This interview was conducted in June 2022 on a project site in Colorado. Van Wade, the on-site manager for SG Energy Solutions, provided insight into the ongoing project and his team’s culture and work ethic.
Question: In your words, tell me an overview of being out here?
Van Wade: We have a major outage going on, turbine replacement. We are taking out one of the older turbines here on the site. We are putting in a whole new 7fa and a 2.6+. Just a major upgrade.
Q: How long has SG Energy Solutions been on this project site?
VW: We have been here since February 22, 2022.
Q: What would you say sets you apart from other companies?
VW: We don’t make excuses. We come in and give them a fair day’s work. We are problem solvers.
Q: What would you say to someone wanting to come work at SG Energy Solutions?
VW: We will train you to become a better person to suit SG Energy.
Q: What are you most proud of regarding your team and SG Energy Solutions?
VW: They never give up. They stick in there, sometimes it hits hard and gets challenging but we will discuss it. First of all, we make sure you’re not having any outside interference. We make sure you are comfortable with what you are doing.
About SG Energy Solutions:
Founded as SG Construction Group, LLC (“SG”) in 2000, SG has evolved to include several affiliated companies that all have one goal in mind: To solve complex problems for clients around the globe. SG Energy Solutions specializes in the utility and power industry. We provide installation resources, fleet management, IT services, project management, and logistics support for a select group of niche clients. Our customer base includes multinational corporations with industrial and utility facilities around the globe.