Career Development
Discover how the next generation of energy leaders is driving innovation and reshaping the future of the global energy industry in this SPE Live with 2026 SPE President Jennifer Miskimins and three young professionals, including Hitisha Dadlani, deputy editor in chief of TWA.
The 5-year multidisciplinary program will offer students the opportunity to earn a BS in engineering and an MS in business.
Rodriguez reflects on engineering growth, systems thinking, and how strong technical foundations remain valuable across evolving industries.
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Khaled Al-Buraik, Chief Petroleum Engineer, Petroleum Engineering and Development, E&P, at Saudi Aramco offers insight about the company, its recruitment and career development mechanisms, and its development and promotion programs. -
Carl Montgomery discusses his career and the value of pursuing a technical track.
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Bill Gammell discusses his career, his company, remaining competitive and his advice for young professionals.
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Abdul-Jaleel Al-Khalifa offers a recipe for success that includes an inspiring vision, internal and external balance, polishing technical and interpersonal skills, and choosing the right ship.
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Who can deliver a message to Young Professionals (YPs) better than a YP himself? On 2 June, Said Al-Adawi, Schlumberger Oman Country Manager, spoke in Muscat, Oman, about career development to approximately 80 enthusiastic attendees representing different companies and technical backgrounds.
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The first SPE North American Young E&P Professionals Workshop was held in Keystone, Colorado, during 10–11 April. The event was attended by young E&P professionals from all over North America, including engineers (reservoir, facilities, drilling, completion, and production), sales representatives, land negotiators, and advisers from many companies. Participants from N…
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Mentoring is without doubt one of the keys to success. As a young woman in a male-dominated environment, I believe that it is still the human factor that makes the difference.
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Editor Thomas Bruni discusses mentoring's place in the big picture.
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A Saudi Aramco engineer discusses being one of a few women, and how she balances work and family while sacrificing neither.
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Tips on how to mentor well and how to gain the most from your mentor.
