Career Tips

[jp2755]

I am a recent graduate of a mechnical engineering degree and I am interested in a career in Corrosion Engineering. Can anyone suggests ways that I can get my way into the industry? Open to any suggestions.

 

[SJones]

Which industry, specifically? If it's oil and gas, focus your efforts on a 'mechanical integrity' specialism; you'll generally get more recognition than the poor 'old corrosion guy' and it's more in tune with your degree subject.

Steve Jones
Materials & Corrosion Engineer

http://www.oilandgaspeople.com/cv/11499664

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/8/83b/b04

 

[jp2755]

Thanks for the reply. I currently am working for an engineering firm in the oil and gas industry in Houston.

 

[macmet]

I'd suggest becoming a member of NACE and actually becoming involved.

I was recently laid off and have finally found a job. And the only reason I got that job was networking. I would expect organizations would give you a great change to network and advance professionally.

 

[DSB123]

macmet,
Are you a member of the lodge also? Or is it just the old saying "it's not what you know just who you know"

 

[macmet]

No, I'm not a member.

When I first got out of school corrosion was one of the things I was focusing on and I was looking to become a member. My job evolved though and corrosion became less of a factor and I lost touch with it all together.If I was still working in this field I would become a member.

I just got back into the work force after discovering how important it is to have contacts.