Aurore N. -Rigid Pipeline Engineer, Technip Norway

MINI PORTRAIT

" Originally from Saint-Quentin in Picardie, I started my engineering studies in Lille. After a year out in industry at Daher in Tarbes (8 months) and then at Technip in Scotland (3 months), I specialised in product engineering in my final year.
I was a member of the theatre club and part of the team that organized the integration weekend."

YOUR CURRENT POSITION

" I am an engineer in the Rigid Pipelines department at Technip in Oslo, Norway. We are responsible for subsea hydrocarbon transport networks (pipelines and structures) from design phase to installation. It is a multidisciplinary profession: design, finite element analysis, installation procedures, production monitoring and offshore campaigns on boats or platforms etc.

It is rewarding and exciting. I enjoy my work in Norway. I am working on broadening my knowledge and technical skills in order to become a technical advisor, which would give me team management experience whilst retaining strong technical responsibilities."

WHAT ASPECT OF YOUR TRAINING BEST PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR CURRENT ROLE?

" I use my knowledge in mechanical engineering and materials engineering in particular. I learned to work in a team, write reports and deliver presentations - essential skills in business. Most important for me: internships that prepare you for your future career."

WHAT DID YOU LIKE AT CENTRALE NANTES?

" The big find was the associative aspect, which is also viewed positively by prospective employers. With regard to courses, I particularly enjoyed the industrial manufacturing and 3D design courses, as well as my second-year specialisation in aeronautics."

ADVICE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

" Don’t worry if you haven’t defined your career plan yet. Centrale Nantes offers a variety of training courses to help you find your path."

CENTRALE NANTES IN 3 WORDS?

• " Associative
• multi-disciplinary
• international."