Greetings guys, I am a electrical engineering grad who wants to give up electrical field entirely and be a drilling engineer. Below average cgpa, but very much willing to work offshore.

Current experience includes; power/utilities (TNB for 3 mths), IT/business project management (Accenture for 3 mths), Facilities O&M (Intel Corp for 7 mths), and project/construction/commissioning (Klang Valley MRT Project for 3 mths and counting). Qualifications none.

I have tried applying in many companies but obviously yet to be called for interview. I would like to know what qualifications can I arm myself with to obtain higher chances of being called for an interview? I have tried for Shell graduate programme before (passed all online tests), but never got called to the SRD. Thanks for all inputs.


Also I'm somewhat intrigued in the project management side of things, there was this experienced professional who was sharing his experience about O&G project management in Sime Darby Oil. He mentioned that work was hectic, bosses stuck in office for long hours, staff sleeping/take bath in office, and projects keep on coming which causes staff to juggle multiple projects at a time. Is the situation still the same or has everything cooled down? I am very intrigued in this field also, so mohon share how to get into this if being a drilling engineer is not possible.

And also, mohon mod update link pdf Instok. Very powerful pdf, but I lost it. Thanks.

This post has been edited by ak101ss: May 26 2014, 08:16 PM

I see, guess I'm screwed then. Thanks anyways


Dateline is never a problem, their last minute significant changes in scope is the major issue.
I don't see myself in O&G in the long term, I just am here to see what's this industry is all about and wish to gain some experience. I have been jumping around various industries and wish to continue. Money is not the aim, experiencing different industries/culture is.
Talking about aviation, I did once apply for GE Engine Services in Subang, went for the interview (OMLP - Operations Management Leadership Program) but wasnt shortlisted. There's now once again some openings and I'm trying again.
I want hectic and fast paced. Been there, but left due to poor pay. Regret leaving ever since.
But then again, I just want to pass by and see what's it all about. Not as a long term and not for the money.

This post has been edited by ak101ss: May 27 2014, 09:14 AM

Received same email, I applied for BHe Brunei. Same position.


UPDATE : 9 questions, and I f***ed it up pretty badly.

Questions 1-7 were all about challenges faced etc. etc. Last 2 about why you want to work in baker hughes

I wasn't used to looking into a camera at all, I just didnt feel comfortable, ended up stuttering and using the wrong words. Guess imma continue buildin' that god damned MRT.

This post has been edited by ak101ss: Nov 22 2014, 03:25 PM

Nothing much to learn as I'm on Power Supply/Distribution side. Rail Traction systems are similar, only exception is whether the traction power is 25-32kV AC or 750/1000V DC. In addition, my boss is a mess, all his subordinates/my colleagues are bailing out, hence me finding for a different industry to jump to.

Anyways, how long did it take for you to get the email after the Hirevue interview? I still haven't lost all hope yet.

This post has been edited by ak101ss: Nov 25 2014, 08:06 AM

I got invited for a Pearson English One Assessment (STEP+). Guess I kinda passed the interview lol.

Of course the country needs it, but the level of songlapness is insane.

Backbreaking work, low pay and less holidays is also practiced in this MRT project, that's how songlap works.

I want to join OnG cause I want to experience the field, I have done IT, power generation, semiconductor, power distribution and construction. It's time for me to see what's OnG really about. Money not a concern, just want to experience it. So if you think I'm worth it, do kindly PM me regarding the drilling service recruitment.

Either automobile or banking. However, I highly doubt that will happen as I have already spent years in engineering, so guess I will have to go back to one of the the fields I'm most suited/passionate about.

Nope, I just want to experience as many fields/industries as I can cause I want to know how the world works, how the dots connect, how each industry compliments each other/work together.