Category: Announcement

PETRONAS and INSTEP Collaborate to Execute Offshore Self-Regulation Inspectors Development Programme

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PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with PETRONAS on 25 April 2016 to provide the Offshore Self-Regulatory (OSR) Inspectors Development Programme, marking a significant milestone to further enhance its collaboration with Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM). 

The programme is designed to train OSR inspectors to be competent and certified to perform their tasks safely and efficiently. This programme is a PETRONAS initiative that allow the Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs) to manage and sustain safe operation of their offshore facilities. The implementation of OSR Management System (OSR MS) is vested in MPM as the custodian of Malaysian Operation.

Bacho Pilong, Senior General Manager, Petroleum Operation Management, spoke on behalf of Vice President, MPM. He expressed his gratitude to Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and PACs for the support rendered in ensuring the success of the initiative. Bacho Pilong also congratulated INSTEP for being the training provider of OSR Inspectors Development Programme.

YBhg Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, Senior Vice President, Group Human Resource Management, highlighted in her speech, that this initiative will elevate INSTEP’s offerings to a new level in terms of capability building and people development both for PETRONAS and the industry as a whole.

The signing was witnessed by YBhg Dato’ Ir Mohtar Musri, Director General of DOSH. In his speech, he emphasized on his aspiration to see the OSR MS leading the oil and gas industry in creating a safe and healthy work culture that contributes towards enhancing the quality of working life. 

Among those attending the signing ceremony were Petrofac Malaysia Ltd, Sapura Kencana Energy Inc. and Coastal Energy.
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PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with PETRONAS on 25 April 2016 to provide the Offshore Self-Regulatory (OSR) Inspectors Development Programme, marking a significant milestone to further enhance its collaboration with Malaysia Petroleum Management (MPM). 

The programme is designed to train OSR inspectors to be competent and certified to perform their tasks safely and efficiently. This programme is a PETRONAS initiative that allow the Petroleum Arrangement Contractors (PACs) to manage and sustain safe operation of their offshore facilities. The implementation of OSR Management System (OSR MS) is vested in MPM as the custodian of Malaysian Operation.

Bacho Pilong, Senior General Manager, Petroleum Operation Management, spoke on behalf of Vice President, MPM. He expressed his gratitude to Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and PACs for the support rendered in ensuring the success of the initiative. Bacho Pilong also congratulated INSTEP for being the training provider of OSR Inspectors Development Programme.

YBhg Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, Senior Vice President, Group Human Resource Management, highlighted in her speech, that this initiative will elevate INSTEP’s offerings to a new level in terms of capability building and people development both for PETRONAS and the industry as a whole.

The signing was witnessed by YBhg Dato’ Ir Mohtar Musri, Director General of DOSH. In his speech, he emphasized on his aspiration to see the OSR MS leading the oil and gas industry in creating a safe and healthy work culture that contributes towards enhancing the quality of working life. 

Among those attending the signing ceremony were Petrofac Malaysia Ltd, Sapura Kencana Energy Inc. and Coastal Energy.
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INSTEP Successfully Performs Training for MTCP International Participants

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Ten participants from 10 countries successfully completed “Basic Training for Plant Operations” from 8 to 21 August 2016 at INSTEP under the Malaysian Technical Training Programme (MTCP) sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

This government-to-government programme aims to expose participants to upstream & downstream plant operations. The programme is designed to address the fundamental needs of a plant personnel for safe, efficient and effective plant operations.  It provided a useful platform for the participants to network, exchange information and share their experiences and lessons learnt during their stay in Kuala Terengganu. The participants also attended an engagement session with Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Putrajaya. 

The participants individually presented their learning experiences at INSTEP and plan of action upon returning to their respective countries. They also expressed their gratitude to the Government of Malaysia for the sponsorship and INSTEP for the skills gained during the hands-on training at the state-of-the-art Upstream Downstream Training Plant.

Mr Beh Ching Chye, Principal Assistant Secretary, International Cooperation and Development Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the closing ceremony and delivered the certificates to the participants at Dorsett Hotel in Putrajaya.

Speaking at the event, Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued support and confidence in INSTEP to carry out the training for MTCP participants. He hoped the knowledge and experiences gained by the participants during the training at INSTEP will form a foundation to enhance their skills to perform their tasks diligently and safely.

 

Ten participants from 10 countries successfully completed “Basic Training for Plant Operations” from 8 to 21 August 2016 at INSTEP under the Malaysian Technical Training Programme (MTCP) sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia.

This government-to-government programme aims to expose participants to upstream & downstream plant operations. The programme is designed to address the fundamental needs of a plant personnel for safe, efficient and effective plant operations.  It provided a useful platform for the participants to network, exchange information and share their experiences and lessons learnt during their stay in Kuala Terengganu. The participants also attended an engagement session with Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Putrajaya. 

The participants individually presented their learning experiences at INSTEP and plan of action upon returning to their respective countries. They also expressed their gratitude to the Government of Malaysia for the sponsorship and INSTEP for the skills gained during the hands-on training at the state-of-the-art Upstream Downstream Training Plant.

