Education and Career Guidance (ECG) September 2017 Issue Education and Career Guidance (ECG) Helping Our Youth Realise Their Dreams

Sector in Focus: Energy Oil | Gas | Renewable Sources

Information on the Energy Industry Source: https://www.ema.gov.sg/cmsmedia/Publications_and_Statistics/Publications/SES/2016/Singapore%20Energy%20Statistics%202016.pdf

Information on the Energy Industry “The oil industry has been an integral part of Singapore’s economy, … maintaining the competitiveness of the chemical industry… Moving forward, Singapore is actively exploring opportunities in promoting sustainable growth for the energy industry.” ~edb.gov.sg Read more here. Clean Energy “Singapore is adopting an integrated approach in sustainable energy management across power generation, transmission & distribution and consumption.” ~edb.gov.sg Read more here.

Information on the Energy Industry How will Singapore power the future? Get set for the solar-powered, cheaper-battery revolution. ~The Straits Times (July 2016) Watch video here. Interested to find out more? Check out the Powering Lives portal This portal provides information on career, internship and scholarship opportunities and industry events in the Power Sector. Click here to find out more.

Jobs in the Energy Industry Analysts Business, Finance, Market Logistics, Supply Optimisation Engineers Civil, Structures Electrical Flow Assurance, Pipeline Maintenance Offshore, Subsea Process, Systems Production Economists Geoscientists Biostratigrapher Geochemist Geophysicist Sedimentologist Petrographer Health and Safety Officers Human Resource Managers IT Architects Marketing/Sales Managers Procurement Managers Quality Control Inspectors Researchers Traders

Field Engineers What does the job entail? Office Review project requirements and specifications Write analysis reports Prepare offshore work procedures Acquire materials Design and draft simple construction aids Offshore Plan offshore work schedule and liaise with supervisors Coordinate and supervise offshore construction work under instruction of Chief Field Engineer

Field Engineers Entry Requirements Academic Qualifications Nitec, Diploma or Degree in: Engineering Qualities Committed Eye for detail Able to travel for work Innovative Meticulous Organised Responsible Risk-aware/Safety-conscious

A Day in the Life of an Field Engineer Pipeline Maintenance Engineer Pipeline maintenance involves the maintenance of all the underground pipelines that belong to the asset land. ~Shell YouTube Official Channel Watch video here. Well Intervention Engineer Optimise production from wells and fix integrity issues. ~Shell YouTube Official Channel Watch video here.

Researchers What does the job entail? Create new catalysts to speed up chemical processes Create high-performance fuels Improve chemical and refining processes technologies Explore sustainable energy technologies

Researchers Entry Requirements Academic Qualifications Diploma or Degree in: Clean Energy Energy Systems and Management Engineering Qualities Ability to deal with uncertainty Act on ideas Curious Innovative Open-minded Resilient Risk-taker Team Player

A Day in the Life of a Researcher Innovating to Shape The World’s Energy Future Watch video here. Bright Future For Solar Energy Sector ~ The Straits Times (March 2017) Read more here.

Energy Traders What does the job entail? Monitor sales and transactions Prepare contracts Study market trends Understand competition Identify risks and opportunities Develop trading strategies Optimise financial performance Manage pricing Demand and supply modelling

Energy Traders Entry Requirements Academic Qualifications Degree in: Economics Engineering Finance Qualities Analytical Committed Deliberative Eye for detail Firm Good communication skills Observant Perceptive Work well with numbers

A Day in the Life of a Trader Shell Trading Career Stories: Gasoline Trader ~Shell Official YouTube Channel Watch video here. Shell Trading - Trader Gas & Power ~Shell Official YouTube Channel Watch video here.

Energy Managers What does the job entail? Associate Level Assist in energy audit and data logging Basic efficiency evaluation of energy and utility systems Provide consultation and procurement Facility and energy management Energy engineering works Professional Level Energy assessment, management and measurements Facility management

Energy Managers Entry Requirements Academic Qualifications Nitec, Diploma or Degree in courses related to energy management Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Certification Qualities Eye for detail Good communication skills Integrity Multi-task Organised Responsible

A Day in the Life of a Energy Manager Large Energy Users are Required to Appoint an Energy Manager to Routinely Monitor and Report Energy Use and Annual Emissions ~ The Straits Times (Jan 2017) Read more here. Industrial Sector to Face Stricter Energy Laws ~ The Straits Times (March 2017) Read more here.

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