Essay: The Student Industrial Training Programme – report

STUDENT INDUSTRIAL TRAINING REPORT
Programme : Chemical Engineering
Training Duration : 14 weeks
The Student Industrial Training (SIT) programme is brought together and organised by the Centre for Student Internship, Mobility and Adjunct Lectureship (CSIMAL) of University Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). This programme aims to achieve the university’s goal in pursuance of producing all-around excellent graduates who are technically competent as well as possess the qualities necessary in terms of strong work ethics and positive social behaviour.
It is mandatory that all UTP undergraduate students undergo the SIT programme for a duration of fourteen (14) weeks in total, in which it carries seven (7) credit hours, prior to the accomplishment of their study program within the university. The SIT programme is beneficial towards undergraduate students in a way that they are able to acquire as much practical knowledge as they can with regard to their respective courses. They will be exposed to various challenges such as working in a team, get acquainted with the ways of the management and evolve in terms of work ethics and social communication. In addition to that, this opportunity will not only enable them to practice Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, it would also help build their professional network that is vital for them to pursue their respective career goals.
CSIMAL has successfully assisted students in procuring their internship placements with numerous variant host companies from local PETRONAS subsidiaries, multi-national companies, and other prime organisations both local and overseas.
1.1 General Overview Of Host Company
1.1.1 Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd
Figure 1: Company’s corporate logo.
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd (EOSB) is a developing services company whose area of business focuses on the oil and gas industry.  EOSB specialises in Upstream Production and Well-related services that include Well Intervention, Well Testing and Pumping in addition to Surface Facilities and Maintenance. They are also familiar with the provision of other services in the same area such as engineering design, the rental and purchase of equipments, tools and spare parts, the implementation of various oil and gas projects as well as consulting and downstream industrial support services.
EOSB was founded by technical experts with more than 25 years of experience in the Exploration and Production Industry on the 30th of October in the year 2013. They are partners with renowned brands and deal directly with suppliers from the USA, UK, Italy and Canada, to name a few. Evolve Oilfield is strict to provide only the best products and services that are most reliable, cost effective whilst also meeting the industry’s current technical specifications and standards.
With the future in mind, they are fully dedicated to offer comprehensive in line field services specifically for Surface Testing and Structure, Pipeline Engineering Design as well as provide thorough consulting services for their respective clientele.
EOSB’s Mission Statement
Figure 2: EOSB’s mission statement.
EOSB’s Vision Statement
Figure 3: EOSB’s vision statement.
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd’s head office is located at SOHO Suites @ KLCC, No. 20, Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Figure 4: Location of SOHO Suites KLCC based on Google Maps.
Figure 5: Office layout.
The figures displayed above shows the layout of EOSB’s head office in SOHO Suites @ KLCC.
Organisation Chart
Figure 6: EOSB’s Organisation Chart.
1.1.2 Types of Products
” Pumping Unit
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd supplies custom built pumping units that are based on their client’s detailed specification, and they are usually delivered in skid frames in compliance to
DNV requirements. These pumping units that contain fluid ends offer the most reliable support. EOSB provides various pumping units such as:-
– Pneumatic pump unit
– Centrifugal pump unit
– Submersible pump unit
– Reciprocating pump unit
Figure 7: Pressure pumping unit.
” Compact Sand Sample Analyser
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd, together with their technology partner, Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd (EESB), came up with the idea of inventing a prototype that is able to reduce the time taken and cost for the testing of solid sand particles during well intervention. This equipment is more economically and time savvy in a way that the testing process takes less than 15 minutes and can be done anywhere, at any time as opposed to taking the sand sample to the onshore laboratories. The Compact Sand Sample Analyser is designed so as to perform the testing in compliance to laboratory standard. Its foldable apparatus is advantageous to ease transport as well as requires small footprint for onsite testing that can be done in a doghouse at any offshore platform. In addition to that, the cost of this equipment is less than that of a normal onshore laboratory sand analyser equipment. With regards to safety, as mentioned, this equipment can be handled on an offshore platform where the disposal of hydrocarbon liquid can also be done.
Figure 8: Compact Sand Sieve Analyser Kit (Part 1).
Figure 9: Compact Sand Sieve Analyser Kit (Part 2).
