This is the continuation thread from the thread that started in 2007 (yes, that long ago).

For V1 of the thread please go here

Working in PETRONAS v1

Feel free to ask any questions regarding this company. A lot of Otais are here who can help clarify some matters etc.

For those looking to find a job with this company ... GOOD LUCK!

i am now waiting for their HR to response after the interview..normally how long does it takes for the HR to response..any idea anyone?

Some get it quite quickly while some waited for a couple of months.

guys selain engineer all that is there a normal executive jobs there...
if yes, did petronas put any vacant in their site?
i always monitor that Discover Petronas...
never discover one before...
but suddenly got some friend update status in fb/twitter - already join Petronas...
some staff said, the vacant is close one...
only kenal2 can apply...
is it?

hi breaker84..like me..the post was recommended by a friend from different dept..yeah..if you know someone then you will have some sort like fast lane..but still you need to go for 1st, second and 3rd interview..like me attend the third one already..but still dunno what is the result..the interviewer just said that hr will call you back..but dunno when..now just waiting..

That is obviously true in some sense. Look, I worked in Petronas before for 10 years and have established a lot of network. Most of my good friends are now the GMs and some SGMs of big Department/Divisions in Petronas. So when my brothers (2 of them) were interested to join the company, it's a no brainer that I used my network to get their feet in. They still have to go thorugh all the interviews (I know one of them had to go to 3 interviews as well because he had 6 years experience prior to joining Petronas).

One of the reason why I keep stressing the importance of networking. It helps to expedite matters, but if your brothers/sisters are not qualified, they still won't get in.

In all curiosity, is Petronas always hiring ?
I mean would they interview someone only after there's an open vacancy relevant to the background of the applicants OR they interviewed someone and that one passed (sort of securing a placement in the company), only then the HR inquire of any departments that is in need of such people ?

does the current global economic downturn directly related to the current rising unemployment or that the O&G industry is sort of independent from that factor since it by itself is expanding with new discoveries, contracts n et.

Also waiting for their response after the TA assessment last month..dont know whether successful or not

This post has been edited by wanc: Nov 14 2013, 11:40 AM

Me also patiently waiting now..hopefully they will employ me..just need to think positive..

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This post has been edited by svitak: Apr 12 2014, 02:58 PM

hmmm. i've been called by someone claiming that he is from petronas. however, the call was cut short because he needs to attend meeting. and until now, the person dont call me again. wondering if my application was dumped.

This post has been edited by abdz: Nov 15 2013, 12:42 AM

do the pro and cons..draft the comparison...and choose the best one..

You're looking for a job desperately and would love to have a job in OIL & GAS companies in Malaysia ?

Please register at http://petrojobsasia.com/ and apply for the jobs which meets your qualification with ABSOLUTELY NO FEE.

And this is no scam ..

Watch our corporate video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnLjp-lIupM or email me at zara@petrojobsasia.com for more details.

Good to know with or without cable you need to be qualified to enter.

Is petronas ict is consider part of petronas like petronas cari gali? In term of salary and benefits?

Hello Azraeil...10 years is a long time, when did you exactly leave? I'm ex-petronas as well

any ex-instep here?

get on board first.. if not happy then change position lor.. company like this sure got some flexibility one...

Are there any department for creative multimedia in Petronas ?

I left at the end of 2006.

Not sure because I think they have just re-absorbed iPrintis into Petronas ICT.

My fren said tak sama...

Petronas's G.E.E.S programme has opened up for those interested:

http://www.discoverpetronas.com/gees/

QUOTE(yogurt7 @ Nov 12 2013, 11:40 PM)
i assume that training is PIPE? it's more like induction, not sure if there is new regulation that you need to attend training before employment? I don't think so.

and yes, new PIPE format starting this December is only 8 days instead of 14 days. Heard it from my colleague that work in PLC. 7 days for PIPE, and 1 days for EPM training.
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Hey thanks dude! Yep it is induction.
It says in the e-mail that I'm entitled to the All Rounded Drilling Programme. Anyone knows what this program is about - "all rounded"?
I was thinking of postponing the commencement date for few months but I'm not sure if that's possible. Anyone has an opinion on this? Really appreciate any form of help.
Thanks guys. biggrin.gif

This is interesting .... the 3.0 GPA minimum is going to be problematic for some.

