A young Bermudian is one step closer to becoming an industrial mechanic through a government apprenticeship.

Tejon Outerbridge, a member of the millwright apprenticeship programme, is completing part of his mechanical training at the Tynes Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility in Devonshire.

Sean Crockwell, the maintenance engineer at Tynes Bay who has overseen Mr Outerbridge’s apprenticeship, said his pupil had the makings of a great millwright — a specialist in the installation, maintenance and repair of industrial machinery and equipment.

Skills in this area include calibrating machinery and troubleshooting mechanical problems.

Mr Crockwell explained: “Tejon is committed and excited to be engaging in on-the-job training that is preparing him for his final designation.”

He said that millwrights were “crucial to our community” for their roles in maintaining government machinery and infrastructure.

He added: “Their work impacts various public services, including water treatment facilities, power plants and transportation systems.

“Tynes Bay provides an excellent training ground for developing millwrights due to the breadth of equipment used to run the facility.”

Mr Crockwell said that Mr Outerbridge balanced hands-on training at Tynes Bay with courses at Bermuda College and will soon travel overseas for two years of theory training.

Mr Outerbridge is the latest apprentice to be spotlighted by the Government.

Earlier this month, six members of the Skilled Trade Apprenticeship Programme were singled out by the Ministry of Public Works and Environment.

Cherie Whitter, the Head of the Public Service, said these apprenticeships were designed to “nurture new talent” and offer opportunities within the public sector.

She added: “Millwrights play a pivotal role in various sectors, including manufacturing, power generation and especially the public service, contributing significantly to the seamless functioning of essential infrastructure.

“The Public Service is excited to support all our apprentices as they develop their skills and contribute to the community’s wellbeing.

“We look forward to seeing their growth and the positive impact they will have on our essential services.

“So we are pleased that we are able to have a young Bermudian engaged in this specialised role, which is ultimately part of our succession planning efforts across the service.”