Referring to Figures 6 & 7 :-
Table 1: Description of Compact Sand Sieve Analyser Kit (Part 1)
NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM
1 Sieve Pan 5 EACH
2 Detachable Custom Design Funnel 1 EACH
3 Detachable Retort Stand 1 SET
4 Chemical Spray container with a custom design host 1 BOTTLE
5 Emulsifying Chemical (5 Liters) 1 BOTTLE
6 12” drip pan with stand 1 EA
Table 2: Description of Compact Sand Sieve Analyser Kit (Part 2)
NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UOM
1 Moisture Analyzer Equipment 1 EA
2 Portable Heater Unit 1 EA
3 Chemical Hand Glove 1 PAIR
4 Spatula 1 EA
” Power Generator Zone 2, 60 kVa
The manufacture of power generator Zone 2, otherwise known as genset, is EOSB’s first project on the fabrication of power generators. The Zone 2 Gensets are certified as explosion proof and they run on diesel. A diesel generator combines the use of a diesel engine and electrical generator as well as various other components like excitation and control systems, fuel and hosing. The alternator is a component that is installed together with the diesel generator in order to produce alternate current. The engine will then give out mechanical energy that will then be transformed into electrical energy by the generator. It is mandatory that all power generators go through inspection from Bureau Veritas (BV). BV inspection certifies whether the power generator is explosion proof or otherwise.
Figure 10: 60 kVa Zone 2 Genset.
” Well Completion and Well Intervention Products
Additionally, Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd also provides products and spare parts for well intervention and completion, such as :-
– Running tools
– Completion and well test equipments
– Drill string components
– Plugs and packers
– Wireline tools and equipments
– Completion equipments
Figure 11: Well Intervention and Completion Products
” Temporary Ironwork
The temporary ironworks that EOSB provides include :-
– Long joint piping
– Plug valves
– Flexible hoses
– Check valves
– Pressure relief valves
– Choke manifold and in-line adjustable choke
Figure 12: Temporary ironworks.
1.1.3 Types of Services
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd provides a variety of services with respect to the oil and gas industry, including engineering design, equipment purchase and rental, project implementation, consulting services as well as downstream industrial support services.
” Engineering Design and Fabrication
The dedicated engineering department specialises Structure and Pipeline Engineering Design. This area of expertise includes :-
– Pipeline design
– Piping and instrumentation design
– Pipe lay analysis inclusive of rigid pipeline
– SURF (subsea, umbilical, riser and flowlines)
– Pipeline surface towing analysis (rigid and flexible)
– Lifting analysis
– Preparation of AFC and shop drawing
” Well Testing Support And Consultation
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd offers a range of support service for the above in terms of equipment purchase and rental, the supply of manpower and professional consultancy services. Other services include :-
– Technical analysis
– Data acquisition analysis
– Well Test Operation Support
– Manpower Support Team
Figure 13: Well testing support and consultation services.
” Corrosion Under Insulation Products
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd also supplies maintenance services for Corrosion Under Insulation Products, that include :-
– RG-2400 Corrosion Control
– RG24000 Product line
– Insulated Transmission
– Pipelines Insulated
– Tanks Insulated Valves and
– Fittings Insulated Process Piping Ammonia Systems Bundled Pipe
Figure 14: Corrosion Under Insulation.
1.1.4 Company Experience
No Client Project Scope Year
1 Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd Water Injection Booster To provide and install the Pumping system to boost the water injection system from Sumandak B to Sumandak A.
