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Engineering is a creative calling with a global dimension that provides a challenge and has a social purpose , so it requires some of the world ’ s most talented minds , writes BP ’ s Helmut Schuster .
HELMUT SCHUSTER GLOBAL HR DIRECTOR , BP
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hen you think about engineering , ‘ emotional intelligence ’ ( EQ ) may not spring to mind . But so much of the world is built and shaped by
W engineers that the profession is actually a profoundly social calling . It transforms ideas and concepts into creative reality through the application of science and mathematics . Some label these outputs as ‘ technology ’, but it is quite simply the fabric of our existence in the developed world .
EQ is essentially a personal and collective understanding of how individuals and communities experience everyday life and how well we interact with each other as citizens .
The changing nature of work
The world of work is at a critical juncture as we enter the fourth industrial revolution . Artificial intelligence ( AI ) and machine learning are sweeping away roles that can be delivered at greater speed , reliability and lower cost ( or made safer ) through automation .
In the energy industry , this could take the form of drones and remoteoperated submarines to inspect and monitor operations around the clock in all types of environments , a task previously carried out by humans . It could be the use of app-based systems to pay for car fuel , or digital ride-sharing in autonomous vehicles .
To succeed in this new age , we need engineers and technologists who can work with the power of AI and automation to create outcomes that enhance how everyone in society lives and contributes . And that requires an empathy with all fellow citizens .
A dual challenge
At BP , we believe we are already leaders in STEM , both in the application of STEM in our industry and in how we
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