Mbano, Nigeria

St John's

• LinkedIn (Judith Egbecoha George)

• B.Eng, MSc., MBA, PhD (In view)

• Immigrant (That is, landed immigrants (permanent residents), persons who have claimed refugee status (asylum seekers), persons from another country with a work or study permit.)

I do love the knowledge that I am applying my engineering training and understanding of science towards serving humanity. I work to contribute to providing sustainable ways to deliver energy to power societal progress.

Growing up, I loved mathematics, physics, and chemistry. I also loved how scientific principles enabled me to make sense of the world around me. That is why I chose to be an engineer.

I realized that I wanted to work in STEM in high school. I was helped by my teachers to better understand and appreciate scientific concepts. The concepts were quite well illustrated too.

The high school I attended strongly influenced my choice of Engineering as a career. All the students were given equal exposure to STEM subjects. The teachers were quite enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

I have been advised to apply myself to whatever life endeavor I encounter and to seek help when required. I have also been advised to be as kind and supportive as possible.

I would look at the company's business strategy and growth. I would also look to see if I can receive sufficient training and hands-on experience. Growth and career development are very crucial in the first few years of an entry level role.

I worked as a junior buyer for a Beverage Bottling Company. The job helped me develop stronger work ethics, resilience, emotional intelligence, and empathy.

As a Well Engineer, my work schedule depends on my present role. I have had to work on the rig on a remote location. Other times, I have had to work in the office designing and planning for well activities. All my workday involves significant collaboration with other professionals.

Yes, it does. I contribute to developing safe and sustainable solutions for accessing energy sources and solid minerals (my Ph.D. research). By what I do, I work to create wealth for human capital development, protect the environment, and power progress.

My mother is my role mother. She is really hard working, empathetic, and has a continuous desire to learn. She is a firm believer in working towards the good of humankind.

Whatsapp. I am able to connect and stay in touch with my loved ones. Strengthening my connection with my community keeps me grounded.

One organization that has really helped me grow as a professional is the Society of Petroleum Engineers. They have several volunteering opportunities that help younger professionals stay connected with the community.