Richard Cahill has a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in the energy industry. Richard currently serves as the Shift Team Leader at VPI Power and previously held positions such as Day Shift Site Manager at px Group. Richard has experience in managing site operations, incident control, and coordinating work permits. Their technical expertise includes safe operation of various turbines and steam systems. Richard's educational background includes degrees in mechanical engineering and mathematics, along with certifications in process operations and technology.
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.