Career Development
Aman Srivastava, SPE, recently spoke with students—from elementary school to university—about the oil industry and his work in the field. What began as outreach turned into a moment of reflection on his own career. Here's what he learned.
Kobi McNutt explores her journey from Division I athlete to pioneering deepwater projects in the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting the mental resilience, technical grit, and advocacy that define her impact both on the rig and online.
Artificial intelligence is transforming—not replacing—petroleum engineering. As AI-driven, data-centric methods replace traditional deterministic models, engineers must adapt by acquiring skills in data science, algorithmic thinking, and software tools. The industry’s evolution raises a critical question: Will petroleum engineers evolve with these changes or risk beco…
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A Calgary Young Professionals (YP) workshop was held as part of the Canadian Unconventional Resources Conference in Calgary, Alberta, in the fall of 2011. The workshop, titled Speed Mentoring/Design Your Career, offered participants an opportunity to engage with and obtain the advice of experienced professionals at three sessions over the course of the afternoon. The …
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A discussion of the North Sea industry and what it is like to live and work in Stavanger, Norway. -
Alberto Di Lullo, Eni E&P, discusses flow assurance engineering and the challenges that those working in flow assurance address.
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A discussion with Mike Maneffa and George Alameda from Chevron about unconventional resources and whether it presents an opportunity for young professionals.
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Valerie Jochen, Schlumberger, discusses the benefits of an "unconventional" career path.
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Amir Soltani, Statoil, discusses the diverse workforce represented in the Arctic and what it is like to live and work there.
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Swift Energy uses a training-cum-mentorship model to get new engineers up to speed, reduce nonproductive time and increase technical knowledge.
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Interview with Jorrit van der Togt, vice president of learning and organization effectiveness at Shell, about training, mentoring, and leadership.
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David Reid of National Oilwell Varco discusses the role of failure and learning from it in learning and career growth.
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A conversation with R.V. Marathe, executive director and head of the Institute of Reservoir Studies at ONGC, about his career and advice for young professionals.
