Robin - From graduate to work planner
I just completed my degree in Built Environment with a major in civil engineering at Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. I did my internship and graduation research at Noorderzijlvest. When I started my internship, I didn't really know what a water authority does. Now I do. Noorderzijlvest regulates the water level using pumping stations locks, purifies wastewater, maintains dykes manages nature in and around the water.
‘There are many possibilities at the water authority
Good start
At the start of my internship, I was given the opportunity to get to know my colleagues, their roles, and the tasks water authority which the water authority is responsible. I spoke to as many colleagues as possible and was then able to take on some interesting work. There are many opportunities at the water authority. For example, I wrote an internal memo for carrying out maintenance dredging work. I also analyzed and decomposed all the bridges that are managed and maintained by Noorderzijlvest.
‘My research was quite a challenge’
Second chance for pumping station .D. Louwes pumping station ?
For my graduation project, I investigated the possibilities for reusing elements and materials from pumping station .D pumping station Louwes pumping station . A new pumping station will soon be built pumping station Zoutkamp. Once that pumping station completed, the old pumping station will be pumping station or demolished.
My research was quite a challenge, because H.D. Louwes was never designed for reuse. Many parts are custom-made and have a specific application. Nevertheless, reuse is possible. The gearboxes, bronze motors, and jacks are of very good quality and can last for decades. There is already interest in this. But iron and concrete can also be given a second life. Sometimes as a whole and sometimes you can recover raw materials through recycling. For example, iron can be remelted and usable components can be extracted from concrete, such as sand, gravel, and cement. The materials or elements can then be traded again through the concrete chain or via a platform for reuse.
At work
The water authority a great organisation lots of opportunities. I now have a temporary job at Noorderzijlvest. I am a work planner. This is a key technical role. I Health projects are well prepared and that implementation runs smoothly.
Will it be water-related work for you too?
We work together to achieve the right water balance. But we believe that a good work-life balance is just as important!Withus, you can combine meaningful work with job satisfaction and good employment conditions.
