Working as a consultant is special, regardless of the industry. Here at Plantvision, many of our employees work as consultants, and Filip Abrahamsson is one of them. He is a Senior Expert Consultant in the Manufacturing business area and is a great asset, whether it's drawing process diagrams or developing software add-ons.
But how did Filip go from working as a process operator in a pharmaceutical company to becoming a consultant with us?
'For as long as I can remember, I've had a great interest in machines and building things, for example I've spent a lot of time working in CAD. After an education with a technical focus, I started working as a process operator at a company in the pharmaceutical industry in Uppsala. There, one thing led to another and I changed roles to operations engineer with special responsibility for safety, environment and health (EHS). This work involved being involved in the planning of the environmental work at the treatment plant, but also being involved in producing risk analyses and then going through equipment and doing a practical risk analysis in the factory area with a focus on people, the environment and health (EHS). I also had partial responsibility for hot work and work in confined spaces, a hybrid role with a safety responsibility.
I applied to Plantvision I wanted to work more with CAD and at the same time have the opportunity to work more broadly with different types of tasks that come with the consulting role," says Filip.
For many of our consultants, the variety of work combined with flexibility are two important factors. And for Philip, these are the factors that make him enjoy his job.
"There are many things I like about being a consultant! The most important thing for me is the flexibility and that no two days are the same. It may sound like a cliché, but it really is true that as a consultant no two days are the same because I work with several customers every day and with different approaches and technical solutions. One day I am drawing process diagrams and electrical diagrams and the next day I am developing new additions to the software I am working with. Another aspect is the flexibility in terms of time. I like to work early in the morning and I have the opportunity to control that here, which I appreciate very much," he says.
At Plantvision , they are keen to ensure that employees are given the opportunity to develop and spread their wings, preferably in more ways than one.
"I have developed a lot, as I had not worked as a consultant before. Through mentoring, working alongside other colleagues, and through contact with customers, I have been able to take on several different assignments where I have developed to the point where I can now work more independently when needed. In that regard, Plantvision helps me a lot. Plantvision helps you grow. In the beginning, I didn't have much programming knowledge, but today I'm involved in developing new additions to the platform we work with. It's a journey that Plantvision has offered me. While I work on assignments, I have the support I need to develop," says Filip.
Being involved from start to finish is something Filip appreciates and he is happy to take advantage of this opportunity.
"Today, I am involved in the early stages of projects and engage in dialogue with customers as early as the pre-sales phase, where I develop plans and documentation to help customers with their requirements management work in order to create the best possible solution.AtPlantvision, they care about their colleagues' well-being, and here I get to work both independently and in a team, knowing that I always have colleagues to turn to when I need them," he concludes.
Thanks for the chat Filip and good luck with your assignments!
Pst! Since this story was published, Filip has also been featured in numerous episodes of our own podcast "Beyond Tomorrow". There you can hear him, together with other experts, discussing trends, challenges and excitement in areas such as maintenance, manufacturing and digitalization.
