They have but it's already full for both mech e and PE
So the only choice I got is PG...Really in dilemma whether to stay back in my uni to complete my bachelor in mech e or gö to utp..

I graduated recently with a degree in petroleum engineering, but with below average grades (the basis of rejection from big companies, and therefore an underlying assumption for the rest of the post). I have no hesitation starting with smaller, lesser-known companies, and even agree with your opinion that one may learn more (though this depends highly on the individual's motivation).

But see my dilemma here: for MechE, EE, ChemE etc. there are many small-scale companies offering work relevant to their degree. But for petroleum engineers, as far as I know there isn't a single small, local company hiring petroleum engineers to work as a reservoir/drilling/production engineer, at least not one that will overlook my grades (grades aren't exactly failing, a 2.8/4.0). Even Petronas's G.E.E.S program requires a 3.0. Hence I don't know where my "work from bottom" lies at. Unless it means foregoing a reservoir engineering career forever and working with service companies. This is a leading question to...if I work for a service company for 2-3 years, coming out of it will I be able to land an entry-level reservoir/production engineer job with operator companies? Working as a driller for a service company is fun, I agree, but if I had to choose between drilling and reservoir/production I would go with the latter due to the cyclical nature of the O&G industry. During times of less exploration, reservoir/production engineers stay employed, not so for drilling engineers

And would you advise against working non-engineering jobs (e.g. drilling technical assistant, field technician) for 1-2 yrs experience v.s waiting longer for more engineering opportunities? Again, would this affect my hiring chances as an entry-level drilling/production/reservoir engineer? I truly appreciate any advice you guys could provide.

Hi all,

I just graduated in July 2013 (in Mechanical Engineering) and currently working but not in O&G industry. So I still searching for O&G jobs because that is what I am looking for.
Recently, I went to an interview for Design Engineer position at MMHE, and last Monday I got a call from them stating that the interview was a success, and they would like to offer me the position, but on a contract basis.

So now I am in dilemma, because in my current job, my position is permanent, BUT that's not O&G field.

On the other hand, MMHE offers me a Design Engineer position in O&G field, BUT it is 1 year contract.

So all sifus, can you guys enlighten me and also share your opinion on this?Should I go? Should I stay?

Thanks in advance! 

Thanks for the reply. Since currently HR and me just finished the commercial negotiation, I haven't receive any black and white from MMHE yet, hopefully everything will go well for me to receive the official offer letter from them. Do pray for me 

Anyway, this is a bit on the salary and benefits.

Current Company (Construction) vs MMHE (as what HR and me had agreed)
RM3500 vs RM3700-3900

Surprisingly from what the HR guy told me, the benefit is quite ok I think, other than the medical benefit for MMHE just cover the employee because it is on contract basis. The rest are quite similar.

if im not mistaken cendor also going out today. whats next for mmhe? no more big project?