Any nervousness Rachel might have had about being an immigrant and fitting in with our culture in Houston vanished on her first day in the job. She told us her TechnipFMC story, which starts when she interviewed for a role in Corporate Development in 2019.
"If you ask me what convinced me to accept the offer of working at TechnipFMC, I’d say the most important thing was the people. During the three rounds of interviews, I felt incredibly comfortable talking to my hiring manager and the HR team.
On top of that, it would give me the opportunity to work with people around the world, in a top-tier company in the energy industry.
I was a little nervous before I started my new job. I’m an immigrant, and English is not my first language. Would I fit into the culture? Would my team like me? Those fears were gone from the very first day. My team is so diverse, and people come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and countries. I didn’t feel like I was different – in fact, I felt nothing but included and welcomed.
After working in Corporate Development for two and half years, I helped with the CO2 emissions analysis in 2020, when decarbonisation started to trend in the energy industry. My analysis contributed to the shaping of the company strategy, which aims to assist our clients decarbonise their facilities. It also led to my current role in New Energy as a Strategy Analyst.
My daily activities include business analysis and strategic planning that shapes our understanding of renewables market segments and identifies profitable growth options. I work in a team with 10 nationalities across various geographies, so collaboration is key to driving the performance and achieving our goals.
I work with our engineering and commercial teams to get the inputs I need to run market analysis. I also collaborate closely with our Subsea and Surface segments, developing ways to refine our offering that will assist our clients in reaching their ESG [Environmental, Social and Governance] targets.
My favourite part about working with TechnipFMC, apart from the diversity of the work and the workforce and the inclusivity of our culture, is the support you get to grow in your career.
There are all kinds of tools and programmes that you can use to learn and improve your skill set. You’re actively encouraged to explore different career opportunities, and to go outside your comfort zone. Your managers and the people you work with are supportive, encouraging you to get to, and take, the next step as you progress in your career.
If you’re out there wondering if TechnipFMC is right for you, I’d simply say: This company cares about its employees’ wellbeing. It helps you grow according to your own preference. And on top of that the culture is amazing and focused on diversity, flexibility, and respect."
