Brenda Lee and George Wenas are our Vertech Group Grad Engineering Program engineers.
While both were initially international students at Curtin University, they have found a home in Australia and Vertech.
Working within the Onshore, Offshore & Marine departments, Brenda and George have been a part of many of Vertech’s major projects in the last two years.
Our communications team conducted a short interview to learn more about them.
Brenda Lee – Graduate Engineer
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do at Vertech Group
I joined Vertech as a graduate engineer in November 2018. My main role is to support the operations team in delivering project deliverables such as inspection reports and work packs. I completed my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering at Curtin University at the end of 2017.
What is the most interesting thing you have worked on at Vertech?
The graduate engineers were assigned to produce Lego models for a particular project close-out. It was an interesting side project where we were given the opportunity and were made accountable for overseeing the planning, design and production of these moments as a team.
In a world where Vertech Group never existed, what is your dream company/organisation for which to work?
A company that offers careers that are sustainability-related, and maybe slip in some travel opportunities too.
Dogs or Cats?
Definitely Dogs.
What television show are you binge-watching right now?
Good Girls. It’s a crime comedy-drama I enjoy watching when I feel like all odds are against me, and I need some empowerment. It is relatable in many ways and raises questions about morals and justifications, which are some of the things I enjoy about the series.
Who are you listening to on Spotify right now?
Taylor Swift’s folklore album.
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George Wenas – Graduate Engineer
Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do at Vertech Group
I’m from a not-so-small city in Indonesia called Manado, and I have been working as a Graduate Engineer with Vertech since late 2018. My primary responsibility is to create project deliverables – primarily CAD drawings/inspection reports for our clients or work packs for our technicians.
You have worked on lots of projects during your time at Vertech. Which one are you most proud of?
Brenda and I have picked the same project! I love LEGO, so the opportunity to design a model of the ship I have been working on is an amazing experience! Here is the 3D model of the vessel, but the best part is the actual model we’ve built. About 20 of these were distributed to our clients and technicians involved with the project. It’s great to see your creation becoming a reality, and I’m looking forward to further opportunities like this.
Is there a skill your time at university helped you develop?
Towards the end of my Mechanical Engineering studies, I started networking with others. Assignments were getting harder, and I needed help, so I had no choice. Everyone probably says this all the time, but communication and networking are important to your career. I’m glad I got to (indirectly) learn about it at Curtin.
It’s well known in the office that you love Star Wars. If you could be any Star Wars character, who would you be?
It’s probably a clone trooper. You get to see many interesting planets and hang out with like-minded people. Actually probably a bounty hunter with the same advantages and less hassle.
What television show are you binge-watching on right now?
I just finished the first season and am halfway through the second season of Umbrella Academy. I’m also looking forward to The Mandalorian and will watch it religiously once season 2 is released.
What would your autobiography be called?
I’m not really sure, but I want the words “Georgeous” or “Curious George” to be in there.
