Morrison Utility Services Scoops Two Awards at National Skills Academy for Power Awards
‘Power Graduate of the Year’ and ‘Services to the Power Industry’ accolades handed to Morrison Utility Services’ professionals
Morrison Utility Services, the leading utility services provider in the UK, has received two honours from the National Skills Academy for Power at its People in Power Awards Dinner on 9th March.
Seamus Kennedy, an Assistant Project Engineer working on the South West Electricity Alliance which provides Extra High Voltage services to National Grid, was named Power Graduate of the Year at the prestigious event. Since joining Morrison Utility Services in 2009 from Manchester University, Seamus has been instrumental in creating the current graduate scheme offered by the business.
Electrical Safety Manager, Bob Burnham, was also honoured for his Services to the Power Industry. Bob began his career in 1966 with Eastern Electricity and joined Morrison Utility Services in 2000. As an electrical engineering professional, Bob has played an active role in the development of the National Skills Academy for Power since its inception.
Steve Davies, Chief Executive of the National Skills Academy for Power, comments:
“We have again been amazed by the talent of the finalists who have shown what exceptional skills we have within the UK workforce. Without exception all our finalists have made outstanding use of the opportunities presented to them.”
“Each finalist should be very proud of the achievements they have made and the remarkable impact they are making in the workplace. Each employer who entered the Awards has invested a lot of time in people and developing their employees, which is vital to the future of the Power sector.”
Charles Morrison, Chief Executive, Morrison Utility Services, says:
“Seamus and Bob are fantastic ambassadors for our company, their achievements at these awards are a great credit to them and they should be very proud. Our people are our most important business asset and we continue to invest in skills training and professional qualifications to ensure we have the highest level of knowledge and expertise to offer to our clients.”