Hi guys,

I am new in Petronas and I find that I have no interest in working in this current department (management work) no matter how I force myself to like it.I just cant produce quality works on the subject that I am not interested. I am afraid that my career path is fixed in this current position after years of working and too late to change to the job scope that I like. Any seniors out there faced this issue before and any solutions to this matter perhaps transfer to other department? (I like challenging job like carigali project based which travel alot). Thank you.

hye bro...may i know which dept are u in? what is your job scope?

ARD? just chill. go offshore 5 times a year just for training purposes. time to collect money

i curious, did company check the average?
becoz my gpa > 3.3 yet i am 1st honor. It create a hard time for us to explain why it is like this for my Uni:stars:
i believed 1st honor meant peanut nowadays tho lol

This post has been edited by blue16: Nov 23 2013, 11:52 AM

Wow, really? how many days per offshore placement? lol. and what is it really about? cuz i'm kinda confused by "all-rounded".
How long will the training be before we actually start really working? thanks dude

anyone from EPOMS? geez HR sure is taking her time to arrange me to sabah this Friday

Hello Brothers,

I have been called for an interview next week. can someone share some tips about the interview for network engineer at petronas ICT ? thanks in advance

i can't answer much since im not in ARD but many of my friends are there. from what i know, it's about on-job training where u will be sent to drilling rigs to learn. u are also required to sit for a few exams.. on average ppl will complete the training in 3 years, but for some high performers can finish as early as 2 years..

Ini bagus punya training ni. 3 years training to become drilling engineer and after 5 years earn daily rate in Libya la ...

Hello. is anyone working with PETRONAS at their Intermark office?

I met a carigali wellsite trainee on the rig a few years back (2009/2010), now he is a night company man....

Anyone report on 2 dec 2013? or pipe on 2 jan 2014?

congratz...seems u already got the offer...what department you will be in?

production

Can you explain in details apa yg tak sama? Because i got an offer from them for "Consultant SRM/SAP". Would love to know what is the basic salary and benefits. Thanks!

kwn i join i perintis...now dah jadi petronas..her salary still same...yg join pun sama...HR petronas ict tak revise gaji..but for ur case...SAP myb diff...hehe

I see.. Hopefully it will be diff. Still waiting for the offer letter. Been informed the board/boss is not around to sign em. Btw, do u know whats the basic for exec over there? Ur friend which position? Thanks!

Any Pet Scholar that waiting for your placement??? =.="" This wait is seriously kindda long!!!

Hi all,

I got an offer from Petronas Carigali (PCSB) and will be based in Kota Kinabalu. I am required to report duty on 16th December 2013. I am curious if there are anyone who will be reporting duty on the same date in KK? If yes, are you interested in sharing an apartment as I am looking for potential housemates.

Apart from that, any exisiting senior who is also based in KK who might came across any vacant rooms for rent? Please pm me if you guys do! Having headache settling accommodation and transportation there.

Aren't you given some transit time (i.e. Petronas pays for 7 days in a hotel or something?) I know some companies do but can't remember if Petronas provides this kind of thing.

im becoming really sick n tired whenever i tell Petronas HR that I have audit experience, just so that they can reject me for not having ENOUGH audit experience. They even have the audacity to tell us to come back once we complete 3 years, of which to me if that was the case id never sign up with such a company.

Sometimes I just think its better if i just keep my mouth shut and enter petronas like a fresh grad, who earns A LOT MORE than a bloody auditor in a big4 firm.

Anyway, that aside, any news of finance recruitment?

Yeah, they still give us transit time but I started looking for accommodation now so that I don't have to leave everything till the last minute. Have to settle for both accommodation and transportation. I found some which are quite good but I have to rent the whole unit (which is quite costly) so I am wondering if anyone from the same department would like to share or what.

whaw 1

As an engineer?

