THIS..

I think already commissioned kot. I'm working on another project that has a couple of similar equipments as Laila. Having some problems now, just want to dig some info about these equipment as reference for troubleshooting purposes.

Which Laila?

Anyone looking for Instrument Engineer with 3 years experience in Downstream business?

I sense that o&g have the strongest sense of ownership on a project in hand... eventhough it's just a replacement of tiny spool of pipe. Everybody is very proudddd

This post has been edited by feekle: May 16 2015, 07:27 PM

well….actually the o&g assets belong to the peoples of Malaysia, you know. and Petronas is the caretaker of those assets with PSCs companies and all the service providers backing the company.

so we are proud that we have some hand in helping Petronas managing the precious o&g assets, on behalf of the peoples of Malaysia.

p/s geez…did i sound like a socialist?

This post has been edited by Stamp: May 16 2015, 08:30 PM

U can run for prime minister!

Truth hurts!

If my memory is correct, Laila development was a development that wasn't economical to start with. But Shell had the PSC commitment to install that wellhead platform before its PSC contract ended for that particular block. We had a tough time trying to come up with a wellhead platform with the minimal investment as possible and practical.

The plan was Shell would develop and install Laila and hand over the platform to PCSB after commissioned right? Ive always wondered whether PCSB ever have issues operating a platform designed by Shell. I wonder whether the operating manuals were written for PCSB's operating philosophy or Shell's. Hope no confusion on PCSB's part!

This post has been edited by Stamp: May 16 2015, 11:27 PM

Laila Majnun...huhu

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Dear Sifus,

I have actually PM this message to a number of sifus, but I was then encouraged by Mr. BillySteel to post it in the thread, for open discussion as well as for future reference of others.

I would like to seek for your professional advice in choosing between two job offers. The detail of the offers are as follows:

1. Material and Corrosion Engineer
JD: Nature of job is project based for up/midstream projects. I am to provide high level technical supports to oil and gas engineering design projects in the Asia Pacific region and to prepare several corrosion related technical reports. Around 90% of my time will be in the office. The company is an engineering consultant company specialized in corrosion studies, metallurgy, asset integrity management particularly for the oil and gas process. Its HQ is based in Indonesia and one of the Malaysian project it completed is the detailed engineering for the replacement of Bekok-C mobile offshore replaement unit (MOPU).

2. Graduate Program
JD: This is a 3 years program and the participants are trained to become leading personnel. The program is customized to develop the participants in what they are good at/ the role they wish to become. The company specializes in marine construction and also does construction work for the oil and gas industry. Some of the projects done by the company includes: 1. PETRONAS LNG TRAIN 9 - STEEL STRUCTURE ERECTION WORK, 2. LEKAS PROJECT - EPCIC ALLIANCE FOR THE LNG REGASIFICATION UNIT, ISLAND BERTH AND SUBSEA PIPELINE, 3. YEMEN LNG PROJECT.

For your information, I am a fresh graduate with a master degree and bachelor degree in mechanical engineering. I wish to choose the job that allows me to learn more and polish my CV. At the current stage, the salary and benefits are not my concern - I wish to choose the job that offers better learning environment.

Your help is very much appreciated and I look forward to your valuable advice.

Some sifus have replied me before this (Thank you!) and currently 1. has 2 votes while 2. has 3 votes.
1. was voted mainly for the reasons that I will be able to learn technical skills from the role and it offers challenging environment and better project exposure.

2. was voted mainly for the reasons that it is a structured program and the exit opportunities are better.

Brinkman

I believe brinkman asked some us here on the forum in regards to his job opportunities.

Sorry for the late reply but didn't have much time to write a detailed explanation.

Break it down it looks like he has an option of between being in a general job role versus a specialist.

Everyone in every industry faces the same problem but since this is an oil and gas thread so will focus more on oil and gas.

Break down every career in the company into two roles

1. The general roles (mostly major companies)

2. The specialist roles (often smaller companies)

First, what is your career objective? If you have a specific career objective then it would make your choice easier.

If you want to be in the Management/CEO of an Oil and Gas company, your focus will need more general skills on business units and handling business aspects within your company. You yourself don't need specific skills on oil and gas but general knowledge and application of those general knowledge and main ---costing. Whatever anyone tells you, everything in this side boils down to cost and profits, especially in public listed companies because shareholders will chase the directors for more profits and the shit falls down to the management.

If you want to be a specialist say inspectors, metalwork, drilling, rotating equipment then tailor yourself to all possible knowledge and development to the said skills.

Secondly,

Is it possible to move between the two, say from general skill to specialist skill or vice-versa

The answer is yes.

It just depends on how you put in continual improvement to yourself just like your companies do with themselves. Take professional certs to verify your career progress.

Third,

Benefits

Like companies, employees also need monetary or equivalent rewards......

Fact of life = we work for money.

To earn more money you need to make more money!

Say if you start at RM 3000 and after 3 years experience at say a rate of 10%? increment a year your salary is about 3993. After you jump normally you can request rarely anything higher than 20-30%. Don't be surprised someone at your same position who have jumped every 2 years and in the same position as you is earning higher.

Always look at the total package including healthcare coverage and benefits, training cost reimbursement and benefits, professional development programs, company claims for travel etc.... look at both intrinsic and extrinsic values of your jobs benefits this could include etc. potential skills in new technology.

Some people factor in job security, company profile/brand name, project profile, position etc.. into benefit consideration.

Specialist often make more money than than most executives in general (source: refer to all salary statistics).

I am sure the other experts here will be able to add further to any of the above.

Thank you for the detailed explanations! I have some questions:

1. It is mentioned that it is possible to move from general skill to specialist skill and vice versa. Is the movement from specialist to management easier as compared to the movement from management to specialist?

2. A sifu told me that you will need technical knowledge to back you up when you are managing others, which I think is true as it is hard to gain respect from others if you do not have the knowledge. Does this mean the path from specialist to management is better?

Any tips to join Shell bro?

SKE? Block SK310 used to be Newfield's block.

FPSO Layang is for JX-Nippon @ Miri

1. Its easier for a specialist to move to management. Vice versa is slightly harder because of individual adaptability. Imagine you're a manager then you move over to a Technical Authority position. Your roles, and especially responsibilities are harder and you face more risk as a TA then you will as a manager.

2. All leaders(managers/supervisors) need to earn the respect of their downline. This is not true, good managers aren't always technically inclined as most people think. However their understanding of the processes is what gives them an added advantage. Most of us leave our jobs because of our managers and higher pay. Rarely people leave their jobs because their manager doesn't know anything.

E&P Malaysia Venture Sdn Bhd. A subsidiary of PCSB. How big is this PSC? Similar like Vestigo?

Sometimes not understand, how can such not really experience turret design company can secure the Turret EPC project... later swivel, bearing got problem, baru nak pening kepala..

Any of you have tips on breathing test for medical checkup?

I have done it last year and passed after like 20+ attempts

I have to do another one soon and feels very anxious about it

Just one last obstacle before offshore life