Every week up to March this year, ABB is opening the doors of its Aberdeen facility to apprentices from the UK Upstream Oil and Gas Industry Technician Training Scheme.
Groups of up to 10 apprentices will spend time at the facility learning how an electrical and automation provider to the industry helps to improve operational performance through advanced technologies and services.
"It is important that the apprentices get to see the role that companies like ABB contribute to the major operators," said Troy Stewart, ABB's Service Manager for Oil, Gas and Chemicals. "We have some of the most advanced technologies and services that are helping reduce operating costs while enhancing safety, improving efficiency and maximising production. It's important that apprentices see this technology first hand and spend time interacting with the engineers who operate it."
UOGITT was established in 1999 and offers a reputable learning experience, whilst providing the oil and gas industry with suitably skilled, trained and motivated technicians. Apprentices undertake a 21 month training programme followed by a two year work placement with an operator. Over 1200 trainees have now completed the apprenticeship scheme and have found a successful career within oil and gas.
The trainees are managed by OPITO; the skills organisation for oil and gas – who support the industry to build and maintain a sustainable, competent and safe workforce in collaboration with industry and government partners.
