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Petrochemicals
Singapore is known as Asia’s energy hub, ranking third after New York and London as the world’s largest oil and oil products trading centre. Since the oil industry took root here in 1891, the government has gone all out to develop the three main sectors of the industry, namely refining, trading and logistics.
Also, Singapore’s oil industry has been a catalyst for the petrochemical sector. The country’s logistics and bulk handling capabilities has made it an important supply location for global oil products, chemicals, oil and gas equipment and oil rig manufacturing.
Career development
The oil and gas companies which are based in Singapore are renowned for their good track records and expertise, given the fact that the industry here adheres to stringent safety rules which in turn promises stable employment opportunities to aspiring individuals.
In hiring, great emphasis is placed on quality and fresh graduates will not be given front line jobs. However, employees who prove to be competent can expect to progress rapidly. The career path often involves training and working abroad in other oil and gas hubs which are located in Aberdeen, Scotland, Houston in the US and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
Job opportunities
Some of the top oil and gas companies in the world have for many years now operated successfully from their base in Singapore. These include ExxonMobil, Singapore Petroleum Company, Royal Dutch Shell, FMC Technologies Inc and Schlumberger. Job opportunities in these companies abound for individuals who are willing to work hard.
Process engineer
There is a need for such professionals in the chemical, mechanical, electrical or instrumentation divisions of the mentioned companies. Your role will be to monitor and analyse trends and become involved in new process design and equipment development.
QA engineer
There is growing demand for these professionals who need to work approximately 56 hours a week, and at times on shift duty. A degree in chemistry or chemical engineering will prepare you for the job and the career advancement involves moving up to senior QA engineer and chief QA engineer.
Individuals who wish to pursue this line of work with a general degree in science or engineering can transit into the mentioned jobs by undergoing the Workers Development Agency (WDA) Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Chemicals Professionals.
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