Year: 2021

Advance your career as a Welding Inspector

Posted on by Tong Ru-Yi

Welding plays an important role in global oil and gas industry and its technologies have been crucial to the functioning and maintenance of various complex infrastructures in this industry, such as rigs, pipelines, plants, and facilities.

Limited industrial welding skills can lead to risks and dangers. While performing jobs like building pipelines or operating in the oil fields, welders are constantly exposed to a wide variety of hazards such as UV and radiant heat, sparks, sharp surfaces, noise, or molten liquids. Hence, comprehensive welding training is imperative to ensure welders are properly trained to perform efficiently and effectively while on the job.

Demonstrating its capabilities in technical competency development, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) offered its first ever complete training package of Welder Development Programme, which aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in welding for trainees, in order to be a qualified 3G Welder (SMAW) and to be certified as a Visual Welding Inspector under ASNT Level II.

The complete package incorporates: i) Fundamental of Welding Technology, ii) Welder Training (3G SMAW), and iii) ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification.

Being the first batch of learners in Welder Training (3G SMAW), Mr. Mohammad Fadzli Hairan, Maintenance Work Coordinator of PETRONAS Chemical Fertiliser Sabah Sdn Bhd (PCFSSB)  said, “Unforgettable experience! The 3G SMAW training has given me the opportunity to refresh and refine my welding knowledge and techniques. I would like to thank INSTEP and their instructors for unlimited sharing of their expertise and knowledge beyond what is written in the syllabus.”

A total of 7 participants, namely 6 technicians and 1 engineer from both PETRONAS Upstream and Downstream OPUs, underwent the training led by a certified CSWIP* Welding Inspector from INSTEP. The 6-day face-to-face training of 3G Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) aims to equip participants with skills and techniques that enable them to perform and produce sound welded joint as well as to carry out weldment inspection. Upon completion of the 3G SMAW training, they will perform QA/QC tasks in fabrication yard and fabrication exercises during emergency shutdown for their 1-month On Job Training, which is part of the recommended roadmap to become a certified Visual Welding Inspector under ASNT Level II.  

Welder depositing weld at vertical position (3G).

Interested to join similar training programme? Visit our INSTEP website (Learning Calendar – INSTEP) or check out our page: [NEW] Upcoming Welder Development Programme via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) & Face-To-Face (F2F) – INSTEP for a quick overview of this Welder Development Programme.

Contact us today at instepmarketing@petronas.com to chart your technical competency.

*CSWIP = Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel

Welding plays an important role in global oil and gas industry and its technologies have been crucial to the functioning and maintenance of various complex infrastructures in this industry, such as rigs, pipelines, plants, and facilities.

Limited industrial welding skills can lead to risks and dangers. While performing jobs like building pipelines or operating in the oil fields, welders are constantly exposed to a wide variety of hazards such as UV and radiant heat, sparks, sharp surfaces, noise, or molten liquids. Hence, comprehensive welding training is imperative to ensure welders are properly trained to perform efficiently and effectively while on the job.

Demonstrating its capabilities in technical competency development, Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) offered its first ever complete training package of Welder Development Programme, which aims to develop essential knowledge and skills in welding for trainees, in order to be a qualified 3G Welder (SMAW) and to be certified as a Visual Welding Inspector under ASNT Level II.

The complete package incorporates: i) Fundamental of Welding Technology, ii) Welder Training (3G SMAW), and iii) ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification.

Being the first batch of learners in Welder Training (3G SMAW), Mr. Mohammad Fadzli Hairan, Maintenance Work Coordinator of PETRONAS Chemical Fertiliser Sabah Sdn Bhd (PCFSSB)  said, “Unforgettable experience! The 3G SMAW training has given me the opportunity to refresh and refine my welding knowledge and techniques. I would like to thank INSTEP and their instructors for unlimited sharing of their expertise and knowledge beyond what is written in the syllabus.”

A total of 7 participants, namely 6 technicians and 1 engineer from both PETRONAS Upstream and Downstream OPUs, underwent the training led by a certified CSWIP* Welding Inspector from INSTEP. The 6-day face-to-face training of 3G Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) aims to equip participants with skills and techniques that enable them to perform and produce sound welded joint as well as to carry out weldment inspection. Upon completion of the 3G SMAW training, they will perform QA/QC tasks in fabrication yard and fabrication exercises during emergency shutdown for their 1-month On Job Training, which is part of the recommended roadmap to become a certified Visual Welding Inspector under ASNT Level II.  

Welder depositing weld at vertical position (3G).

Interested to join similar training programme? Visit our INSTEP website (Learning Calendar – INSTEP) or check out our page: [NEW] Upcoming Welder Development Programme via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) & Face-To-Face (F2F) – INSTEP for a quick overview of this Welder Development Programme.

Contact us today at instepmarketing@petronas.com to chart your technical competency.

