3t Energy Group (3t), the market-leading provider of training, technology and simulation solutions for the energy sector, has appointed Deborah Yeats as Training and Competence Director. Deborah joins the Group to launch a new strategic training and competence consultancy division, providing technical training and competence consultancy services, systems and programmes globally.
With training and development including the re-skilling and up-skilling of national and ex-patriate workforces more important than ever across the energy sector, this additional offering further reinforces 3t’s position in striving for a safer, smarter and more efficient workforce now and in the future.
With over 30 years of experience in training and competence, learning and development and digital training across the energy, maritime and manufacturing sectors, Deborah brings with her a wealth of experience from working on multi-discipline and multi-cultural projects in safety-critical industries globally.
Deborah joins the Group at an exciting time with a growing local and global client base across the energy and renewables sectors, as well as the recent acquisition of an additional training and learning business within the utilities and construction sector. Deborah will work across 3t’s group of businesses incorporating Drilling Systems, AIS Survivex, UCT, 3t Transform and 3t EnerMech, offering best-in-class training and immersive learning solutions for customers and clients.
Commenting on her appointment, Deborah said: “I am thrilled to have joined 3t Energy Group to head up the new training and competence consultancy division. I’ve worked with 3t on some incredibly exciting projects already, so this opportunity with the Group is a natural fit for me and offers the chance to continue to work with a team that I respect greatly. My experience of working with many different disciplines and cultures, in the safety-critical industries we serve, will support 3t with its goal of transforming the future of training through a tailored blend of traditional training methods and digital learning technologies, ensuring a robust competence system is first in place.”
Kevin Franklin, CEO of 3t Energy Group, added: “We are delighted to welcome Deborah to 3t – her experience, passion and track record in implementing blended training and competence solutions will support our global client base. Her range of knowledge and skills, not only in energy and renewables, but also across all areas of business means she has invaluable insight into what our clients need today, and in the future. We are very much looking forward to 2023 with her on board.”
3t Energy Group is the leading provider of training services and technology solutions to the Worldwide Energy industry and accounts for the likes of bp, Shell, Total, Wood, Saudi Aramco, Transocean, Valaris, Vantage Drilling, Bilfinger, Schlumberger and Robert Gordon University amongst its clients.
It is the number one provider of training to the UK Energy Sector and UK offshore wind market and its drilling and well control simulation business is the world leader.
Across its businesses, 3t has offices in Europe, North America, China, and the Middle East.