Graduate Engineer Development Scheme (GEDS) Australia

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We are a seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services contractor to the offshore energy industry worldwide. We provide integrated services and we plan, design and manage the delivery of complex projects in harsh and challenging environments.

Graduate opportunities Our sector is technologically demanding and highly competitive. It is essential we continue to develop the technology and innovative new ways to solve complex problems in challenging environments. That’s where you come in – people with the ability to look at problems, find solutions and develop ideas – you can help us continue with our success story. Subsea 7 operates in one of the most complex and demanding environments on the planet delivering projects and technical solutions to our clients exacting demands.

We are truly committed to the professional development of all our people and our graduate schemes are designed to meet the requirements of relevant professional institutions in our various locations.

Our graduate programmes provide structured training and mentoring within a stimulating and supportive working environment. We ensure all our graduates in both the Engineering and Commercial schemes develop a range of first class skills which will allow them to grow and thrive in their long term careers.

You will be exposed to new ways of working, varied locations and environments and many different colleagues from around the globe. Testimonials from our graduates demonstrate how important you can be to our business, they show how much you can learn and develop and just how you can progress within our organisation. Our local recruitment processes are geared towards ensuring we find the right people to join our teams and that we are the right choice for you. We want you to have a really good impression of Subsea 7 in terms of culture, ethos, working environment and of course your colleagues. We really believe you can make a real difference to our long term future, we want you to thrive and develop as a well rounded, highly skilled and knowledgeable professional. Together we can make that happen. Jean Cahuzac Chief Executive Officer

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Worldwide solution partner As the demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure is put on leading energy companies to bring new reserves to the market, where ever they lie and however challenging the conditions. We work very closely with our clients sharing our expertise and experience to create innovative solutions with our clients. We are more than solution providers, we are solution partners – ready to make long term investments in our people, assets, know-how and relationships in support of our clients and their complex needs. Delivering complex large scale projects is very demanding and a very stimulating environment within which to work. We offer a full engineering service from the initial concepts through to the highly detailed design and specification and onto the complex process of construction and installation. The commercial and support functions play crucial roles in allowing us to deliver the right quality to our clients on time and on budget. Only by working effectively as a team can we do this, time and again. We aim to be a trusted partner for our clients, recognised and respected for our capabilities and resources.

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We do this within the framework of our core Values:

Safety Integrity Innovation Performance Collaboration It is our people that demonstrate these values and make them part of our everyday working lives. It’s our people that make us successful; whatever they do and where ever in the world they do it. It’s our people that will continue to make us successful long into the future.

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People are central to our success We have well-established integrated teams around the world working throughout the Subsea 7 network leveraging our know-how and expertise. We have a reputation for innovation and delivering complex projects. This is due to the diversity, expertise and professionalism of our people. Wherever our people work in the world they maintain a local focus and have a strong global Subsea 7 network to support the continual development of our know-how. Professional development is important for everyone at Subsea 7. We want our people to excel in their chosen fields and we have a strong focus on development to make that happen. Both onshore and offshore we have a wide range of leadership, technical and engineering development programmes. These programmes, combined with our functional development schemes, provide clear, defined paths for our people to achieve their full potential. We are professionally recognised around the world for our commitment to our people and our industry-leading programmes have been adopted as best practice by industry bodies.

Susanne Rusnes Project Engineer / Interface Manager Norway What was it about Subsea 7 that appealed to you? The chance to do everything! As a new graduate you join a project right away, and get your own part of the scope that you are responsible for, and that you have to see through from start to finish. I liked the idea of being involved in all the analysis and procedure work in the office, and also having the opportunity of following it all up offshore. The main thing that made Subsea 7 stand out compared to the other installation contractors in the business was definitely the graduate programme. The prospect of three two-week courses in different European cities together with graduates from across the world was very tempting. Both because of the possibilities to learn a lot more about the industry, and (perhaps even more important) because of the chance to build a network of young colleagues across the globe and make a lot of new friends. How did the graduate programme prepare you for your long term future? The graduate programme has given me an overview and insight into all the different areas where Subsea 7 work. That does not mean it makes you an expert in everything, but it gives you the ability to follow a conversation on the topic, and to understand the basics. And more importantly it gives you an understanding of what you need to learn if you are to be working within a specific field – such as spool installation, pipelay, heavy lifting, umbilical or flexible load outs and installations, or diving intervention. In addition you find out where in Subsea 7 the expertise on this area sits, so that if you ever have problems you know who to contact! What was the most memorable part of your time on your graduate programme? Days filled with interesting presentations and exercises given by industry leading experts in their field, and evenings making lots of new good friends from all the different offices.

“ I believe this has been the best and most exciting start to a career anyone could wish for.”

