Here's how you can stand out as a power engineer with a creative mindset.

One way to be a creative Power Engineer is through continuous learning in order to be abreast of the new technologies used in the sector like the ever-changing condition monitoring softwares in which one needs to be conversant with the recent developed features. These can be achieved through workshop trainings, Industry conferences and professional development courses.

If you’re not learning new things it means you are only doing the same things. Learning new things open doors to new opportunities. There many ways to learn as well, besides reading. For example, I often use Google and YouTube videos to find answers to my questions. This means you need to have good search skills to find what you need. If you have a mentor, which you should, they should always be there to help you learn as well.

My senior engineer once told me, "In this field, we can't be island fortresses. Power engineering is all about collaboration. Collaboration allows us to tackle the most complicated issues and design the most efficient systems. Stuck on a project? Don't keep hitting your head against the wall. Discuss with the mechanical engineers. Their creative thought could be just what you're looking for. The same applies for data scientists, who can crunch numbers and uncover patterns that indicate hidden answers. Combining many areas of expertise frequently yields the best ideas. So the next time you face a dilemma, remember that collaboration is essential. Leverage the many skills and views available to you, and watch the breakthrough come together."

Collobabration can be a powerful tool. You can do it either internally with coworkers, or externally with people such as contractors and vendors. Collaboration often amounts to teamwork, and is the best way to tackle large projects or tasks. So, you need to be a good communicator and have good team skills. If you are a successful person in your job people will ask you to collaborate with them as well. These situations are excellent to learn more from others who have other skill sets.

It’s Important to challenge the norm, otherwise there will be no change. Change for the sake of change is not good, but improving how you do things benefits everyone. If you want to challenge then you should have a good solution ready.

Creativity isn't just about having ideas; it's about making them happen. Develop a clear plan to turn your ideas into reality, starting with creating a prototype, then testing it, and making improvements based on feedback. Moreover, sharing your knowledge with others can reinforce your own understanding and spark new ideas.