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NEWS

How EMSS “set me up for success“

omen’s Month allows me to reflect on how proud I am to be a woman and
recognise the progress I’ve made in my career and personal life,” says Wendy
“WAlerson, a senior process technician at the Engen refinery in Durban.
Speaking out to mark national Women’s Month in South Africa, Alerson’s message to her
sisters across the country is to “be a strong so that your daughter will have a role model and
your son will know what to look for in a woman when he is a man.”
The Wentworth resident says her family plays an important role in her life and has helped
shape the person she is today.
“My greatest achievement is being a mom and I’m most proud of my kids, my love for
them is what gives me strength,” she says.
Alerson lives by the philosophy “To do what you choose with your life, as long as it makes
you happy and causes no harm to others.”
She credits Engen’s famous Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) programme for
placing her on a career path that is fulfilling and enjoyable. Initially it was tough working in a male dominant
“I managed to secure of place in the EMSS held at Fairvale Secondary from Grade 10 until industry, especially fitting in and being heard, but
I matriculated, which set my life on its successful trajectory,” says Alerson. I am proud of my achievements and the progress
The free supplementary Maths, Science and English classes held every Saturday were I have made.”
especially crucial in her matric year. For Engen, August being Women’s Month,
“We were exposed to alternative ways of doing calculations and this highlighted that is the perfect time to acknowledge the skill
there’s always a solution to a problem,” reflects Alerson. and determination of a powerhouse such as
“We had excellent teachers who all had such a passion for what they do and that made Wendy Alerson.
learning so much easier.” This Women’s Month, Engen congratulates
Alerson joined Engen 13 years ago as a process technician and today holds a senior Alerson for her phenomenal success and salutes
position in the company’s operations department, something that continues to challenge her all the women of South Africa.
every day.
With Engen’s support, she has taken up the opportunity to further her studies and is Contact Gavin Smith, Engen,
currently completing a degree in environment management. Tel 021 403-4312,
“I have always been interested in the petrochemical industry which is why I joined Engen. gavin.smith@engenoil.com

Announcing the launch of new natural gas generator sets

ummins is proud to announce the
launch of the C1000N6B and C1300N6
CNFPA 110 Type 10 capable natural
gas generator sets for peaking and standby
power applications.
Designed for ease of commissioning
and installation, the QSK60G gas generator
series meets NFPA 110, 10-second start with
UL2200 and CSA22.2 listings. This generator
set is delivered with a skid-mounted radiator,
Cummins PowerCommand 3.3 controller and
circuit breaker options. Weather-protective
enclosures composed of galvanneal, or
aluminium, provide peace of mind against
the elements and a high level of sound-
attenuation.
“We are excited to offer our customers a
natural gas-powered generator set designed Integrated Solution design that our customers have come to depend on.”
with all the critical requirements of the The Cummins QSK60G engine is a proven prime mover, bringing established reliability and
standby market,” said Vipul Tandon, the impressive performance, including 100% block load acceptance to meet the most critical standby
president of Cummins Power Generation, applications. The QSK60G holds a factory EPA certificate for emergency and non-emergency
North America. applications.
“It’s based on the Cummins-proven
QSK60G platform and rooted in our core Contact Dasia Gilbert, Cummins, dasia.gilbert@cummins.com www.cummins.com

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