Here you can read about two of our Graduate Engineers' experiences in their first two years with the company.

Sophia Low

What is your educational background?

I studied Materials Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and graduated in 2006.

Why did you choose Stuart Wright?

One of the big attractions for me when I first started out was the chance to travel to, and work in exciting and exotic places. One year on, and I've chosen to stay here at Stuart Wright because of the brilliant exposure that I've been getting and the learning opportunities open to me.

Describe a typical working month at Stuart Wright.

A typical working month? There is no such thing! One day I could be working offshore, the next I could be back in the office writing reports, attending client meetings, going on technical courses or discussing technical subjects with my colleagues. The variety of day to day activities is one of the highlights of this job.

What kind of projects have you been working on?

I was seconded to Cairn Energy in Bangladesh as their drilling engineer for around six months.

I've been involved in Process Mapping for Well Control in Houston with our partner company, John Wright Company.

So I've had a wide variety of roles, which has given me the opportunity to learn about different aspects of the business. The practical experience I've gained will stand me in good stead for my future career.

What new skills have you learned and how have you learnt them?

Absolutely loads. As I didn't have a relevant degree, the learning curve was quite steep, but don't let that stop you, it's a great challenge. There were plenty of in-house courses that I attended as well as external ones. There is plenty to be gained from industry magazines and we are mentored well here by professional drilling engineers.

Leon Foo

What is your educational background?

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), 2006.

Why did you choose Stuart Wright?

As a fresh graduate, I welcome the challenge to join a new startup because I was given more responsibilities and greater opportunities to learn, than I would have expected with an established company.

I wanted an active role with a mixture of practical rig exposure and office duties. I was also very keen in travelling and seeing more of the World, and Stuart Wright definitely offers that. 

Describe a typical working month at Stuart Wright.

I've always subscribe to this old adage……“change is the only constant” - A typical month will have to depend on where you are, and what project you are working on.
If I am on the rig, I perform general rig supervision and compile daily drilling reports. If I am in the office, I am either working on client's report or training materials.
 

What kind of projects have you been working on?

Ongoing Secondment to Talisman Energy as the night drilling engineer on a rig in South East Asia.
I am currently working on a consultancy project that involves various equipment failure investigations. I am liaising between the Materials Laboratory in NTU and our clients as part of this project.
Occasionally, I help to prepare technical training courses that we offer to Oil companies within the region.

What new skills have you learned and how have you learned them?

I have learnt to be able to handle responsibility, whether that be a part of a team or individually. As many of our projects run concurrently, there are times when you have to be resourceful, work independently, and manage your time well. 
Adapting to new countries, different working environment and respecting other cultures.