Why Work for GATE Energy, Viking or BlueFin?
Our Workplace Vision
Our vision at GATE Energy is to create a healthy, respectful and competitive work environment for our staff such that they are given an opportunity to work in their field of interest as well as to fully expresses their talents.
Our goal is to make sure that each of our employees is nurtured to handle their own projects and deliver quality product to our clients. As our employees are our most valuable asset, we make a concerted effort to provide all the benefits we can including healthcare, educational support, retirement plans, etc.
The opportunities are endless. Diversity in learning, experiences, multiple project work, and interaction with the best in the business are all made available at GATE, Viking and BlueFin. The highly skilled workforce coupled with the coolest projects in the industry makes it an unbelievable experience. The benefits provided at GATE, Viking and BlueFin are some of the best in the business.
We are a 100% Employee-Owned ESOP
As of June 2023, GATE Energy, Viking and BlueFin are now 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP) operated as a trust for the benefit of its employees. The ESOP marks the turning of a critical page in the history of GATE Energy and the family of companies that it represents. We are now a new business, with new owners, whose formation has opened new possibilities for how we do our work and how we plan and build for the future.
We now operate in a very different place to many of our larger competitors and clients. Their performance is often focused on the next quarter and the need to control immediate changes in share price. Similarly, we have also diverged from many of our more immediate competitors whose strategy is to grow and sell without worrying much about what happens post-transaction, or to carry on until the current owners retire with little to no thought to the future after that.
GATE Energy sees ownership as a key motivational and alignment tool for employees and management. An ESOP also:
Incentivizes employees to see the business grow and prosper
Aligns with our values and a people-first culture
Rewards employees at all levels
Ensures everyone across all companies and the globe is aligned with what is best for all
Unique Opportunity for Project Responsibility
GATE, Viking and BlueFin provide unique opportunities for new hires to obtain important project responsibilities quickly. The nature of work at GATE allows employees to interact/communicate with clients at a very early stage in his/her career.
“Within two months of starting at GATE I was able to not only attend, but participate in meetings with clients. There is no way, if I was working for another company or even the client that I would be able to sit in the same meeting surrounded by that level of people.”
“My time as a summer intern at GATE was rewarding, informative and fun. Compared to the experiences of my friends who are interning in the industry, I felt like I learned more and was exposed to more. The work was fast paced and exciting. You will never be bored at GATE.
The staff is knowledgeable and fun to work with and be around. The office chemistry is great, they made me feel like I was part of their family even though I was only there for the summer”
Investing In Our People
With investment in our staff being the core focus of our organization, GATE, Viking and BlueFin provide a unique foundation and opportunity to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Adopting a servant leadership mentality within our organization allows us to fundamentally understand how best to serve our staff and our clients.
By taking this opportunity to train and reproduce quality leadership among staff, GATE Energy believes that a critical foundation for the next influencers of the industry has been set for continued success.
Large Emphasis on Continued Learning
GATE, Viking and BlueFin are growing companies that enable it to be creative and develop novel approaches for technical problems and development of the Company as a whole. Each employee is encouraged to bring something unique to the table and choose their career path focused on the area they are interested within the Company’s vision and scope.
GATE, Viking and BlueFin strongly encourage individual knowledge growth by supporting each employee’s technical interests. The sharing of company resources - be it a book, paper, presentation, or explanation of experience - plays a major role in this.
Complete “Open Door” Policy
There is no easier way to learn than to ask questions. Our open door office environment enables employees to walk down the hall and find support and guidance from any co-worker, from top to bottom, from CEO to latest new hire.
Friendly, Family Oriented Culture
GATE, Viking and BlueFin are focused on the well-being of its employees and their families. We host a series of family-friendly employee get-togethers throughout the year to encourage an extended family atmosphere. We are is also actively involved in the local community helping less fortunate families, children and local schools.
GATE, Viking and BlueFin foster informal working environments that are also respectful of our coworkers and clients.
Best Firm to Work For & Hot Firm List
Since 2009, GATE has been awarded Best Firm To Work For and Zweig Letter Hot Firm List awards put on by Zweig White.
The Best Firm To Work For is awarded to companies based on rankings from anonymous employee surveys. Employees rate workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates and more. These surveys serve to provide insight to how GATE stacks up to other firms and ways we can improve GATE as we grow.
The Zweig Letter Hot Firm List contains the fastest growing Architecture, Engineering, Planning and Environmental consulting firms in the United States and Canada. These firms have outperformed the economy and competitors to become leaders in their chosen fields. Rankings are based on firm revenue, firm size and profit.
