Chris, aged 20, completed his PEO and NC, he is now working towards his HNC with Banff & Buchan College, works at EnerMech full time and has commenced his SVQ Level 3, previous placements include Valves, PPU and Cranes Workshop. Chris is currently working in Hydraulic Engineering.
In Chris's words:
“I enjoy learning new things every day, the travelling to an from work is what I least enjoy, as I live in Fraserburgh. In future, I would like to go offshore, or become an engineer in the office.
So far my favourite workshop has been cranes, because I learned a lot of important things in the workshop about how cranes work also the co workers are very helpful and easy to get along with.
At college, my favourite module is CAD because I like learning how to draw to exact sizes by scale drawing and learning how to understand drawings.
My tip for future apprentices would be to be confident and also be willing to work very hard and get along with others”.
Shaun, aged 18, 1st Year NC Student, attends Banff & Buchan College 1 day per week, previous placements include PPU, Valves, Rigging & Lifting and is currently working in Equipment Rental.
In Shaun's words:
“What I enjoy the most about my apprenticeship at EnerMech is that I get to experience working in all of the different departments and work with new people every 3 months. The only dislike I have about my apprenticeship is that 3 months is sometimes not long enough to gain a good in depth knowledge in certain departments as I spend 3 days a week at college”.
“I see myself as being a well trained valuable employee and hope to work offshore and maybe later in life work for the company in one of their bases abroad. Once I have completed my apprenticeship I wish to work offshore and work for the department I enjoyed the most throughout my apprenticeship”.
“So far my favourite workshop is hydraulics as there have constantly been jobs to do and everyone gets on well”.
“Tips I would give to future apprentices is to work hard and carry out instructions when asked to do so. If you do this you will have no problems at all”.
Working for EnerMech is enjoyable and they take good care of their apprentices."
Steven, 19, commenced employment with EnerMech in 2009, he is currently working towards his SVQ Level 3. Steven’s previous placements include Rigging & Lifting, Cranes Workshop, Hose & Fittings workshop. Steven has chosen to specialize in the Machine Shop. Steven was the Apprentice of the Year 2011.
In Steven's words:
“I enjoy my apprenticeship at EnerMech as I get the chance to try different things. I see my career progressing very well at EnerMech as I have a promising career as a Machinst. Once I have completed my apprenticeship, I am looking forward to working my way up the career ladder within the Company.
My favourite workshop is the Machine Shop as it’s a very interesting job and full of opportunities. The Machining module is my favourite module at college as it is my job and I enjoy what I do.
I would advise new apprentices joining EnerMech to always work hard and always listen to what people tell you because you never know when it may come in handy.”
Sam, aged 20 joined EnerMech in July 2010, Sam has completed his PEO Level 2 and is in 2nd year of his NC and has commenced his SVQ Level 3. Sam’s previous work placements include Equipment Rental, Electrical, Rigging & lifting, Hose & Fittings and Hydraulic Engineering and Fabrication. Sam is currently working in the Cranes Workshop and is the 2012 Apprentice of the Year.
In Sam's words:
"I enjoy the variation of the different departments and the experiences that I gain within them. My least favourite part of my apprenticeship is not being in one department long enough to thoroughly learn everything about it. I hope to complete my apprenticeship and have enough skills to progress into departments overseas and offshore for EnerMech.My main goal would be to travel with the Company and eventually be promoted to the Engineering office.
To date, I have generally enjoyed both hydraulic and electrical departments. I enjoy hydraulics because the work that comes into the department is extensive and varied.; The electrical department was enjoyable because I felt that I really understood it and that gave me plenty of confidence.
So far, the health and safety part of my course has been my favourite. I enjoyed this because the teacher was informative and kept me interested throughout his classes. If I could give some advice to new apprentices, it would be to focus on what they want to achieve from their apprenticeship and do it to the best of their ability.
Overall, my experience with EnerMech has been really enjoyable and I hope this continues."
The Malcolm Kennedy Apprentice of the Year Award is to celebrate the continuing development of our apprentices and to recognise their commitment and effort towards success.
The Malcolm Kennedy Award pays tribute to an early pioneer of the EnerMech Apprentice scheme, who tragically lost his life in 2010. Without Malcolm’s commitment and support, the scheme would not be what it is today.
All EnerMech apprentices are eligible to receive the award, feedback is collated from the Workshop Supervisors and College Lecturers. The apprentices are also scored on their performance at work and college during the past year.
The winner is announced at an award ceremony which is attended by the EnerMech Managing Director, representatives from Banff & Buchan College, EnerMech Workshop Supervisors and the apprentice team.
Our picture shows Managing Director, Doug Duguid with the 2012 Apprentice of the Year, Sam McKay and Jarvis Ferguson, who received a Commendation Award.
Q) When can I apply?
A) EnerMech accept applicants for their apprentice scheme, at any time of year, either direct from school, college or those who are currently working and meet the apprentice criteria.
Q) What route can I take?
A) Apprentices can follow the technician or craft apprentice route.
Q) What is the recruitment process for apprentices?
A) CV’s are reviewed on an annual basis, normally around Easter time. An assessment day is arranged for candidates at EnerMech premises and includes:
Q) When will I start working at EnerMech?
A) Start dates vary, generally new apprentices start working on site in June, they will be allocated to a specific workshop for the summer and will start college at the end of August/beginning of September.
Q) What should I expect when I start my apprenticeship at EnerMech?
A) All apprentices will be given an induction to the company, this involves HR, QHSE, a tour of the site by one of our existing apprentices who will usually work in the same workshop as you to begin with.
You will meet the apprentice mentor and supervisor who will explain your role in the workshop.
Q) How will I meet other apprentices?
A) An apprentice team building session will be arranged in August with all of the apprentices, this is an informal fun session to enable everyone to get to know each other.During this session you will be advised of the following:
Q) When will my work placements change?
A) Your work placements will change every 3 months, the placements will be in line with what you are studying at college when operationally possible. At the end of the 3 months you will have a review with the Apprentice Mentor and Workshop Supervisor.
You will attend work on the days you are not at college and will work full time during college holidays.
The EnerMech apprentice scheme combines college education with practical work experience, the wide scope of services which EnerMech provide to their clients gives our apprentices a variety of opportunities in which to gain practical experience.
If you are interested in a career with EnerMech, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01224 723300 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
EnerMech has excellent links to all of the major valve manufacturers; we monitor delivery times and technical innovation enabling our customers to receive valves that meet their technical requirements on time and in a cost effective manner.
Modern, humidity controlled storage facilities, managed using state of the art IT systems with web access to deliver maximum client visibility.
Our systems enable us to take full responsibility for the management of spares identifying critical items, procuring, cataloguing and storing them to deliver the minimum time to repair in the event of failure.
At EnerMech, we pride ourselves on having physical infrastructure located in all major energy provinces. A number of facilities across the globe have been fully equipped to provide valve repair, testing and manufacture services onshore.
In addition to our workshops, we have on-site CNC machinery, state of the art test facilities and new web enabled IT systems (EnerMech LIVE) to offer reduced repair times at minimal cost.
Our workshop facilities provide the essential backup resources required to support all our activities.
Workshop services include:
