FAQs
If you’re serious about working for i-Tech, you’ll probably have a few questions that you’d like to ask us. To save you some time, here’s a selection of the more frequently asked questions we’ve received along with our responses. Hopefully you’ll find the information you need on this page. If not, feel free to contact us with any queries that aren’t answered here.
1. I want to get into the oil industry. Where do I start?
There are different types of companies that employ people in the oil & gas industry, however i-Tech is a service company and provide specialist services to the offshore drilling market. Just like any other business in the oil & gas sector, we require people with varying skills and experience and there are opportunities to join our team through apprenticeship schemes, the graduate programme and engineering conversion programme. Even as an experienced person, you will be given every opportunity to progress and gain more knowledge in a focused business environment. Have a browse around our website and find out about the type of work we do and then connect to our Current Opportunities page to see what type of people we are currently looking for. If you are looking for a challenge in the subsea construction and IRM business, please also visit http://www.subsea7.com
2. How do I apply for a position with i-Tech?
All our current vacancies worldwide are outlined in the careers section of our website. We also advertise in a variety of publications like Upstream Oil & Gas, Hobsons (Graduates) and local and national newspapers. The recruitment team in each location is responsible for processing CVs and ensuring that your application either reaches the relevant manager or is kept on file for future opportunities.
3. What training opportunities are available?
When you join i-Tech you will be given every opportunity to develop your skills and experience and we will ensure that you are given all the necessary training required to carry out your job.
Examples of training available to you include:
• Supervisory Development
• HR skills for Line Managers & Supervisors
• Leadership Development
• Project Management Development
4. Does i-Tech offer work placements?
Yes. We offer a number of ad-hoc placements in a variety of departments. These are normally open to university students and school leavers, however if you feel you have something special to offer, i-Tech we would be delighted to hear from you.
5. Are there opportunities to work overseas?
Yes. We are a global business with operations in many countries, including the UK, Norway, Gulf of Mexico, Brazil, West Africa and Asia Pacific region.
6. How do I secure a job offshore?
Offshore vacancies are handled by the local Offshore Human Resources teams. We engage many nationalities on our sites. When applying for an offshore-based job you will find some very useful information on the IMCA trade association website.
IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies. You will be able to gain further information relating to careers in the oil industry, including the minimum entry requirements/ qualifications for some positions.
7. How should I prepare my CV?
We see lots of CVs and career resumés of different styles and structures but in the main your CV is used to help us assess your suitability for a job. Therefore it should include an easy-to-follow breakdown of your career, skills, experience and qualities. It is also important to include all relevant training courses and qualifications and updating your CV regularly can help guard against possible shortfalls in your skills portfolio.
Your career history should be presented in chronological order working back from the present day through to your first post. This helps us to see your most recent achievements and is particularly more pertinent and meaningful for candidates with many years of experience.
If you tailor your CV to suit the profile of the particular job that you are applying for, it can help to emphasise the match between the qualities that you possess and what we are looking for.
8. How should I prepare for interview?
The most important thing you must do before attending an interview is to find out as much about i-Tech as you can and if you have reached this FAQ page, you are on the right track! Show that you are interested in the company rather than simply seeking a job anywhere. It is also advisable to prepare some questions relevant to the job you have applied for and also about the company in general.
Throughout the course of the interview you will be asked to respond to a number of fairly standard questions. Consider your strengths and weaknesses and most importantly be honest! Questions can relate to specific examples or scenarios that help to determine your experience, ability and knowledge. Consider your long term career goals and your personal attributes. Again be honest!
9. Does i-Tech run any Apprenticeship schemes?
Yes. We offer Modern Apprenticeships in conjunction with Subsea 7 in a variety of disciplines, including mechanical and electrical. The Apprenticeship scheme takes approximately 4 years to complete and incorporates formal qualifications (up to HND level) combined with work place assessment that is competence based.
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i-Tech is committed to equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, colour, creed, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital status, sexuality, disability, religious beliefs or age.
We are committed to taking positive action to promote such equality of opportunity and our recruitment, training and promotion procedures are based on the requirements of a job.
We understand that encouraging and developing diversity and movement is fundamental to our future growth and progress and an integral part if all our business activities worldwide.
In this policy i-Tech includes all staff whether full time, part time or temporary, and any person who acts as an agent on behalf of i-Tech in employment matters.