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Graduate Engineer
Development
Scheme (GEDS)
Australia
seabed-to-surface
We are a seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide. We provide integrated services and we plan, design and manage the delivery of complex projects in harsh and challenging environments.
Graduate
opportunities
Our sector is technologically demanding and highly competitive. It is essential we
continue to develop the technology and innovative new ways to solve complex
problems in challenging environments. That’s where you come in – people with
the ability to look at problems, find solutions and develop ideas – you can help us
continue with our success story.
Subsea 7 operates in one of the most complex and We are truly committed to the professional development
demanding environments on the planet delivering of all our people and our graduate schemes are designed
projects and technical solutions to our clients exacting to meet the requirements of relevant professional
demands. institutions in our various locations.
Our graduate programmes provide structured training You will be exposed to new ways of working, varied
and mentoring within a stimulating and supportive locations and environments and many different
working environment. We ensure all our graduates in colleagues from around the globe. Testimonials from
both the Engineering and Commercial schemes develop our graduates demonstrate how important you can be
a range of first class skills which will allow them to grow to our business, they show how much you can learn
and thrive in their long term careers. and develop and just how you can progress within our
organisation.
Our local recruitment processes are geared towards
ensuring we find the right people to join our teams and
that we are the right choice for you. We want you to
have a really good impression of Subsea 7 in terms of
culture, ethos, working environment and of course your
colleagues.
We really believe you can
make a real difference
to our long term future,
we want you to thrive
and develop as a well
rounded, highly skilled
and knowledgeable
professional. Together we
can make that happen.
Jean Cahuzac
Chief Executive Officer
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Worldwide
solution partner
As the demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure is put on leading
energy companies to bring new reserves to the market, where ever they lie and
however challenging the conditions.
We work very closely with our clients sharing our We do this within the framework of our core Values:
expertise and experience to create innovative solutions
with our clients. Safety
We are more than solution providers, we are solution Integrity
partners – ready to make long term investments in our Innovation
people, assets, know-how and relationships in support of
our clients and their complex needs. Performance
Collaboration
Delivering complex large scale projects is very
demanding and a very stimulating environment within
It is our people that demonstrate these values and make
which to work. We offer a full engineering service
them part of our everyday working lives. It’s our people
from the initial concepts through to the highly detailed
that make us successful; whatever they do and where
design and specification and onto the complex process
ever in the world they do it. It’s our people that will
of construction and installation. The commercial and
continue to make us successful long into the future.
support functions play crucial roles in allowing us to
deliver the right quality to our clients on time and on
budget. Only by working effectively as a team can we do
this, time and again. We aim to be a trusted partner for
our clients, recognised and respected for our capabilities
and resources.
14,000 2,000 40+ 175
people engineers vessels ROVs
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People are central
to our success
We have well-established integrated teams around the world working throughout
the Subsea 7 network leveraging our know-how and expertise. We have a
reputation for innovation and delivering complex projects.
This is due to the diversity, expertise and professionalism
of our people. Susanne Rusnes
Project Engineer /
Wherever our people work in the world they maintain a
local focus and have a strong global Subsea 7 network to
Interface Manager
support the continual development of our know-how. Norway
What was it about Subsea 7
Professional development is important for everyone at that appealed to you?
Subsea 7. We want our people to excel in their chosen The chance to do everything!
fields and we have a strong focus on development to As a new graduate you join
make that happen. Both onshore and offshore we have a project right away, and get
your own part of the scope
a wide range of leadership, technical and engineering
that you are responsible for,
development programmes. These programmes, and that you have to see through from start to finish. I liked
combined with our functional development schemes, the idea of being involved in all the analysis and procedure
provide clear, defined paths for our people to achieve work in the office, and also having the opportunity of
their full potential. following it all up offshore. The main thing that made
Subsea 7 stand out compared to the other installation
contractors in the business was definitely the graduate
We are professionally recognised around the world for programme. The prospect of three two-week courses in
our commitment to our people and our industry-leading different European cities together with graduates from
programmes have been adopted as best practice by across the world was very tempting. Both because of the
industry bodies. possibilities to learn a lot more about the industry, and
(perhaps even more important) because of the chance to
build a network of young colleagues across the globe and
make a lot of new friends.
