Jamal Ghabri

What makes you most enthusiastic about working for Vattenfall/Nuon?

'I’m very enthusiastic about district heating. This product makes an enormous contribution to reducing CO2. Vattenfall is the biggest district heating company in Europe and I get great satisfaction from helping the environment in this way.'

How would you describe your typical day at work?

'As the team leader of a group of operations mechanics I first want to know whether there are any unusual interruptions or whether any activities are taking place that could affect the heating supply. After that, all that’s needed is generally a short chat with the people and then you do whatever’s necessary... '

'A typical day: improvement projects within Nuon Heat, discussions with colleagues, group meetings, maintenance budgets and strategies, personnel-related matters etc.'

What do you consider most important for ensuring that your work will produce good results?

'In order to put in a good performance I’m dependent on the people in the organisation. What I mean is that the people around me also have to enjoy their work and have to feel that they actually make a difference. In my view, communicating honestly and openly with people is essential if you are to continue performing well.'

What do you think is the great benefit of working at Vattenfall/Nuon?

'People development has a high priority at Nuon and I really like that. Nuon understands very well that it can get the greatest possible benefit by investing in its staff.'

Do you feel you can develop your career within Vattenfall/Nuon?

'There are lots of opportunities for development within Nuon. In fact, I’m a good example of that. This is my third job in two and a half years. The sky’s the limit if that’s what you want and enjoy what you do!!'