A young man began working at an automobile parts plant as an industrial safety engineer in 2021 after graduating from the Belarusian‑Russian University. But he had to work only a short time before being drafted into the army—about four months.

His urgent service was carried out in the 14th Separate Regiment of Government Communications of the KGB of the Republic of Belarus. He was discharged into the reserve with the rank of sergeant, and after completing the training he became a lieutenant.

According to Yevgeny, his return to the plant was deliberate: a cohesive team, a mentor who gave him an initial foundation and helped him settle into the profession for about a year. But most importantly, the young man saw development prospects for himself.

During his time at the plant he earned the second, then the first category of engineer. This year the plant’s management sent the specialist for retraining at the University of Civil Protection of the Belarusian Ministry of Emergency Situations. He has already passed the entrance exam, and the first session is just around the corner.

Today, in Yevgeny Gladkiy’s area of responsibility, industrial equipment subject to supervision includes gas, load‑bearing cranes, pressure vessels, foundry machines, and more—over a hundred items in total.

His range of tasks is also broad: selecting and training workers and specialists, regular inspection, and ensuring access to the operation of reliable equipment.

— The army taught me discipline and responsibility, — says Yevgeny. — This is especially important in my work: the cost of a mistake is people’s safety. Therefore, it is not enough to know the regulations; one must understand the principles of how mechanisms work, anticipate threats in advance, and prevent risks.

Elena Sueta.