*CSWIP = Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel

Our surprise is finally here! Announcing INSTEP Learning Calendar 2022

Posted on by Tong Ru-Yi

INSTEP 2022 Learning Calendar is now available.

Be among the first to get your hands on it right now!

Let’s start planning your next year’s learning adventure.

Click the image below to download our 2022 Learning Calendar

PETRONAS Group Edition

Public Edition

For more information, reach us at  instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk to you!

INSTEP 2022 Learning Calendar is now available.

Be among the first to get your hands on it right now!

Let’s start planning your next year’s learning adventure.

Click the image below to download our 2022 Learning Calendar

PETRONAS Group Edition

Public Edition

For more information, reach us at  instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk to you!

Can’t wait to plan your 2022 technical trainings? ​

Posted on by Tong Ru-Yi

Stay tuned for the BIG surprise; coming to you very soon!

Stay tuned for the BIG surprise; coming to you very soon!

[December Edition] Grab Your Last Chance to Be Upskilled Virtually Before Year End

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Operation and Maintenance Programmes for your professional capability development in December are available now.

  • Exploration & Production Programme
  • Process & Analytical Programme
  • Electrical Programme

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually today!

Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not; we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Operation and Maintenance Programmes for your professional capability development in December are available now.

  • Exploration & Production Programme
  • Process & Analytical Programme
  • Electrical Programme

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually today!

Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not; we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Need to Test and Deploy Innovative Technology? Let us know with this 1-min survey

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Have you ever thought of using Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) for job familiarisation, plant shutdown or even deploying your innovative technology? We have a place here at UDTP to support your learning and beyond!

INSTEP is currently collecting this essential information to better understand your needs via a 1-minute survey, and we’d love to have you on board too.

Did we say that it will take your 1-minute ONLY, yes it is!

Please be assured that all the answers will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Have you ever thought of using Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) for job familiarisation, plant shutdown or even deploying your innovative technology? We have a place here at UDTP to support your learning and beyond!

INSTEP is currently collecting this essential information to better understand your needs via a 1-minute survey, and we’d love to have you on board too.

Did we say that it will take your 1-minute ONLY, yes it is!

Please be assured that all the answers will be kept in the strictest confidentiality.

Latest INSTEP Learning Calendar 2021 (Revision 8) is here!

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Find out our up-to-date training schedule in our Learning Calendar 2021.

PETRONAS Calendar:

Public / Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Calendar:

Don’t miss out and join us to upskill yourself. Download your copy today!

Click here to download:

PETRONAS Group Calendar (Revision 8)

Public (Off-the-Shelf) Calendar(Revision 8)

Not sure how to register? Click here.

Reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk with you!

Find out our up-to-date training schedule in our Learning Calendar 2021.

PETRONAS Calendar:

Public / Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Calendar:

Don’t miss out and join us to upskill yourself. Download your copy today!

Click here to download:

PETRONAS Group Calendar (Revision 8)

Public (Off-the-Shelf) Calendar(Revision 8)

Not sure how to register? Click here.

Reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk with you!

Looking for a Safe Ecosystem to Test and Deploy Innovative Technology

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Interested? Tell us how you want to utilise Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) with this 1-minute survey here 

Download the UDTP brochure and get in touch with us (instepmarketing@petronas.com) to know more! 

Interested? Tell us how you want to utilise Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) with this 1-minute survey here 

Download the UDTP brochure and get in touch with us (instepmarketing@petronas.com) to know more! 

GPS Klang Terminal Technicians Graduated from Customised Training at INSTEP

Posted on by Nguyen Huu Nam

15 technicians from Global Petro Storage (GPS) Klang Terminal gathered at Thistle Hotel, Port Dickson on 28 October 2021, to celebrate the successful completion of GPS LPG Storage & Terminal Technician Training Programme conducted at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).

This batch is the first ever partnership with GPS Klang Terminal, where 15 learners were sent to INSTEP in August 2020 to undergo a 4-month customised training programme, which accelerates their competency development in supporting the first independent refrigerated LPG terminal in Southeast Asia.

“INSTEP is thankful for the strategic collaboration with GPS Klang Terminal and to be able to prepare, equip, and enrich the learners with the essential technical knowledge and associated skills, enable them to serve at the new LPG storage facility,” said Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP while he expressed his gratitude towards GPS Klang Terminal for their trust and confidence in INSTEP.

Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, expressed his gratitude for the first ever strategic partnership between INSTEP and GPS Klang Terminal.

En. Idris Ibrahim presented the certificates of completion to the learners in the presence of Mr. Ahmad Mokhtar, General Manager of GPS Klang Terminal.

The learners underwent 4 months of blended learning approach, which consists of theoretical learning in classroom, hands-on learning at practical workshop, and experiential learning at UDTP. During the training, learners were exposed to the real oil & gas industry, from related storage equipment, terminal operation, utility system, measurement & instrumentation to process control, distributed control system, as well as Health, Safety & Environment. 

