Ani Grigorian,
Monrovia, California
Process Engineer
"When I started my career at WorleyParsons in 2005 in Monrovia, California (USA) in the Process Department, the opportunity they offered me, as a young graduate was more than I had ever expected.
My first assignment involved the preparation of a Process Design Package (PDP) for the Claus Sulfur Recovery (SRU) and Tail Gas Treating (TGTU) units for Petrobras, Curitiba, Brazil. My next assignment was the modernization of the New Zealand Refining Company (NZRC). I was assigned the responsibilities of validation of the licensor project specifications and preparation of equipment data sheets for cost estimation. My activities involved process simulation and equipment sizing, pump head calculations and piping hydraulic calculations. I was also assigned to the revamp of the Crude unit, increasing its capacity by 40%."
Thomas Pinches
London, United Kingdom
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
I joined Worley Parsons in 2005 as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in London, United Kingdom, in the Hydrocarbons business unit. Since then I have been working on a number of projects including the detail design and follow on work on the Sakhalin II project. This involved developing, completing and updating datasheets, specifications, requisitions and review of technical bids for procurement. I also was involved in the review of technical drawings, documentation and helping to solve technical queries.
Currently I’m working in Singapore on the Singapore Single Parallel Train (SPT) project as a Mechanical Construction Engineer liaising with the design engineering team defining multidiscipline scopes of work and creating Work -Packs and Jobpacks to plan for both Turnaround and Project Activities. I’ve been responsible for compiling Jobpack dossiers to be presented to the Client as well as the sub contractors to allow them to plan, fabricate and install on site scopes of work.
Whilst I was in the UK, WorleyParsons enabled me to go on many external Energy Industries Council (EIC) Workshops. These were excellent to give a real “hands-on” feel of what the equipment looks like in “real life”. I have also benefited from internal presentations from both WorleyParsons personnel and outside Vendors.
Being a Graduate in the very busy Hydrocarbon sector, there has been no better time to gain excellent experience and travel, especially in a global company such as WorleyParsons.
Jonathan Rennie
Bellaire, West Loop South
Engineering Systems
"My journey with WorleyParsons began in the summer of 2005. To date, I have worked with the Engineering Systems department. This department works with all projects to manage, administer, and develop various engineering software systems that projects need to function on schedule and within budgetary restrictions. Although my degree is in electrical and computer engineering, I have been able to expand my skill-set in all areas by becoming involved in the various phases of project execution. I have also been given several opportunities to get involved in leadership roles and meet with many personnel worldwide.
From the moment I joined the organization, it was clear that WorleyParsons is a global business. There are special commitments within the organization to see that graduates develop into people who can continue to lead through formal training, mentoring, and organizational rotations. WorleyParsons also emphasizes the needs to build relationships with your coworkers. Activities outside of work are planned to help foster these relationships. Community Service, recreational sports teams, and various social outings are just a few of the planned activities that the Program sponsors for the graduates.
Various informational sessions and resources have also helped me to further develop my vision for my career. I have used this knowledge to work with my mentor and manager to form a plan, and will continue to usilize the investment the company is making in the development of my career."
Sanjaya Sulistyo
Melbourne, Australia
Graduate Process Engineer
"I joined WorleyParsons in February 2004 as a Graduate Process Engineer in Melbourne, Australia in the Hydrocarbons sector. Since then, I have had the opportunity to work in various challenging and exciting roles. During my first 2 years, I was working on 2 major offshore oil and gas projects from the front end engineering design stage to the detailed design stage. I gained solid experience in process engineering design and learned a lot about how projects are executed. Interactions with other disciplines and customers also helped to enhance my teamwork, communication and coordination skills.
In 2005, I was given the responsibility to assist in managing process engineering software for the WorleyParsons organization. My responsibilities included ensuring that the company has reliable access to the latest process engineering software by working with IT personnel worldwide, providing troubleshooting support with the software provider, co-ordinating the rolling out of new software and preparing an annual cost report. I was also involved in the Vacation Program where I had the opportunity to recruit, select, mentor and supervise a vacation work student during summer vacation 2004/2005."
Bronwyn Graeffe
Reading, Pennsylvania
Chemical Engineer
"I joined WorleyParsons in 2004 as a member of the Air Quality Control (AQC) group working from the Reading, Pennsylvania office in the United States. Since my arrival, I have been involved with several retrofit coal fired power plant projects. These projects involved adding AQC technology to an operating power plant, enabling it to emit cleaner gasses.
I have gained valuable experience working on several other AQC projects, which involved engineering and equipment design, equipment specification, layout, and procurement for the various AQC technologies and equipment.
I have also had the opportunity to get involved with the community through several WorleyParsons projects, such as the Christmas Sharing Program that benefits children in the area, and Tournament 4 Life, which is a golf tournament initiated by WorleyParsons and heald each year to raise money for the American Cancer Society."
David Pitt
Karatha, Western Australia
Graduate Mechanical Engineer
"I work for the Pressure Equipment Group (PEG) in the Minerals & Metals customer sector group. The PEG group works on specialist detailed design of pressure equipment as well as other more general engineering on small projects. In the group I assist with the design of pressure vessels, piping and hydraulic networks for a variety of different customers in a diverse range of industries.
Internally the position gives me the opportunity to liaise with other customer sector groups, inter-entities and other location offices. Externally, the position has links with many different customers. This has been very advantageous because I have been able to gain a wide range of design and problem solving experience in different industry groups. The position has been very challenging but the support and guidance of more senior engineers has given me the confidence to take on the challenges."
Kendall Hawthorn
Sub-Sea Pipeline Engineer
"I commenced employment with WorleyParsons in 2001 as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer. From the very start it was obvious how passionate and serious WorleyParsons management is about the health and safety of their employees. It is comforting to know that your safety is always number one! As a participant in the WorleyParsons 'Graduate Development Program', I was eager to obtain Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation with the Institution of Engineers Australia. This was supported and encouraged by management.
Graduate rotations are one of the great strengths of the WorleyParsons Graduate program, providing great opportunities to gain experience across the various business units and office locations. Taking advantage of opportunities to rotate has enabled me to direct my career path to gain experience in a wide variety of roles. These roles included: Project Engineer for various projects; Field Engineer for a $32 million project to upgrade the fire system at a gas plant; and Piping Design Engineer for a $1.2 billion project to design a magnesium plant.
WorleyParsons has given me a great start to my engineering career and I have no hesitation in recommending WorleyParsons to any engineering graduate who is a motivated team player, looking for the great variety of opportunities that a company of our size can offer."
