Energy Graduate: In Profile – Hannah Garden
Since leaving school at the end of sixth year, I am training to become a process operator through OPITO on the Industry’s Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Technician Training scheme.
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Energy Graduate: In Profile – Eduwaina Ebodaghe
Working in the oil and gas industry has been one of my dreams.
Energy Graduate: In Profile – Matilda Urie
Sustainability is very important to me.
Energy Graduate: Taking the plunge for a new career
Whether they are trying to break into the industry or have been flying to rigs for years, one thing offshore workers seem to become nervous about is the safety exercises they need. Ross Davidson confronts his fear and goes through the helicopter training course to find out what is in store for anyone flying to a North Sea platform
Energy Graduate: Why it is essential to nurture our young talent
Bob Keiller, chief executive of Wood Group, looks at the importance of graduates to the oil and gas industry and to Wood Group
Energy Graduate: It’s not just about engineers
Science, technology engineering and maths; anyone who has emerged from university, college and other sectors of industry with those types of skill sets and competencies is potentially highly attractive to oil and gas companies and their supply chain.
Energy Graduate: Looking at the industry skills gaps
The shortage of skilled personnel is cited as one of the biggest challenges for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry. It has long been a big issue but this is one British industry that is working cohesively to try and meet the challenge.
Super Puma crash victims remembered at church service for offshore dead
More than 200 people packed a north-east church at the weekend to remember the victims of a North Sea helicopter crash.
Super Puma tragedy: Families set to attend memorial service
The families of four oil workers who were killed in a helicopter crash earlier this year will attend a special service today in their memory.
Energy Graduate: The ultimate learning curve
Experiencing the energy industry first hand is the best learning tool toward career in the sector, a graduate engineer has discovered.
Super Puma tragedy: Survivor James Nugent relives terror of Shetland crash
THE last survivor to escape from the wreckage of a helicopter that plunged into the North Sea has revealed he still has nightmares about the disaster.
Energy Graduate: Making the most of summer holidays
Making the most of your time off to gain work experience is key for securing a job in the energy sector, believes an industry graduate.
Energy Graduate: Jade – “one of the lads”
An energy course graduate has taken one step closer to realise their dream of becoming an underwater welder - and the fact that she is a girl is not stopping her.
Energy Graduate: A safe investment for the future
An energy-related career in Aberdeen is a safe investment for the future, believes a banker-turned-business adviser.
Tragedy pilots ‘did not notice speed’
The crew of a helicopter that plunged into the North Sea killing four people failed to notice its speed was dropping drastically seconds before it hit the water.
Shetland Super Puma crash – new AAIB report
Investigators into a fatal helicopter crash off an island airport have called for a review of rescue operations in its surrounding waters.
Energy Graduate: Aiming high against the odds
There are no barriers stopping aspiring individuals from climbing up the career ladder in the energy sector, believes an industry manager.
Last chance: Schools’ Energy A-Z Competition
Young students - here's your chance to win an iPad and demonstrate your knowledge of the energy industry.
Super-major throws down gauntlet to top students
BP's Ultimate Field Trip 2014 - the competition for up and coming STEM students - has just been launched.
Junior Saltire Challenge 2014 now open
The Junior Saltire Challenge for 2014, which is open to all schools in Scotland, is to design, build and test a simple water-powered generator.
Cooking food – it’s all just chemistry really
Read this and maybe mum's cooking and school dinners will never seem the same again.
Super Puma shutdown cost Bond £4m
Problems with Super Puma aircraft have cost Bond Offshore Helicopters more than £4million in the past year, it has emerged.
Helicopter tragedy highlights industry is working without a script
The tragic events of 23 August 2013 are a stark reminder that we all have so much more to do.
Government could step in over helicopter safety fears, says Prime Minister
Exclusive: Prime Minister David Cameron has suggested that the UK Government could step in and take action to address concerns over helicopter safety in the North Sea oil and gas industry.
MSPs back need for helicopter safety improvements
MSPs united over the need to improve helicopter safety but not over how to achieve it yesterday.