Saturday Star 2014-06-07 – Job Opportunities

June 9, 2014

Happy School Holidays.

Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper

  • I’m looking for a senior process engineer, 7+ years experience. Also looking for technical safety persons, metering / measurement engineers and other seniors you think will catch my eye.
  • ExxonMobil is still looking for technicians. That would be of flavours I&E, Mechanical, Production. Submit your whoppers/  life stories to http://www.exxonmobil.com/careers/my.

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.

Some books for you to turn those bad numbers’ frown upside down.

  

Proofiness: The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception, Bad Science: Quacks, Hacks, and Big Pharma Flacks, How to Lie with Statistics

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IEM Shout Out – Visit to Mamee Plant, Melaka (Mamee Plant, Melaka)

June 4, 2014

This is a shout out for the IEM. My technical division will be hosting a trip to the Mamee Plant, Melaka (yes, teenage dream fulfillment) on the Wed 11th June, 2014. You will be anointed with 1.5 CPD / PDP hours.

Kilang Makanan Mamee Sdn Bhd is known for its wide selection of processed and packed food. The brand has since become a synonym and household names for snack food and instant noodle. The products produced are ranging from snacks food, instant noodles, confectioneries and also beverages products. Currently, MAMEE has a presence in more than 30 countries where most of the markets are concentrated in Europe, Middle East, Africa and ASEAN region.

Register  here and the Flyer here.

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IEM Shout Out – Talk on Aboveground Atmospheric Hydrocarbons Storage Tanks Maintenance for Lifespan Expansion

June 3, 2014

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will be having a talk on Saturday 14th June, 2014 by Ir. Alzakri Ekhwan. It’ll be at 9:00am (makan-makan at 8.30am) at Wisma IEM.

Aboveground storage tanks are significant assets and commonly found in oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Tanks which are used for storing hydrocarbons are considerably critical and must be diligently maintained throughout their operating life to ensure no leaks or catastrophic failures occur. Maintenance programmes are usually in place but executing these programmes are not as simple as what we normally think.

The talk will provide a sharing of tank experiences and maintenance practices on:
•    On-Line Repair (Non Standard Repair) 
•    Tank Out-of-Service Maintenance.

It will also touch on ways of extending the lifespan of existing atmospheric storage tanks througheffective maintenance regimes. These include approaches in tackling floating roof pontoon leak, desludging of crude oil using non man-entry method, dealing with Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) and conducting middle shell course replacement method safely and cost effectively

 

Ir. Alzakri Ekhwan is a Principal Engineer for Static Unfired Equipment based in PETRONAS Penapisan (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. (PP(M)SB) and has more than 20 years of experience in maintenance, design, fabrication, inspection and construction of Static Equipment in the Oil and Gas industry. He was the Staff Engineer and Field Engineering Manager for MG3 Lube Base Oil (MG3) Project and Hydrogen Processing Unit 2 (HPU-2) Project. Prior to that, he was a Senior Inspection Engineer of PETRONAS Penapisan (Melaka) Sdn Bhd and Head of Mechanical Section of PETRONAS Methanol (Labuan) Sdn Bhd.

You can register here and download the flyer here.

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Saturday Star 2014-05-31 – Job Opportunities

June 2, 2014

Happy Vung Tau Week (really, I’m still here).

Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper

  • I’m looking for a senior process engineer, 7+ years experience. Also looking for technical safety persons, metering / measurement engineers and other seniors you think will catch my eye.
  • ExxonMobil is looking for technicians. That would be of flavours I&E, Mechanical, Production. Submit your life stories to http://www.exxonmobil.com/careers/my.

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!

If you need electronic equipment sorted out, may I suggest RHS Star, No. 22 (Unit 1), Jalan Puchong Permai 2, Taman Puchong Permai, 47100.
Since I had just noted the passing of Trevor Kletz, I would like to suggest that this week you dedicate to purchasing books written by him:

What Went Wrong?, Fifth Edition: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided (Butterworth-Heinemann/IChemE), Still Going Wrong!: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided, Process Plants: A Handbook for Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition

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IEM Shout Out – Technical Visit To Aker Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Subsea Products And Services)

May 28, 2014

This is a shout out for the IEM. My technical division will be hosting a trip to the Aker Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Subsea Products And Services) on the Wed 18th June, 2014. You will be anointed with 3 CPD / PDP hours.

Aker Solutions is a global provider of products, systems and services to the oil and gas industry. Their engineering, design and technology bring discoveries into production and maximize recovery from each petroleum field. They employ approximately 28,000 people in about 30 countries.Aker Solutions portfolio of oilfield products, systems and services, stretches all the way from the reservoir to the wellstream processing systems generating marketable and valuable hydrocarbon products. Their target is to deliver the best.

Each product, system and service competes on a standalone basis in the market but with their broad portfolio and experience, they understand the challenges and apply the knowledge to create optimal solutions. Aker Solutions ASA is the parent company in the group, which consists of a number of separate legal entities. Aker Solutions is used as the common brand and trademark for most of these entities. In 2012 Aker Solutions had aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 45 billion. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.

Register  here and the Flyer here.

