Did you know that Trinidad and Tobago, having been involved in the business for more than a century, has a rather large oil sector – yet, being a small, two-island nation with a population of only slightly more than a million, anyone working in this field will more than likely know most of their industry colleagues by name or even be their scuba diving buddy.
Let’s get this party started!
While we can’t all jet off to the Caribbean with our wet suits to enjoy such a close and convivial work atmosphere, there are plenty of opportunities to win friends, influence people and even find our perfect position much closer to home.
The full-on party month of March kicks off with what should be the hottest date in your social and professional diary: a VIP get-together in Shetland.
The Energy North Showcase Shetland on March 3 brings together some of the biggest names in oil and gas in what promises to be a must-see-must-be-seen-at event.
Mareel in Lerwick will play host to this exclusive industry knees-up and will see representation from industry heavyweights including BP, Total and the Wood Group PSN.
As one of the biggest oil and gas hubs in the UK, the event is designed to showcase the exemplary facilities and development opportunities Shetland has to offer.
Over the course of the day, you can enjoy keynote speeches and presentations from corporate bigwigs, as well as chats with local supply chain and service providers.
Goodie bags for everyone? We’re not sure there will be wee baskets of Shetland bath soaps but what’s certain is you will be able to take away unrivalled local knowledge on how to conduct oil and gas-related business.
A slap-up dinner will also be laid on for delegates, providing ample networking opportunities.
The cost of attending is £175 for non-members, and £100 for members. To register or for more information on this Energy North showcase event – and all other upcoming Energy North events in 2015 – visit www.energynorth.co.uk
If you’ve already missed this event because you’ve not been keeping up with your s1jobs dispatches from the frontline – tut, tut, straight to the naughty step! – here are another couple of bookmark events in Scotland:
TotalDECOM 2015 at The Hilton in Glasgow
Taking place on April 20-22, this is the place to learn how Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Waste Management and Defence industries handle their decommissioning responsibilities.
It’s also the best place to explore how learning in one sector can help provide invaluable solutions and cost benefits in another – and so also handy for learning how to bring your skills set to a brand new career.
For more information visit www.totaldecom.co.uk
OSL at The Exchange 2, Market Street, Aberdeen
If you have a thing – or even you want to have an introduction to have a thing – for Offshore Supervisory Leadership (OSL), then April 28-30 are the dates for your diary.
This event will focus on developing high-performing Offshore Supervisors with Safety, Communication and Teamwork.
The event costs per person £1275 + vat per person, inclusive of access to OSL Online, but don’t worry this also covers all lunches and refreshments.
For more information, email Callum on callum.meikle@gofastforward.co.uk
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