Graduate Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the worldβs leading energy companies.
We design, build, manage, and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.
The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.
This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.
We support flexible working requests and have adopted a hybrid approach for most of our office-based roles. We ask employees to be present in the office at least three days per week.
Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?
JOB TITLE: INSTRUMENT, MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL GRADUATE APPRENTICE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To develop practical skills in the field of Instrument, measurement and control in the work environment, support degree award and company future skill pool requirements.
- Develop skills in the following areas Engineering design, modification, construction, and operational support of the following instrumentation equipment for offshore oil and gas facilities:
- Engineering principles
- Field measurements and indications
- Control & monitoring systems
- Shutdown and Safety Systems
- Fire and Gas detection and systems
- Safety Protection and Control systems
- Industrial IT networks & cyber security
- Satellite, radio, fibre optic, coaxial and hardwired communications
- Project Management
- The postholder is expected to adhere to the Golden Rules of Safety (transitioning to βThe 9 Lifesaving Rules in 2020) and the Petrofac Values.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Educated to βAβ or βhigherβ level or equivalent standard.
- excellent communication skills
- self-motivated and enthusiastic when working as part of a team or on own initiative.
- High level of Numeracy and IT skills
- Willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to travel offshore.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Apprentice roles across Petrofac's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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