Drilling job boom forecast
The head of venture-capital firm Energy Ventures (EV) in Aberdeen said yesterday he expected increased global drilling activity to provide a boon for jobs in the Granite City.
Technology
Neptune gets flood of trainee applications
Engineering firm Neptune said yesterday it had taken on its largest annual intake of apprentices.
Changes at valve experts
Global valve specialist Severn Glocon Group said yesterday it was "recalibrating" its Severn Unival and Severn Ball Valves (SBV) operations in Aberdeen.
Open day success
An open day at The Underwater Centre in Fort William, a leading subsea trials and training centre, has been hailed a great success.
Student team’s dual-purpose project impresses judges
A scheme to use algae to both capture carbon from an oil refinery and create biofuel at the same time has been created by students at Strathclyde university.
Taking the reins
A reindeer driving licence may not be a qualification you need to work in the oil and gas industry, but one intrepid legal professional has picked up some interesting skills on the road to her dream job.
A new challenge for experienced engineers
Since the launch of Subsea 7's Engineering Conversion Programme in 2005, the company has benefited from, and proactively led, the integration of engineering talent from non oil and gas industry sectors to Aberdeen.
Wealth of opportunities at careers event
Technip has issued a call to talented subsea specialists to discuss their career aspirations at the company's second annual careers event. The company is particularly keen to talk to people working in subsea engineering and commercial disciplines.
Recognition for Ingen-Ideas
Aberdeen oil and gas consultant Ingen-Ideas said yesterday it had become a bronze corporate partner of the Institute of Chemical Engineers in recognition of its staff training, development and support initiatives.
Recruitment drive for Aker
A recruitment drive will take place over the next two years by oilfield engineering group Aker Solutions.
Essential part of working offshore that could save life
Offshore workers hope they will never have to use their survival training for real - but know it will save their lives if the moment they dread arrives.
Dynamic posts in all areas of vibrant sector
Aberdeen's oil and gas recruitment sector is still as strong as ever, as today's Your Job proves.
New recruit thankful for expert advice
A north-east graduate has paid tribute to an Aberdeen recruitment expert for helping her find her dream job.
New deals boost company
Norwegian oil field engineering group Aker Solutions has had an "inspiring" start to its second quarter, one of its bosses in the north-east said yesterday.
Nigg training course swamped by demand
More than 2,500 people have applied for a place at a Highland training centre just over a month after it was launched.
Project driven by young people re-thinking energy
A north-east school is leading the way on re-thinking our future energy needs - and is hoping to spread the word to schools in Germany, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands in the process.
Record number of graduates, trainees and apprentices for Wood Group PSN
Wood Group PSN has taken in more than 100 graduates, trainees and apprentices into its UK business over the last 12 months - the most in a single year by any of the Wood Group companies.
Our fantastic Energy Alphabet Competition
Every day we use electricity, from keeping the lights on in our homes and schools to powering our computers and charging our mobile phones.
Aberdeen’s Nautronix on a roll with record orders
Advanced marine technologies solutions company Nautronix is set for its best year yet having secured further orders to supply acoustic positioning systems to American-owned super-drillships currently on order.
World leader for NOV
North-east company NOV Asep Elmar says it has completed a landmark project.
Graduate profile: John Piper
Technicians are a key part of the North Sea oil and gas industry's backbone.
ABS promotes energy programmes
Aberdeen Business School - Robert Gordon University is to host an energy evening on May 23.
University on course for UK first
The University of Strathclyde has launched a Global Energy Management (GEM) MSc programme, thought to be a UK first.
Girls win accolade at Big Bang Fair
An all-girl team of S3 pupils from Alness Academy on the Cromarty Firth have been crowned UK Young Engineers Club of the Year 2012.
Technology investment in oil and gas innovation
The Technology Strategy Board said yesterday it would invest up to £1million in feasibility studies to stimulate innovation in the oil and gas sector and speed up the development of new products.