How did the graduate programme prepare you for your
long term future?
The graduate programme has given me an overview and
insight into all the different areas where Subsea 7 work. That
does not mean it makes you an expert in everything, but it
gives you the ability to follow a conversation on the topic,
and to understand the basics. And more importantly it gives
you an understanding of what you need to learn if you are to
be working within a specific field – such as spool installation,
pipelay, heavy lifting, umbilical or flexible load outs and
installations, or diving intervention. In addition you find out
where in Subsea 7 the expertise on this area sits, so that if
you ever have problems you know who to contact!
What was the most memorable part of your time on your
graduate programme?
Days filled with interesting presentations and exercises given
by industry leading experts in their field, and evenings making
lots of new good friends from all the different offices.
What advice would you give to someone who is starting
with Subsea 7 today?
If someone gives you a challenge, take it and don’t be afraid
“ I believe this has been the best to ask for help along the way. I promise that your colleagues
will be more than happy to show off what they know if you
and most exciting start to a ask them to explain something to you. Get to know the
people around you, find out what they’re good at and use
career anyone could wish for.” your network within the organisation to improve your
skills in your field.
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Graduate Engineer
Development Scheme
GEDS (as we call it) is our industry-leading and award winning two-year graduate
training scheme which has been developed and continually supported by experts
from engineering and other core functions.
GEDS provides an environment which promotes and Subsea 7’s commitment to you
supports the development of your skills and technical Subsea 7 will provide you with:
knowledge. It also provides you with a range of broad
business skills and knowledge to work really effectively • Support from both our local and corporate offices
within our organisation. You will go on a journey which throughout your time on the scheme.
will be challenging, rewarding, exciting and fun. • Opportunities to develop your technical and non-
technical skills by attendance at courses, through field
What is involved? trips, and in your day-to-day job.
• The chance to network with experts and the global
The scheme involves both on and off-the-job
graduate engineering community.
development and exposes graduates to a variety
• A long term ongoing commitment to your professional,
of engineering experiences and elements of project
technical and personal development (CPD).
execution including opportunities to work offshore.
There are four main elements: Who are we looking for?
Our standards are common across our locations, but
Formal training sessions each office has their own specific needs and ensures the
A series of training sessions on technical and non- programme is implemented to meet their local needs as
technical subjects, delivered by Subsea 7 experts and well as the overall company requirements.
take place in various offsite locations around Europe.
Check out the location specific information on our website:
On-the-job development www.subsea7.com/careers/graduate-engineers.html
Work placements where you will be allocated to a
specific project or functional position.
Mentoring
All our graduates are supported, coached and mentored
from within their home department, providing guidance
and support which is so important in the early stages of
your engineering career.
Personal development
A series of tools to support you in producing and
implementing your personal learning and development
plan.
All participants are expected to complete the scheme in
approximately two years.
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Commercial
Graduate Scheme
This is a two-year programme which enables graduates to gain experience within
key commercial departments; Project Services, Sales & Marketing and Supply
Chain Management.
Project Services Sales & Marketing Supply Chain Management
This function is responsible for effective This function contains three important The function is about the most efficient
Contract Management and Project business functions of Market Analysis and effective movement of materials,
Control. and Business Planning, Business services equipment, money and
Development and Tendering. information along the supply chain.
What is involved? Subsea 7’s commitment to you
After an initial period of induction you will commence a Subsea 7 will provide you with:
period of training and work experience within these three
departments. The objective is to give you the opportunity • Support from both our local and corporate offices
to get a global vision of commercial and operational throughout your time on the scheme.
aspects within our Business. • Opportunities to develop your technical and non-
technical skills by attendance at courses, through
There are four main elements: project work, and in your day-to-day job.
• The chance to network with experts and the global
On-the-job development commercial graduate community.
