Really, I generally thought that companies only emphasize on years of working experience we have, and our ability in handling various projects, before promoting us to higher position. For Ir. title, it may be important, as having several professional engineers may enhance the CV of personnel submitted for the award of a project. Plus, the AFC drawing may need Ir. stamp to be valid.

Master degree? I do not think that companies would value on-paper knowledge, citing that these theoretical knowledge is too idealistic to be applied in real life offshore challenges. Thus, for companies, the Master degrees is not important, unless the research topic for Master degree is really relevant to company's area of interest.

Oil and gas experts, feel free to correct me, if I am wrong. I am more than willing to learn from you all, and this has been a useful forum thread for all.

This post has been edited by alvinkhorfire: Feb 8 2015, 06:00 AM