Ep 4 - Kirsten Eeuwes, Manager Transmission Asset Management, EPCOR
Beyond The Grid16 Aug 2025

Ep 4 - Kirsten Eeuwes, Manager Transmission Asset Management, EPCOR

In this episode, Swaroop George Kariath interviews Kirsten Eeuwes, an electrical engineer and manager of transmission asset management at Epcor. Kirsten shares her journey from studying engineering without a clear direction to finding her passion in the utilities sector. She discusses the challenges of asset management, the impact of load growth and electric vehicles on the power grid, and the importance of technology in the industry. Kirsten also highlights her involvement in workplace equity initiatives and the challenges faced by working mothers in engineering. The conversation emphasizes the critical role of utilities in daily life and the need for collaboration to improve the industry.


Chapters
00:00 Podcast Intro
00:11 Introduction to Kirsten Eeuwes and Her Journey
06:13 Transition from Oil and Gas to Utilities
10:13 Challenges in Asset Management
15:36 Impact of Load Growth and EVs
19:15 Exploring Distributed Energy Resources
22:17 Technology's Role in Asset Management
29:54 Leveraging Technology for Maintenance Management
30:36 Championing Gender Equity in Engineering
32:44 Experiencing Challenges as a Woman in Engineering
37:52 Mentorship and Support for Young Female Engineers
39:26 Exploring Intersectionality in Diversity
41:14 Balancing Career and Family as a Working Mother
44:20 Navigating the Complexities of Work-Life Integration
46:40 The Importance of Utilities in Daily Life
52:43 Future Aspirations in the Utilities Sector


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