Entura Podcasts

From a school exchange program in Tasmania to leading a team of specialists facilitating the energy transition, Hendryk Klempke’s career path has been anything but ordinary.In this episode of Behind the Scenes, we explore how Hendryk’s love for Tasmania eventually led him to join Hydro Tasmania as a vacation student, following a brief stint as an assistant teacher. Tune in to hear how Hendryk balances his team of high-performing specialists with dedication to family life through flexible working.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

How much water is just enough?Water can be dangerous, whether there is too much or too little.In this episode of Behind the Scenes, we get an insider's view of all things water from one of Australia’s leading experts, Dr Colin Terry, Entura’s Senior Principal - Water (Hydrology and Hydraulics).As well as discussing his career journey and how his love for water and the natural environment has led him all around Australia, Colin discusses topical challenges, including how climate change is influencing how we prepare for future water conditions.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

From installing a wind turbine on the roof of the University of Newcastle to working on aircraft engine aerodynamics in the United States, Andrew’s career journey has been anything but ordinary.In this episode, we explore how a lecture in the United States prompted Andrew to make a decision that would change his career journey forever, leading him to pursue a career in renewable energy and positioning him as one of the pioneers designing some of Australia’s early wind farms.Tune in to hear how Andrew’s career in renewables has led him all around the world, with no two projects the same.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Join Specialist Hydropower Engineer, Pradipta Swain, and Technical Director Power, Donald Vaughan, as they discuss Entura's work as Lender's Engineer on the recently completed Kuther hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, India. From landslides to 6-hour taxi rides to visit the site, no two days working on this project have been the same. Working with the lender on this project since the beginning, Pradipta knows this project well. Listen now to find out how our team of passionate specialists acted as the lender's technical eyes and ears throughout this challenging project. Learn more about the Kutehr hydropower project: https://entura.com.au/projects/11643/ Join our team of passionate professionals: https://entura.com.au/about/careers-new/Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

From chasing his dream of becoming a soccer star to leading teams on major renewable energy projects, Rajeev’s journey has taken him across the Middle East, America, and now to Entura’s India office. As Team Manager and resident director, Rajeev is passionate about building a supportive team culture, driving collaboration across borders, and contributing towards India’s transition from coal power to renewables. In this episode, Rajeev shares how Entura’s supportive work environment and diverse international projects drew him in, the challenges and opportunities of working in one of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets, and of course, a light-hearted chat about cricket rivalries between our team here at Entura. Tune in to hear how Rajeev’s global perspective and leadership are helping shape the future of the clean energy transition in India and around the world.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

After travelling from Pakistan to participate in a training course run by Entura’s training arm (ECEWI), Faisal gained more than just valuable renewable energy insights.After returning home, Faisal knew there was something different about Entura. He felt it was a place where he could grow both personally and professionally, while contributing to the global renewable energy transition.Listen to this episode to hear how Faisal turned his vision of moving to Australia into a reality — and how he’s now making a real difference in shaping a more sustainable energy future for all.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

From hydrology and hydraulics to dam engineering, Sammy Gibbs has carved out a unique role that spans traditionally separate teams; thanks to the flexibility Entura is proud to support.In this episode, we explore how Sammy has followed her passions, worked across a range of diverse projects and collaborated with a broad range of stakeholders; making no two days the same. Check out this latest episode to find out how the supportive, challenging, and varied work environment is the reason Sammy is excited for what the future holds at Entura.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

From her beginnings as the only woman in our India office to a team leader and passionate advocate of flexible working, Sunita's career at Entura has been full of new challenges and opportunities. The life of a draftsperson at Entura working across all disciplines, offices and geographies where there is never a dull moment.Check out our latest episode to learn more about Sunita.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

In the last of our special series filmed at the Engineers Australia (Tas) Awards, Dale Bryce talks with Flavio Campos, Senior Principal Hydropower at Entura.  Flavio talk about his career, taking him from Brazil to Asia, Canada and now Australia, and how he has seen the industry grow and develop.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

