OREANDA-NEWS. A contest of the professional skill “Best young crane operator of metallurgical production – 2013” dedicated to the celebration of International Women's Day was held at Khartsyzsk Pipe Plant of Metinvest Group. Winners of the contest were awarded with certificates and prizes.

15 young female crane operators of the main shops of the plant (PEWSh-2, PWSh-4) took part in this competition. Competitions were held in two phases: theory and practice. The main criteria for evaluation of contestants were: time during which a specialist dealt successfully with a task, theoretical special qualification and ability to apply their knowledge in practice. Thus, by the results of the competition, Victoria Golubeva took the first place (PEWSh-2), Elena Chernoshtanova took the 2nd place (PWSh-4), Svetlana Polyakova took the 3rd place (PWSh-4).

“Competitions of professional skills are traditionally held at KHARTSYZSK PIPE PLANT and became an integral part of the staff training and development system. They contribute to the staff motivation for self-education and obtaining higher qualification, Denis Novikov, Acting Head of Production Department at KHARTSYZSK PIPE, says. The competition showed that qualified specialists work at KHARTSYZSK PIPE, and it has once again confirmed by the crane operators of metallurgical production. Winners received well-deserved awards”.