outlines many of the challenges and opportunities in our regional energy sector and present options for stakeholders and policy makers to consider.
Moncton-based economic development consulting firm Jupia Consultants was commissioned by the Atlantica Centre for Energy to write a discussion paper on the role of natural resources as an economic driver and opportunities for growth. The paper also considers the broader role of community and government partners in ensuring that resource development can be achieved in an environmentally sustainable way.
The Province of New Brunswick wishes to support the development of clean, renewable energy that benefits all New Brunswickers. Providing additional economic opportunities in all regions of the Province in the energy sector is a key goal of the New Brunswick Energy Hub. To support this goal, the Province has developed a New Brunswick Community Energy Policy. The Province has designed this policy to foster the development of up to 75MW of community energy projects, of which 25MW will be allocated to First Nations.
Renewable energy is crucial to securing a greener, cleaner Nova Scotia. To help make renewable energy more accessible, Nova Scotia Power Inc. has a program called Net Metering. Residential and commercial customers can connect small, renewable energy generating units to the provincial power grid. With this approach, Nova Scotians have the opportunity to use renewables for their own energy needs while at the same time having the security of being able to draw from the grid, if necessary.
Electronic Engineering Technologists are finding rewarding work in many areas of our society. In the biomedical field, they operate and maintain a range of medical electronic equipment. For example, there is increased use of medical monitoring systems, which enable patients to carry on their daily activities while a sensor collects bio-data and transmits it back wirelessly or over the internet to medical personnel. In areas of ecology and wildlife conservation, electronic devices are used to track endangered species as they move about the wild.
You apply the principles of fluid power, and the physics in the correct operation of modern industrial hydraulic and pneumatic systems. You also learn to correctly use welding equipment for oxy-acetylene and arc welding, install wiring for residential, commercial, and industrial installations using engineering and architectural drawings to the standards of the Canadian Electrical Code Regulations and connect and test various configurations of transformers used in power distribution.
In this program you study the principles in the design and safe operation of electrical power systems and industrial automation systems. The program emphasizes electrical power distribution, power system management and control, power electronics, computerized lighting system design, industrial control systems (including programmable logic controllers - PLCs), data acquisition systems and process instrumentation.
Industries like food and beverage production, power production, oil refineries, and pulp and paper mills appear quite different. All, however, are process operations and rely on self-motivated, responsible individuals to ensure their safe and efficient operation. This one-year program has been designed to train you for entry-level work in a wide range of processing industries and is delivered through a combination of classroom study, lab work, and work experience.
Breweries, dairies, refineries, thermal generating stations, pulp and paper plants, hospitals, universities, rinks, and refrigeration plants – these are just some of the major industries that rely on a Power Engineer to safely operate and maintain their power equipment. Your training in this field prepares you for the technical demands and responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a wide variety of facilities: power, high- and low-pressure steam systems, refrigeration, natural gas, and air compressor plants.
