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Annual In-House Blood Donation Drive

Posted on October 16, 2018November 22, 2021 by admininstep

Blood transfusion helps save millions of lives and more often than not, demand exceeds supply, and blood services face the challenge of making sufficient blood available, while also ensuring its quality and safety. Being conscious of this issue that has become commonplace everywhere in the world, 62 trainees and staff at Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) had been keeping the momentum and spirit ongoing with the recent success in their eighth annual in-house blood donation drive.

Ever since 2011, KTC has been collaborating with Beaufort Hospital in organising a blood donation drive annually at the training centre. Together with another blood donation drive that was held earlier in this year March which was in conjunction with the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Day 2018, a total of 124 pints of blood had been collected as of this year, which had doubled the level of blood bank in Beaufort Hospital.

Moh Arrifin Bin Abd Ahaling, Head of KTC, appreciated and expressed his gratitude to the committed cooperation between KTC and Beaufort Hospital. “Alhamdulilah, I am grateful to see that the past donors were enthusiastically involved in this blood donation drive by being one of the earliest blood donors. This value of theirs is commendable and should become the role models of the other new donors, so they will keep this helping spirit going on without feeling frightful of donating blood,” said Moh Arrifin. Also present at the blood donation drive was Dr. Fatihah Anisah Mukhtar, Beaufort Hospital Medical Officer which was the hospital representative.

This in-house blood donation drive would not be a shared success without the collaborative effort between KTC and Beaufort Hospital. KTC looks forward to establishing another installment of the blood donation drive next year with high hopes of hitting even higher total blood collection.

INPEX Engineers Complete Advanced HSE Training at INSTEP

Posted on March 8, 2018November 22, 2021 by admininstep

On 14 January 2018, INSTEP hosted engineers from INPEX Corporation, a Japanese E&P company, for an advanced HSE training programme. The 7-week programme ended on 1st March 2018 recently. This year’s batch is a follow-up to the first batch that INSTEP received around the same time last year.

This On-the-Job Training (OJT) programme focused on the essential process safety aspects and practices in the oil and gas industry, utilising a blended learning methodology of 40% theoretical knowledge and with 60% of the learning carried out through practical assignments and simulation exercises at INSTEP Upstream Downstream Plant (UDTP). These trainees were introduced to 12 core subject matters including Safe System of Work (SSOW), Safety in Process Design & Operations, Hazardous Area Classification, Risk Assessment (RA) Tools and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA).

The key highlight of the training is where the learners were exposed to INSTEP’s Upstream-Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), the first of its kind installed in the world, which replicates real workplace scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. The learners had the opportunity to operate the plant themselves under the supervision of INSTEP trainers. The hands on exposure had significantly enhanced their understanding, capabilities, and skills on the subject learnt. The training concluded with each learner presented their final project to complete their training programme.

In line with providing total learning experience, trainees were treated with some weekend trips in which they had the opportunity to visit some local tourist attractions not only in Terengganu but also in Melaka.

INSTEP looks forward to continue this collaboration in the future to create value to both organisations.

INSTEP Signs Strategic Partnership with MOGSC

Posted on February 22, 2018November 21, 2021 by admininstep

PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB) signed a Collaboration Agreement with Malaysian Oil & Gas Services Council (MOGSC) on 13 February 2018 at the Malaysian Petroleum Club. The ceremony was graced by Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, SVP Group Human Resource Management PETRONAS and Chairman, Board of Directors PTTSB.

The Agreement marks a value-adding strategic alliance for both MOGSC and INSTEP, whereby MOGSC would provide the platform to create brand awareness and market INSTEP’s offerings to its 500 plus members. In return, INSTEP will provide the required quality learning solutions using its state-of-the-art facilities and competent instructors.

Speaking at the event, Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, said “The value of this synergy was evident to MOGSC and INSTEP right from the onset when Ir Megat Zariman, Vice President MOGSC, brought 26 of their members to visit INSTEP last year. The industry players were impressed with INSTEP’s facilities and offerings, as “Seeing is Believing“.

Pn Sharifah Zaida Nurlisha, in her speech, added “This Collaboration marks a starting point for development of joint courses which I hope will be launched soon for the benefit of the industry. It is MOGSC’s objective to promote the capabilities of our members and to develop the competency of their workforce.“

Pn Sharifah Zaida was an active participant in INSTEP Experiential Business Networking event last October, which was attended by 44 international delegates from 29 companies.