What advice would you give to someone who is starting with Subsea 7 today? If someone gives you a challenge, take it and don’t be afraid to ask for help along the way. I promise that your colleagues will be more than happy to show off what they know if you ask them to explain something to you. Get to know the people around you, find out what they’re good at and use your network within the organisation to improve your skills in your field.

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Graduate Engineer Development Scheme GEDS (as we call it) is our industry-leading and award winning two-year graduate training scheme which has been developed and continually supported by experts from engineering and other core functions. GEDS provides an environment which promotes and supports the development of your skills and technical knowledge. It also provides you with a range of broad business skills and knowledge to work really effectively within our organisation. You will go on a journey which will be challenging, rewarding, exciting and fun.

What is involved? The scheme involves both on and off-the-job development and exposes graduates to a variety of engineering experiences and elements of project execution including opportunities to work offshore. There are four main elements: Formal training sessions A series of training sessions on technical and nontechnical subjects, delivered by Subsea 7 experts and take place in various offsite locations around Europe. On-the-job development Work placements where you will be allocated to a specific project or functional position. Mentoring All our graduates are supported, coached and mentored from within their home department, providing guidance and support which is so important in the early stages of your engineering career. Personal development A series of tools to support you in producing and implementing your personal learning and development plan. All participants are expected to complete the scheme in approximately two years.

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Subsea 7’s commitment to you Subsea 7 will provide you with: • Support from both our local and corporate offices throughout your time on the scheme. • Opportunities to develop your technical and nontechnical skills by attendance at courses, through field trips, and in your day-to-day job. • The chance to network with experts and the global graduate engineering community. • A long term ongoing commitment to your professional, technical and personal development (CPD).

Who are we looking for? Our standards are common across our locations, but each office has their own specific needs and ensures the programme is implemented to meet their local needs as well as the overall company requirements. Check out the location specific information on our website: www.subsea7.com/careers/graduate-engineers.html

Commercial Graduate Scheme This is a two-year programme which enables graduates to gain experience within key commercial departments; Project Services, Sales & Marketing and Supply Chain Management.

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This function is responsible for effective Contract Management and Project Control.

This function contains three important business functions of Market Analysis and Business Planning, Business Development and Tendering.

The function is about the most efficient and effective movement of materials, services equipment, money and information along the supply chain.

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Subsea 7’s commitment to you

After an initial period of induction you will commence a period of training and work experience within these three departments. The objective is to give you the opportunity to get a global vision of commercial and operational aspects within our Business.

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There are four main elements: On-the-job development Through on-the-job training you will develop key capabilities related to Contracts, Project Control, Supply Chain Management, Tendering & Business Development through rotations ranging from six months to one year in the three functions. Formal training courses This is organised in various Subsea 7 locations in Europe and provides the opportunity to gain deeper insights of some key aspects related to Commercial and Project Support functions. Mentoring You will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and support your progression. The mentor will maintain regular contact with you providing direction to help you achieve targets and goals.

• Support from both our local and corporate offices throughout your time on the scheme. • Opportunities to develop your technical and nontechnical skills by attendance at courses, through project work, and in your day-to-day job. • The chance to network with experts and the global commercial graduate community. • On successful completion of the programme you will join one of the three functions in a role such as Project Cost Controller, Market Analyst or SCM Specialist.

Who are we looking for? Our standards are common across our locations, but each office has their own specific needs and ensures the programme is implemented to meet their local needs as well as the overall company requirements. Typically we seek BA/MSc or MBA graduates in the areas of Finance/ Economics, SCM, Quantity Surveying, Business and Legal Studies, Logistics or Engineering with a related commercial subject. Check out the location specific information on our website: www.subsea7.com/careers/graduate-engineers.html

Personal development You will participate in project tasks to challenge your presentation and team building skills, and network with other Subsea 7 Commercial Graduates hired in different locations.

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Graduate Engineer Development Scheme (GEDS) The Graduate Engineer Development Scheme (GEDS) is an award winning, industry leading scheme that offers graduate engineers the best possible start in the energy sector.

You’ll begin your career in one of the world’s leading subsea construction and engineering companies. At Subsea 7 we offer graduates the opportunity to become a technical expert in their field with a mentoring scheme that ensures they gain the support they need to reach Chartered Engineer status, in an environment that will be as challenging as it is interesting. Perth is one of Subsea 7’s key global offices, with over 100 staff working within state-of-the-art facilities, offering a diverse, social and flexible working environment with the support needed to develop and grow. Why wouldn’t you join us?

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What we are looking for Graduate engineering opportunities will be within our Engineering Department, comprising of the following engineering functions – Controls & Umbilical, Pipelines, Piping, Pre-Commissioning, Safety Engineering & Technical Risk and Structural Engineering. Opportunities will also be available within Life-of-Field and Offshore Resources.

