i'm a grad in electrical engrg UK BEng. Thinking of pursuing masters in Petroleum ENgrg in Australia. With the hope trying my luck there once graduated.

currently working with tanjung Offshore subsidary as a project engr.

What's your opinion in pursuing Masters in Petroleum Engrg after graduated with BEng EE? higher chances to land in services companies?

JON, actually how long does it take after you apply jurong shipyard?you apply through email their hr?

errr, they actually came to my uni for a interview sessions.
got more than 50 ppl took part in the interview.

I used to be a very motivated students who studied extremely hard in order to step into oil and gas industry. After graduate, I manage to get my dream job in a big operator in my hometown. However, after nearly 2 years of working, I am so sad and unhappy with my own career development. Within these 2 years, I only get trained to use ONE software which is not applicable at outside. I don't get much chance to do other work related to my discipline's core subjects. I keep reflecting this to my boss but to no avail due to various reasons. When I was typing my CV, I really feel so sad as I don't have much to talk about under my experience except learning/using ONE software. Anyone can advise me should I continue to stay in this company hoping one day I get the chance to learn more & gain more experience or are there other ways to go?

This post has been edited by winterbear: Apr 29 2011, 06:20 PM

if u can get a better offer,i'd say go for it.if u don't mind telling,what software u using?i think all softwares are applicable in their respective field.no point they train u if it's not marketable

just go for it dude.i guess you are at no place to bargain for better salary anywhere else with your current dip if salary is ur biggest concern.hitting on assembly is a nice spot for kickstart i suppose.i am talking in a sense where u will be doing hands-on job for routine.do your time and in 3-5 yrs time u might wanted to give Serviceman a tryout.i am doing wellhead, valves & Xmas tree stuffs as FMC and most assemblymen at my place I must say enjoying their time there. =) just for sharing

Now I am holding quite a good salary but goyang kaki most of the time in office. So, I don't know which other companies will pay a good salary to someone who basically knows nothing in own discipline except ONE software which is not applicable outside. I am also not experienced enough to apply overseas job. I am totally lost of my future. That software is this company's proprietary software & the company doesn't market it outside so it is only useful in that company.

This post has been edited by winterbear: Apr 30 2011, 10:53 AM

A software is just a tool. The most important thing is what the tool does which is probably what you should focus on when you write your CVs. There will be other software that does something similar to what you're doing. Don't just concentrate on the software part but concentrate on the product delivered by the software.

In my area of expertise, there are 3-4 leading edge software that does basically the same thing, so if you concentrate on the product it generates, then people can relate to what you're doing.

Thanks for your suggestion. I will get my CV done this few days, hopefully I can find my way out.

dude.. anybody can share some thought?? i think it's better for me not to take wrong decision at the earlier stage. Project Engr don't really do what real engineer do.. not much developed on technical side (software, troubleshooting and etc2). More on do whatever necessary to bring on profit to the company through projects.

any advise?? jumped twice and still landed on the same role..

I dont see how you can create an opportunity by studying another year for a subject that is totally different from ur degree. You are right to say that project engineering is not a very technical role. I think its more useful to have mba if you plan to pursue this role. You seem to be in doubt, maybe you should make up ur mind on which engineering area you wish to stay in. One year education in a foreign country does not guarantee u a job in that country. I even doubt they you will have any leverage since so many graduates from all around the world who are taking the full degree course are planning to apply and work in aus. Unless, you are exceptionally good.

From I have garethered, in order to get a decent job in aus, you need to be a PR and have ocal working experience. Check out some of the useful threads in lowyat about this.


This post has been edited by mea05key: Apr 30 2011, 10:19 PM

Hi all, i have been wondering for quite a long time. I considered myself as a recent graduate who have 1 year experience in construction field. Tried my best to apply for a position in O&G field for long time, and all end up nothing.

I was told that O&G companies normally don't hire people with no experience in this field unless you have a distinct education record? Some of the companies prefer Malay or who graduated from UTP, does it truth?

Currently still looking for an opportunity, hope all of you guys can kindly advise me what should i do. I appreciate a lot for all of your helps. Thanks a lot.

as a grad from outside UTP, I do agree with your statement, but it's nearly correct. It depends on which company do you ask for.. is it Kencana? Tanjung? if you find from these local companies, yes you are almost correct. They employed mostly from UTP/UTM. It'll be more correct if you say, they employ base on recommendation/ alumni University (ex-students). That's what I've been told by my bosses. I'm lucky as somehow related to these UTPian. My advise, try to find MNC Oil&Gas. The least, join the consultants ie, Mustang and Sime.

thanks for your advise. btw, not racism, but is it truth that O&G companies prefer Malay more than other?

no, dont limit yourself to local oil gas company.

Hello every one, I'm a graduate with B.Sc. from UKM, recently completed my Radiographic Testing level I.

Just wanna ask if there's any company taking fresh grad for NDT jobs. Cz from what I heard, they prefer those with experience more.

p.s. the statement that O&G coy prefer Malays a bit demoralizing me @.@..

"""p.s. the statement that O&G coy prefer Malays a bit demoralizing me @.@."".No such thing.

no worry, don not give up, keep trying. was at consultant line in infra/building construction for 3 years b4 join o&g another 3 years plus until now. slowly build up your resume from stage by stage.
sending out many application letters & online resume when working in construction.

This post has been edited by ch_teo: May 2 2011, 10:33 AM

No such thing about that as well. When I was with an O&G company, we interviewed this one Chinese guy who had a PE degree. He graduated 2 years previously and we asked him, where are you working now .... he said in a Pet Shop ..... he was an eager and motivated person. His grades were good and he was willing to learn. We hired him and I am still in contact with him. I hear he's one of the team leader for one of the small oil field. I knew we made a good choice when we hired him.

anyone here in accounts/finance department of O&G company?