Summer is the peak season for Bilfinger, which helps industrial companies in Herøya find summer temps every year. Around fifty young summer temps are on their way to companies such as Yara, Ineos, Eramet, and more.
Commencing with training
Thirteen summer temps recently gathered for their first meeting at Eramet.
"We begin by providing training," says production manager Jarle Pedersen at Eramet.
"We are focused on ensuring that the summer temps are capable of performing their tasks in a good and safe manner. We have a particular focus on HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment). Additionally, we train and assist the summer temps in obtaining the necessary certificates, including overhead crane operation, which we require here."
Strong emphasis on HSE is commendable
Eramet has thirteen summer temps, with four of them being completely new.
"What Eramet is particularly good at is, of course, placing a strong emphasis on HSE training. However, they also provide around 10 training shifts to summer temps before they go out and work independently on a shift," says Jeanine Winther from Bilfinger. She also praises several other industrial companies that excel in training summer temps.
More return each year
"Many summer temps come back, and we also have some newcomers every year," says Lene Tofsland from Bilfinger.
"Due to challenges in recruiting enough summer temps with overhead crane certificates this year, Eramet has chosen to ensure that they acquire this competency. We have had two individuals who have completed the theory; they will receive training in operating the crane at Eramet and obtain the certificate beforehand," says Lene Tofsland.
12. July 2023
