James Wheeler is an experienced production team leader and safety coordinator with a background in engineering. James has worked for various companies such as VPI Power, Drax Group, ScottishPower, EDF Energy, and Geberit in roles ranging from maintenance technician to operations team leader. James holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from The Open University and completed their education at Horsted college in 2002.
VPI
With a capacity of 3.5GW, we are one of the leading power companies in the UK and Ireland. We create practical pathways to a new energy reality by optimising existing assets and delivering new energy projects and services. We are energy people with deep experience, broad expertise, and a new approach to tackling energy challenges. We believe that achieving net zero is fundamental to all our futures. Getting there means embracing a new energy reality – operating and evolving the current power system, while introducing new sources and emerging technologies. Our portfolio includes flexible and reliable thermal power generation, battery storage, and carbon capture projects to help lower emissions and develop a future for decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible generation in the UK & Ireland. We are also a partner in Humber Zero.