Through on-the-job training you will develop key • On successful completion of the programme you will join
capabilities related to Contracts, Project Control, Supply one of the three functions in a role such as Project Cost
Chain Management, Tendering & Business Development Controller, Market Analyst or SCM Specialist.
through rotations ranging from six months to one year in
the three functions.
Who are we looking for?
Formal training courses Our standards are common across our locations, but
This is organised in various Subsea 7 locations in Europe each office has their own specific needs and ensures the
and provides the opportunity to gain deeper insights of programme is implemented to meet their local needs as
some key aspects related to Commercial and Project well as the overall company requirements. Typically we
Support functions. seek BA/MSc or MBA graduates in the areas of Finance/
Economics, SCM, Quantity Surveying, Business and
Mentoring Legal Studies, Logistics or Engineering with a related
You will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance commercial subject.
and support your progression. The mentor will maintain
regular contact with you providing direction to help you Check out the location specific information on our website:
achieve targets and goals. www.subsea7.com/careers/graduate-engineers.html
Personal development
You will participate in project tasks to challenge your
presentation and team building skills, and network with
other Subsea 7 Commercial Graduates hired in different
locations.
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Graduate Engineer
Development Scheme (GEDS)
The Graduate Engineer Development You’ll begin your career in one of the world’s leading
subsea construction and engineering companies.
Scheme (GEDS) is an award winning,
industry leading scheme that offers At Subsea 7 we offer graduates the opportunity to
become a technical expert in their field with a mentoring
graduate engineers the best possible scheme that ensures they gain the support they need to
start in the energy sector. reach Chartered Engineer status, in an environment that
will be as challenging as it is interesting.
Perth is one of Subsea 7’s key global offices, with over
100 staff working within state-of-the-art facilities, offering
a diverse, social and flexible working environment with
the support needed to develop and grow. Why wouldn’t
you join us?
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What we are
looking for
Graduate engineering opportunities will be within our Engineering Department,
comprising of the following engineering functions – Controls & Umbilical,
Pipelines, Piping, Pre-Commissioning, Safety Engineering & Technical Risk and
Structural Engineering. Opportunities will also be available within Life-of-Field and
Offshore Resources.
The Central Engineering Department Piping
Piping Engineering is a very diverse discipline covering
Graduate engineers are selected to ultimately become
the designing of various subsea manifolds, bundle
technical specialists within the department. The Central
towheads and tie-in spools by performing the required
Engineering Department comprises of a number of
calculations including pipe stress analysis. In addition to
technical specialist functions which provide design
specifying the required piping materials Piping Engineers
and engineering support to projects driving the ‘Win &
need to select and specify various subsea valves.
Execute’ phases of our projects.
Piping Engineers need to support project procurement,
Controls & Umbilicals
fabrication and installation activities by co-ordinating with
Subsea 7’s Controls & Umbilicals group provides
various internal groups. Piping Engineers should have a
technical support for a range of activities and our level
Mechanical Engineering degree with sound knowledge of
of involvement will depend on the scope of work for
mechanics of materials to perform calculations related to
projects and studies. This may include input to overall
bending moments, stress strain relationships and fatigue
Field Development, FEED Studies, Generation of
issues.
Specifications, Package Management for Procurement
of Umbilicals or In-Bundle Cables and Tubing, General
Pre-Commissioning
Engineering, Managing/Witnessing of FAT and SITs and
Pre-commissioning is defined as the process of
Pre-Commissioning. The Controls & Umbilicals group
proving the ability of a pipeline to contain fluid without
may be involved in a wide range of activities, therefore
leaking. It is a series of operations performed prior to
prospective Graduate Engineers with a degree in both
the introduction of ‘live’ hydrocarbons into a pipeline
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering would be better
at start-up. The Pre-Commissioning department deals
suited to this group.
with all avenues of work from onshore to vessels and
platforms all over the North Sea and beyond. The main
Pipelines
activities performed during the pre-commissioning
The Pipelines team within Central Engineering provides
phase are pipeline cleaning, gauging, flooding, hydro-
design and installation support related to rigid and
testing, dewatering and drying. Subsea 7 provide pre-
flexible pipelines. This primarily entails design of
commissioning expertise wherever it is required, across
pipelines and risers against failure due to installation,
all business territories.
operating and environmental conditions.