2014
2 Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd Actuator Valve Installation To supply and install the actuator valve for the pipeline on the Sumandak A platform 2014
3 Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd Pneumatic Valve Installation Supply Manpower and Install the Pneumatic Valve on the instrument line at Sumandak A 2014
4 Vantage Oilfield Solution Sdn Bhd Treating Ironwork Supply To supply the WECO treating ironwork for various VOS operation 2014
5 Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd Manpower Supply To supply Manpower for Well Testing Operation at Sarawak Water Operation 2014
6 Baker Hughes M Sdn Bhd Clamp On Metering Supply and install the clamp on metering for Baker Hughes Coil tubing operation in Shell Sarawak Water 2014
7 Vantage Oilfield Solution Sdn Bhd Treating Ironwork Supply To supply the WECO treating ironwork for various VOS operation 2015
8 Vantage Oilfield Solution Sdn Bhd Oil in Water Instrument To supply Oil in water instrument unit for VOS operation 2015
9 Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd Manpower Supply To supply Manpower for Well Testing Operation at Sarawak Water Operation 2015
10 Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd Pressure Testing unit and Manpower Supply To assist the Well Testing Operation for Uzma Engineering 2015
11 Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd Pressure Testing blind plug unit Supply blind plug for hydro testing piping 2015
12 Setegap Venture Petroleum Sdn Bhd Spare Part for Plug Valve and Swivel Supply SPM Repair Kit for 2″ 1502 plug valve and swivel 2016
13 PETRONAS Multi-Phase Flowmeter
To supply and delivery the Multiphase Flowmeter for Petronas
2017
14 Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd
Genset Supply To supply and deliver the Genset equipment to Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd
2017
15 PETRONAS Compact Sand Sample Analyser To supply and deliver the sand sieve analyser to KSB, KK and MIRI
2017
16 Deleum Chemical Sdn Bhd
Ironwork Piping
To supply the Ironwork piping for Semarang Field
2017
17 EXXON MOBIL
Lighting and Fitting
To supply and delivery the lighting and fitting for Exxon Mobil
2017
18 Well Management Solution Sdn Bhd
Man Power (Pump Operator)
To supply the man power (pump operation) to Well Management Solution Sdn Bhd 2017
19 Uzma Engineering Sdn Bhd
Barton Chart
To supply and delivery the Barton Chart to Teluk kalong, kemaman for Uzma Engineering
2017
20 Sapura Kencana Energy Sdn Bhd
Main Light Controller
To supply and delivery the main light controller to KSB, PMO
2017
21 Setegap Venture Petroleum Sdn Bhd
Spare Part for Pacemaker Pump
To supply and delivery the spare part for pacemaker pump to SVP, Labuan
2017
22 Vantage Oilfield Solution
Chemical Surfactant
To supply and delivery the chemical surfactant to VOS
2017
23 PETRONAS, SBO
Bridge plug To supply and delivery the bridge plug to Petronas
2017
24 Geowell Sdn Bhd
Blow Out Preventer (BOP)
To supply and delivery the BOP to Geowell Sdn Bhd
2017
25 Ophir Production Sdn Bhd
The provision of Schedule Waste Container for Ophir Production Sdn Bhd
To supply and delivery the waste container for Ophir Production Sdn Bhd for 2 plus 1 years.
2018
26 Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd
Moisture Analyzer
To supply and arranged the delivery of moisture analyser to KSB,MIRI and KK
2018
27 Setegap Venture Petroleum Sdn Bhd
Injector Gripper
To supply and delivery the injector gripper to Labuan Operation for Setegap Venture Petroleum Sdn Bhd
2018
28 Setegap Venture Petroleum Sdn Bhd
Keystone Butterfly Valve
To supply and delivery the Keystone Butterfly Valve at Labuan Operation for SVP
2018
2 WORK CULTURE
2.1 Occupational Health And Safety
2.1.1 Safety Regulations
Health, Safety And Environmental Policy Statement
All staff of Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd is required to adhere to and apply each and every one of its safety policy, rules and regulations that have been set up whilst at work. It is the company’s ultimate goal to ensure that its reputation with regard to Health, Safety and Environmental aspects remain top notch by guaranteeing that the objectives stated in the policy below are effectively implemented at all times.
Health, Safety & Environment Objectives:
– To minimise the probability of the accidents that potentially lead to injury, disablement, loss of life & property.
– To reduce health impairment of those involved in loading as well as unloading of bitumen.
– To lessen the deterioration of the general environment in & around the working area, by limiting probable situations that have the potential to adversely affect the environment.
– To reduce undue wastage of material resources such as water and various other solvents, in order to prevent environmental pollution.
– To remind employees to be aware of their own safety, health & well-being as well as their duty towards the environment.
– To train, retrain & thus motivate employees so that they are able to identify and diminish prevailing unsafe practices as well as to enhance and maintain a safe and harmonious workplace environment.
