A second batch of SBM Offshore’s Trainee Technicians has arrived in Canada where they will take part in a one-year programme.
A press release from the company said that the programme is geared towards developing the skills and talents of Guyanese who will be working in the country’s oil and gas sector.
The Holland-based SBM operates the floating oil platforms offshore Guyana.
The trainees departed Guyana in three batches on August 7, 20 and 21. Follow-ing completion of their training, the technicians will be deployed to the Liza Unity floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel operating offshore Guyana. As part of their training, the recruits were required to complete a Basic Math Boot Camp as well as Basic Industrial Training over a three-month period.
The press release said that the company signed a comprehensive support contract with LearnCorp International, one of the world’s leading providers of private training in the energy sector operated by the Cape Breton University Foundation. SBM Offshore is providing full financial support which includes tuition, living expenses, medical insurance and clothing.