so guys, for those who has accepted the offer, what is the next step after SI?

i mean, received email that u passed SI, then str8 got offer? the medical before or after the offer?

ps: sorry for my ignorance, but i was deliberately not paying attention to the procedure since i don't think i wanted to accept the offer before..huhu

hi guys.

i'm keen on entering OnG field. currently has 3 years experience in software development field. i graduated with degree in engineering (overseas universities) in 2011. i had applied to a lot of OnG companies previously, but still nothing coming...

questions:
i feel like my 3 years experience outside of engineering field is counting against me. to enter OnG field (not necessarily Petronas):
a) keep trying
b) do master in petroleum engineering

would i have better chance to join OnG through (a) or (b)?

ur first degree?

It's bachelor of engineering, and I do have diploma in E&E engineering too.

To my personal view, OnG is a huge field to venture. perhaps, u could define by categories;
1. Client - petronas, shell. emepmi
2. Consultants - rwp, technip, mustang, mmc, mecip, rnz
3. Vendors/agents - various from small to large scale
4. OEM - sales
5. Fabricator - mmhe, muhibbah, dialog, mset

Other than software area, u might want to try on other disciplines like sales. this make up a very huge portion of OnG.

so answering ur question, YES u could go either way. It's just that, Master is not really the in thing unless u r going for Petronas-Research or academic line. My SIL holds a master degree from Sydney (local bachelor) but joined petronas using her bachelor only.

thus, keep trying is the best option but do it the right way. i suggest, u should try instrumentation/control companies like Emerson, Valtek and such (i'm not familiar with instr tho).

best of luck!

This post has been edited by msismail: Sep 8 2014, 08:31 AM

petronas doesnt regards master degree as a value added. you will end up using you bachelor degree to apply for the job in petronas. and your salary grade will be the same as you were a degree holder.

therefore i would say that option 2 is not the best choice. and take note of msismail suggestion. i have seen a person jump from main contractor (TOYO engineering) to petronas. by having a good network with petronas staff, they might offer you a vacancy

yeap..and again, it's better off to gain experience outside and be good at it. later apply and join petronas as Technical Professional (TP).

the pro to join petronas as grad/young exec is the career development (in general). so it can be either way. since it's easier to gain experience outside as compared to joining petronas...so just make full use of every chances.

it's good to have plan but dont limit to petronas only. create the opportunity and fly high....chewahh...

msismailazerroes

Thanks for the answer! I did applied to a lot of OnG companies besides Petronas, still failing.. all from client right down to fabricator

First priority is consultant, second is client. Really interested to join consultant (since that's the hardest part, from what my relatives and friends are telling me), but seems like impossible...

What do you mean by Technical Professional (TP)?
Is it the one who have an IR title?How long experiences (at least) that we Need to have to consider as TP?

TP is basically a specialist for a specific area like pumps, hvac, pressure vessel, control, process safety - technically sound, like when u ask/present something, there can simply comment on the spot - that is from my experience.

these people normally come from the field - technician/operations - hands on. (cf. exec yg stay kat office buat design)

Not necessary with Ir. title, but u need vast experience - put it >15yrs, then can nego kaw2 on the salary. and normally as u go along, people dont tend to go for permanent, they'll go for PO/contract - but pls know how to market urselve first.

Note: this is to my understanding, correct me if i'm wrong.

really? consultant is that good aa? not impossible la...have u tried Mustang? they've got the contract term with EMEPMI starting this yr.

just keep trying, u'll never know; accept anything that happen to u is the best for u - motivasi pagi heh....

msismail taiko betul dalam group ni...

luls...kate corporate growth...hahaaa

Will do later. Thanks!

Btw, what happens to Exxon Mobil? Some of the operation also has been bought by Enquest...

One more question. If I want to take training/cert by myself, what cert would be good? And which training centre? I'm interested in subsea exploration btw, although I can't be choosy at this stage...

that's huge...huhu...sorry, know nothing on subsea..

yeah, officially got the SI results!

Congrate!so how was it?what is your decision?

Passed hahaa

my decision? so far i have to decline. but having said that, some of my colleagues suggest that i joined GTS first and try to search for swap (suka sama suka) kinda relocation.

it's personal preference - kinda tough n tricky, but yeah..life is full of decision making and know your priorities...
but, i have nothing against petronas, it's just the timing x suits me at the moment.

This post has been edited by msismail: Sep 10 2014, 08:45 AM

Finally after 5 chit-chat sessions and 1 structured interview, I will start my job at PETRONAS this 1 oktober..

1st chit-chat: With PETRONAS LNG (failed)

2nd chit chat: With PETRONAS Trading (Pass the chit-chat but not selected to proceed to SI)

3rd chit-chat: With PETRONAS Finance Capibility (Pass the chit-chat but not selected to proceed to SI)

4th chit-chat: With PETRONAS Trading Labuan (Pass the chit-chat and proceed to SI)

Structured Interview: SI for PETRONAS Trading Labuan (Pass the Si but suddenly the position that i suppose to filled was filled by someone else.)

5th chit-chat: With PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd (Pass the Chit-chat then continue for medical check-up as I have pass the SI before this)

Finally 1 Oktober 2014 will report duty at KLCC.

Seriously, It has been a very long wait for me. Patience is virtue guys.

This post has been edited by wunan91: Sep 12 2014, 11:26 AM