This post has been edited by dankers: Dec 2 2013, 07:15 PM

Yeap as an engineer

hi syafiqhanis,

May i know how long does i t took to get until the offer letter processes?

Phone intrvw:

TA:

SI:

Respond by HR:

Hi I have been to a technical assessment on 19.11.13. The interview itself was OK. Sounded promising. They told me the next step is SI. But till today I have not received a call for the SI ....The HR did call me last week to ask some questions about my cert but that is it. Is there still hope. If I call HR for an update will they inform me if I am not successful. My e-mail to them for an update has not been replied. Should I wait and e-mail again later or just give up...THE WAITING is such a TORTURE...

If you read through the timeline in V1 of the thread you will get an idea about the waiting time. Patience is key.

Thank you for your reply.. Sigh I just need to wait patiently I suppose. Just that I realize that the long waiting period seems to be mostly for fresh graduates as pet is looking for a suitable placement for them. Oh well, waiting is part and parcel of the whole job process as painful as it is. Just have to hope for the best.

I Hope I Can Help You With My Case...

Apply via Discover PETRONAS: Dec 2012

Structural Interveiw: 24 Jun 2013 (Passed)

Technical Assesement: 2 July 2013 (Passed)

1st Chit Chat Session: 26 July 2013 (Failed- Result on 19 August 2013)

2nd Chit Chat Session: 20 September 2013 (Passed-Result on the spot after Chit Chat Session & Official result on 9 October 2013)

Medical Check Up: Date on letter ( 29 October 2013). Receive via E-Mail 31 October 2013.
Appointment with the hospital (1 November 2013) - All Checkup Normal, 2 Abnormal (Lungs & Hearing Test- Doctor said "Still Acceptable & Fit").
Submitted the medical report to HR (4 November 2013)

Receive Offer Letter: 12 November 2013

PIPE: 2 January 2014

Report Duty: 2 December 2013

This post has been edited by phyzoul: Dec 3 2013, 07:22 PM

Wow that's a long process. How come you had so many stages.
SI, TA, 1st chit chat & 2nd chit chat?

anyway congrats. The whole waiting was worth it huh.

u apply through discoverpetronas??

i think yours quite fast. only 6 month and you got to go to the first stage. I think engineer people or anyone with engineering background, they process the application faster than non engineer background.

still waiting, but i'm not going to put all hope on petronas. anyway, if they call, i'm sure going to the interview... dah mcm menang 4d first prize pulaaa

y every1 wan to work there?

i've failed at the TA with the dept GM. not sure if they will call back for another opportunity.. someone can advise?

Hi, how did you find out? Did they call or e-mail you to inform. Anyway I'm sorry you failed I'm sure you will get a better opportunity next time.

My brother who had 6 years experience underwent a 8 months process ... my other brother who was a scholar underwent a 7 months process .... so again, patience is key.

yes! patience is key

Hye. Im new here.

For me, I apply with petronas around August 2012

TA: May 2013

SI : October 2013

Medical Check Up : October 2013

Offer Letter: October 2013

Will report Duty on 2 January and straight away join pipe.

So patience is most important things when dealing with petronas..hahah

Nope I am actually their scholar so the recruitment process is a little "smoother" but I have already waited for 4 months after my Structured Interview for my placement.

hehe! sama pipe bro..jumpa nanti...

Mcm mana nak jumpa dgn manager petronas ?

Pasal apa nak jumpa Manager PETRONAS?

Thanks for the reply guys. But I have one more question .. Will PETRONAS inform you if you did not succeed or are you left to assume that since there is no call you have not succeeded.

The best thing keep on follow up with them...email the person incharge..usually they will inform you the result...

Hey, Petronas got vacancy for accounting post?

Hi bro Azraeil,

Need your guidance and help. I'm from electrical engineering. but I'm really interested in seismic and geo-exploration. Is there any chance for me since I lack the knowledge and skills compared to geologist? What skills do I need to enhance? I'm thinking of image processing? and does petronas has a geo/seismic department?

It's going to be very difficult because usually you will need some sort of degree in Geophysics/Physics or Geology to be able to do Seismic processing etc. Unless you can show you are capable of understanding the concept in seismic signal processing, the chances are very low.

