Role Profile
Graduate Engineer
Typical job description:
A graduate discipline engineer who works in a design, operations or project engineering environment providing professional engineering support/solutions to offshore oil and gas operations and projects.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Undertakes engineering studies/ design projects using basic engineering principles;
- Supports experienced engineers in the resolution of technical issues;
- Prepares documents and reports to support studies/ recommendations;
- Develop, submit and manage budgets for assigned projects;
- Carry out site/vendor visits – onshore/offshore;
Entry Level:
Good honours/masters degree in an appropriate engineering discipline
Search for related degrees or courses:
Industry Standard:
Good honours/masters degree in an appropriate engineering discipline;
Working towards chartered engineer status;
Medical and offshore survival certification as appropriate
Competencies:
- Commitment to HSE;
- Demonstrable acquisition and application of technical expertise;
- Communication skills;
- Planning/organisation skills;
- Problem-solving skills;
- Team-working skills;
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Understanding of statutory/industry/ company HSE practices applicable to job role;
- Knowledge of engineering theories, principles and practices
Pay and conditions:
Pay and benefits vary between companies but generally starting salaries are in the range of £25,000 - £35,000 per annum.