The Central Engineering Department Graduate engineers are selected to ultimately become technical specialists within the department. The Central Engineering Department comprises of a number of technical specialist functions which provide design and engineering support to projects driving the ‘Win & Execute’ phases of our projects. Controls & Umbilicals Subsea 7’s Controls & Umbilicals group provides technical support for a range of activities and our level of involvement will depend on the scope of work for projects and studies. This may include input to overall Field Development, FEED Studies, Generation of Specifications, Package Management for Procurement of Umbilicals or In-Bundle Cables and Tubing, General Engineering, Managing/Witnessing of FAT and SITs and Pre-Commissioning. The Controls & Umbilicals group may be involved in a wide range of activities, therefore prospective Graduate Engineers with a degree in both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering would be better suited to this group. Pipelines The Pipelines team within Central Engineering provides design and installation support related to rigid and flexible pipelines. This primarily entails design of pipelines and risers against failure due to installation, operating and environmental conditions. Engineers in the team get extensive exposure to various vessels in the Group Fleet, various analysis software to do the design work, specialist training and support from specialist pipeline engineers working in different offices of the Group. Interaction with other design disciplines within the Group, such as projects, operations, clients, design houses, suppliers and regulatory bodies is routine. The Pipelines team is ideally suited for Graduate Engineers, with typically Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture background.

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Piping Piping Engineering is a very diverse discipline covering the designing of various subsea manifolds, bundle towheads and tie-in spools by performing the required calculations including pipe stress analysis. In addition to specifying the required piping materials Piping Engineers need to select and specify various subsea valves. Piping Engineers need to support project procurement, fabrication and installation activities by co-ordinating with various internal groups. Piping Engineers should have a Mechanical Engineering degree with sound knowledge of mechanics of materials to perform calculations related to bending moments, stress strain relationships and fatigue issues. Pre-Commissioning Pre-commissioning is defined as the process of proving the ability of a pipeline to contain fluid without leaking. It is a series of operations performed prior to the introduction of ‘live’ hydrocarbons into a pipeline at start-up. The Pre-Commissioning department deals with all avenues of work from onshore to vessels and platforms all over the North Sea and beyond. The main activities performed during the pre-commissioning phase are pipeline cleaning, gauging, flooding, hydrotesting, dewatering and drying. Subsea 7 provide precommissioning expertise wherever it is required, across all business territories. This is a multidisciplinary team where graduates from a range of backgrounds in Naval Architecture, Civil and Mechanical Engineering or those with a relevant post graduate qualification, would fit in well.

Safety Engineering & Technical Risk The Safety Engineering & Technical Risk department provides specialist support to multiple subsea projects in the North Sea and other territories. In the role of Specialist Technical Service within Central Engineering, the primarily focus is on mitigating technical risk by undertaking safety studies and quantitative risk assessment. Typical activities and studies include, Reliability Engineering, Quantitative Risk Assessment, Dropped Object Studies, Subsea Plume Analysis and Isolation Assessments for subsea intervention. Graduate Engineers that would be most suited for this role come from a wide range of engineering or science degrees including Chemical, Civil and Mechanical engineering; however other degrees from appropriate disciplines may also be considered. Structural Engineering The UK Structural Engineering team provides structural design and analysis support to all areas of Subsea 7’s operations. From detailed design of offshore structures such as subsea production manifolds, riser caissons and specialist structural FEA analysis, to the support of offshore project execution through heavy lift and vessel equipment securing design. A role within the Structures group would suit a candidate with an interest in the detailed design and analysis of steel structures from a degree background such as Naval Architecture, Aeronautical, Civil and Mechanical engineering, or those with a relevant post graduate qualification.

Life-of-Field The Life-of-Field group acts in conjunction with the Graduate Engineering Development Scheme and is open to graduates with either a BEng or MEng degree (or equivalent) accredited by the Engineering Council UK and approved by the relevant professional institution in order to meet the requirements of IEng or CEng accreditation. The Life-of-Field group is an umbrella for subdivisions that act on behalf of clients when projects move into the operational phase of the life cycle. Subsea 7 recognises the importance of continuous and efficient operation of oil and gas assets over many years in order to maximise the return on our clients’ initial investments. We deliver a full life-cycle suite of services including Survey, Inspection, Integrity Management and Intervention and Autonomous Systems (IAS) to support not only the initial development of subsea oil and gas fields but also the maintenance and integrity management of these assets throughout their producing life. Our offshore activities are delivered by highly experienced crews on a fleet of dynamically positioned diving support, ROV support and multipurpose vessels which rank amongst the largest, most modern and technically advanced in the world. Graduates will be assigned to the most appropriate placement departments (subject to operational requirements) to allow them to meet the requirements of the Learning Plan and of the professional institution. Placement durations will typically be between 3 and 12 months. Offshore Resources Wherever we operate offshore – from seabed-to-surface – our global Offshore Resources teams make sure we have the right vessels, equipment and people to deliver for our clients. Our Offshore Resources people come from Marine or Engineering disciplines and share a set of common objectives – to provide services to our operations and projects safely, efficiently and effectively.

