1. Student Placements Pratap Lakhman, Michael Stokes, Stephen Jackson and Ross Brown

2. What is OGA? On 1 April 2015, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA)became an Executive Agency of DECC. Between then and Q3 2016 the organisation will need to evolve and reshape itself ahead of becoming a Government Company in summer 2016. Oil and Gas Authority, is an Independent regulator for the UK Oil and Gas Sector. An Executive Agency of DECC. Promote industry development, influence commercial behaviour and to issue Licences for offshore/onshore acreage to promote the production of oil & gas and Licence Carbon Capture & Storage. The OGA will work with industry to make sure the UK has secure, clean, affordable energy supplies. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/oil-and-gas-authority

3. Working at OGA? The OGA IT team sits within the Information Services Team which makes up the Technology Supply Chain & Decommissioning Directorate. OGA IT team has developed and maintain the UK Oil Portal - an E-business system regulating the UK Oil and Gas industry.

4. The Placement Working as a Database Programmer for the OGA IT Team. Systems are used by oil and gas companies operating in the UK and the North Sea. The role will include maintaining and developing enhancements for the numerous systems used as part of the UK Oil Portal. The role will under take work in various Projects to fully experience the life cycle of developing new services. Opportunity to provide website cover for OGA’s section on GOV.UK and internal web pages.

5. The Placement We use a large selection of enterprise level languages and tools including... FOXopen XML Oracle SQL PL/SQL XPath XQuery HTML

6. FOXopen is an open-source e-business toolkit that allows rapid development and deployment of workflow-based web systems. Forms Oriented XML (FOX) is a framework developed by DECC. It is used by thousands of people in government and commercial applications.

7. Challenging, stimulating cutting edge environment deploying leading technologies. Extensive programming opportunities using Oracle 11g Web Applications. High level of responsibility and encouraged to perform at your best. Opportunities

8. Working for a new high profile Government agency will prove an excellent addition to your CV. We offer more practical experience of developing real life applications than any other placement opportunity! Opportunities

9. The Benefits Salary of at least £22,546 for 1 year. 25 days annual leave. 36 hour working week. Flexible working hours. Work in a team of highly experienced, friendly and relaxed professionals. Subsidised canteen and gym. Experience in a government agency.

10. The Benefits 3 month training program, covering all the languages used working closely with our contractor company - Fivium. Paid for Oracle SQL fundamentals and Oracle PL/SQL courses – worth around £3,000 Chance to take Oracle certified exams resulting in you becoming an Oracle PL/SQL Developer Certified Associate. Chance to go to the Oracle conference.

11. Central London Location

12. The Office

14. Professional Growth Over the last few years, our sandwich students have achieved first class degrees. All have been offered leading posts within the IT industry upon graduation. All have found their placement year with DECC to have been a rewarding and enjoyable experience.

15. Applications For more information and to apply... https://itportal.decc.gov.uk/students Application deadline is 27th November 2015 Please ensure you set time aside in advance to complete the application correctly. Pratap Lakhman E-Business Programme Manager OGA-IT 3 Whitehall Place T: 0300 068 6450 E: pratap.lakhman@oga.gsi.gov.uk

16. Application Form

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