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a global company if you ’ ve only ever worked in one country ,” Huynh explains . “ You just won ’ t get it . That ’ s why our development programmes emphasise international experience .” The company ’ s graduate scheme exemplifies this approach . Participants complete at least one international placement and work across different business functions . This builds both technical expertise and cultural understanding – essential skills for future leaders in a global business . The programme ’ s success shows in its numbers , with 90 % diverse candidates in recent intakes . “ I am a product of a graduate recruitment programme ,” Huynh notes . “ One company gave me an opportunity to help build my skills and grow my career . We ’ re creating similar opportunities here at Rotork , where we take in graduates or apprentices and provide clear pathways for them to go as high as they want to go or can go .” Multiple entry paths ensure talent can join Rotork at any career stage : for example , apprenticeships in operations and service , graduate schemes , internships , MBA placements and university partnerships , including their collaboration with the University of Bath . Leadership development is also a key focus at Rotork spanning every level , from shop floor to executive suite . Mental health receives equal priority , with around 100 trained mental health first aiders across the organisation . This initiative , alongside other support programmes , creates a workplace where employees feel valued and supported in their professional growth . This comprehensive approach to talent development reflects Huynh ’ s belief that
Kiet Huynh with Rotork ’ s IQ3 actuator .
successful companies must invest in their people as much as their technology . Under his leadership , Rotork has strengthened its focus on career development pathways , ensuring employees at all levels can see and pursue opportunities for advancement .
Helping to shape the future of sustainable industry
“ I believe the industrial revolution is continuing to accelerate ,” Huynh says , discussing the rapid changes in global industry . “ The next decade will bring technical achievements we can barely imagine today , and most of them will need precise flow control .”
Collaboration in action : Rotork engineers refining product designs , driving innovation forward .
His confidence comes from Rotork ’ s growing involvement in emerging technologies . AI data centres , for example , require sophisticated cooling systems that use up to 40 % of their total energy . Rotork ’ s precision controls help these facilities reduce energy use while maintaining critical temperatures . In aerospace , new hydrogen-powered aircraft designs need ultra-reliable flow control systems that can handle extreme conditions . “ The questions we ’ re getting from clients today would have seemed like science fiction a few years ago ,” Huynh notes . “ We ’ re being asked to develop solutions for floating wind farms , deep-sea carbon storage and hydrogen-powered ships . These projects push us to innovate in ways we never expected .” At the University of Bath , students apply sustainable engineering principles to realworld challenges . The Team Bath Racing Electric ( TBRe ) engineering team build electric race cars with Rotork ’ s support , gaining hands-on experience with electric vehicle technology . “ These partnerships matter because they connect theory with practice ,” Huynh explains . “ We ’ re investing in the next generation of engineers who will shape our future .” Looking ahead , Huynh sees Rotork ’ s role expanding beyond traditional flow control . “ Every major challenge this century - from climate change to water scarcity - requires precise control of fluids and gases . We ’ re not just making components anymore ; we ’ re helping build the infrastructure of tomorrow .” www . valve-world . net Valve World December 2024
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