…their world-class careers begin with the leading provider of technology for reservoir characterization, drilling, production and processing for the oil and gas industry.

LEADING oilfield services provider and contractor Schlumberger has employed just over half of the first batch of graduates from TOTALTEC’s Oilfield Operator Safety programme, with more expected to be hired upon graduation from the second and third batches.
This was confirmed to the Guyana Chronicle by President and CEO of Totaltec Oilfield Services Guyana, Mr Lars Mangal.

“This is a true breakthrough for Guyana, our Guyanese graduates, and our TOTALTEC Academy. Our management team and international instructors delivered a world class training programme to the highest international standards. These graduates will be foundational to Schlumberger establishing operations and a state-of-the-art support facility in Guyana.” commented Mangal.

He continued, “As a Guyanese citizen, this is a proud moment for me personally. I remember joining Schlumberger in 1990 as a trainee, and the incredible culture of safety it gave me, and we have now given that opportunity to our graduates. My first assignment was in the freezing winter of the Netherlands, followed by the Sahara Desert of Libya; from one extreme to another. An oilfield career is full of surprises. You start at the bottom and work your way up, as will our new graduates.”

The TOTALTEC graduates successfully completed the 9-week intensive safety and operator training programme, which equipped them with all the basic safety and operational skills and knowledge to begin a career in Guyana’s emerging oil and gas industry.

According to Mangal, TOTALTEC will commence the third safety and operational training programme with 26 Guyanese recruits on the 20 August, including the first female recruits. Ten female candidates are ready for the following courses.

TOTALTEC Oilfield Services is said to be focussed on the success of the emerging Guyana oil and gas industry for the benefit of the country and its people. This is being done through three main areas: developing and placing talent, forming mutually beneficial relationships between local and international service companies, and developing and operating a safe, highly efficient supply base to support offshore operations.