Both INSTEP and MOGSC expressed their confidence that this alliance will be a catalyst for more training and human capital development to support PETRONAS unwavering efforts to produce a skilled workforce for the local oil & gas industry.

Pn Sharifah Zaida was an active participant in INSTEP Experiential Business Networking event last October, which was attended by 44 international delegates from 29 companies.

INSTEP Wins at UKM K-Novasi 2018

Posted on February 6, 2018November 21, 2021 by admininstep

INSTEP won 2 medals at PERTANDINGAN INOVASI Pembelajaran & Pengajaran 2018 organised by UKM on 18 January 2018, themed “Education 4.0: Future Proof Graduates.” INSTEP Electrical Academy won GOLD medal for Virtual Reality (VR) Experience in Electrical Competency Training and Assessment.

The team developed an interactive VR based Learning & Teaching (L&T) tool to provide knowledge and skills for learners in electrical generator synchronising, switching and situational decision-making under virtual environment.

The VR tool enables content retention and gaining critical problem solving skills in a controlled environment. More importantly, learners are able to gain experiential learning under safe and hazard free conditions prior to real life application.

On the Learning Aid & e-Learning category, INSTEP Instrumentation Academy won BRONZE medal for the Plant Information on the Go (PIGO) project.

The objective of PIGO is to optimise learning time by applying integrated wireless technology to improve response time between controller and field operators. It can be applied in Programmable Logic Controller and Process Control.

Winning these awards will further enhance INSTEP’s reputation as a dynamic organisation in digital learning.

On the Learning Aid & e-Learning category, INSTEP Instrumentation Academy won BRONZE medal for the Plant Information on the Go (PIGO) project.

Winning these awards will further enhance INSTEP’s reputation as a dynamic organisation in digital learning.

INSTEP Wins the HRD Inaugural Data Analytics Award

Posted on February 5, 2018November 21, 2021 by admininstep

INSTEP won the newly launched Data Analytics Award during the annual Human Resources Development (HRD) Awards 2017 at Grand Hyatt, Kuala Lumpur. The event was officiated by the Honourable Minister of Human Resources, Dato’ Sri (Dr) Richard Riot Anak Jaem.

With the theme “Embracing Learning Techs and Big Data & Analytics Applications: Impact on Human Capital”, the award recognises organisation excellence in data and analytics technology in human capital development to drive best-in-class initiatives.

The annual HRD Awards lauds the contribution of HRDF’s stakeholders towards equipping Malaysian employees with the right skills to support the national agenda of having 35% skilled local workforce by the Year 2020.

In a fast-paced world, the Data Analytics Award marks INSTEP’s commitment in driving digital as the innovative way in which transformation is combined with technology, consistent with PETRONAS aim to be a data-driven organisation in adopting new ways of working to deliver new value.

With data, it will allow INSTEP to reach a level of precision in decision making by continually integrating a world-class training culture within the industry and also circles of influence through strategic & focused endeavours.

New Year Shared Success Collaboration

Posted on January 18, 2018November 21, 2021 by admininstep

The beginning of the year 2018 marks the collaboration between Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) with the Industrial Training Attachment (ITA) programme. Established in 2011, KTC is a learning institution built by PETRONAS to equip the youths of Sabah with the necessary skills and qualifications in building their capability in the oil and gas industry.

With the spirit of Nurture Trust and Focused Execution, En. Moh Ariffin Bin Abd Ahaling, Head of KTC mentioned his plan in the Q3 Sabah Regional Business Council Meeting (SRBC) that was held in KTC on 10th October 2017. The objective is to direct all the Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) final year trainees to the PETRONAS facilities for their ITA.

The meeting was presided by Hj. M. Zaini B M. Yunus, PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan Chairman and attended by all OPU Heads in Sabah and Labuan including Sabah Assets (SBA)’ Sabah Labuan Regional Office (SLRO), Group Health, Safety, Security, & Environment (GHSSE), Kimanis Power Plant (KPP), PETRONAS Chemical Fertilizer Sabah Sdn Bhd (PCFSSB), PETRONAS Chemical Methanol Sdn Bhd (PCMSB), PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad and PETROSAINS.

