Petrofac, a leading service provider to the international oil and gas industry, has launched its 2019 global graduate programme as part of its commitment to supporting and developing young talent. The company has operated in the UAE for more than 30 years, employing around 4,000 employees in the region. Since the launch of its global graduate programme in 2004, Petrofac has employed 1,500 graduates, with more than half of them remaining in the company today. Now the company aims to enhance its already diverse workforce by encouraging more Emirati graduates to apply for this year’s programme. Chief Operating Officer Engineering & Construction George Salibi commented, saying: “The UAE is one of our most important markets, and as a company human capital development forms the cornerstone of our success. We are looking to invest in Emirati graduates and empower them to discover their untapped potential. Through the programme, we aim to develop their skills, and help them position themselves as key contributors to a future economy, prepared for the needs of the workplace of tomorrow. The programme further underpins our commitment to the creation of in-country value and the growth of the UAE’s Oil & Gas sector.” Through the Petrofac Academy - the company's in-house Centre of Excellence for employee and career development - successful candidates will undergo a four-year structured programme in the UAE. Alongside technical training in their chosen discipline, graduates will have the opportunity to develop their skills through on-the-job learning, often on live projects. Additionally, they will have access to support to create tailored development plans. Group Chief Executive Ayman Asfari said: “Our global workforce comprises more than 80 nationalities across 30 countries. We are a people business, so our talent makes us who we are and sets us apart from our competition. “The entire oil and gas industry is working hard to reverse a historical gender imbalance and skills gap. At Petrofac we are committed to playing our part by ensuring our graduate programme embraces diversity of ethnicity, nationality and gender. “The combination of structured learning and on-the-job training in live project environments will give candidates excellent exposure to the business and stand them in good stead for their future development in the company. I look forward to welcoming the next generation of talent into the business later this year and watching their progression.” Applications are now open for positions in a wide range of engineering disciplines - including mechanical, electrical, civil and process - as well as in the company's HR, IT and Finance functions. Interested graduates have until Monday, 25 February 2019 to browse the global opportunities available via Petrofac's dedicated online graduate portal at: www.petrofac-graduates.com. All applicants will undergo a rigorous selection process, with successful applicants commencing employment in October 2019. -Ends- For further information contact:Petrofac Limited +44 (0) 207 811 4900Alison Flynn, Group Head of Communicationsalison.flynn@petrofac.com+44 (0) 207 811 4913Jonathan Dyke, Regional Head of Communications (East)jonathan.dyke@petrofac.com+971 (0) 6 574 0999 PetrofacPetrofac is a leading international service provider to the oil and gas production and processing industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading integrated, independent and national oil and gas companies. Petrofac is quoted on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: PFC). Petrofac designs and builds oil and gas facilities; operates, maintains and manages facilities and trains personnel; enhances production; and, where it can leverage its service capability, develops and co-invests in upstream and infrastructure projects. Petrofac’s range of services meets its clients’ needs across the full life cycle of oil and gas assets. With around 12,750 employees, Petrofac operates out of seven strategically located operational centres, in Aberdeen, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Woking, Chennai, Mumbai and Kuala Lumpur and has a further 24 offices worldwide. For additional information, please refer to the Petrofac website at www.petrofac.com. © Press Release 2019
Petrofac plans to step up the number of Emirati students on its global MBA programme . The company wants to invest in the country ’s youth and help them acquire skills that will enable them to position themselves in the UAE ’s developing economy . The UAE is one of Qatar 's most important markets .