Martin Urban (Assignment Manager)
How can we develop young talents so that they become attractive assets for the company?
Each participant works on three successive assignments, under the supervision of an Assignment Manager in each case. Martin Urban is one of these managers.
How many SGP participants have completed program assignments in your department so far?
I have mentored and managed two SGP participants since 2005.
What were their primary tasks during these assignments?
During the assignments the participants were responsible for several different topics. One of them was responsible for process improvements within the Gas Turbine organization. He completed his task with the use of six sigma tools and even became a six sigma green belt.The other participant was responsible for the management of a critical subcontractor within the warranty of EPC Power Plant projects. He also significantly contributed to the project management of two warranty projects. He led specific tasks during project outages for defect rectification and customer negotiations during the project close-out phase.
How does your business benefit from SGP participants working in your department or sector?
Effective take-over of workload, positive impact on team spirit within the organization.
Why do you think that eight months is the ideal length for an assignment?
It is long enough to complete a task and it is short enough to achieve several (three) different stations within a reasonable timeframe.
Do you have any tips for future participants about how to prepare for an upcoming assignment?
Ask for the biggest challenge in the future organization and try to find a task to minimize the impact of this specific topic.
What is the single most important quality you look for in an SGP participant?
The ambitious willingness to contribute to our success.
Current Position
Director Power Plant Projects under Warranty