This is an annual programme in which the trainees are sent to PETRONAS Facilities to do their ITA and complete their DKM, as required by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran Malaysia (JPK). This five (5) month ITA is conducted at Sabah Assets (SOGT & Offshore), Kimanis Power Plant (KPP), PETRONAS Chemical Fertilizer Sabah Sdn Bhd (PCFSSB) and PETRONAS Chemical Methanol Sdn Bhd (PCMSB). The Shared Success of this ITA is an outcome of all OPUs cultural beliefs of Own It and collaboration for the greater good of PETRONAS.

INSTEP Townhall Raya

Posted on July 24, 2017November 21, 2021 by admininstep

INSTEP Townhall Raya was organised at INSTEP as part of Hari Raya celebration.

PTP-1 Industrial Training Assignment Handover Ceremony

Posted on July 23, 2017November 21, 2021 by admininstep

INSTEP held the PTP-1 Industrial Training Assignment Handover Ceremony at DKE1-1.

2017 Global Getenergy Awards. Vote for INSTEP!

Posted on April 27, 2017November 21, 2021 by admininstep

INSTEP, based on its achievements in technical learning and collaboration, has been shortlisted for the 2017 Global Getenergy Awards for TWO categories:

Education and Training Provider of the Year Award
This award goes to the college, company or university who has consistently developed and delivered industry leading programmes.
Education Partnership Award (with ExxonMobil Malaysia)
This award recognises a partnership between an oil/gas company and a university or college which, in the opinion of the judges, shows most promise.

Vote for INSTEP! Online voting is open now until 12pm GMT on the 8^th May 2017.

To vote, click this link: http://global.getenergyevent.com/nominations/, fill in your contact details, select:-

Education Partnership 2017 – INSTEP PETRONAS with ExxonMobil Malaysia
Education and Training Provider of the Year – PETRONAS INSTEP

and hit vote.

Do spread the word to your colleagues and clients. We greatly appreciate your kind support.

Global Players Fascinated by INSTEP Experiential Learning Facilities

Posted on March 8, 2017November 21, 2021 by admininstep

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) hosted over 40 delegates from 17 countries to run its inaugural INSTEP Experiential Business Networking (IEBN) event on 27 and 28 February 2017. The event, organised by Getenergy, congregated people from the oil and gas industry who are responsible for the training, learning, education and development of their technical workforce.

The session was graced by Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, Senior Vice President, PETRONAS Group HRM and Chairman, PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB). Dato’ Raiha deliberated on PETRONAS approach to human capital development by investing in the education and training of local people from a young age to join the workforce; based on experience from previous oil and gas downturns.

Dato’ Raiha emphasised that to overcome challenges in the current low oil price environment, it is pertinent that PETRONAS continues to “grow its own timber” for a sustainable workforce in the future. This is also why PETRONAS has invested in learning institutions such as UTP and INSTEP.

Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO of PTTSB, in his welcoming remarks highlighted that IEBN is sought to bring the global industry players, specifically in the areas of technical training and development, to experience the state-of-the-art training facilities in INSTEP as well as the PETRONAS Real Time Visualisation Centre (PRTVC) in the Twin Towers relating to his constantly used phrase, “seeing is believing”.

Chandramohan also emphasised that IEBN serves as an avenue to engage and discuss technical learning solutions through hands-on training and experiential learning. He also added that INSTEP is open to collaborating with value adding partners to enhance the quality of learning programmes for the benefit of the learners.

Following the PRTVC visit and roundtable discussion, the entire group was flown to Kuala Terengganu. The delegates overnight at INSTEP residence whilst experiencing learners’ campus lifestyle.

The next day was filled with an all-embracing tour of the Integrated Upstream Downstream Live Training Plant, Drilling Rig and advanced training facilities at the seven academies, which included the drilling simulator, liquid metering training skid, waste water treatment pilot plant and pigging test loop. The tour also included visits to the campus comprehensive support facilities.

The programme ended with the delegates sharing their findings. All of the delegates were highly impressed with the facilities they had seen at INSTEP and felt that this was the best integrated oil and gas training centre they had seen. The event successfully developed a strong network of individuals who could call upon each other for sharing of best practices.

Author: admininstep