JE conference welcomes over 130 national energy professionals

Wednesday 12 June 2024

A national conference hosted by Jersey Electricity was held at the Radisson last week that welcomed over 130 health and safety professionals from major UK and Irish energy companies.

For the first time in its 33 year history, the Energy Networks Association’s (ENA) annual Safety, Health and Environment Management conference was held on the island, for major energy firms to share their expertise and development in operating public energy networks.

JE welcomed delegates from leading companies including he National Grid Electricity Distribution, Northern Ireland Electricity Networks, Society of Occupational Medicine and Scottish Power, to discuss the theme 'Building Future Safety Health and Environment Performance'.

Elaine Harbour, Director of Jersey’s Health and Safety Inspectorate, joined Chris Ambler, CEO of Jersey Electricity, Mark Preece, JE’s COO and Ross Muir, JE’s Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability on the stage. 

Pictured: JE's CEO Chris Ambler (centre), at the conference with JE apprentices Tito Ornelas (left) and Cody O'Gorman (right).

Also adding to the conference were JE’s new apprentices, Tito Ornelas and Cody O’Gorman, who spoke about their experience of health and safety at JE, highlighting the importance of teaching these principles from the very beginning of an engineer's career.

Mr Ambler said: “Health and safety professionals have a critical enabling role in ensuring that energy partners can safely deliver the networks that we need to sustainably power our communities as we look towards a net zero future.

"The pace of change within the industry was palpable and there was a real buzz of excitement for the challenge ahead."

He continued: “Delegates thoroughly enjoyed the event and were impressed with the island, many having never visited before and many staying on to enjoy some time off here over the weekend. It was a great opportunity to showcase Jersey and Jersey Electricity and welcome industry professionals in our centenary year.”

Pictured: Mr Ambler reflects on JEC's 100 years powering the island in the June edition of Connect Magazine.

Lawrence Slade, CEO of ENA, which represents the UK’s energy network operators said: “This year’s conference brought so many people together to discuss the latest ideas in promoting the health, safety, and welfare of our workforce, our partners and customers."

He continued: "The huge range of emerging best practice and practical solutions shared at the event will help all attendees to improve their outcomes over the year ahead. Thank you again to Jersey Electricity for hosting such an important event.”