Ed Voelsing Orion International Military Veterans In the Energy Industry

Presentation Objectives Confirm understanding of critical needs Overview of Military Candidates Overview of Military Experience & Training Overview of competition for candidates Present topics for discussion and proposed hiring programs

Industry Challenges  Aging workforce  Finding skilled workers  Building future leadership  Diversity and Inclusion  Growth in demand, capacity, technology  Aging infrastructure adding to workforce demands

Military by the Numbers  ,000 service members transition to civilian careers from the military each year  Nation’s second-largest renewable talent pool after new college graduates every year

Why Hire Military?  Outstanding education and training  Hands-on leadership experience in some of the most difficult conditions in the world  Experience building teams and motivating people  Documented track record of success

Military Culture  Accelerated learning curves  Teamwork  Respect for process and procedures  Integrity  Conscious of health and safety standards  Mission accomplishment mentality  Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion  Reflective of the US Population  39% Diversity  25% Female*  Multi-ethnic force  Global reach of military exposes service members to many cultures

Junior Military Officers  Junior Military Officers  BS/BA & advanced degrees  Leadership and management experience of people and millions in equipment  4-10 years experience  Excellent candidates for Leadership Development and Executive Succession Programs  Entry- to mid-level management, project management &individual contributor roles

Senior Officers  Broad Executive-level experience  Extensive Program management & budgetary experience  years experience  Management experience with ,000+ employees

Enlisted & Non-commissioned Officers  Technical & non-technical backgrounds  Technical Training roles  Hands-on maintenance, planning & operational experience  First and second-line leaders  HR, Financial and Logistics experts  2-30 years experience

Navy Power Generation Nuclear Power (PWR) Conventional (Fossil) –Gas turbines –Oil-fired Steam boilers –Diesel Generators Automation, I & C Auxiliary Systems Industrial Electrical Systems and Distribution Water Chemistry Chemical/HAZMAT /Radiological Controls

Gas Turbines & Support Gas turbine maintenance,repair & overhaul Electrical systems Electronics, alarms, monitoring and control systems Quality Assurance Programs Prime Power (generators & compressors) High-pressure, Non- Destruct Testing Planned/Predictive Maintenance Programs

Construction Trades & Facilities Heavy construction Facilities maintenance Project management Superintendents Estimators Construction trades –Welding –Electrical –Carpentry –Fabrication –Building Controls

Non-technical Roles Infantry & other direct combat roles –Most roles are technical in nature Supply Chain & Logistics Operations planning & support Administrative support –HR Generalists, Career Counselors, Payroll, Employee Services, Legal, EEO Program Managers

Military Employment Trends Demographic shift from blue to green Many traditional support roles and functions have been outsourced to civilian contractors –Heavy Maintenance & Overhaul –Facilities Maintenance –HR & IT

The Nuclear Candidate Pool  Nuclear vessels in 1990 *: 150+  Nuclear vessels in 2007**: 80+ *Congressional Budget Office **Navy Fact File

Competition for Candidates  NRC/INPO  Manufacturing  Steel  Semiconductor  Transportation  Railroads  Merchant Marine  Air Carriers  Oil & Gas Production/Refining  Engineering  Consulting  Heavy Construction  Defense/Aerospace  ISO/RTO *These industries consistently hire the same candidates that are a fit for Power Generation, and many have significant aging workforce issues.

Power Generation  Managers  Engineers  Operators*  Electrical and mechanical/HVAC maintenance technicians*  Chemistry analysts/technicians  Trainers & Instructors *Military candidates have historically high scores on EEI’s POSS/MASS Tests

Power Distribution  Leadership & Project Management  Electrical and Civil Engineers  Line Personnel Testing & Field Service  Control room operators & supervisors  Emergency services and response  Compliance Auditors

Gas Distribution  Leadership & Management  Field Service  Control room operators  Project Managers  Construction Managers  Welders  Inspectors & QA Managers

Military Transition  Defined out-dates allow for long-range recruiting programs  Continuous pool allows for year-round training classes  Military-paid relocation  Good for 6-12 months  Most enlisted veterans eligible for GI Bill

Apprenticeship Training and OJT  Alternative way to use VA (GI Bill) education and training benefits  Approved apprenticeship programs allow veterans to receive GI Bill training pay above initial salary  Up to $825.75/month while training  Great way to train & upgrade talent pools

Recommendations  Identify the veterans within your organization  Determine which positions will be a fit for military candidates  Do your homework  Contact the State DOL for Veterans Affairs  Commit to a program or you will lose to the competition  Build training programs appropriate to skill level & accelerated learning curve  Develop tracking metrics and reporting schedule

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Contact Information Ed Voelsing ext. 155