William, Jeppe and Ahmad - Student Assistants
Marine Engineering Students
Student Assistants at IRON Pump alongside their studies at the Marine Engineering School
Ahmad Shah Ningrari was the first to join IRON Pump. He began as an intern in production before transitioning to documentation and support. This shift was a turning point for him:
- I quickly realized that this is precisely what I want to do, Ahmad explains, the work fascinated me, and from the very beginning I was trusted to contribute. Seeing how things actually happen here and not just reading about it made everything click.
William Ullegård agrees. Working with spare parts and technical assistance, he has learned to dive deep into the company’s product history.
- I help identify parts for pumps, including those that are decades old, William says, that means understanding how they were built, how they perform, and where potential issues might arise. This has given me valuable product knowledge.
Jeppe Asferg Mathiassen, who has been with IRON Pump for over two years, initially supported new sales and now, like William, handles technical support.
- At IRON Pump, we get to combine what we learn at school with real, tangible tasks, we see how pumps work, how customers use them, and how we support them internally. It’s the perfect bridge between theory and practice.
All three agree that what makes IRON Pump special for students is the wide range of experience available. Because the company’s production, engineering, and offices are all in one place, they can see every aspect of the business.
- We’re close to the workshop, the engineers, and the customers, William says, this proximity gives us a full understanding of how a company in the maritime industry operates.
Flexibility is also a significant reason why the three students enjoy working at IRON Pump.
- Our study schedules change all the time, Jeppe explains, so having an employer who understands that means a lot. We can plan our hours, sometimes work from home, and we’re trusted to get the job done.
Ahmad agrees:
- That trust motivates you to do your best. It’s not just about completing a task; it's about contributing to something important.
What really ties everything together, they say, is the collegial atmosphere.
- People are approachable and genuinely interested in each other, Ahmad says, we can talk about technical challenges one minute and weekend plans the next. It’s a relaxed but professional environment and that’s rare.
Working at IRON Pump has also changed their perspective on the maritime industry itself.
- Before I started, I didn’t realize how big this industry really is, William reflects, you might not think about the use of pumps until you dive into this field, but then you realize that they are everywhere; from ships and power plants to firefighting systems. It’s an industry that keeps the world running.
"– For young engineers, there are so many paths to take: design, production, service, sustainability. IRON Pump gives us a front-row seat to explore it all," William, Jeppe and Ahmad, Marine Engineering Students at IRON Pump.