Figure 15: EOSB HSE Policy.
Basic Safety Rules
– It is mandatory that all workers that are on the plant wear complete coverall uniforms, helmets and gloves whilst on duty.
– It is strictly prohibited to smoke on the plant.
– Workers must wear gloves, face masks and goggles when handling chemicals.
– It must be ensured that there is no wastage and spillage on the plant as materials used are costly.
– Barricades must be kept in front of the trucks while on-loading.
– Only those with proper permit can enter any vessel and operate any equipment.
– Hot works on the plant can only be done with a fire permit.
– Work permit is necessary to carry out any kind of maintenance job.
– Fire alarm and extinguisher are to be used only in case of emergencies.
– Proper and intact PPE must be worn at all times when entering the plant or work process area.
In Case of Emergency
– Adhere to the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) at all times.
– Work as instructed only.
– All Personal Protective Equipments (PPE) are to remain clean and in immaculate condition.
– Abnormal conditions, sounds or vibrations should be reported to the HSE Executive immediately.
– Leave your workplace area immediately once the fire alarm is heard and head to the assembly area as stated in the fire escape plan.
General Safety Rules
Housekeeping
– Workplace and surrounding area must remain clean and free of obstructions at all times.
– All tools, equipments and leftover materials shall be collected and stored at their respective designated storage place on job completion.
– Waste materials shall be disposed and kept in covered containers.
– Slippery substances such as grease shall be wiped instantly.
Approval
– No person working on or near a moving vehicle shall be loose clothed.
– Those who are involved in loading and unloading of items shall put on tight fitting aprons, and shoes or boots must be tied securely.
– Casual clothes should not be worn whilst working on-site.
Personal Protective Equipments (PPE)
– PPE ( e.g. goggles, face masks, aprons, safety shoes, gloves, helmets) are issued for personnel’s protection when tasked for hazardous jobs that require extra security.
Stacking Materials
– Materials must be stacked neatly and up to a safe height to prevent falls and injuries.
– None shall be stacked in passages and emergency exits.
Eye Protection
– Face shiels/masks and goggles are to be used by all operational personnels whilst on-site.
Defective Tools
– Defective tools such as chisels that have irregular heads, spanners with worn out jaws, and hammers that are broken shall be brought to the attention of the HSE officer before being discarded.
Guards
– Machine guards and the likes of them shall not be removed except whilst undergoing maintenance works by an authorised personnel. These are to be replaced before the start-up of the machines.
Clearance Certificate
– Unwanted incidents are likely to happen when maintenance or project works are carried out haphazardly. Each job should be analysed in detail to identify possible hazards involved during the job execution in order to come up with a set of prevention methods. Some of the certificates/permits used in the plant clearance system include work request and standard certificate, vessel entry permit, hot work permit, temporary electrical connection permit and work on height permit.
Plant Modification Authorisation (PMA)
– A PMA must be obtained prior to carrying out modification works to the plant or equipments.
Starting and Repairing Machinery
– No person shall attempt to operate or repair any equipment unauthorised.
– Machineries must first be stopped before oiling, cleaning, and repairing works can be done.
– It must be ensured that nobody is in position when turning on electricity, gas, bitumen, air or acid or any machineries.
– Exposed moving parts of machineries, including (but not limited to) pulleys, belts, couplings, flywheels and chains must be guarded securely.
– Log Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedure must be carried out before the start up and repair of any machinery.
Handling and Storage of Gas Cylinders
– Oxygen and Acetylene cylinders are not to be stored together except whilst in use.
– Gas cylinders shall always be stored upright.
– Cylinders that are either fully occupied or empty shall be kept apart in order to prevent confusion and mistake.
– Gas cylinders must be kept away from oil and grease at all times during storage and handling.
– LPG cylinders shall be stored under cover and away from direct sunlight at all times, in a properly ventilated store room.
– Gas cylinders that are filled are not to be rolled on the ground, instead they should be transported via cylinder cars or trolleys.
2.1.2 Training Provided
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd has continuously provided training programs for all employees in order to ensure their competency level and expand knowledge in both technical and HSE aspects. There are three main branches of training programmes, namely a combination module training, HSE training as well as sales training.