Receiving both of these awards proves that GATE strives to put their employees and clients first.
These awards underline our ongoing commitment to develop motivated staff with a broad knowledge of the energy industry.
Clearly Defined Company Vision
Management presents company goals, recruiting outlooks, and future plans very clearly, allowing each employee to know exactly where GATE, Viking and BlueFin has been and where they are headed.
“Through my summer internship, I not only gained great experience in the offshore oil & gas business, but was made a part of the GATE family from day one.”
Engineering Intern Program
The Engineering Intern Program exposes engineering undergraduates or recently graduated engineers to projects spanning a wide array of engineering disciplines critical to the energy industry.
Each intern is expected to provide specialized engineering support particularly focused in the areas of wells, materials and corrosion, flow assurance, chemical systems engineering, waterflood, operations readiness, and/or commissioning.
Our interns also attend a series of training courses developed and delivered by technical experts within GATE Energy and Viking. These courses allow our interns to establish a broad range of knowledge about the energy industry and builds their ability to see the “big picture” through a systems approach leading the way to providing more valuable support to our projects.
Gain Valuable Work Experience
An internship provides the opportunity to gain hands-on, work experience that you just can’t get in the classroom. First time job seekers and career changers aren’t usually desirable candidates, but companies are willing to train them as interns and give them the experience they would need to get a job.
Have An Edge in the Job Market
Employers are usually more concerned with your work experience than your qualifications. Internships are often the only way to get the work experience you need to secure a job, so they’re a vital part of your resume. Many employers prefer or require applicants who have completed an internship or relevant work experience.
“Through my summer internship, I not only gained great experience in the offshore oil & gas business, but was made a part of the GATE family from day one.”
Transition into a Job
Employers see interns as prospective employees and many finish their internships and continue working with the company full time. Internships are the number one way for employers to find new staff in the US. Think of it as a really long interview, after which you’ve proved that you are a capable and hardworking employee. Just as you’re giving the industry and the company a trial run, they’re doing the same for you.
Apply Classroom Knowledge
An internship can be seen as the pinnacle of your undergraduate education and give you the chance to use the skills you’ve learned in the classroom in a real-world setting. It’s a chance to prove the worth of your qualifications and to show that you can perform in the role you’ve been given.
“My time as a summer intern at GATE was rewarding, informative and fun. Compared to the experiences of my friends who are interning in the industry, I felt like I learned more and was exposed to more. The work was fast paced and exciting. You will never be bored at GATE.
The staff is knowledgeable and fun to work with and be around. The office chemistry is great, they made me feel like I was part of their family even though I was only there for the summer.”
Monitoring & Assessment of the Internship
Monitoring and assessment are an essential part of the formal internship learning experience. The learning contract provides the internship coordinator, mentor, and students the opportunity to redesign the internship at any time, in order to attain the best possible learning experience. Truly effective monitoring and evaluation entail active participation by the intern, employer, and internship coordinator.
Qualifications
This position requires an individual with a proven work ethic and good communication and team working skills. Preference will be given to individuals working towards engineering degrees, where advanced degrees are welcomed, but are not essential.
New Engineering Graduate Program
Unique Opportunity for Project Responsibility
Viking and GATE provide a unique opportunity for new hires to obtain important project responsibilities quickly. The nature of work at Viking and GATE allows employees to interact/communicate with clients at a very early stage in his/her career.
Viking and GATE offer challenging and non-routine work that will meet the employee’s satisfaction. Being a company managed by engineers, it is expected from everyone in the Company to participate in business development and in developing the management strategies in order to continue to further grow and improve the Company.
““Interning with GATE this past summer was a great opportunity for me to learn various aspect of the Oil and Gas work field. As an undergraduate with limited first-hand knowledge, I was timid when I accepted the internship offer. However, everyone made me feel comfortable and they took the time to answer all my questions. They also offered summer training classes throughout the whole summer where I was introduced to numerous topics.
GATE challenged me by having me work on multiple projects with Senior Engineers and by pushing my knowledge, and in return I was able to acquire much more than just experience. They also gave me the opportunity to organize a charity event with Volunteers of America called Brightening Birthdays. Everyone was very helpful, and we were able to raise enough money for the party and for donation.
The company made such a great impression on me that I jumped on the opportunity to be a full-time hire after graduation. Now, as a full-time, I am still continuously being challenged and trained. I am grateful to be part of an outstanding company with a family feel.””
Qualifications
This position requires an individual with a proven work ethic and good communication and team working skills. Preference will be given to individuals with engineering degrees, where advanced degrees are welcomed but are not essential.
