Change of direction 1

[jme1976]

Hello,

I am 30 years old and have mech eng diploma with a decent amount of electrical knowledge, I have worked at sea for 5 years as a chief engineer and would prefer now to be more shorebased as the 'life work balance' was'nt really in balance. I have a few ideas on what to do next but would appreciate some thoughtful feedback.

Cheers

J

 

[tygerdawg]

You've got the entire world open to you:
(1) a ME degree gives you the broadest engineering education available
(2) any engineering degree teaches you ONE thing: how to solve problems
(3) EE knowledge/experience only augments your skill set

The tough part will be figuring out what it is that you want to do, and what skills your resume will say you have to offer your future employer.

TygerDawg

 

[COEngineeer]

Your current company cant fulfill your request of relocation?

 

[lostsailor]

jme,
Graduate of one of the Maritime schools?
Regards,
RLS

 

[Zapster]

jme1976,

Is the mechanical engineering degree from a ABET accredited college?

 

[jme1976]

Hello,

Thank you for your replies, I appreciate it. I am currently based in the UK and attended a UK college for my dip.
I recently went for a trial job in north Germany, this was a more office based project management role, lots of PBS's and WBS's, something I am not overly familiar with. They thought I would be more use a bit futher down the project when the equipment is being installed.
I'm used to being more hands on with some PC work.
There are lots of systems on vessels nowadays so quite a lot of scope. But yes I have some thinking to do.

Regards,

J

 

[GRoStruc]

jme1976,

Oil and gas is very busy at the moment, and there is a real shortage of people to fill vacancies.

Can only speak about my own little part of the industry but construction companies such as Technip, Subsea 7 and Acergy (formally Stolt) are all building new vessels, as well as looking after there current fleet.

Someting to look into maybe?

GRo

 

[jme1976]

Thanks GroStruc, definately worth a look.


Regards,

J

 

[GregLamberson]

I was going to echo GroStruc's recommendation, only becasue I'm in the oil & gas industry and hence biased.

A couple of good websites are:

http://www.rigzone.com

http://www.worldwideworker.com

On both you can upload your CV (for free) and then tailor the job descriptions you are looking for and they will email you notifications when something within your criteria comes in. You can review it and elect to apply for the position or not. Again, all free. I am sure there are other good sites, but these 2 are very good and very reputable. Just a note - NEVER pay for this service.

Good luck.

Greg Lamberson
Consultant - Upstream Energy
Website:

http://www.oil-gas-consulting.com

 

[jme1976]

Thanks for all your replies, appreciate it.

Regards

J

 

[Ussuri]

Following on from GroStruct's comments, the companies he/she mentioned run 'conversion' programmes. The idea is to take engineers with a skill set not directly suited to the companies needs and give them training to bring them into line. Check their recruitment websites.