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd and Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd Module Training
In collaboration with their partner company, Evolve and Elsa both provide Module Training programmes for their employees to participate. This programme is carried out every week on Wednesdays between the times 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm and is conducted by the Managing Director or the senior staff of both Evolve and Elsa and is deemed compulsory for all employees to attend. This programme focuses on enhancing employees’ knowledge on the technical aspects of the oil and gas industry, especially in upstream and downstream operations.
Figure 16: Module training conducted by Mr Khong, Managing Director of Elsa Energy.
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd Sales Training
Sales training is conducted by Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd for all staff weekly either on Thursdays or Fridays. Sales Training includes aptitudes for how to deal with a business drive. It also includes learning of the items or services that the company is offering. A typical way to conduct sales training is coaching the employees how to convey the highlights and advantages of the products to the client.
EOSB’s Sales Training aims to :-
1. Maintain and enhance service quality of the company
2. Develop employees’ competency in selling products/services to clients
3. Strengthen employees’ communication and social skills
The procedure of the training includes product presentation that is done by each staff, one at a time. They are required to present the chosen product’s technical description, their advantages, respective suppliers, alternative products/services and their relevant incoterms to other employees including the Managing Director. There will be Q&A sessions at the end of every presentation to ensure that all staff participate in the training programme. The Q&A session is vital in testing the staff’s comprehension as well as verbal skills whilst also developing their negotiation and problem solving abilities that are considered vital in business management.
At the end of every presentation, all staff are required to comment and provide constructive criticisms in pursuance of working together to improve quality of business skills. The Managing Director will also provide in depth training on business strategies and how to maximise the company’s profit in compliance to GST and various delivery charges.
Health, Safety and Environment Training
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd and Elsa Energy Sdn Bhd collaborate once again in coordinating the monthly Health, Safety and Environment Training programme to employees of both companies. This training is organised by the HSE Executive of Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd, Ms Muzirah Makhlas. Ms Muzirah is responsible in delegating the employees’ turns alternately with regard to HSE presentation that is carried out every month. There are no restrictions as to what the topic of the presentation may be, just as long as it is relevant with the company’s scope of business. It is compulsory for all staff to end this training programme. With the implementation of this training programme, the two companies mentioned above aim to :-
1. Emphasise the importance of Health, Safety and Environment policy in the working environment.
2. Expand employees’ knowledge on various HSE issues.
3. Alert employees on potential hazards surrounding the working area.
4. Ensure all employees are familiar with the action plan if something were to happen.
One of the HSE talks that have been conducted include a presentation regarding “Oceanic Oil Spill Pollution and Cleaning Up Process”. I found this to be the most interesting one thus far and was presented by Ms Muzirah. Other HSE presentations that I have been involved with include “Fire Safety and Prevention” and “What Sitting Down All Day Does To Our Body”.
Figure 17: Fire Escape Plan.
2.1.3 Company’s SOP
Emergency Planning and Preparation
Emergency Instruction
In case of emergencies :-
– Stop work, switch off all electrical appliances.
– Leave the work place and make sure everyone else is with you.
– Always close the doors behind you.
– Be ready to report to the assembly point.
– Ensure that all occupants have left.
– If all have been vacated, proceed at once to the assembly point and report to the coordinator.
– Perform a roll call.
– Forbid occupants and visitors to return to the workplace area until further advised by the emergency coordinator.
– Contact all EOSB staff and HSE officer.
Emergency Action in Fire Incident
In the event of a fire, all staff are required to abide by the following set of rules upon discovery of the fire :-
– Assess the situation in order to establish if the onsite resources are sufficient to respond. If yes, initiate response by :-
o Shouting “Fire, fire!”
o Ring the fire alarm.
o Attack fire with appropriate fire extinguisher.
o Contact PDO supervisor/HSE officer.
– If no, immediately contact 999. The operator will then ask the following :-
o What, where and how it happened
o What is your name and current location?
o Do you require an ambulance or the fire brigade?
– If the fire is in the building or workplace area :-
o Shut the door of the room where the fire is.
o Report to the assembly point closest to the gate.
o Ensure all occupants and visitors are present with you.
o Do not re-enter the room/workplace area until further notice from officer.
o Contact all EOSB staff and HSE officer.
