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

2. Sector in Focus: Energy
Oil | Gas | Renewable Sources

3. Information on the Energy Industry
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4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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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20. Acknowledgements
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Other images and resources are obtained from :
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