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Jean Pierre
Master of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Why did you choose to work for us
When I first joined Wood, I was in my final year of university at UWA and I was provided the opportunity to work in a supportive team with a flexible working arrangement.
What is your favourite thing about your role
Being exposed to a variety of projects requiring different skill sets has been the most interesting part of the graduate program so far.
What would be a tip for applicants
Never say no to an opportunity and have the courage to speak up, because there will plenty of doors that will open as a result. I began as an intern and it helped me to succeed as a graduate engineer at Wood.
How are using your degree in your day-to-day
A large part of my day-to-day life is utilising technical and human skills on the projects that I’m involved with. It’s not usual to use the fundamentals or in-depth technical knowledge gained from University, but a large part of my time at Wood so far has been developing that knowledge and working on to build my skill set in other areas of electrical engineering.
How have you been supported (mentors/colleagues/leaders etc.)
There have been several engineers, seniors, and principals, that have gone above and beyond to support my development. I’m very appreciative of their commitment and care to see me succeed.
Jared
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering/Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
Why did you choose to work for us
Wood offered a better working culture and work-life balance than the other companies that I was considering.
What is your favourite thing about your role
The great team in which I work. They are supportive, collaborative and I enjoy working alongside them and spending time with them.
What would be a tip for applicants
Investigate the differences between working for an operator and working for a consultant (i.e., Wood) and bring that understanding into the application process.
How are using your degree in your day-to-day
My chemical engineering degree helps me to understand the risks involved with the assets that I am supporting my clients to manage, and make useful recommendations to them.
How have you been supported (mentors/colleagues/leaders etc.)
- Technical training from a valued mentor
- Support from my managers when things get tough
- Understanding peers who are always willing to help me with a work matter, or chat personally
- A very helpful admin team
Kedar
Master of Engineering (Technology and Management)
Why did you choose to work for us?
Ever since I graduated from my master’s degree, it has been almost a dream of mine to work with Wood PLC. I remember being freshly graduated and looking at the jobs posted by Wood and saving them for later.
Wood has the organizational values that I resonate with the most. Having a healthy work environment where a graduate is supported to not just perform their current role, but also be supported to develop a skillset for the future that you want to make, is the most important thing for me.
Inclusivity is the other reason that I have always aspired to work for Wood. Being from a different country and a different culture, it is very important for me to feel included, respected, and heard. Wood has a history of having a diverse workforce and having a team that is inclusive and respecting of different cultures and background.
Since having joined Wood, my reasons for choosing Wood have been verified strongly!
What is your favourite thing about your role?
Out of the many things that I love about my role, my favourite part would be being given the opportunity to solve problems with my own approach. My team provide me with opportunities to promote my own way of thinking, make my own mistakes and learn with a hands-on approach.
What would be a tip for applicants?
My tip for aspiring applicants is: Apply! Do not let self-doubt hold you back. Click the “Apply now” button. Your life will change, as did mine.
Tip for current applicants (people who have applied but not yet received a decision): Prepare well for the interview. Read about Wood and their multiple businesses and know which side of the business you have applied for.
How are using your degree in your day-to-day?
I hold a bachelor of Automobile Engineering degree and a Master of Engineering in technology and management degree. The knowledge I have gained from these two degrees combined helps me understand clients’ requirements, understand, and set achievable goals for myself, and come up with solutions for different challenges that come up as a part of the role.
The organizational skills that I have developed during the tenure of my education, helps me a lot more by being effective in communication, setting realistic daily goals, implementing a well-planned time management strategy, and being able to self-reflect and think critically.
How have you been supported (mentors/colleagues/leaders etc.)
My colleagues and my manager(s) have been very supportive ever since I started working at Wood. The team strongly believes in ‘No such thing as a silly question’ and have demonstrated this belief through their actions on more than one occasion. I was enrolled for some learning courses by my manager who had signed me up for those based on my resume, even before I started work at Wood. My colleagues have helped me tackle some issues outside of work as well. From something as simple as finding a good parking lot to assisting me with implementing a better expense management strategy in my personal life, the team has never hesitated to help.
Raymond
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering and Computer Science
Why did you choose to work for us?
After talking to friends and families who have worked in the engineering industry, the common notion was that in the early days of working in engineering if you want to prepare yourself for a better future, experience is more important than outstanding grades or money. To me, that was something that Wood can provide as they are a consultancy, there would be more opportunities to work with different vendors and clients to expand my skillset and gain that experience that will help shape my future.
What is your favourite thing about your role?
My role isn’t the same task every day, it’s not just programming or looking at a spreadsheet the whole day. Alongside programming the logic for PLCs, I also get to design the user interface for operators, conduct setup and testing to ensure the hardware works, and produce the documentation that gets handed over to the client. Hence, from day to day there are different tasks that I get to do and many opportunities to learn new skills. Additionally, when all this is paired up with a great and supportive team, the week becomes more enjoyable and it tends to go by very quickly.
What would be a tip for applicants?
Good grades aren’t everything. Although it is important to achieve high marks, having good social and teamworking skills are just as important. Work with the people around you and learn from each other, because in the end it feels better to celebrate the success with others than to celebrate the success by yourself.
How are using your degree in your day-to-day?
The technical skills that I have brought over from my degree include the design of ladder logic and SCADA screens. Surprisingly, Excel and Word skills are also very crucial in this role as they both have large use cases. Additionally, the problem-solving mentality that was developed throughout university has assisted my technical skills to solve the problems that came up.
How have you been supported (mentors/colleagues/leaders etc.)?
When I lacked knowledge in a certain area, my colleagues were always willing to give me a quick rundown on the content to ensure that I would be able to proceed forward to complete my task. My managers and project leads also ensured that I had a fair workload. One where I didn’t have too much or too little work on my plate, but still enough for me to learn new skills throughout my time at Wood.