Action to be taken in the event of a major leakage or spillage of chemicals
– Try controlling the source of the leak and taking appropriate measures according to the labels of the chemicals, ensure proper PPE is used.
– Collect the spilled chemical and store in suitable containers.
– Make a sand barricade if spillage occurs on the floor.
– Soak the spilled liquid with sand or waste if it cannot be collected, the soaked sand/waste will then be incinerated.
– Inform the effluent treatment department if any liquid or its residue enters any drain.
– Flush the area with water to clean.
– In the case of solid material spillage, it should be collected and stored in a suitable container. If the said material cannot be reused, it should be sent for incineration or a more suitable disposal method after further review.
2.2 Work Environment
2.2.1 Team Work
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd firmly emphasises the importance of working together as a team. We believe that team work is essential in creating a harmonious work place environment to ensure that the business operates successfully. The company encourages everyone to assist and guide each other to enhance the spirit of cooperation amongst all staff. Evolve has also previously organised a team building camp in pursuance of inculcating excellent team work. Unfortunately, I was not yet around during this camp, however, the working environment within this company undoubtedly represents what team work is all about.
Figure 18: Team Building Camp.
2.2.2 Work Ethics
Ethics Charter
Objectives :-
1. To expand business operations overseas with the highest of standards in terms of integrity, honesty and fairness, in accordance to the Global Compact principles.
2. To generate superb working conditions in enabling employees to reach their full potential.
3. To offer opportunities of success for all clientele in the midst of healthy competition and mutual collaboration.
4. To transparently disclose suitable information with shareholders and the financial communities.
Rules of Good Conduct
In the midst of carrying out their respective duties, all employees must strive to comply with the following set of rules of good conduct :-
1. Being respectful towards letter of applicable laws in an appropriate manner.
2. Not directly or indirectly granting any form of benefit to anyone involved in the business for the purpose of acquiring commercial favours.
3. Not using for personal advantages or disclosing to a third party, any insider information that is deemed confidential, such as their professional activities or stocks/shares information unless they have been made public by the company itself.
3 WORK EXPERIENCE
3.1 Skills Gained
3.1.1 Communication Skills
Effective communication skills are vital to ensure that work flows smoothly and in an orderly manner. Thus, in my opinion, I think it is crucial to know at least the basics of the English language as it is the official language in most countries. Having knowledge of the English language is important if you wish to expand your network professionally  and deal with business partners from across the world. Good communication skill is also significant to be able to speak confidently with a large number of people whilst maintaining good eye contact and body language. Other communication skills also include our comprehensive skills such as listening and understanding effectively, presenting ideas appropriately, writing clearly and concisely and to communicate efficiently in groups.
3.1.2 Time Management
Apart from acquiring proficient communication skills, time management is another crucial ability to consider. Time management reflects how seriously you take your job and how you manage the activities in your daily routine. Good time management ensures that you get things done following the urgency of a task without affecting negatively other tasks that are given next. The priority of a certain task depends on its urgency and importance. Important tasks have serious consequences if not done correctly, however urgent tasks require immediate attention, whether or not they matter in the long run. To be safe, I do all the tasks given within the stipulated time to avoid any complications.
3.1.3 Initiative
Initiative is commonly defined as the ability to assess and initiate a strategy independently to resolve a difficult situation. Taking initiatives is when we do something without being asked, researching what needs to be known and persevering when the going gets tough. To take initiative can also be defined as to grab opportunities for the betterment of yourself and/or the company. Whenever my
supervisor is not around or preoccupied with a certain other business, I step in to assist her in completing ongoing tasks, such as meeting deadline for a contract bidding for projects.
3.2 Knowledge
3.2.1 Understanding Job Requirement
Upon receiving a task, first and foremost we should make sure that we fully comprehend the instruction, flow of work and what is required of us. It is best that we list the task requirements and what is expected, as well as the deadline and to whom we shall submit the work to before working on the aforementioned task. This practice does not only promote good time management, it enables us to produce the expected result efficiently. In the event that I do not understand the job and its requirement, I would refer to past examples prior to asking my supervisor for assistance.
