October 6, 2014
Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Or get the Young Turks series (all 4 books). Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper. Or go to Hajj, whichever you prefer.
- I’m lining up jobs for next quarter, for IGL Services. Whisper to (better yet, carpe jugulum) your boss, and send work my way.
- Vestigo is here, Vestigo is here. Are they so ashamed that they are a PETRONAS linked company that they didn’t use .com.my for their web presence? If you think you are a hotshot Senior Reservoir Engineer apply here. But I can’t get a ping at their web address, so snail mail to The Human Resources Department, Vestigo Petroleum Sdn Bhd, Level 3, Bangunan Getah Asli, 148 Jalan Amplang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
- I notice that there’s and advert for Hevilift. Are they looking to partake in the offshore aviation transportation pie?
Support your local bookshop! Bookalicious at The Summit Subang is a good choice. I think they focus on trilogies, quadrilogies, and other ologies. Tell them I sent you, and enjoy the look of perplexity on their faces. Those of you who have dropped my name, thanks!
Food choice of the week? How if you visit Vietnam, how about visiting and updating GoHalalVietnam! for your food needs. For your other needs, talk to your local tour guide/ concierge / man on the street.
Need some new management techniques. How about these books?
The Dilbert Principle: A Cubicle’s-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions, Dogbert’s Top Secret Management Handbook, Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel
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October 2, 2014
This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the AGM and talk by Ir. Wong Seong on the 11th October, 2014 at 9am.
Design of Physical Refining Plant entails application of chemical engineering principles such as momentum, mass and heat transfer. Project design and execution span across other disciplines like civil and structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. The speaker shares experience in process and engineering design for equipment and selection.
Ir. Wong Seong graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Nanyang University in 1968. He worked as engineer with Lam Soon Oil and Soap Sdn Bhd. Later, he joined Alfa Laval Far East Sdn Bhd before founding Oiltek Sdn Bhd; the first local process engineering company in Malaysia. He retired from the company in September 2012.
You may register for the event here, and download the flyer here.
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September 30, 2014
Roll up, roll up! The BEM has a new roadshow. Cotton candy and scary clowns not supplied.
The Board of Engineers Malaysia will be organising a 2014-2015 Roadshow commencing September 2014 at the following locations:
| DATE |
LOCATION |
| 29 SEPTEMBER 2014 |
KUALA LUMPUR |
| 20 OCTOBER 2014 |
PULAU PINANG |
| 24 NOVEMBER 2014 |
JOHOR BAHRU |
| 2015 |
KOTA BHARU |
| 2015 |
KOTA KINABALU |
| 2015 |
MELAKA |
| 2015 |
KUCHING |
| 2015 |
MIRI |
| 2015 |
KUANTAN |
| 2015 |
IPOH |
| 2015 |
PETALING JAYA |
The objective of the Roadshow is to highlight the amendments to the Registration of Engineers Act, educate and update engineers on the role, responsibilities and accountabilities of Professional Engineers in the Construction Industry and to comply strictly with acts, regulations, policies, circulars, codes and specifications governing the profession.Click HERE for further details.
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September 30, 2014
This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the talk by Ir. Mursyidi Mohammad on the 14th October, 2014 at 5.30pm.
The talk will provide an overview of a Pressure Vessel in terms of its design, operation, maintenance and inspection. The major emphasis of the talk will be on the main components of “API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: In-Service Inspection, Rating, Repair and Alteration”. The speaker will also share his personal experience on pressure vessel inspection in ensuring the integrity and reliability of the equipment or a Plant to meet the Statutory requirement according to the Factory and Machinery Act 1967.
Ir. Mursyidi Mohammad, a certified API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector, is currently a Principal Consultant and Trainer at Ipetro Services Sdn Bhd. Prior to his current role, he was a Senior Engineer at PETRONAS Penapisan (Melaka) Sdn Bhd.
You may register for the event here, and download the flyer here.
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September 29, 2014
To the young reporter I coshed over the head to get this transcript, my apologies. The dent will disappear, I promise.
Among the linkbait in this transcript:
The oil, gas and energy sector has long been a pillar of our country’s economy, contributing about 30% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and approximately 40 percent of the country’s revenue. It has been identified as one of the key thrusts in Malaysia’s journey to transform Malaysia into a high-income nation, under the Prime Minister’s Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).
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At present, Malaysia (as at 01 January 2013) has approximately 22.2 billion barrels oil equivalent of oil and gas reserves. We are also the third largest gas reserves holder in the Asia Pacific Region (behind China and Indonesia) and ranked 15 among the world’s holder of the natural gas reserves.
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The first application of EOR technology is now being implemented at the Tapis oil field, offshore Terengganu. (Wasn’t this supposed to be Angsi?)
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To make some money, I have published the transcript here or here. Please buy a copy, so that I can afford to polish my Volvo 244 once every quarter.
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September 29, 2014
Talbiyah (from 123muslim.com)
Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Or get the Young Turks series (all 4 books). Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper. Or go to Hajj, whichever you prefer.
