Energy Sector Heroes ~ Careers in Oil & Gas, Sustainability & Renewable Energy

Don't miss the latest episode of 'Energy Sector Heroes.' Host Michelle Fraser engages in a conversation with accomplished Commercial Strategy Director, Brett Simon. Discover Brett's remarkable career journey and the intricacies of excelling in Commercial Strategy. Learn essential skills for success in technical bids and how to recover from setbacks gracefully. Explore the significance of informati...

If you're starting your career in energy, looking for your next opportunity, or wondering how to stand out in a competitive market, this episode is for you. I sat down with Ryan Menzies, Founder and Director of Apollo, to discuss what engineering consultancies are really looking for, why attitude often matters more than experience, and how graduates and early-career professionals can build long-te...

Whether you're a graduate, an aspiring manager, or already leading teams in the energy sector, there comes a point in every career when technical knowledge alone isn't enough. Managing people, making difficult decisions, building trust, and creating opportunities often become just as important as industry expertise. In this episode, I sit down with Philip Lewis, who has spent more than 30 years wo...

This episode will be particularly useful for students, graduates, early career professionals, and anyone interested in hydrogen, decarbonisation, and the future of energy. As the industry continues to balance energy security, sustainability, and new technologies, understanding where opportunities are emerging can help you make more informed career decisions. In this conversation, I speak with Dr....

If you work in energy whether you're early in your career, considering working overseas, or thinking about where the sector is heading this conversation matters to you. Many of us started in oil and gas, new builds, commissioning, or brownfield projects. Now the landscape is shifting. Decommissioning is accelerating globally. Sustainability expectations are rising. International mobility is more c...

As the energy industry continues to evolve through decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and renewables, there is growing demand for professionals who can help organisations manage risk, protect people and support safe project delivery. In this episode, I speak with HSEQ leader Emmanuela Uzoechina about her journey into the energy sector, how health, safety, environment and quality functions a...

If you work in energy, engineering, construction, or infrastructure, this episode matters because long term careers are rarely built on technical ability alone. They’re built through learning, communication, teamwork, adaptability, and knowing how to grow through change. In this conversation, I speak with Segun Faniran, founder of Construct Africa, about building an international career, mentoring...

If you work in engineering, operations, projects or leadership within energy, this episode matters because modern assets rely on connected systems more than ever. When those systems fail, are poorly understood, or are left exposed, the impact can be operational, financial and safety related. In this conversation, I speak with Tim Canning about careers in ICSS, OT cyber security, mentoring, problem...

If you work in energy, are studying for a technical career, or you’re trying to build a long term future in a changing market, this episode matters. I sat down with Daniel O’Meara, President of Geo2 Flow, to talk about what creates staying power in this sector, how technical careers evolve, and why mentorship still matters more than many people realise. Daniel shares how he moved from academia int...

If you’re building a career in the energy sector, this episode matters because it challenges how you think about progression, company choice, and long term direction. We often hear that success means moving companies, chasing titles, or maximising salary but this conversation looks at a different path: staying, growing, and making deliberate choices based on values, not just opportunity. In this e...

If you are building a career in energy — whether you’re a graduate, mid career professional, or senior leader — this conversation matters. The sector is evolving fast. Expectations around safety, sustainability, leadership and reputation have shifted dramatically. The pace of change is increasing. And for many of you listening, the question is no longer just “How do I succeed?” but “How do I build...

For anyone building a career in the energy sector, this conversation matters because it touches on something many of us are experiencing right now uncertainty. Whether you’re early in your career, trying to transition roles, or deciding which direction to take, the decisions being made at policy level are directly shaping job opportunities, salaries, and long term stability. In this episode, I spe...

If you’re a student, graduate, or early career professional trying to find your place in the energy sector, this episode matters because it breaks down what actually drives career progression beyond qualifications and job titles. In this conversation, I speak with Mona Setoodeh, an LNG specialist and Vice President, about how careers are really built in this industry from mentorship and self advoc...

If you're building a career in energy whether you're just starting out, considering a move, or thinking about going out on your own this episode matters because it shows what a real career path can look like when it doesn’t follow a straight line. In this conversation, I sit down with Nigel MacLean, Managing Director of Entuergy, who shares how he moved from offshore technician to running his own...

Many of the students and early career professionals who listen to Energy Sector Heroes are trying to answer the same questions: How do you actually get noticed in the energy industry? How do you compete when there are hundreds of applicants? And what role should AI, networking, and recruiters play in your career journey? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Way , co-founder of Subterra Group,...

For students, graduates and professionals trying to build a career in the energy sector, the employment landscape can feel uncertain. Technology is changing how companies operate, the energy mix is evolving, and many people are wondering where opportunities will exist in the future. In this episode of Energy Sector Heroes , I speak with Gary Gray , Managing Director of Strategic Resources. Gary ha...

If you're a student, graduate, engineer, geoscientist, or industry professional trying to make sense of where energy is heading this conversation matters. Many of you are navigating career uncertainty, hearing mixed messages about oil and gas, renewables, AI, fracking, net zero and policy shifts. It can feel difficult to understand where real opportunity sits and what skills will still matter in 1...

In this week’s episode, host Michelle Fraser sits down with Adekunle Akintayo for an honest and inspiring conversation about career growth, leadership, and the power of mentorship. Adekunle shares his journey from starting out as a mechanical engineer to becoming Head of Technical Services within a global organisation. Along the way, he reflects on the pivotal decisions, challenges, and turning po...

If you’re early in your career or you’ve moved faster than you expected into responsibility this episode is for you. Many people in the energy sector worry about whether they’re “ready enough”, whether they’ve moved too quickly, or whether choosing a smaller company might limit future options. These questions matter because the early decisions you make often shape confidence, capability, and long...

In this episode, host Michelle Fraser sits down with Pravesh Jalora , Project Engineering Manager at McDermott International , for an insightful conversation on what it really takes to deliver large scale energy projects. Pravesh shares his career journey into the energy sector, reflecting on the pivotal experiences that shaped his path and the realities of working on multi billion dollar programm...

If you work in energy, whether you’re early in your career, mid transition, or trying to future proof decades of hard won experience, the questions feel very real right now. Where are the jobs actually going? Which skills still matter? And how do you avoid being left in the gap between policy ambition and real employment? In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Love , Director of Policy at OPITO, t...

If you work in the energy sector, your career will not be shaped by job boards alone. Progres opportunity and visibility often come down to relationships, who knows you, how well they know you, and whether they trust you enough to speak your name when you’re not in the room. That’s why this conversation matters. In this episode of Energy Sector Heroes , I’m joined by Andy Lopata , author of multip...

Welcome back to the podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by David Rodger , CEO of Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group , for a practical conversation about leadership, career transitions, and the evolution of the energy sector in the North East of Scotland. David talks openly about his career path from his early work as a civil servant through to leading one of the region’s most influential renewable e...

If you work in energy, heavy industry, construction, engineering, or policy, or you’re trying to understand where credible long term work will come from in the UK, this episode matters. Carbon capture often gets talked about in abstract terms, but behind it are real projects, real jobs, and real decisions being made right now that will shape industrial careers for decades. In this episode, I’m joi...

How do you build credibility and progress into leadership roles in the energy sector? In this episode, I talk with Syarifah Aliza Syed Azauddin , Vice President of Corporate Governance & Sustainability Reporting, about how careers evolve, how to speak up with confidence, and why continuous learning matters at every stage. We discuss the realities of advancing as a woman in the industry, the im...