Developing a Local Work Force in Indonesia

The company’s Indonesia business unit takes a multi-faceted approach to contributing to the development of a skilled work force in the country of Indonesia. The company has developed a one-year new engineer training program for engineering graduates wishing to prepare for careers in the oil and gas industry, whether with ConocoPhillips or another organization. Trainees learn the technical aspects of the industry and the importance of safety, as well as important business skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and leadership.

The program includes classroom presentations, site visits, apprenticeships in the field, and mentoring from ConocoPhillips employees. Participants have completed the program and are now company employees. ConocoPhillips also has established a program to teach high school students about drilling and other skills required to work in the oil and gas industry offshore. This roustabout training program teaches safety, English, first aid, basic operations, and drilling, rigging and loading / unloading skills.

To diversify the options available to the local work force, ConocoPhillips has joined with a group of companies to create a vocational training workshop in Natuna. A training house and dormitory are being constructed to house students and equipment such as a welding set and a wood lathe.