Category: Announcement

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? ​

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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! 

[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. 

[NEW] Upcoming Welder Development Programme via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) & Face-To-Face (F2F)

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Foster your knowledge in our new training of Welder Development Programme, now comes in 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) & Face-To-Face (F2F) mode.

Not to worry if you don’t know which training you should choose, here’s the recommended roadmap for you to consider: 

Fundamental of Welding Technology > Welder Training (3G SMAW) > ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification. 

(Note: *You may also opt for any of the training without following this recommended roadmap sequence)

📢 Part 1: Fundamental of Welding Technology (VILT)

📅 15-17 November 2021

📌  Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) via Microsoft Teams

                  💰 RM 1,660 (excludes tax)

📢 Part 2: Welder Training (3G SMAW) (F2F)

📅 29 November – 4 December 2021

📌  Experiential Face-to-Face training at INSTEP

💰 RM 4,990 (excludes tax)

📢 Part 4: ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification (F2F)

📅 5 days (in Quarter 1, 2022)

📌 Experiential Face-to-Face training at INSTEP

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.

For more information or registration, kindly contact suhaili.hamahmuding@petronas.com.my or reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk to you!

Disclaimer: **On-Job-Training (Welding) is not organised by INSTEP

Foster your knowledge in our new training of Welder Development Programme, now comes in 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) & Face-To-Face (F2F) mode.

Not to worry if you don’t know which training you should choose, here’s the recommended roadmap for you to consider: 

Fundamental of Welding Technology > Welder Training (3G SMAW) > ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification. 

(Note: *You may also opt for any of the training without following this recommended roadmap sequence)

📢 Part 1: Fundamental of Welding Technology (VILT)

📅 15-17 November 2021

📌  Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) via Microsoft Teams

                  💰 RM 1,660 (excludes tax)

📢 Part 2: Welder Training (3G SMAW) (F2F)

📅 29 November – 4 December 2021

📌  Experiential Face-to-Face training at INSTEP

💰 RM 4,990 (excludes tax)

📢 Part 4: ASNT Level II Visual Testing (Welding) Certification (F2F)

📅 5 days (in Quarter 1, 2022)

📌 Experiential Face-to-Face training at INSTEP

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.

For more information or registration, kindly contact suhaili.hamahmuding@petronas.com.my or reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com, we would love to talk to you!

Disclaimer: **On-Job-Training (Welding) is not organised by INSTEP