Furthermore, the learners also had the opportunity to perform On Job Training (OJT) at Tanjung Sulong Export Terminal (TSET), PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) for 5 days. The on-site training enabled them to experience live plant operations at Jetty/Loading Pier operation dry run, monitoring of loading arm operation from connecting to ship activity, and product loading commencement. At the end of the training, the learners are equipped with the required skills and knowledge to perform job at real operating plants while putting safety at the utmost priority.  

The GPS learners undergo theoretical lessons in INSTEP classrooms.

The GPS learner performed on-site hands-on training at Tanjung Sulong Export Terminal (TSET).

Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the 4-month training programme was forced to postpone for several months, delaying the completion of programme from December 2020 to March 2021.

Upon completion of the training programme, the learners have become job-ready and competent technicians, and will join the terminal operations, which have a capacity of 134,400 cubic meters, comprising of 2 refrigerated tanks and 4 pressurised bullets.

The successful completion of the training programme is a substantiation of INSTEP’s brand tagline: ‘Experiencing is Enriching’, where INSTEP is passionate about progress in transforming learning experience and helps our customers and learners realising ‘what could be’ to ‘what is’. 

15 technicians from Global Petro Storage (GPS) Klang Terminal gathered at Thistle Hotel, Port Dickson on 28 October 2021, to celebrate the successful completion of GPS LPG Storage & Terminal Technician Training Programme conducted at Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP).

This batch is the first ever partnership with GPS Klang Terminal, where 15 learners were sent to INSTEP in August 2020 to undergo a 4-month customised training programme, which accelerates their competency development in supporting the first independent refrigerated LPG terminal in Southeast Asia.

“INSTEP is thankful for the strategic collaboration with GPS Klang Terminal and to be able to prepare, equip, and enrich the learners with the essential technical knowledge and associated skills, enable them to serve at the new LPG storage facility,” said Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP while he expressed his gratitude towards GPS Klang Terminal for their trust and confidence in INSTEP.

Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, expressed his gratitude for the first ever strategic partnership between INSTEP and GPS Klang Terminal.

En. Idris Ibrahim presented the certificates of completion to the learners in the presence of Mr. Ahmad Mokhtar, General Manager of GPS Klang Terminal.

The learners underwent 4 months of blended learning approach, which consists of theoretical learning in classroom, hands-on learning at practical workshop, and experiential learning at UDTP. During the training, learners were exposed to the real oil & gas industry, from related storage equipment, terminal operation, utility system, measurement & instrumentation to process control, distributed control system, as well as Health, Safety & Environment. 

Furthermore, the learners also had the opportunity to perform On Job Training (OJT) at Tanjung Sulong Export Terminal (TSET), PETRONAS Gas Berhad (PGB) for 5 days. The on-site training enabled them to experience live plant operations at Jetty/Loading Pier operation dry run, monitoring of loading arm operation from connecting to ship activity, and product loading commencement. At the end of the training, the learners are equipped with the required skills and knowledge to perform job at real operating plants while putting safety at the utmost priority.  

The GPS learners undergo theoretical lessons in INSTEP classrooms.

The GPS learner performed on-site hands-on training at Tanjung Sulong Export Terminal (TSET).

Due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in Malaysia, the 4-month training programme was forced to postpone for several months, delaying the completion of programme from December 2020 to March 2021.

Upon completion of the training programme, the learners have become job-ready and competent technicians, and will join the terminal operations, which have a capacity of 134,400 cubic meters, comprising of 2 refrigerated tanks and 4 pressurised bullets.

The successful completion of the training programme is a substantiation of INSTEP’s brand tagline: ‘Experiencing is Enriching’, where INSTEP is passionate about progress in transforming learning experience and helps our customers and learners realising ‘what could be’ to ‘what is’. 

[November Edition] Upskill Yourself Virtually with INSTEP

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Maintenance Programmes for your professional capability development in November are available now.

  • Mechanical & Inspection Programme
  • Electrical Programme

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually today!

Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Maintenance Programmes for your professional capability development in November are available now.

  • Mechanical & Inspection Programme
  • Electrical Programme

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually today!

Not a PETRONAS staff?

Fret not, we are more than happy to chart your technical upskilling journey together with INSTEP.

Reach us now at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further information.

Live, from UDTP: IEM pays a virtual visit to INSTEP

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Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) opened its virtual door to welcome guests from The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia on 12 October 2021.

Leveraging on the digital platform via Microsoft Teams, INSTEP, together with Project Management Technical Division, IEM and Oil, Gas & Mining Engineering Technical Division, IEM has conducted the virtual visit and it was attended by more than 120 participants. The visit was graced by the presence of Ir. Ong Chin Loong, the President of IEM, and Ir. Prof. Dr. Norlida Buniyamin, the Deputy President of IEM as well as Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.

