Meet Chisomnazu Umeh, Graduate Trainee

I am Chisom, a graduate trainee in Renewables Engineering at SSE, where I have been focusing on solar and battery projects, rotating through different departments every six months, learning and gaining hands-on experience in my placements in Development, Construction, Commissioning, and I am currently in the Engineering team.

During my time at SSE in the past 14 months, I have engaged in tasks such as land mapping, designing solar PV systems using Rated Power, creating commissioning documents etc. I support project managers with various assignments weekly and visit project sites to enhance my skills and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

I am pursuing my Engineering chartership with the IET and I am a member of WES and AFBE-UK. I also developed a graduate catalogue for Solar and Battery graduates, which has proven to be a valuable resource for our team. Additionally, I participate in STEM activities, including career fairs, to inspire younger generations to pursue STEM education and explore opportunities at SSE.

 
I was born and raised in Nigeria and moved to the UK for my masters in 2022, I hold an MSc in Energy Engineering (Distinction) from the University of Hull and a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Covenant University. 

My professional background includes working as a Supply Chain Specialist at Richardson Oil and Gas, where I led procurement bids and managed client relations, as well as serving as an Administrative Officer at ITS Drilling Services. 

I am PMP certified and have gained safety and operations experience through internships at Petro Base Group and Shell Nigeria Gas.

I was born and raised in Nigeria and moved to the UK for my masters in 2022, I hold an MSc in Energy Engineering (Distinction) from the University of Hull and a BEng in Chemical Engineering from Covenant University. 

My professional background includes working as a Supply Chain Specialist at Richardson Oil and Gas, where I led procurement bids and managed client relations, as well as serving as an Administrative Officer at ITS Drilling Services. I am PMP certified and have gained safety and operations experience through internships at Petro Base Group and Shell Nigeria Gas.

 
I  am a proactive, goal-driven and enthusiastic lady. I believe I have a natural ability to inspire and motivate others to improve after just one conversation. Outside of work, I am a soft girl who enjoys partying, playing lawn tennis and watching reality TV shows like Love Island and Big Brother Naija.

I look forward to completing the graduate program and advancing in my engineering career, contributing to SSE’s Net Zero target as part of the collective effort.