How lucky is Dale that he gets to play with some of the smartest people he knows across 13 areas of practice in renewables and storage... who wouldn't want to do that?Dale Bryce Director Hydropower and Headworks, talks about his passion, values and optimism for an industry that is making a difference in the world.  It sure beats making weapons of mass destruction!Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Recorded at the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards in Hobart, Senior Engineer, Renewables Energy, Brendon Bateman talks to us about his career path and the difference renewables energy is making in the lives and communities in which he works.  And the lifelong friends he's made along the way.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

This special episode was recorded at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart on the night of the 2024 Engineers Australia Excellence Awards. Renewables Engineer Kate Hammerton was nominated for Emerging Engineer of the Year.  Her podcast was recorded before the awards, so there is a great update at the end.  When you tune in, you'll quickly understand why she was a very deserved winner.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

What do classical music and electrical engineering have in common? Quite a lot, as Entura's Principal Control Engineer, Hybrid Energy, Greg Koppens, will tell you. A man of many hats — from parenting to power lifting — he joined the business in 2018 as a Team Leader, following years of work in the petrochemical industry. Renewables is where he's found his greatest fulfilment, and has spent the last few years working on projects from the heat of the Northern Territory to the cold of the Antarctic. Dive into our latest episode to learn more about Greg. Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

In our latest episode of Behind the Scenes, we sit down with Dr Cynthia Nixon, Principal Environmental Consultant at Entura. Cynthia has had a colourful and dynamic career, spanning environmental engineering, environmental law, journalism, and areas of social and cultural research. Amongst it all, she's also a mother, and Cynthia shares with us how she's achieved the balance between pursuing her passions and being present for her family, demonstrating that you don't have to compromise on either to have a successful career. Dive in to find out more about Cynthia. Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Welcome to 'Behind the Scenes,' the podcast where we delve into the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the brilliant minds at Entura – one of the world’s most experienced power and water consulting firms.In this episode, we introduce you to Jamie Cowan, Senior Dams Engineer at Entura. Jamie has a long history working in the dams and water engineering space, which has seen him relocate from Scotland to Australia. In this episode of Behind the Scenes, we hear from Jamie about how his career journey brought him to Entura, the variety of assets he works on, the challenges of project management and the rewarding role of mentoring. Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Welcome to 'Behind the Scenes,' the podcast where we delve into the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the brilliant minds at Entura – one of the world’s most experienced power and water consulting firms.This episode of Entura's Behind the Scenes introduces you to Kali Liaka, one of our Senior Engineers from the Grid Connection & Power Studies Team. Originally from Greece, Kali has been with Entura since 2018. She chats to us about how her engineering career brought her to Australia, the challenges we face in the renewable energy transition, and how supported she's felt by the business during her own recent transition into motherhood. Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Welcome to 'Behind the Scenes,' the podcast where we delve into the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the brilliant minds at Entura – one of the world’s most experienced power and water consulting firms.In our latest episode of Entura's Behind the Scenes, you'll meet Mohammad Al-Abbadi, one of Entura's Senior Project Managers. In the podcast, Mohammad shares how renewable energy captured his interest from the start, why he was drawn to working at Entura, and how curiosity drives his motivation to learn. Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Welcome to 'Behind the Scenes,' the podcast where we delve into the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the brilliant minds at Entura – one of the world’s most experienced power and water consulting firms.In our latest episode of Entura's Behind the Scenes, you'll hear from Gaby Tregurtha, our amazing Primary & Transmission Engineer.  Tasmanian-born and raised, Gaby shares how her childhood shaped her career trajectory and her many successes along the way.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

In our latest episode of Entura's Behind the Scenes, you'll hear from Dave Gerke, our amazing Principal Civil Engineer.  With over 30 years experience, Dave shares his career journey and insights along the way.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn 

Welcome to 'Behind the Scenes,' the podcast where we delve into the diverse perspectives and backgrounds of the brilliant minds at Entura – one of the world’s most experienced power and water consulting firms.In this episode you'll meet Sally - Senior Civil Engineer at Entura.  Discover her journey to becoming a civil engineer, uncover the intricacies of her role, and explore what drives her.Connect with us on our website: www.entura.com.au or Facebook and LinkedIn