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IEM Shout Out – Visit to Mamee Plant, Melaka (Mamee Plant, Melaka)

May 28, 2014

This is a shout out for the IEM. My technical division will be hosting a trip to the Mamee Plant, Melaka (yes, teenage dream fulfillment) on the Wed 11th June, 2014. You will be anointed with 1.5 CPD / PDP hours.

Kilang Makanan Mamee Sdn Bhd is known for its wide selection of processed and packed food. The brand has since become a synonym and household names for snack food and instant noodle. The products produced are ranging from snacks food, instant noodles, confectioneries and also beverages products. Currently, MAMEE has a presence in more than 30 countries where most of the markets are concentrated in Europe, Middle East, Africa and ASEAN region.

Register  here and the Flyer here.

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Gas prices go up 20% for industries

May 27, 2014

Dateline 2014-04-15, Malaysia Chronicle,

Gas Malaysia Bhd has revised the natural gas tarriff for the non-power sector in Peninsula Malaysia with effect from May 1, 2014, a move likely to court further criticism from industries which had balked at the increase in electricity tariff earlier this year.

Last Friday, Gas Malaysia announced that gas prices would go up an average RM3.25 per million British thermal unit (MMBtu) for industries.

Those residential and retail commercial segments using an average annual gas consumption of 600 MMBtu and less got a reprieve from a tariff increase. It will also not apply to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Natural Gas for Vehicle (NGV).

Those with an average annual consumption of 601 MMBtu and above however will see an average increase of about 20% from RM16.45 MMBtu to RM19.32 MMBtu.

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Saturday Star 2014-05-24 – Job Opportunities

May 26, 2014

Happy Vung Tau Week (still).

Buy my recommendations, or through my Amazon store. Where are those corporate sponsors? Or throw donations at me. I need RM360 to get The Star ePaper

  • I’m looking for a senior process engineer, 7+ years experience. Also looking for technical safety persons, metering / measurement engineers and other seniors you think will catch my eye.
  • Nothing else this week.

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!

If you need electronic equipment sorted out, may I suggest RHS Star, No. 22 (Unit 1), Jalan Puchong Permai 2, Taman Puchong Permai, 47100.
Since I had just noted the passing of Trevor Kletz, I would like to suggest that this week you dedicate to purchasing books written by him:

What Went Wrong?, Fifth Edition: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided (Butterworth-Heinemann/IChemE), Still Going Wrong!: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided, Process Plants: A Handbook for Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition

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IEM Shout Out – Full-Day HAZOP Training For Team Members – A Practical Approach

May 22, 2014

My technical division will be hosting a 1 day course on the 26th June, 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.

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 16 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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IEM Shout Out – 1 Day Seminar on The Application of Engineering Finance Methodology in Structuring A (Long-Term) Financially Sustainable Project

May 21, 2014

This is a shout out for the IEM. My Technical Division will hosting the above seminar on the 5th June, 2014. by Ir. Prof. Madya Dr Maulud Abdul Latif.

Learn how to (re)structure projects to ensure sustainability using the Engineering Finance(c) methodology and its tool called Techno-Financial Model(c) (TFM). The seminar aims to inculcate cost consciousness amongst directors and senior and middle management facing heavy responsibilities in a borderless and globalised world and to expose them to the many uses of Techno-Financial Model in considering different Technology or Product options that could optimise returns.

Engineering Finance can be described as the ‘bridge’ that bridges the gap between “Engineering” and “Finance” to structure a cost-efficient project design/plan that is financially viable. This Engineering Finance methodology could also be used to evaluate the impact of “Technology” and “Product” changes on the IRR, i.e. financial viability. It can also be used to identify the project’s Critical Component (CCA) that could undermine the viability of the project. This TFM can also be used to prepare construction budget and O&M (post construction) budget.

Update with new terminologies in Engineering Finance e.g. Cost Efficiency Model, Economic Efficiency, Techno-Financial Model etc. Case studies from Biomass Power Plant to Biodiesel Plant to Mining and Property development.

The course will delve on:

  •   Understand the concept of Engineering Finance as a ‘bridge’ to develop a proper mindset for creating financial models.
  • Understand common definition & terminologies used in Engineering Finance e.g. Critical Components Analysis (CCA) etc.
  • Learn new Engineering Finance methodologies e.g. Techno-Financial Modelling (TFM), Cost Efficiency Model (CEM), Economic Efficiency (EE) and Product-Technology Option Matrix.
  • Understanding thoroughly key criteria used to assess project viability such as Project IRR, Equity IRR, ROE, ROI, etc.
  • Understand the importance of corporate structure in structuring the financial model.
  • Know the types of project funding available, their difficulties and obligations.
  • Learn how to conduct a full feasibility study using Engineering Finance Project Implementation Flow Chart. Definition and concept of Engineering Finance.

The seminar will be led by Ir. Prof. Madya Dr Maulud Abdul Latif. He obtained his Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Engineering Finance at the UTM/University of Warwick. He also holds an MBA Finance from the University of Queensland Business School, a B. Sc. (Hons) Mining Engineering from the University of Wales and a Diploma in Mechanical Eng. from Universiti Technologi Malaysia. In addition, he holds the Dredgemaster Certificate of Competency and is a member of the Board of Professional Engineers, Institute of Engineers and Institute of Mineral Engineers.

You can register here. Fliers may be obtained here.

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