Developing A Long-Term Learning Strategy for Industry

Abstract

In today 's radically changing world, we are often asked to do more,
faster, with less resources. The rapid change prevalent today, driven by
the world around us, affects the competitiveness of our organization and
causes us to look for new ways to perform our duties within that organization. As professionals in the engineering field, specifically energy,
proper training plays a vital role in our ability to fulfill job responsibili-
ties and in developing our career. Continuous learning is a must in
today's world .
Learning more about our building's HVAC systems, their opera-
tion, and how they deliver the environment necessary for the occupants
of your building to be successful in their business is crucial to properly
operating your facility and leads to reduced operating costs because of
more efficient operations. Energy demands are reduced and expendi-
tures are kept in check by implementing strategies learned in class to
verify proper operating parameters. The improved maintenance result-
ing from increased skills results in extended equipment life, ensuring a
greater return on equipment investments. This increased system up-time
produces fewer occupant complaints allowing the operating staff to fo-
cus their efforts on being proactive and further tuning operations. Addi-
tionally, continuous learning increases staff ability to evaluate vendor
recommendations to ensure they represent a sensible approach to build-
ing operation.
On a personal level, continuous learning helps employees gain
skills to seize opportunities to add more value to the organization. This
in turn prepares them to take on new tasks and challenges to further
grow their careers. Properly skilled employees are more confident in
their work and enjoy greater job satisfaction. And increased equipment
maintenance and operation knowledge helps individuals understand
and implement the maintenance goals established for their building