Japanese company offers UG students internships in O&G sector

In keeping with the Government’s vision to increase the number of skilled Guyanese employed in the Oil and Gas sector, Japanese company – MODEC Guyana Incorporated has launched its first internship programme, which will see high achievers being offered full-time jobs upon completion.
On Monday, students from the University of Guyana were engaged and sensitised about opportunities available if they choose to join the training programme.
Students from the prestigious tertiary institution have the ability to fill slots in the Human Resources, Legal and Compliance, and Supply Chain departments for 12 months.
Additionally, final-year engineering students can benefit from a 20-month onshore trainee programme, with the opportunity to train in Singapore.
This aspect of the internship will target different technical areas related to Oil and Gas including Contracts, Rotating Equipment, Process Safety, Integrity, Instrumentation and Control, and Electrical and Commercial operations.

The management of MODEC Guyana told the Guyana Times that “all interns will face a dynamic environment and will be able to experience the unique industry of Oil Gas. The main skills they will gain are Communication, Teamwork, Time Management, Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking, as well as specific knowledge of the areas. In addition, the participants of the Onshore Trainee Programme will also have the opportunity to experience the offshore environment in some of our units in Brazil, and will be immersed in the later stages of the integration and commissioning of an FPSO in Singapore”.
The Internship Programme is slated to commence in January 2025 and upon its completion participants will be evaluated thoroughly by their superiors.
Following this exercise, MODEC Guyana has indicated that successful interns will be employed full-time by the company.
“Yes, in the Internship Programme, they will go through a close evaluation and if they succeed, they may be hired as a full-time Assistant or Junior Analyst. In the Trainees Programme, right from the start they will have a full-time contract and will be placed in the related areas if they are successful in the evaluations as well,” the company related.
MODEC Guyana is a global leader in building and operating Floating Production Storage and Offloading Vessels (FPSOs) for the offshore oil and gas industry.
The Japanese company which joined the Guyanese market in 2022 in preparation for the arrival of its first local FPSO has over 50 years of experience and other largest offices in Singapore, the United States of America, and Brazil.
The move to open its door to young professionals aligns with a commitment made to adhere to Guyana’s Local Content Legislation.
“We are making significant investments annually in the procurement of Guyanese goods and services, the recruitment of Guyanese nationals and local capacity development. This is reflected in our five-year master plan. Our commitment to local content is a strategic and ethical choice that paves the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future in the energy sector. The launching of our internship and trainee initiatives is a step in this direction”.
According to MODEC, the University of Guyana’s students were prioritised due to the signing of an agreement, however, the company is open to accepting students from other educational institutions given that they meet the eligibility criteria.