We couldn’t be prouder to share some brilliant news from the Equisera team: our Junior Electrical Engineer, Kyron Fine, is starting a Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Lincoln, working towards a BEng (Hons) in Applied Engineering via the Control Systems Engineer standard. This is a genuine investment in one of our own, and it’s a moment worth celebrating.
Kyron already brings nearly a decade of hands-on experience with three-phase electrical systems, from commercial installations to maintenance and beyond. He’s worked on Building Management Systems and even the integration of 1MW ground and air source heating systems, always with that practical, methodical approach that makes him such a reliable pair of hands.
Learning while building
This apprenticeship lets Kyron upskill without stepping away from the work he loves. Over four years, he’ll work through six modules a year, building from strong foundations in Computing and Programming, Electrical and Electronic Technology, and Mathematical Skills for Engineers up to advanced, specialist topics like Control Systems, Mechatronic Systems, Electrical Power and Machines, Smart Energy Systems, Industrial Automation, and Robotics and Automation. He’ll graduate with a full BEng (Hons) alongside his apprenticeship.
The programme is thoughtfully designed around working apprentices, with remote teaching and short, focused campus blocks that keep learning intensive without pulling Kyron away from the team for long stretches. Better still, it includes a workplace-based project at every level, so everything he learns feeds straight back into the real challenges we’re tackling at Equisera, right through to his final work-based project and End Point Assessment.
The importance of control systems engineering
Control systems engineering is at the very heart of clean energy technology like ours. Turning waste into clean energy isn’t just about the chemistry – it’s about precisely monitoring, automating and optimising complex processes so they run safely, efficiently and reliably, around the clock.
From regulating temperatures and pressures to integrating smart energy systems and automating plant operations, control systems are what make advanced decarbonisation technology work at scale. The skills Kyron is building, in areas like data modelling and simulation, industrial automation and smart energy systems, map directly onto the challenges of designing and running the next generation of clean energy plants. We’re not just investing in Kyron’s future; we’re investing in the expertise that will help power Equisera’s growth for years to come.
A partnership to celebrate
For us, this is about more than a qualification. It’s about backing our pioneers, believing in their potential, and growing together. As CEO James Milner put it, this is “a genuine partnership between Kyron, the University and Equisera” – one built on trust, ambition and a shared belief in what’s possible.
In Kyron’s words:
“I’m incredibly grateful to James and the whole Equisera team for believing in me and supporting this next step in my career. The chance to keep doing a job I genuinely love while studying towards a degree is a huge opportunity. What excites me most is being able to take what I learn and apply it straight away, helping to develop engineering solutions that turn waste into clean energy. It’s exactly the kind of challenge I want to build my career around, and I can’t wait to get started.”
So here’s to you, Ky! The whole Equisera team is right behind you, and we can’t wait to watch you grow into a brilliant Control Systems Engineer.
