Rating

8.3/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • My Job title is Electrical Designer. The Electrical Team are responsible for power primarily offshore. Day to day I produce drawings that once approved are sent offshore to be implemented. I work within an Electrical Team but liaise with other disciplines on the project.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • I have developed my AutoCAD skills but learned how to use new software such as PDMS. I have been on many training courses that have been relevant to my role as well as practical courses such as BOSIET & MIST to allow me to go offshore.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Overall I did enjoy my traineeship.

    8/10

  • 4. How valued do you feel by Amec Foster Wheeler?
  • AMEC FW have invested a lot in me and stood by me also in difficult times, for which I'm thankful.

    9/10

  • 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The program is organized to an extent but a lot is left to the trainee to take the initiative which is fine if the trainee is driven.

    7/10

  • 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
  • If this question is regarding Angus College then I was fortunate that my assessor was a very nice man who was extremely helpful in conveying what he expected of me and the sort of jobs/scopes that I should be looking to set aside for review.

    9/10

  • 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I have been very well supported during my time here. I actually couldn't have asked for more in that regard.

    9/10

  • 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
  • Very well.

    9/10

  • 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
  • There is a lot for people to get involved in if they should choose to outwith work.

    8/10

  • 9. Would you recommend Amec Foster Wheeler to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • They will have a very good opportunity here to carve out a very good career in the oil & gas industry which because of the structure of the company they can climb the ladder and work their way up. They can get learn and get involved in interesting work and do something they enjoy for a living.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Amec Foster Wheeler?
  • Be yourself, do your best & take any opportunities that come your way.


Details

School Leaver Programme

Engineering

Scotland

February 2015


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