The work for which I have experienced whilst being with Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd trained me not only on my soft skills, but has also expanded my knowledge in the oil and gas technologies, including offshore services and well intervention and completion technology as well as various equipments, tools and spare parts. The guidance that I have received from my supervisor, Ms Nurfarahain as well as the whole team have thoroughly allowed me to perform at my best.
3.2.2 Completing Tasks Given On Time
This part of my report relates directly to the “Time Management” aspect. All tasks come with deadlines. Although different tasks require different lengths of time to complete, it is vital that I manage and use my time wisely to avoid job accumulation. Besides that, making sure I adhere by the deadlines set allows me to produce the best outcome. However, the supervisor must be informed in case of the occurrence of a complication. This is to avoid escalation of the problem to the extent that the work progress is delayed.
Failure to abide by deadlines will affect the overall progress of the company, simultaneously causing problems to other parties that are involved. This strengthens the fact that time management and problem solving skills are important to produce exceptional outcome. I have learned that it is my responsibility to assist my supervisor and her team by executing tasks and producing the expected result on time as I have been entrusted by the company to do so.
4 DISCUSSION ON SUSTAINABILITY
4.1 Common Practice
Sustainability in this case is defined as the persistence of systems and procedures. It is frequently described as the long-term maintenance and improvement of overall workplace wellbeing that incorporates three categories, namely environmental, politics and culture dimension.
4.1.1 Environmental
Evolve Oilfield places great emphasis on environmental matters to be aligned with their business strategy. In the office itself, all employees are urged to save water, paper and electricity at all times to avoid wastage. We are also advised to reduce and reuse papers on an ongoing basis.
4.1.2 Economical
EOSB constantly strives to maintain their pricing as affordable as possible for their clientele and target market without having to diminish the quality of their products. Value Engineering oversees any small cuts and changes or increase in prices of parts, methods or suppliers that could permanently affect the company’s income. All staff constantly looks out and considers new suppliers that offer lower cost whilst maintaining the quality of their product and ensuring a green conduct.
4.1.3 Political and Cultural Dimension
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd is a growing and expanding company, thus, there is not much hierarchy administration. However, it is ensured that all employees respect each other and work is supervised accordingly at all times. The majority of the staff include Malays and Chinese, with one Indonesian staff member. It is a wonderful experience to have spent the time working with these people, they are all very welcoming and easy to approach if I need any consultation or guidance and I am very thankful for that.
5 Conclusion
5.1 Overall Summary
The Student Industrial Training Programme is a platform in which I get to experience real life working environment in an oil and gas service company. To be given this kind of indulgence is more than an excellent opportunity for my self-development and the growth of my future career. I was able to develop my expertise from the technical and non-technical aspects as well as obtained an insight as to what it is like to compete and provide the best service and solutions for onshore and offshore oil and gas operations.
I have also been able to expose myself and adapt to proper working culture as well as have a better look at myself in terms of my strengths and weaknesses, setting them as a benchmarking tool in planning my future career and pathway. As mentioned before, apart from  improving my technical skills, this programme has successfully also enhanced my management skills and overall positive individual attitude to prepare myself for what will come in the near future. With that, I bid many thanks to my supervisor, Ms Nurfarahain and the rest of the team, including my Managing Director, Mr Hasril for all their guidance and support throughout the duration of this entire programme.
5.2 Recommendations
Based on my personal experience, please allow me to suggest a few recommendations for the university and host company in pursuance of improving the effectiveness of this programme.
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
In my point of view, the university should provide host companies with a complete template of what the SIT programme should cover. This is to just briefly give the supervisors a brief insight as to what tasks they should provide us with. A proper training template or schedule will also ensure that each student is able to grasp as much knowledge and experience as they can, because not everyone is aware of what they should be learning.
Evolve Oilfield Sdn Bhd
Several improvements can be made through a few aspects of our training in allowing students to fully maximise their time and benefit from their working experience. I believe that host companies should come up with a separate special training programme for interns in order for us to know what is to come and what is expected of us at the end of the programme. This could benefit both the host company and students in the long run to further improve our work performance and to develop highly skilled individuals.
VI. REFERENCES
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Universiti  Teknologi  PETRONAS.  Student  Industrial  Training  (SIT) Report Guidelines. Tronoh, Perak, Malaysia.