Thursday 15 December 2011

Former offshore electrical expert makes the switch from sea to pool

Variable Speed Drives for pools, spas and leisure centres
Kit Learie, Senior Electrical Technician
Powermaster has appointed Kit Learie as senior electrical technician. Learie’s knowledge of complex chemicals is set to enrich Powermaster’s mix of energy management skills for leisure centres and spas.

Learie’s previous experience includes electrical contracting for Power Supply Northwest (PSN) Ltd. During his time there, he was involved in electrical installations, audits and lighting design on offshore rigs and in domestic applications.

Powermaster’s new member of staff brings a combination of commercial, industrial and domestic know-how, which enables him to effectively contribute to Powermaster’s energy saving and chemical management strategies. Learie is certified to carry out electrical installations in complex chemical and explosive areas.

Learie will bring with him a fresh perspective on energy saving and his main responsibilities will include programming variable speed drives (VSDs) and pool management.

“It’s the small changes that have the biggest impacts on our planet,” Learie is keen to explain. “I’ve seen first-hand the negative consequences of high energy consumption on the environment as well as on our pockets. I believe VSD technology is a game changer in the electrical industry; it modularises energy efficiency, making it accessible to anyone who has the good sense to want it.”

Learie is also a music enthusiast who loves playing the guitar, song-writing and listening to indie and heavy metal bands such as Muse and Smashing Pumpkins. He also enjoys reading and playing golf.