SAUDI ARAMCO SPECIALIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
SAUDI ARAMCO SPECIALIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Dr. Jamil Jarallah Al-Bagawi
Professional Engineering Development Division
Saudi Aramco
P.O. Box 6131, Dhahran 31311
ABSTRACT
Without doubt, the greatest challenge that every company has to face today is the “development of its work force for the future” in an ever-changing business environment. We are all aware of the global technical talent shortage and demographic trends worldwide. These factors have made the accelerated development of high potential individuals a vital strategic imperative for Saudi
Aramco. In response to the tightening technical talent market, the Specialist Development
Program (SDP) was established.
The SDP is designed to effectively manage the development of the next generation of technical talent and improve the career prospects and job satisfaction of highly valued individuals, who will respond to the future challenges and demands of our oil and gas industry. The program is uniquely successful in equipping engineers and scientists with the skills needed to perform at a
“world-class” level. Through a careful selection process, the Specialist Development Program will keep the “pipeline of talent” flowing.
In this paper, the Saudi Aramco SDP will be presented. Its structure, administration and status will be discussed. Finally, some success stories will be shared.
KEY WORDS
Talent, Specialist, Professional Development, Specialty
Proceedings of the 7th Saudi Engineering Conference (SEC7)
Specialist Development Program
The new research and technology developments have multiplied the traditional engineering and science disciplines many times over. For example, rotating equipment, one sub-discipline of mechanical engineering, has generated more defined specialty areas such as compressors, dynamic analysis, gas turbines and others. The accelerated technological innovations have created a critical need for professionals with specialized technical skills and an in-depth
Dr. Jamil Jarallah Al-Bagawi
Professional Engineering Development Division
Saudi Aramco
P.O. Box 6131, Dhahran 31311
ABSTRACT
Without doubt, the greatest challenge that every company has to face today is the “development of its work force for the future” in an ever-changing business environment. We are all aware of the global technical talent shortage and demographic trends worldwide. These factors have made the accelerated development of high potential individuals a vital strategic imperative for Saudi
Aramco. In response to the tightening technical talent market, the Specialist Development
Program (SDP) was established.
The SDP is designed to effectively manage the development of the next generation of technical talent and improve the career prospects and job satisfaction of highly valued individuals, who will respond to the future challenges and demands of our oil and gas industry. The program is uniquely successful in equipping engineers and scientists with the skills needed to perform at a
“world-class” level. Through a careful selection process, the Specialist Development Program will keep the “pipeline of talent” flowing.
In this paper, the Saudi Aramco SDP will be presented. Its structure, administration and status will be discussed. Finally, some success stories will be shared.
KEY WORDS
Talent, Specialist, Professional Development, Specialty
Proceedings of the 7th Saudi Engineering Conference (SEC7)
Specialist Development Program
The new research and technology developments have multiplied the traditional engineering and science disciplines many times over. For example, rotating equipment, one sub-discipline of mechanical engineering, has generated more defined specialty areas such as compressors, dynamic analysis, gas turbines and others. The accelerated technological innovations have created a critical need for professionals with specialized technical skills and an in-depth
References: Specialist Development Program Handbook, 2007 Edition, Saudi Aramco. SDP Web site, Saudi Aramco. Proceedings of the 7th Saudi Engineering Conference (SEC7)