• Over 700 graduates joined Shanghai Electric in the latest wave of hiring, together with the company to turn ideas into innovation that helps accelerate the smart and green transformation of the energy industry

SHANGHAI, Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 2727, SSE: 601727) recently launched a comprehensive training program tailored for over 700 newly recruited graduates. This move, following a nationwide hiring spree, is aimed at molding young talent for sectors at the forefront of reshaping the energy industry. As part of the program, the recruits visited Shanghai Electric's industrial bases, where they gained insights about the company's corporate structure, innovation processes, digital advancements, and strategies for managing talent.

"Young talent has always been the engine behind our sustained growth and long-term vision," said Zhu Zhaokai, Employee Director of Shanghai Electric Holdings Group. "Their innovative spirit and fresh perspectives are what keep Shanghai Electric dynamic and forward-thinking. As we look to the future, it's crucial that we continue to nurture youth talent, encouraging our new recruits to embrace creativity and lead with innovation."

This year's recruitment drive at Shanghai Electric underscores the company's strategic focus on pushing for innovation in high-end, intelligent, and green industrial and energy equipment.

Central to this is the attraction of top-tier talent:

• 348 of the new members hold master's or doctoral degrees, accounting for 48% of the total intake;

• 78 graduates from world-leading universities, over 90% of whom hail from educational institutions ranked in the QS Top 200.

For intelligent development, Shanghai Electric has targeted recruitment in areas pivotal to its growth in automation and digital technology. The 2024 intake includes:

• 34% of graduates specializing in fields such as artificial intelligence, intelligent science and technology, intelligent manufacturing engineering, and automation – sectors that are increasingly vital for the development of power station operations, automation equipment, nuclear power, and industrial software.

Shanghai Electric is demonstrating its commitment to environmental sustainability by prioritizing candidates with expertise in green industries.

• The company has actively sought out graduates in environmental science, chemical engineering, renewable energy, and advanced energy technologies, with 40% of its new hires coming from these specialized areas.