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On the job development The purpose of on the job development is to accelerate the rate at which Graduates Engineers gain an understanding of the various interfaces between the key business functions. On the job development will be provided through work placements where Graduate Engineers are allocated to a specific project or discipline. Work placements offer Graduate Engineers the opportunity to build their own professional networks across the company both locally and globally, as well as developing a clear appreciation for what each business unit contributes. Each Graduate Engineer is assigned a ‘Buddy’ or ‘Mentor’ during their two year period. These people will be staff who have previously progressed through the graduate program and have gained knowledge and experience in overseas locations. They will be well equipped to assist you with any questions, queries or even ideas you may have. 12

Offshore and on-site training Where practicable, offshore and on-site placement opportunities are offered to Graduate Engineers; this is intended to aid their continuous professional and personal development. The goals are to: • Give Graduate Engineers exposure and experience of offshore and/or on-site working • Familiarise Engineers with the type of activities undertaken by the fleet of offshore vessels and onshore support facilities (i.e. spool base, bundles base, fabrication yard, etc) • Reduce time to gain a minimum level of professional engineering competence • Increase the effectiveness and experience of Subsea 7’s Engineering departments • Assess the long term suitability of each Graduate Engineer to work offshore or on-site.

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Application process February

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January 2014

Applications open

University presentations and graduate fairs

Applications close end of April

Phone Interview

Invitations sent out for the Assessment Day

Assessment Day / Offers made by the end of the month

Begin career at Subsea 7

Help and resources for your application/ Help with your application • Attend a university presentation or come visit us at a graduate fair. Subsea 7 will be attending the below Career Fairs in 2013. AOG - Perth Convention Centre - Friday February 22nd Curtin University - Thursday March 7th AMC, Launceston - Friday March 22nd Engineers Australia Claremont Showgrounds, Face to Face expo - Saturady April 8th. • Read the GEDS brochure We would encourage you to take the time to read our graduate brochure which provides full details of the technical disciplines and career opportunities on offer at Subsea 7 • Visit www.subsea7.com for information on the company and services.

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Testimonials

Ben Stangoni Graduate Engineer

Jason Williams Graduate Engineer

After graduating from university in late 2011 I started as a Graduate Project Engineer at Subsea 7 Perth. Over my first year with the company I was exposed to many engineering challenges in multiple facets of the Subsea Construction business.

Working offshore in a hands on manner gives you a greater appreciation for the design and installation requirements that make for a successful operation, and builds upon the knowledge base developed during university and in the office.

The opportunities given to me were both exciting and challenging. I was privileged enough to work onsite in a fabrication yard in Indonesia and gained invaluable experience from my time there. The in-house knowledge and experience of the staff at the Perth office gives me confidence in the technical solutions that we as a team engineer.

The GEDs program provides a method to see and learn about the operations and variety of work that Subsea 7 undertakes, while forming new friendships across the globe. The modules not only detail technical aspects of our work, but also communication, cultural and business related topics. This, combined with guidance of the office Engineers, give you all that is required to progress your career.

As part of the GEDS training we visited Aberdeen, Paris and Norway for off-the-job training modules. These training modules provided a great insight into the multitude of skills that we as a company have developed over the years.

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Patrick White Graduate Engineer

Tim Pickard Graduate Engineer

I started working for Subsea 7 in January 2012. I began my employment as a graduate engineer as part of the graduate program and am located in the Perth office.

I studied Ocean Engineering at the Australian Maritime College in Tasmania and started working Subsea 7 at the end of 2011. Starting straight from uni I was thrown into a live project that had already started its offshore scope out of Darwin.

Within the first year of employment, my knowledge of the Subsea construction industry had increased exponentially. Not having worked in the industry before and having done a different stream of engineering at university meant that the original learning curve was very steep. Within the company there are many people that are available to share their knowledge as well as their experiences. Without these people, I would still be nervous in the presence of senior employees and non Subsea 7 personnel. The satisfaction that I gained from that experienced has given me more confidence to speak up and ask questions in addition to being involved in the decision making process.

Returning from the Christmas and New Year break I was sent straight to Darwin to a fabrication yard. I had a couple days break and headed to Aberdeen for our first GEDS course. Two days after thawing out from Scotland I was sent offshore for the first time on board a survey/barge assist tug for four weeks. During this time I learnt the ins and outs of pipeline survey and in-field barge works assisting the construction vessel. By the time I returned from my French adventure I had been employed by Subsea 7 for just over six months, visited two countries, worked in a fabrication yard and on two different vessels.

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