This is a multidisciplinary team where graduates from a
Engineers in the team get extensive exposure to various
range of backgrounds in Naval Architecture, Civil and
vessels in the Group Fleet, various analysis software to
Mechanical Engineering or those with a relevant post
do the design work, specialist training and support from
graduate qualification, would fit in well.
specialist pipeline engineers working in different offices
of the Group. Interaction with other design disciplines
within the Group, such as projects, operations, clients,
design houses, suppliers and regulatory bodies is
routine. The Pipelines team is ideally suited for Graduate
Engineers, with typically Civil, Structural, Mechanical
Engineering and Naval Architecture background.
10Safety Engineering & Technical Risk Life-of-Field
The Safety Engineering & Technical Risk department The Life-of-Field group acts in conjunction with the
provides specialist support to multiple subsea projects Graduate Engineering Development Scheme and is open
in the North Sea and other territories. In the role of to graduates with either a BEng or MEng degree (or
Specialist Technical Service within Central Engineering, equivalent) accredited by the Engineering Council UK and
the primarily focus is on mitigating technical risk approved by the relevant professional institution in order
by undertaking safety studies and quantitative risk to meet the requirements of IEng or CEng accreditation.
assessment. Typical activities and studies include, The Life-of-Field group is an umbrella for subdivisions
Reliability Engineering, Quantitative Risk Assessment, that act on behalf of clients when projects move into the
Dropped Object Studies, Subsea Plume Analysis and operational phase of the life cycle. Subsea 7 recognises
Isolation Assessments for subsea intervention. the importance of continuous and efficient operation of oil
and gas assets over many years in order to maximise the
Graduate Engineers that would be most suited for this return on our clients’ initial investments. We deliver a full
role come from a wide range of engineering or science life-cycle suite of services including Survey, Inspection,
degrees including Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Integrity Management and Intervention and Autonomous
engineering; however other degrees from appropriate Systems (IAS) to support not only the initial development
disciplines may also be considered. of subsea oil and gas fields but also the maintenance and
integrity management of these assets throughout their
Structural Engineering producing life.
The UK Structural Engineering team provides structural
design and analysis support to all areas of Subsea 7’s Our offshore activities are delivered by highly experienced
operations. From detailed design of offshore structures crews on a fleet of dynamically positioned diving
such as subsea production manifolds, riser caissons support, ROV support and multipurpose vessels which
and specialist structural FEA analysis, to the support rank amongst the largest, most modern and technically
of offshore project execution through heavy lift and advanced in the world.
vessel equipment securing design. A role within the
Structures group would suit a candidate with an interest Graduates will be assigned to the most appropriate
in the detailed design and analysis of steel structures placement departments (subject to operational
from a degree background such as Naval Architecture, requirements) to allow them to meet the requirements
Aeronautical, Civil and Mechanical engineering, or those of the Learning Plan and of the professional institution.
with a relevant post graduate qualification. Placement durations will typically be between 3 and 12
months.
Offshore Resources
Wherever we operate offshore – from seabed-to-surface –
our global Offshore Resources teams make sure we have
the right vessels, equipment and people to deliver for our
clients. Our Offshore Resources people come from Marine
or Engineering disciplines and share a set of common
objectives – to provide services to our operations and
projects safely, efficiently and effectively.
11On the job development
The purpose of on the job development is to accelerate the rate at which
Graduates Engineers gain an understanding of the various interfaces between
the key business functions.
On the job development will be provided through work
placements where Graduate Engineers are allocated to a
specific project or discipline.
Work placements offer Graduate Engineers the
opportunity to build their own professional networks
across the company both locally and globally, as well as
developing a clear appreciation for what each business
unit contributes.
Each Graduate Engineer is assigned a ‘Buddy’ or
‘Mentor’ during their two year period. These people
will be staff who have previously progressed through
the graduate program and have gained knowledge
and experience in overseas locations. They will be well
equipped to assist you with any questions, queries or
even ideas you may have.
