Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH

Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH

Ecolibrium checks in with a young engineer working for A.G Coombs Projects, based in Moorabbin in Melbourne’s south-east.

Specialty

My ambition is to specialise in offsite prefabrication processes and working to develop standardised design approaches for modular manufacture..

Passions

I am passionate about environmentally conscious design and encouraging girls and young women to get into STEM fields.

Coping with COVID-19

I’ve coped with the pandemic by making the best of working from home, making time for self-care, and reading books … lots of books.

HOW HAVE YOU COPED WITH COVID-19?

I really enjoy problem solving and challenging myself, which is essentially at the core of everything I do as an engineer. 

Challenges

I am challenged by my own lack of experience and knowledge; it can sometimes slow me down, which is frustrating.

What would like, but don’t have?

That’s a hard question to answer. The first thing that came to mind is a new ute.

Reasons for optimism

I am optimistic about where my career will take me and being a part of the future advancement of our industry.

 Rebecca Andrews, Affil.AIRAH, is studying AIRAH’s Professional Diploma in Building Services – HVAC&R.

 

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