Role Specific - HR Flashcards
Why GE?
- World recognised company, one of the leaders in upcoming and new technology.
- An opportunity for personal growth and development while being part of an exciting upcoming project; the largest offshore wind farm.
Why Dogger Bank?
- Exciting opportunity to be part of a team involved with the construction and maintenance of the world’s largest offshore wind farm.
- Exciting prospect working on bigger and newer turbine models with new concepts and operational methods.
How would you approach a ‘Safety against Cost’ scenario?
Im conscious about Safety before Quality before Delivery and before Cost and would therefore focus my efforts on delivering results with Safety as a priority, while doing my best to meet quality, deadlines and costs.
EX. Sail to BBE. Choppy. Turned back.
Describe a conflicting scenario you have been involved with/had to resolve?
More a conflict of interest…
- Sailing from Merseyside at BBE
- 2 teams, myself as AT
- Rough sea conditions - many members of both teams were seasick
- Considered current and upcoming weather, how the team felt and was torn between returning or attempting to transfer.
- Made the decision to return to shore, which was a decision that was respected by the relevant supervisors.
How do you build rapport within a team?
- I’m quite transparent and open with people, which helps people open up themselves with me.
- Attentive to their lives, family member name, hobbies and interests etc.
- I understand how people communicate and like to be communicated with.
- Understanding people’s strengths and weaknesses.
EX. LEAN team expert, first time on turbine. On his own, I made effort, helped with PPE when transferring etc.
How do you ensure and maintain effective communication at work?
- As AT I have to communicate with multiple roles, for example…
-Actively listening to team members and colleagues. - As AT, communicating the scope of work, potential hazards and inform of RAMS to be followed before carrying out the work.
- Being clear and concise in my methods of communication whether it be when…
- Talking
- Writing I.e. emails and filling our documents
- Hand signalling
How do you approach a task you have not carried out before? What are your concerns with it?
- I’m very accepting of new challenges and would try and gather ask much information prior to the task as possible. Whether it be…
- Asking for information from those who may have relevant experience.
- Searching for relevant documentation on company intranet systems.
- Take task steadily and safely… efficiency comes with experience.
How do you manage time effectively at work?
Can be different depending on different tasks and the magnitude of the task…
- Familiarise myself with the task and time taken to carry it out.
- Depending on number of tasks I will try to create a flow of work that is effective and efficient I.e. tasks that can be carried out at the same time, with similar timeframes, within the same area etc.
- Complete larger tasks first, as you’re more likely to put off these tasks later.
- Keep a clear and tidy workplace, to reduce visual clutter and prevent stress that can be counterproductive to time efficiency.
- Completing documentation in a timely manner, so that is up to date and I’m not losing time completing it at the end of the day.
Have you ever coached, mentored or trained a junior team member? How did you approach it?
- I will shadow the member throughout the working day.
- As I am going through my work, I will explain my process and reasons for doing what I am I.e.
- Entering WTG and ensuring the environment is safe.
- Establishing and taking local control.
- Filling out documents and why/what the sections are.
- Explaining functions on the HMI and allowing the member to carry them out themselves with my supervision.
- Explaining the work scope and why it is being carried out.
- Documents and RDSPP codes.
- I like to present the best practice, so no bad habits are picked up.
- Build rapport with member so they feel it is a safe space to ask questions.
Overall, trying to allow them to be as ‘hands on’ as possible with my supervision, while also explaining the method and reasoning behind that task.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Career goals and plans etc.
My goal is to fully learn this role, become the expert “go to guy”.
In the longer term I see myself growing within the company. I have high expectations and aspirations for myself and strive to learn more and become more confident and competent across more areas.
I would like to process to more supervisory/managerial roles such as a service supervisor, site manager, regional manager etc.
Have you ever had to deal with any system/process changes? How did you deal with it?
Transition between MVOW and Vestas.
- Had to learn an entirely different system when it came to booking travel, expenses, ordering PPE and recording hours etc.
- I adapted to the change quickly and successfully as I am IT literate and learn quickly.
Example, “AX” to record hours, Tax book travel, record expenses… now we use SAP.
What is your greatest strength?
I am adaptable to new situations and am very quick to pick up a new process. I can carry out new tasks and execute them to a high standard while continually bettering myself and the process I am undertaking.