12Offshore and on-site training
Where practicable, offshore and on-site placement opportunities are offered to
Graduate Engineers; this is intended to aid their continuous professional and
personal development.
The goals are to:
• Give Graduate Engineers exposure and experience
of offshore and/or on-site working
• Familiarise Engineers with the type of activities
undertaken by the fleet of offshore vessels and
onshore support facilities (i.e. spool base, bundles
base, fabrication yard, etc)
• Reduce time to gain a minimum level of professional
engineering competence
• Increase the effectiveness and experience of
Subsea 7’s Engineering departments
• Assess the long term suitability of each Graduate
Engineer to work offshore or on-site.
13Application
process
February March April April May May January 2014
Applications University Applications Phone Invitations Assessment Day Begin career
open presentations close end of Interview sent out for the / Offers made at Subsea 7
and graduate fairs April Assessment Day by the end
of the month
Help and resources for your application/
Help with your application
• Attend a university presentation or come visit us at
a graduate fair. Subsea 7 will be attending the below
Career Fairs in 2013.
AOG - Perth Convention Centre - Friday February 22nd
Curtin University - Thursday March 7th
AMC, Launceston - Friday March 22nd
Engineers Australia Claremont Showgrounds,
Face to Face expo - Saturady April 8th.
• Read the GEDS brochure
We would encourage you to take the
time to read our graduate brochure
which provides full details of the
technical disciplines and career
opportunities on offer at Subsea 7
• Visit www.subsea7.com
for information on the company and services.
14Testimonials
Ben Stangoni Jason Williams
Graduate Engineer Graduate Engineer
After graduating from Working offshore in
university in late 2011 I a hands on manner
started as a Graduate gives you a greater
Project Engineer at appreciation for the
Subsea 7 Perth. Over design and installation
my first year with the requirements that
company I was exposed make for a successful
to many engineering operation, and builds
challenges in multiple upon the knowledge
facets of the Subsea Construction business. base developed during university and in the office.
The opportunities given to me were both exciting The GEDs program provides a method to see
and challenging. I was privileged enough to work and learn about the operations and variety of
onsite in a fabrication yard in Indonesia and gained work that Subsea 7 undertakes, while forming
invaluable experience from my time there. The new friendships across the globe. The modules
in-house knowledge and experience of the staff not only detail technical aspects of our work, but
at the Perth office gives me confidence in the also communication, cultural and business related
technical solutions that we as a team engineer. topics. This, combined with guidance of the office
Engineers, give you all that is required to progress
As part of the GEDS training we visited Aberdeen, your career.
Paris and Norway for off-the-job training modules.
These training modules provided a great insight
into the multitude of skills that we as a company
have developed over the years.
16Patrick White Tim Pickard
Graduate Engineer Graduate Engineer
I started working for I studied Ocean
Subsea 7 in January Engineering at the
2012. I began my Australian Maritime
employment as a College in Tasmania and
graduate engineer as part started working Subsea
of the graduate program 7 at the end of 2011.
and am located in the Starting straight from uni
Perth office. I was thrown into a live
project that had already
Within the first year of employment, my knowledge started its offshore scope out of Darwin.
of the Subsea construction industry had increased
exponentially. Not having worked in the industry Returning from the Christmas and New Year break
before and having done a different stream of I was sent straight to Darwin to a fabrication yard. I
engineering at university meant that the original had a couple days break and headed to Aberdeen
learning curve was very steep. Within the company for our first GEDS course. Two days after thawing
there are many people that are available to share out from Scotland I was sent offshore for the first
their knowledge as well as their experiences. Without time on board a survey/barge assist tug for four
these people, I would still be nervous in the presence weeks. During this time I learnt the ins and outs of
of senior employees and non Subsea 7 personnel. pipeline survey and in-field barge works assisting the
The satisfaction that I gained from that experienced construction vessel.
has given me more confidence to speak up and ask
questions in addition to being involved in the decision By the time I returned from my French adventure I
making process. had been employed by Subsea 7 for just over six
months, visited two countries, worked in a fabrication
yard and on two different vessels.
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