The visit aims to provide insights and awareness among the participants on INSTEP’s role as the custodian of technical trainings for PETRONAS and non-PETRONAS organisations. Besides, the participants can witness INSTEP campus facilities and its capacity in charting the training pathway of technical workforce virtually.

During the opening speech, Ir. Ong Chin Loong said, “Resonating PETRONAS’ aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emission (NZCE) by 2050, I believe the comprehensive educational system and facilities in INSTEP ensure our future batch of petroleum, chemical and energy engineers to be empowered and upskilled to overcome the hurdles and lead us in this endeavor of Green Recovery in the country.

(Left) Ir. Ong Chin Loong, the President of IEM delivered his opening speech. (Right) Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP welcomed guests from IEM as he delivered his opening remark.

I look forward for the knowledge, connection, and collaboration that we can gain from today’s virtual visit,” he added.

“Experiencing is Enriching, I believe that the visit today is an essential element for strengthening business relationships, and I can foresee it as a great start to develop reciprocal cooperation with IEM in the future,” said Mr. Idris.

The participants were brought through a corporate presentation, during which they learnt about INSTEP’s journey throughout 40 years of its establishment. Next, a complete 360o tour was conducted to showcase the campus facilities and amenities of INSTEP. 

A 360-degree virtual tour, showcasing campus amenities and unique training facilities in the 200-acre INSTEP campus.

The highlight of the event was a live broadcast at the INSTEP game-changer, Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), guided by INSTEP experienced Principal Instructor, Mr. M Lutfi Salleh. The participants were fascinated by how learners are exposed to wholesome learning experience to enhance their understanding in a technical knowledge and skills at UDTP, which simulates actual upstream and downstream plant scenarios in safe operating conditions. 

Mr. M Lutfi Salleh, Principal Instructor of INSTEP, explained the training facilities, their offerings and benefits at Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP).

 
Anchoring on our winning aspiration of being ‘a progressive solutions partner enriching energy workforce for a sustainable future’, INSTEP is dedicated in its role in providing industry & technology driven technical learning solutions to accelerate the competency development of global energy workforce. 

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) opened its virtual door to welcome guests from The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia on 12 October 2021.

Leveraging on the digital platform via Microsoft Teams, INSTEP, together with Project Management Technical Division, IEM and Oil, Gas & Mining Engineering Technical Division, IEM has conducted the virtual visit and it was attended by more than 120 participants. The visit was graced by the presence of Ir. Ong Chin Loong, the President of IEM, and Ir. Prof. Dr. Norlida Buniyamin, the Deputy President of IEM as well as Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.

The visit aims to provide insights and awareness among the participants on INSTEP’s role as the custodian of technical trainings for PETRONAS and non-PETRONAS organisations. Besides, the participants can witness INSTEP campus facilities and its capacity in charting the training pathway of technical workforce virtually.

During the opening speech, Ir. Ong Chin Loong said, “Resonating PETRONAS’ aspiration of Net Zero Carbon Emission (NZCE) by 2050, I believe the comprehensive educational system and facilities in INSTEP ensure our future batch of petroleum, chemical and energy engineers to be empowered and upskilled to overcome the hurdles and lead us in this endeavor of Green Recovery in the country.

(Left) Ir. Ong Chin Loong, the President of IEM delivered his opening speech. (Right) Mr. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP welcomed guests from IEM as he delivered his opening remark.

I look forward for the knowledge, connection, and collaboration that we can gain from today’s virtual visit,” he added.

“Experiencing is Enriching, I believe that the visit today is an essential element for strengthening business relationships, and I can foresee it as a great start to develop reciprocal cooperation with IEM in the future,” said Mr. Idris.

The participants were brought through a corporate presentation, during which they learnt about INSTEP’s journey throughout 40 years of its establishment. Next, a complete 360o tour was conducted to showcase the campus facilities and amenities of INSTEP. 

A 360-degree virtual tour, showcasing campus amenities and unique training facilities in the 200-acre INSTEP campus.

The highlight of the event was a live broadcast at the INSTEP game-changer, Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), guided by INSTEP experienced Principal Instructor, Mr. M Lutfi Salleh. The participants were fascinated by how learners are exposed to wholesome learning experience to enhance their understanding in a technical knowledge and skills at UDTP, which simulates actual upstream and downstream plant scenarios in safe operating conditions. 

Mr. M Lutfi Salleh, Principal Instructor of INSTEP, explained the training facilities, their offerings and benefits at Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP).

 
Anchoring on our winning aspiration of being ‘a progressive solutions partner enriching energy workforce for a sustainable future’, INSTEP is dedicated in its role in providing industry & technology driven technical learning solutions to accelerate the competency development of global energy workforce.