- I’m lining up jobs for next quarter, for IGL Services. Whisper to (better yet, carpe jugulum) your boss, and send work my way.
- Nothing in the papers this week. With all the layoffs I heard, that is no surprise. Can I buy a lead process engineer for RM40/hr?
Support your local bookshop! Bookalicious at The Summit Subang is a good choice. I think they focus on trilogies, quadrilogies, and other ologies. Tell them I sent you, and enjoy the look of perplexity on their faces. Those of you who have dropped my name, thanks!
Food choice of the week? How if you visit Vietnam, how about visiting and updating GoHalalVietnam! for your food needs. For your other needs, talk to your local tour guide/ concierge / man on the street.
Need some new management techniques. How about these books?
The Dilbert Principle: A Cubicle’s-Eye View of Bosses, Meetings, Management Fads & Other Workplace Afflictions, Dogbert’s Top Secret Management Handbook, Dilbert and the Way of the Weasel
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September 28, 2014
MOGEC will be hosting a 1 day course (our first in my memory) on the 28th October, 2014. It is worth 6.5 CPD points, and held at Saloma Bistro. Since I’m giving it, I expect hoards will have to be turned away at the gates.
A Hazard and Operability study is a formal and systematic and detailed examination of the process and engineering intentions of new or existing facilities which assesses the hazard potential and effects on the facility as a whole when operation is outside of the design envelope, or individual items of equipment malfunction.
At the end of the session, the participants should:
- Understand the responsibilities of all parties in the HAZOP
- Have experience in a HAZOP session.
- Understand the outcomes from a HAZOP session
download the form here.
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September 28, 2014
My technical division will be hosting a 1 day seminar on the 20th November, 2014. It is worth 6.5 CPD points, and held at Wisma IEM. Since I’m giving it, I expect hoards will have to be turned away at the gates. And it’s a big room, so I need to fill the seats.
A Hazard and Operability study is a formal and systematic and detailed examination of the process and engineering intentions of new or existing facilities which assesses the hazard potential and effects on the facility as a whole when operation is outside of the design envelope, or individual items of equipment malfunction.
This course is designed to educate participants in the HAZOP process from the perspective of a HAZOP team member. It is meant to provide both instruction and workshop sessions so that the participants:
- Are familiar with the concept of ‘risk’
- Are familiar with the theory behind HAZOP
- Are familiar with the actual HAZOP workshop process
- Have expectations as to what the HAZOP will (and won’t provide)
- Understand what deliverables can be expected from a HAZOP
- Have the opportunity to participate in HAZOP exercise in a safe environment
- Opportunity to share HAZOP experiences
At the end of the session, the participants should:
- Understand the responsibilities of all parties in the HAZOP
- Have experience in a HAZOP session.
- Understand the outcomes from a HAZOP session
Wata has 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, in both design and operations.
Register here, or download the form here.
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September 25, 2014
This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the AGM and talk by Ir. Wong Seong on the 11th October, 2014 at 9am.
Design of Physical Refining Plant entails application of chemical engineering principles such as momentum, mass and heat transfer. Project design and execution span across other disciplines like civil and structural, mechanical and electrical engineering. The speaker shares experience in process and engineering design for equipment and selection.
Ir. Wong Seong graduated with Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Nanyang University in 1968. He worked as engineer with Lam Soon Oil and Soap Sdn Bhd. Later, he joined Alfa Laval Far East Sdn Bhd before founding Oiltek Sdn Bhd; the first local process engineering company in Malaysia. He retired from the company in September 2012.
You may register for the event here, and download the flyer here.
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Posted by Wata
September 22, 2014
Talbiyah (from 123muslim.com)
Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Or get the Young Turks series (all 4 books). Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper. Or go to Hajj, whichever you prefer.
- I’m lining up jobs for next quarter, for IGL Services. Whisper to (better yet, carpe jugulum) your boss, and send work my way.
- Finally, Mubadala has an advert in the papers. Senior Process Engineer, Integrity and Assurance Manager, HSSE Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, Interface Engineer.
- Carigali Hess is looking for an Electrical / Instrument Maintenance Engineer, and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer. Send your exaggerations here, with a detailed resume stating references, expected remuneration, contact telephone and email address, before 4 October, 2014.
Support your local bookshop! Bookalicious at The Summit Subang is a good choice. I think they focus on trilogies, quadrilogies, and other ologies. Tell them I sent you, and enjoy the look of perplexity on their faces. Those of you who have dropped my name, thanks!
Food choice of the week? How if you visit Vietnam, how about visiting and updating GoHalalVietnam! for your food needs. For your other needs, talk to your local tour guide/ concierge / man on the street.
The newest book in the Dresden File series is out. Magic + pop culture + Star Wars references, beat that!
White Night (The Dresden Files, Book 9), Cold Days (Dresden Files), Skin Game (Dresden Files)
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Wata - Malaysian Oil and Gas Engineer 