SBM Offshore recruited 1,274 new staff in 2024, with the majority based in Brazil, India, and Guyana. “New joiners are successfully prepared for their jobs through intensive local onboarding,” the company stated in its 2024 annual report.
Leadership training was expanded through SBM Offshore’s ‘RISE’ program to strengthen management skills.
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“Further learning programs have been developed and introduced, focused on increasing functional competencies in key business areas,” the company said.
SBM Offshore reported continued focus on sustainability education. “In 2024, the sustainability basic training was launched to the whole organization,” the company added.
In Guyana, SBM Offshore is training locals to work on floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels through its Trainee Technician Programme. The program covers five key areas: electrical, mechanical, cargo, instrument, and production operations.
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“It specifically targets technical professionals interested in supporting maintenance activities on and around FPSOs,” the company said.
SBM Offshore Guyana is also offering a Graduate Engineer Programme. The initiative “is designed to immerse students in real-world projects, providing hands-on experience and deep insights into its industry,” the report added.
SBM Offshore is the builder and operator of the Liza Destiny, Liza Unity, and Prosperity FPSOs currently producing oil offshore Guyana. The company is also constructing the ONE GUYANA and Jaguar FPSOs for additional projects sanctioned by ExxonMobil for its Stabroek Block operations. Its role in Guyana goes beyond oil production, with growing community engagement projects creating long-lasting impacts on local economies.
