Operations Engineer
A message from your Chief Executive
25th Nov 2010
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As we approach the end of another year, it is fair to say that 2010 has been challenging for the wider engineering community and the Society of Operations Engineers. However, the contribution of dedicated and competent engineers to society has never been greater and continues to be essential for the wellbeing of the UK economy.
World's largest offshore wind farm
4th Nov 2010
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The world's largest offshore wind farm was opened in September, just off Britain’s Kent Coast, during an event celebrating the environmental importance of engineering.
Manchester's Mr Fix It
28th Sep 2010
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As we approach the 2010 UK Bus Awards, hear from the 2009 Engineer of the Year Mike Brinicombe, who works for SOE Industry Partner, Stagecoach.
SOE at 10
26th Aug 2010
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1 September 2000 is the date the engine of SOE was first switched on. Ten years ago, after nearly three years of fine-tuning, members of the IRTE and IPlantE joined forces, creating an organisation entrusted with providing members with the modern society required to serve their ever-evolving industries. By the time the BES Professional Sector was formed in 2004, SOE had encountered its fair share of teething problems, but with decades of experience and engineering success at its core, it has proven to be an extremely successful machine. Operations Engineer hears some thoughts from all eight of SOE’s Presidents, and reviews its top 10 SOE achievements.
Operation: Farnborough International Airshow
26th Jul 2010
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The biennial Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world's most iconic global aviation events. With figures still being collated for last month's show, the 2008 exhibition welcomed hundreds of exhibitors, hundreds of thousands of visitors, and was the setting for record-breaking sales contracts – totalling US$88.7bn. In addition to the crowds, there is also the small matter of an intricate air display by some of the greatest and fastest machines on earth, as well as an infrastructure to coordinate. The FIA is a huge event, but as usual, engineering competencies are crucial to its success. Operations Engineer speaks to recently appointed Operations Director Grahame Jones, to learn about some of the logistical challenges faced by FIA engineers.