Accelerating Opportunities
Morgane Turkcan
At the age of 14, Morgane knew she wanted to pursue a career in the energy sector. Her decision was inspired by watching Hollywood blockbuster film, Armageddon where the fate of the world was saved by an oil crew. Next, she attended a school open day where she sought out details of the technical skills she would need to enter the industry – and started to map out her career plan.
Morgane found her subsequent studies very male-dominated. In most of her classes, she was the only woman. Her teachers continually warned her she would be entering a ‘man’s world’, and several actively tried to dissuade her. Following a Master’s in Maintenance and Reliability for Industrial Processes, she was successful in gaining a study sponsorship from Trident Energy at IFP – a specialist graduate engineering school for the energy industry and graduated with a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering.
With seven years of study behind her, she applied for a position at Trident Energy in June 2023 and was accepted. “I wept tears of joy,” she says. “Finally, I had overcome all those barriers, and landed my dream job.” Morgane says she’s enjoying every moment. “I love the culture and the team dynamic – Okume is like a big supportive family. Despite the high-pressure environment, we all work together to solve challenges and get things done. Everyone is generous in sharing their knowledge and acting as a mentor. I am learning every day.” One of the things she likes the most is the gender-inclusive culture.
Morgane Turkcan, Offshore Maintenance Engineer“Even at the interview, there were no questions about how I would feel as a woman doing the job. They just looked at my skills, my experience and my ability to perform the job. And, in the workplace, there’s no divide between men and women – it’s all about doing a good job. I am extremely thankful for the opportunities I have been given by Trident Energy and look forward to building my career here.”