Graduate & Trainee Induction Week:

An Introduction to the Developing Talent Forum

Richard Agar – 4th September 2012

Who am I?

• Graduate Instrument Engineer (3rd Year)

• Shell Gas Plant Services (GPS) Contract

• Developing Talent Forum Committee Member

Contents

• What is the Developing Talent Forum?

• Lunch & Learn Events

• Site Visits

• Fabricator & Factory Visits

• Schools & Education

• Social Events

• Afternoon Core Values Session

• Forthcoming Events

• Why become a Member?

• Committee Member Opportunities

• Useful Resources

• Questions

What is the Developing Talent Forum?

• Assist in Social & Professional Development

• Wide range of extra-curricular events for members

• Run by Developing Talent Committee Members

• Membership requirements

• 80+ person membership• Aberdeen, Glasgow, Hull & Runcorn

Lunch & Learn Events - Format

• Broaden knowledge on wide range of industry related topics

• During lunch break:

• 45 min presentation

• 15 min Q&A session

• One event every 6 - 8 weeks

• Currently in Aberdeen & Glasgow Offices

• Looking to setup in Hull & Runcorn

• Video conferencing link for special events

• Refreshments provided

Lunch & Learn – Corporate Events

• Derek Blackwood (President for Americas Business)

• Career History

• Overview of Americas Business

• John Hopkins (Asset Integrity Manager)

• Overview of his world-class asset integrity management system

• SPE 146240 Paper

• Jerome Lynch (Managing Director - International)

• Overview of WGPSN’s International Operations

• On-going Perils and Strategies

Lunch & Learn – Vendor & Consultant Events

Some previous events

• Vessel Electrical Heating Systems

• Control & Choke Valves

• Corporate Exploration Performance

Site Visits (Glasgow)

•Shell Mossmorran NGL Site

• Week long visit

• Rotation around all site teams

• Involvement in “hands-on” work

Fabricator & Factory Visits

• Mechanical Solutions Provider

• Crane Services

• Valve Supplies

• Hydraulic Services

• Lifting & Inspection

• Aberdeen factory half-day visit

• Minibus transport provided

Fabricator & Factory Visits

• World-class Technical Consultancy

• Research & Testing

• Holder of UK Standards for Flow Measurement

• Production Engine Component Manufacturer

• Machining and Fabrication

• OEM Approved Overhaul Service

Schools & Education

• Local Primary & Secondary School Initiatives

• Encourage interest in Engineering

• Training & Disclosure Checks Provided

• Schemes:

• Science & Engineering Ambassadors

• The K’Nex Challenge

• Go4SET

Science & Engineering Ambassadors

• For Aberdeen based members

• After school science clubs at primary level

• 2-3 hours every fortnight – paid

• Latest science clubs starting very soon!

K’Nex Challenge

• For Aberdeen based members

• Competition between 80 schools

• Once a year (May)

• Act as an adjudicator

Go4Set Competition

• For Glasgow based members

• S2 High School Pupils

• Two teams from different schools

• Science & Engineering focused

• Other Glasgow Community Work

• Presentations

• Office visits by local schools

• College work experience scheme

Social Events

• Paramount Night Out (Aberdeen) – March 2012

• Glasgow Night Out

• Management Reward for Community Work

Afternoon Core Values Session

• Event with Bob Keiller & Robin Watson

• June 2012 Pittodrie Stadium

• UK-based Graduates & Trainees (110+)

• Interactive Core Values Tasks

• Increase peer interaction

• A chance to meet with the Leadership Team

• Similar event scheduled for 2013 Q2

• Your chance to get involved!

Afternoon Core Values Session

http://www.woodgroup-psn.com/video/2012/0118/index.html

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYXmzTcT-y4&feature=youtu.be

Forthcoming Events

• Lunch & Learn:

• Wood Group Kenny – Business Overview (Aberdeen)

• Date T.B.C

• Social Events:

• Lunchtime Quiz for new Graduates & Trainees (Glasgow)

• Tuesday 11th September

• Night out with all Graduates & Trainees (Aberdeen & Glasgow)

• Friday 28th September (PAYDAY!!!)

Why Become a Developing Talent Forum Member?

Benefits

• Meet face-to-face with Senior Management

• Meet industry experts

• Increase your technical & business acumen

• Help local children & communities

• Network with fellow colleagues

• Flexibility

Committee Member Opportunities

• Develop your Chartership Competencies

• Create new event ideas

• Book venues

• Be in charge of budgets

• Organise & run events

• Support from committee members

• Allocated hours for your work

• Hull & Runcorn Committee Members urgently required!!!

Useful Resources

• Developing Talent Forum ‘iShare’ Page (via “Useful Links” on WGPSN Intranet)

• “Useful Resources” link

• Lunch & Learn Presentation Slides

• Event Videos

• Committee Member Contact Details

• Events Calendar

Summary

• What is the Developing Talent Forum?

• Lunch & Learn Events

• Site Visits

• Fabricator & Factory Visits

• Schools & Education

• Social Events

• Afternoon Core Values Session

• Forthcoming Events

• Why become a Member?

• Committee Member Opportunities

• Useful Resources

Questions?

Thank You