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Career Opportunities in Oil Company for a Computer Science Graduate Computer software engineers design and develop software. They apply the theories and principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to create, test, and evaluate the software applications and systems that make computers work. The tasks performed by these workers evolve quickly, reflecting changes in technology and new areas of specialization, as well as the changing practices of employers. With skills in one of today's most sought-after professions, computer science engineers enjoy career opportunities at organizations across all industries, including computer system design or consulting firms, software publishers, financial and health care institutions, and government agencies. A Computer Science graduate is in high demande in Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producing company (located in Saudi Arabia). Personally, I am looking forward to working in Saudi Aramco as an exploration analyst. A CS engineer is demanded in every functional department in Saudi Aramco. Oil exploration, production, processing, storage, and distribution locally and worldwide are highly dependent on computer systems. In oil exploration, for instance, the company receives around 20 billion seismic traces, approximately 100 terabytes of seismic data annually. The company has one of the largest processing centers in the seismic industry. Saudi Aramco keeps track of new development in seismic technology in order to meet the constantly increasing seismic processing requirements, as it is essential to its business. “What is seismic acquisition' Seismic acquisition is the artificial generation and recording of seismic data. A seismic source, such as a dynamite explosion, compressed air gun or vibrator unit, generates energy that travels into the Earth as vibrations passing through underground rock layers. Different types of rock filter the seismic waves and some energy returns to the surface due to refraction or reflections from at surfaces between different rock layers.” The challenge in a positive proportion to ambitions. And as my ambitions are great, so is the potential challenge. Though my first step towards my professional career is to become exploration analyst in Saudi Aramco, my ultimate goal is to become programmer capable of improving the seismic software the company is using. Saudi Aramco is a huge company with over 50,000 employees. To be distinguishable, integral to the operation, and adding value to the job I am aiming to, (not just a little cog in a big machine), I understand that would require tremendous effort at my end. The company is a leader in oil industry, and is always recruiting competent engineers throughout all aspects of its operations. However, the company is also committing itself to developing Saudi manpower, which works to my advantage as a Saudi woman. The seismic technology is growing and advancing as the need is growing, which creates a big challenge for a fresh graduate to be effective part a seismic team. To overcome this challenge, I understand that I need to work on it as early as possible, educate myself about the seismic technology, understand the basics, and the programming logic. I need to keep track of the developments as they arise. Another advantage of working for a big company like Saudi Aramco, is the availability of career development resources and on job training. The company provides its employees with the best available training program, as I perceive it. They give in-house and out of company courses tailored to fit every job needs. They provide scholarships for high potential employees to pursue higher education, master and PHDs. Another advantage is that I am determined early enough, I know what I want to be, and I am working on it. Sources: http://www.seed.slb.com/v2/FAQView.cfm'ID=1102 http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos303.htm