Petronas would have an Seismic Acquisition (my borther is in there) but they don't usually have a seismic processing department. I know that Petronas Research has a processing unit/department though.

Hi azreil,

what does Seismic Acquisition in Petronas do? do they also in charge in data acquisition along with the services company? what's the prospect?

This post has been edited by syarehey: Dec 8 2013, 07:34 PM

owh too bad.. i'm really interested in seismic data acquisition and stuff.. guess need more hard work and network..

whats the best group to head into? exploration maintainence production operation?

What is the basic salary for fesh grad engineer in petronas ?

4k

The unit are mostly manned by young fresh grads (like my brother) and old seniors. They will be the units who will plan for the seismic acquisition and then probably setup the scope of work and tender exrcise for the service providers. The fresh grads will usually go through the sismic acquisition project to learn the ropes from the contractors and after a while to supervise their work.

I have already told my brother to stay there at maximum 2 years, and after that to go for the Seismic Interpretation because that is where the demand is especially for exploration and development work.

so u are really interested huh? What do u know about seismic data acquisition then?

dont attack me with high level question I saw a project on DAQ and that hooked me up. basically i observe from electrical engineering point of view. The project used a daq kit and several microprocessor to acquire data from the ground (as a substitute to a real OnG seismic's data) and output its characteristic; humidity, liquid's volume, etc.

so I want to explore more but given the limited chance, I'm still clueless about this industry. and the explanation on internet alone is quite hard to understand.

hear insider said that it will increase to 4.5k by next year

My sister who is working there now told me that Petronas are no longer taking top of the class graduates already but choosing average one.

Reminds me of that two idiots applying job in Google in the movie "Internship"

Now this is impossible.

Maybe they are looking beyond academic results. People with the best results don't necessarily make the best employee.

Top Class but only knows how to score in University exams are a dime a dozen. If you score top class honors but fail miserably in the SI, then PETRONAS will know that you only know what is in the exams/book but nothing else. PETRONAS is looking for people who are well-rounded, who can work in a team and who can carry their ego respectfully.

how to be considered fail miserable in SI

from what i see, majority of the new executives come from overseas universities,utp n ipts....minority comes from ipta like me....hahaha

Result is just a express ticket to get you passed resume screening only. After that, it's depends in how you perform during interview.

I am sure their minimum is Second Class Upper. As graduate they are only looking for a candidate that is a fast learner, good communication and humble to learn.

i got several friends with lower second and even third class joined. =.=''
and being with them for years, i don't think they are the epitome of individual with great interpersonal skills.... et et.

I hv been offered a position in petronas in mlng. As i am currently staying in selangor, does petronas provide any moving services for their staff? Plan to bring most of my home furniture and car to bintulu to save money buying new stuff. Anyone with experience with this care to share?

Does any one know whether the RAPID project in Pengerang will continue?

It looks like RAPID will still continue, my brother's company is bidding for one of their projects.

Currently, they are looking for a construction waste disposal company. You still see their public bidding offer document in the news paper.

Yokogawa is selected for thier DCS and Safety.

I got a friend that is working for Dialog that is related to RAPID as well.

They probably completed their FEED design because of the process of selecting vendors has started.

But we cant rely on the fact that client companies will continue their project even with all those investment made on the FEED. Sometimes when economy goes bad they will shelve those mega projects for later or re evaluated to a cheaper cost project.

This post has been edited by razo2: Dec 12 2013, 08:05 AM

FID (Final Inverstment Decision) should come by April 2014.

Anyone know how to get into Treasury department?

I got offered for internship even i am not first class holder, second class upper ^^

It is nothing to proud of, Petronas internship is not as competitive as Shell.

anyone knows whether it is possible to change from downstream to upstream and vice versa?

the power with your current boss...if he/she said okey...kindly inform HR

Haha, my fren get offered into Shell even her cgpa only 3, but those top students cant get it as well
of course, her dad is working inside and she is malay

its not proud, and too many pros that i see during internship
but at least it is relax than others mnc