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not all power engineer jobs are in O&G you have power plants, pulp and paper, other mills and factories. just O&G pay moreOriginally posted by Darkane
The market is quite dry right now for fresh grads. Wait until the next oil boom and land those high paying FIFO positions
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ASET has a good description on what a MET actually is and the possible careers.
http://www.aset.ab.ca/careers/attrib...echanical.html
I'm personally wanting to work towards manufacturing or corrosion. I will be continuing my education hopefully through programs at NACE (National association of corrosion engineers), i actually received a scholarship from the organization
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Yes you're right. There's just a lack of jobs for new grads with no experience.Originally posted by 88jbody
not all power engineer jobs are in O&G you have power plants, pulp and paper, other mills and factories. just O&G pay more
Trust me, I'm somewhat always in contact with new grads or just graduating people. We have students at my plant and I also sit on SAITs PET Advisory committee.
There is building operations too. Also I'd forget about getting a job near calgary right now. Real tough market in the "alternative" industry jobs to O&G you mentioned.
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-H.P. Lovecraft
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Somebody had to bring some reality to the last couple of posts ^^^
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Rat Fink,
I have already done MET work at a summer job where they treated me exactly like I was a grad. I have already received a job before graduating.
I have no idea what your issues are with being able to use your paper and find employment. There are tons of opprontinty for a tech which is exactly what myself and my classmates are currently find out even in a time of economic down turn. The program has a 92% employment rate and I have no doubt.
I did not cut off my knees by being a tech, I enjoy what I do. I had a 2.84 in university but wasn't enjoying it. Switched to SAIT and actually for the first time in my life enjoyed attending classes, I currently have a 3.96. The program is easier than degree, but its still no walk in the park. Its way easier to be successful when you enjoy it.
Before doing the switch I did extensive research (web and with a variety of different engineers) to insure that I would have no regrets. I am 100% happy with my decision and even though I have the opportunity to go back for my degree I have no interest.
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