Graduates
We believe today's graduates are Petrofac's future and our ability to attract, develop and retain bright and capable graduates is key to our long-term success. Successful candidates can expect challenging yet exciting roles with scope to develop their leadership potential and technical skills.
Recruitment processes vary between locations but within this section you'll find details of the programmes available. Our programmes are designed to give the experience, training and development opportunities that a newly qualified graduate needs to accelerate their career and develop their full potential in a fast growing and ambitious company.
Graduate recruitment 2014 opens in October
Work experience
Short-term student placements and internships
We typically look for:
- Chemical engineers
- Civil engineers
- Electronic and electrical engineers
- General engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Placements for HR, HSSEIA and environmental functions are available in selected locations
Key facts
98% of graduates hired since 2008 are still working for Petrofac.
Graduates hired:
2008 – 104
2009 – 120
2010 – 107
2011 - 146
From our graduates
Petrofac's presence in Sharjah is of great benefit not just economically but in its wider social role and in the training and support it provides to local people.
Project Engineer / Technical Assistant to Managing Director, Sharjah, UAE
I have a very clear vision of my career in the projects at Petrofac, and with a bit of support, I have no doubt I'll reach my long term goals.
Project Engineer, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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You have the support of your line manager, a mentor and a buddy. Everyone is really friendly and supportive and if you are enthusiastic and interested then people are happy to help you any way they can.
Graduate Process Engineer, Aberdeen, UK
