Jenny Agnew is the Risk and Sustainability Manager at our Silver Partner Sedgman. We asked her to tell us more about herself and why her company chooses to support the Power of Engineering.

Can you tell us about yourself?

I'm the Risk and Sustainability Manager at Sedgman, where I started as a process engineer 18 years ago. It's a dynamic role, and involves staying connected to what's happening across the business to support effective management of our risks and adding value to the communities we are working in. 

Sedgman is a leading provider of minerals processing. Our Australian heritage has turned into a legacy of projects around the world. We have expanded from our early days in coal to today, where our expertise includes iron ore, precious and base metals, and industrial minerals.  

Minerals processing is at the heart of what we do. Our engineering-led approach drives our ability to take on diverse challenges with confidence. 

WHY has your company chosen to support Power of Engineering as a partner?

We recognise the value that younger engineers bring to our business, and we are committed to supporting gender diversity in the industry. This is why we support the work of Power of Engineering in highlighting to students the opportunities in an engineering career.  

WHY is it important for students to see what real engineering companies do?

Students are often motivated by careers that have a positive impact, and it's important to show students how engineering companies are supporting quality of life, the environment, regional economies, and local jobs. 

 WHY is it important for school students to meet real-life engineers?  

It's also important that students get to meet and hear the real-life experiences of engineers, including female engineers, to understand the opportunities and diversity associated with engineering, and to  get students thinking ‘I could do that too’. Many primary students say they want to be a teacher, because that's the job they've been exposed to the most. Teachers play an important role of course but we need to broaden the experience of students by offering them the opportunity to meet those doing the rewarding and challenging work of an engineer too. 

We're proud to be supporting Power of Engineering in their drive to encourage students to consider using their talents by joining the engineering community.