Better give at least a week or two. Be patient, it takes time to process the interview results and etc.

I'm not an expert but I certainly wouldn't be comfortable in this situation. If it's been a week it's about time you asked HR about how these details will be sorted out (especially the contract ! I wouldn't really mind about the id tag)

My biggest concern in your situation would be how things would be handled in the event of an accident. From what you've said there is no official documentation that says that you're employed at the company. I really hope for your sake that you're not working on site right now.

My advice - don't wait, go and talk to HR about this.

Good for you then. But best to follow up and make sure things do get sorted out as promised.
And congrats on the new job !

Hi everyone,

Interesting posts here....(although I didn't read all the pages so forgive me if this has been asked).....

Does the oil and gas industry hire PhD holders? I've been offered a scholarship to do my PhD in Finland (on renewable energy)...and should I accept the offer, I will be 32 by the time I graduate (if I do graduate). Not so young, I know. I just wanted to know if it is a realistic goal to want to work for Shell Malaysia after my PhD. I've been to the Shell website and it seems they do hire PhD holders...but I thought it'd good to hear from people in the industry in terms of how common it is.

In terms of experience, I admittedly don't have much....about 2 years working as a Process Engineer for SBM Malaysia. Then I left to do my Masters in Japan. I just got back.

My initial plan was to accept the scholarship offer and try to see the job market in Finland but since coming back to Malaysia, my father is experiencing some health problems...so I'm rearranging priorities. I'm thinking I either forgo the scholarship and apply straightaway to oil and gas companies or since I already have the scholarship, take it, hopefully get my PhD and then come back and apply to oil and gas companies.

Would really appreciate any feedback or comments from the people here. Thank you!

Hey guys, my new employer asked me to do medical checkup, BOSET and Seaman's Book on my own and they will reimburse them later. I already signed their offer letter but it's only official after I've done all those required test/course.

Is this a normal procedure? I'm just worried if I fail to pass any of those test/course after I tender my resignation from my current employer..shouldn't be a problem right?

Yes I did, on January. How long does it normally take for them to contact me?

What?? Are u bullshit or what? Dun because u frustrated didn't get job and u bring up this skin color issue..

its hard to get public transport at Kemaman, hence, personal car is a must.

heard about GPP3 explosion at PGB just now from the news.

I used to work at Kerteh last time. Kemaman is a very laid-back, peaceful town. house rental was cheap, I guess max 400-500 per month. I think it is easy for you to spot one later. there's a lot of oilfield workers stationed at KSB, so make use of the networking and mingle with peoples around.

After reading that, have you guys encountered any similar incident in your line of work? very anxious to start working in OnG because of this.

Safety first, guys. Remember to attend tool-box meeting every morning! Always read and understand the work and hazard before doing it.

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Added on May 11, 2012, 11:08 am
There a lot on incidents and accidents happened in the recent years.

Man overboard la, man missing la, too many....