Hi guys, im interested in pursuing petroleum engineering...but it seems very very few unis in malaysia are offering this course since its very rare compared to other "hot cakes" courses like mechanical/ chemical eng courses...does any seniors knw of any good unis in msia offering this course?

never been in sabah or srawak so dont know whats the environment looks like :-)

you work in petronas sabah??

Guys,

Firstly thanks for all the valuable information shared in this thread. I am currently in my third year of Chemical Engineering, going to graduate next year. Inspired by my dad I have always wanted to venture into the industry of oil & gas.

A) I read that most of them who works for the contractors/services providers must be physically fit to endure long hours of working period and weather etc. If I'm not mistaken the candidates of FE for Gyrodata even have to meet a certain physical requirements to be able to handle their jobs. However..I am a carrier of minor-thalassemia, in other words having low level of hemogoblin. I'm below average in terms of physical fitness compared to most of the people out there. An offshore exposure once in awhile is great. But I do not see myself working like a cow all the time out there which drains up my energy very quickly..it's going to be very painful for me.

Therefore, what suggestion do you guys have for someone like me? I understand that freshies do not have the choice to be picky but honestly there are some jobs that I can't perform at my best..

Should I join the consulting line if possible? And what other areas that doesn't require much physical works that I should be trying to get into? I believe I am better in analyzing/troubleshooting problems while sitting inside the office..
B) I read that some companies do convert Chem Eng graduates to Reservoir Eng line. What does it mean actually? Sending you back into the university or giving you trainings gradually while you are working?
Thanks in advance...I deeply appreciate all the helps from you guys.

Thanks for your advice! Besides the major operators, is there any other smaller-sized company who is willing to invest on Chemical Engineering graduates to transform them into Reservoir Engineers? However I believe that the competition is so tight, that I would have to grab whatever offer I am getting by the time I graduate..

Any ideas which famous (99% heard before) oil and gas company that hired recruitment company for talent scout? hahhaa..

Hello everyone,

This thread is now more than 2750 posts, way more than the 2500 limit for 1 version.

Maybe some of the senior guys like Azraeil, Carloz28 or Wildchai (or any other regulars) might be interested in creating Oil & Gas Career V3 ? 

Anybody knows about Smith-slb?

Ive been workin in slb since feb in well testing under drillstem test as field specialist.

My boss told me dat  i will work for them startin tpmorrow, as their rep will come to meet me and brief which dept n job scope....

So better i stay in well test or move to smith if i have a choice?

you petronas?..me jelly..huhu

I think it will be on prorate basis, since last year's fy is only 9 month.
based on the memo

Kuala Lumpur: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)’s 44,000 staff will get at least five months’ bonus this year, the highest in the
national oil corporation’s history.

Sources said the payment is based on its shortened financial year of nine months since Petronas changed its financial year-end to
December 31 from March 31 previously.

Based on this, on an annualised basis, this would translate into a bonus of 6.7 months, better than the previous record high of six months, the sources added.




The windfall apparently was announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak during a townhall meeting with Petronas’ senior management.