Week 2 Work Readiness

My supervisor and I went to see an incorrectly marked water pipeline that needed repairs. He told me what dimensions the blueprints said it was, and then we measured the actual length, they were considerably different. I asked him a few questions about what they planned to do about it, and he told me a few options they had. He had me pick one and defend my point of view with why I thought the idea would work better than the others. He then told me the advantages and disadvantages of my choice and the other choices.

This scenario demonstrates the work readiness skills:

- Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn

- Can communicate effectively

- Asks clarifying questions

- Demonstrate a willingness to work

I could have read the blueprints and the remade blueprints more closely so I would have had a better idea in my head of the pipeline structure so I could understand where everything was on the job site right away, instead of having to think about it for a minute.

I learned the value of having an expert there, that completely understands the structure of the pipeline, and has the ability to map its locations from ground level of a pipe that is 8 feet underground, and can make the decision to purchase a critically important and expensive part(valve) to fix the problem.