Mr Beh Ching Chye, Principal Assistant Secretary, International Cooperation and Development Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, witnessed the closing ceremony and delivered the certificates to the participants at Dorsett Hotel in Putrajaya.

Speaking at the event, Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, expressed his appreciation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued support and confidence in INSTEP to carry out the training for MTCP participants. He hoped the knowledge and experiences gained by the participants during the training at INSTEP will form a foundation to enhance their skills to perform their tasks diligently and safely.

 

INSTEP Learners win PEARSON Awards Again!

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Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) won the “Outstanding Learner” and “Centre of Excellence” Awards during the Pearson Medallion Award Ceremony on 27 August 2016 at Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Tony Collingridge, Director of UK Trade and Investment graced the auspicious occasion.

INSTEP has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence for delivering Pearson BTEC International qualifications for two consecutive years.  The winners are highly valued due to the proven track records and achievements amongst over 100 Pearson centres in Malaysia.

INSTEP is proud that two of its Petroleum Technology Programme – 1 (PTP-1) learners, Mohamad Amin Afandi Abd Khoder and Siti Norbaya Yahya received the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards 2015.  These awards are presented to high achievers among thousands of students who sat for exams and are recognised among the country and world’s best performing students.

Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, received Pearson Centre of Excellence Award from Mr. Simon Young, Portfolio Director, Pearson UK.

These recognitions mark a significant milestone that further enhances INSTEP’s role and capability as a leading partner of choice in oil and gas technical learning and certification.

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) won the “Outstanding Learner” and “Centre of Excellence” Awards during the Pearson Medallion Award Ceremony on 27 August 2016 at Le Meridien Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Tony Collingridge, Director of UK Trade and Investment graced the auspicious occasion.

INSTEP has been recognised as a Centre of Excellence for delivering Pearson BTEC International qualifications for two consecutive years.  The winners are highly valued due to the proven track records and achievements amongst over 100 Pearson centres in Malaysia.

INSTEP is proud that two of its Petroleum Technology Programme – 1 (PTP-1) learners, Mohamad Amin Afandi Abd Khoder and Siti Norbaya Yahya received the Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards 2015.  These awards are presented to high achievers among thousands of students who sat for exams and are recognised among the country and world’s best performing students.

Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, received Pearson Centre of Excellence Award from Mr. Simon Young, Portfolio Director, Pearson UK.

These recognitions mark a significant milestone that further enhances INSTEP’s role and capability as a leading partner of choice in oil and gas technical learning and certification.

INSTEP wins at Global Getenergy Award 2016

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In its first entry, INSTEP won the Global Getenergy Award in the esteemed category of Education and Training Provider of the Year.  This award recognises the oil & gas learning institution that has consistently developed and delivered industry leading programmes.  INSTEP clinched the award from five other finalists, including NExT Schlumberger, which had won the Award for the last three years running.

Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, received the award from Carlos Ortiz Gomez, Director General of Research, Technology Development & Human Resources Formation, SENER Mexico, at the Gala Dinner on the evening of 16 May 2016 at One Whitehall Place in London.

Following the award ceremony, Chandramohan spoke in a plenary session of the 12th Annual Getenergy Global Event on “Strategies for Practical Learning Experience”.  He highlighted that PETRONAS has invested on world class learning facilities to support scenario based learning, and despite the current challenging low oil price environment, INSTEP continues to invest in simulation and virtual technology to meet the industry’s immediate demand.  The recently launched Liquid Metering Training Skid, Pigging Test Loop and Virtual Reality Technology in the various Academies create a competitive advantage in providing quality learning at INSTEP.

Chandramohan also participated as a panel member for Career Planning and Mentoring for the next generation of young professionals.  About thirty students doing Masters at various universities in London took part in the session.

INSTEP had an exhibition booth at the event which attracted visitors from various oil companies, training providers and service companies with high interest on its upstream downstream live training plant.

In its first entry, INSTEP won the Global Getenergy Award in the esteemed category of Education and Training Provider of the Year.  This award recognises the oil & gas learning institution that has consistently developed and delivered industry leading programmes.  INSTEP clinched the award from five other finalists, including NExT Schlumberger, which had won the Award for the last three years running.

Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, received the award from Carlos Ortiz Gomez, Director General of Research, Technology Development & Human Resources Formation, SENER Mexico, at the Gala Dinner on the evening of 16 May 2016 at One Whitehall Place in London.

Following the award ceremony, Chandramohan spoke in a plenary session of the 12th Annual Getenergy Global Event on “Strategies for Practical Learning Experience”.  He highlighted that PETRONAS has invested on world class learning facilities to support scenario based learning, and despite the current challenging low oil price environment, INSTEP continues to invest in simulation and virtual technology to meet the industry’s immediate demand.  The recently launched Liquid Metering Training Skid, Pigging Test Loop and Virtual Reality Technology in the various Academies create a competitive advantage in providing quality learning at INSTEP.

Chandramohan also participated as a panel member for Career Planning and Mentoring for the next generation of young professionals.  About thirty students doing Masters at various universities in London took part in the session.

INSTEP had an exhibition booth at the event which attracted visitors from various oil companies, training providers and service companies with high interest on its upstream downstream live training plant.

