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ENERGEX
REPRESENTATIVE PROFILE... Meet Peter Lougheed THE hard-working men and women from Energex dedicate their time to ensure our lights stay on. They operate throughout Southeast Queensland, from the NSW border to as far north as Gympie and west to the base of the Great Dividing Range. Providing efficient power supply to this larger area (encompassing about 3.4 million people) is no easy feat and wouldn’t be possible without the leadership of members like Sunshine Coast area manager Peter Lougheed.
ENERGEX AREA MANAGER PETER LOUGHEED . PHOTOS: JOHN MCCUTCHEON
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How did your journey with Energex begin? I started an apprenticeship with Energex in 1987 and have worked my way through a number of different roles in the field and the office, leading up to my current role.
What does your role involve? As area manager of the Sunshine Coast, I oversee a team of 160 people that take care of the construction and maintenance of the electricity network all hours of the day and night. This work is vital during emergencies such as storms and severe weather. Why is working for Southeast Queensland’s largest electricity supplier so rewarding? I love being a part of the great camaraderie and team work at Energex. Everyone has the same focus – to deliver electricity as safely as possible. We are also focused on restoring and maintaining electricity supply. This is especially important during storm season. Working closely with the community is also a greatly rewarding part of my role.