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Petrobras announces a massive investment of US$22 billion to expand production in the Campos Basin, located in Macaé. The project aims to create around 25 jobs, with opportunities also for those without experience.
A new era of opportunities is approaching for Macaé, a city that is establishing itself as the largest hub for energy operations in Brazil.
Amidst the event that celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first oil discovery In the Campos Basin, Petrobras revealed ambitious plans: investing 22 billion dollars in revitalizing wells, creating new exploration fronts and decommissioning old structures.
This astronomical amount has the potential to generate approximately 25 thousand new jobs by 2028, heating up the market and bringing encouraging prospects, especially for those looking for their first job.
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According to the City of Macaé, the objective goes beyond mere economic growth.
The partnership between the state-owned company and the municipal government promises to break paradigms by proposing a new hiring approach for these thousands of jobs, including vacancies for people without proven experience in the sector.
To strengthen the plan, the mayor of Macaé, Welberth Rezende, is in direct negotiations with Petrobras to ensure that experience requirements are relaxed for new hires, enabling the inclusion of recently graduated workers in training courses offered by the city.
“It is possible to ensure that this requirement is reversed, to allow many people to return to the market, in addition to the opportunity for their first job for many young people,” said Rezende, in defense of a more inclusive and accessible workforce, according to the website of Macaé City Hall.
Strategic Plan for Macaé
Petrobras' project aims not only to expand the production of crude oil and natural gas, but also to strengthen Macaé as the “Energy Capital”.
According to Sylvia Maria Couto dos Anjos, Executive Director of Exploration and production of the state-owned company, the Campos Basin will continue to be the main pillar of deep-water operations, consolidating the city as a strategic base for the sector.
Mayor Welberth Rezende declared that the development of the Basin is “the force that projects our city among the main business and investment bases focused on the energy market in Brazil and the world.”
At a recent event, Alex Murteira, General Manager of the Campos Basin Exploration and Production Business Unit, highlighted the importance of Macaé’s infrastructure.
“We not only have a glorious past, but also a thriving present and a promising future. And together we will make a new page of success a reality in this beautiful story that is the Campos Basin.”
New hiring phase
Given the projections of new jobs, which include vacancies without requiring prior experience, Petrobras and the City of Macaé have been discussing ways to facilitate local residents' access to the job market.
The city government's efforts to qualify professionals who are suited to the state-owned company's demands have been crucial for the project to move forward.
The expectation is that this flexibility will allow more and more workers from Macaé to fill these new positions, boosting the city's economic development.
As reported by the website of Macaé City Hall, the objective is to benefit those who have already completed the city hall's qualification courses, but who, until now, faced difficulties in finding employment due to lack of experience.
Celebrations and tributes to pioneers
During the event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Campos Basin, there were also tributes to the pioneers of the local oil industry, such as Alfeu Valença, former general manager of the Business Unit and former president of Petrobras.
For Magda Chambriard, president of Petrobras, the joint effort of workers was essential to guarantee the success of the sector and allow the Campos Basin to become a pillar of economic development in Brazil.
Chambriard also highlighted that the future of oil and gas exploration in Brazil depends on a combination of innovation and research, especially in well revitalization activities.
“We have a lot of work ahead of us and, certainly, with everyone’s collaboration, we will build a more successful future for Petrobras, for the State and for Brazil.”
Expectations for the economic future of Macaé
Looking ahead to the next five years, Petrobras intends to intensify its operations in the Campos Basin, with an emphasis on deep-water exploration.
The new projects should increase the state-owned company's competitiveness on the global stage, while reinforcing Macaé as a reference in the sector.
The city is therefore not only the stage for the development of the energy market, but also the protagonist of an economic revolution, which leverages thousands of jobs and improves national productive capacity.
Faced with this scenario of transformation, an important question arises: Will Petrobras really be able to fulfill its promise of 25 new jobs, meeting the expectations of thousands of Brazilians? Comment below what you think!
It's great that there are more jobs
Yes, I believe in this possibility of new opportunities created by Petrobrás.
I want to be part of this team!
Keep an eye out for contests.
More vacancies should soon appear in all areas.
I would like to know what job vacancy you have
For Petrobrás, keep an eye on the competitions.
Other “oil companies” usually display jobs on their portals.
Of course. The Lula government is committed to Petrobras and to creating quality jobs for the Brazilian people, strengthening the public company Petrobras, which is a source of pride for our country.
Yes. Petrobras has already shown that overcoming challenges is a reality. May new challenges come, perhaps even greater ones.