President Visits INSTEP

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Datuk Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, President & Group CEO of PETRONAS, visited INSTEP on 25 May 2016 following his participation at the launching of the Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) on 27 March 2014. Datuk Wan Zul’s association with INSTEP (ILPP then) goes back to the 1980s when he was a line trainer at the institute.  

Datuk Wan Zul visited some of INSTEP’s advanced learning facilities, namely the UDTP, Pigging Test Loop and Liquid Metering Training Skid which are highly beneficial for both upstream and downstream business.

The President was accompanied by Adif Zulkifli, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, M Nazlee Rasol, Idris Ibrahim and M Nasri Jamaluddin from the President’s Office. Wan Hasnan Abdullah, General Manager ECRO, was also present.

During the engagement session with the INSTEP management, Datuk Wan Zul expressed appreciation to INSTEP for having won the Global Getenergy 2016 Award as the Education and Training Provider of the Year on 16 May 2016. Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO of PTTSB, highlighted that for the month of May 2016, INSTEP had also obtained ISO9001:2008 certification and was conferred the IECEx 12th Recognized Training Provider in the world. To culminate these achievements, the President’s inspiring insights to the staff ended the month on a high note for INSTEP.

Datuk Wan Zul officiated a tree-planting ceremony at the Administration building to mark his visit to INSTEP.

Datuk Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin, President & Group CEO of PETRONAS, visited INSTEP on 25 May 2016 following his participation at the launching of the Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) on 27 March 2014. Datuk Wan Zul’s association with INSTEP (ILPP then) goes back to the 1980s when he was a line trainer at the institute.  

Datuk Wan Zul visited some of INSTEP’s advanced learning facilities, namely the UDTP, Pigging Test Loop and Liquid Metering Training Skid which are highly beneficial for both upstream and downstream business.

The President was accompanied by Adif Zulkifli, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, M Nazlee Rasol, Idris Ibrahim and M Nasri Jamaluddin from the President’s Office. Wan Hasnan Abdullah, General Manager ECRO, was also present.

During the engagement session with the INSTEP management, Datuk Wan Zul expressed appreciation to INSTEP for having won the Global Getenergy 2016 Award as the Education and Training Provider of the Year on 16 May 2016. Chandramohan Saminathan, CEO of PTTSB, highlighted that for the month of May 2016, INSTEP had also obtained ISO9001:2008 certification and was conferred the IECEx 12th Recognized Training Provider in the world. To culminate these achievements, the President’s inspiring insights to the staff ended the month on a high note for INSTEP.

Datuk Wan Zul officiated a tree-planting ceremony at the Administration building to mark his visit to INSTEP.

INSTEP marks Strategic Alliance with Honeywell

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PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell on 10 November 2016 at Malaysian Petroleum Club KLCC to further strengthen the business collaboration in enhancing the quality of training in generating skilled workforce for the industry.

The ceremony was graced by Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, Senior Vice President, Group Human Resource Management PETRONAS and Chairman of PTTSB Board.

Honeywell, a leading process technology company, is not new to PETRONAS for Control System and Instrumentation installations. INSTEP utilizes Honeywell Distributed Control System for its Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) and Instrumentation Academy.

Speaking at the event, Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, highlighted, “The alliance brings together Honeywell’s leading technology in control system and global market outreach with INSTEP’s competent instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. The inclusion of hands-on training at INSTEP UDTP will enhance the quality of the learners and be a catalyst for more international programmes in the future”.

Briand Greer, President Honeywell ASEAN, expressed confidence that this MoU will broaden collaboration between Honeywell and PETRONAS in the oil and gas industry. He believes this will further bolster both companies’ aspiration to create a stronger presence in the Asian region.

As the global oil and gas industry continues to be affected by volatile oil prices, it is envisaged this alliance will support PETRONAS’ unwavering effort to produce skilled workforce and capable human capital for the industry.

PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd (PTTSB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell on 10 November 2016 at Malaysian Petroleum Club KLCC to further strengthen the business collaboration in enhancing the quality of training in generating skilled workforce for the industry.

The ceremony was graced by Dato’ Raiha Azni Abd Rahman, Senior Vice President, Group Human Resource Management PETRONAS and Chairman of PTTSB Board.

Honeywell, a leading process technology company, is not new to PETRONAS for Control System and Instrumentation installations. INSTEP utilizes Honeywell Distributed Control System for its Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP) and Instrumentation Academy.

Speaking at the event, Chandramohan M Saminathan, CEO PTTSB, highlighted, “The alliance brings together Honeywell’s leading technology in control system and global market outreach with INSTEP’s competent instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. The inclusion of hands-on training at INSTEP UDTP will enhance the quality of the learners and be a catalyst for more international programmes in the future”.

Briand Greer, President Honeywell ASEAN, expressed confidence that this MoU will broaden collaboration between Honeywell and PETRONAS in the oil and gas industry. He believes this will further bolster both companies’ aspiration to create a stronger presence in the Asian region.

As the global oil and gas industry continues to be affected by volatile oil prices, it is envisaged this alliance will support PETRONAS’ unwavering effort to produce skilled workforce and capable human capital for the industry.