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INSTEP Celebrates Second Batch of Job Ready Technicians for Sarawak’s First Methanol Project

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3 November 2022 marked another INSTEP’s success story when 43 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd have successfully completed the Technician Training Programme (TTP). They are the second batch of TTP, tailored by INSTEP to train the young technical talents in areas of Operations, Maintenance, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to be a qualified technician in delivering the state’s first mega methanol aspiration.

Certificate giving ceremony by the Chairman of Sarawak Petchem, YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

The closing ceremony was honored by the presence of Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Dr Hj Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and YBhg. Datu Hj Abdul Hadi Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain in his speech regarded his acknowledgment to the enormous dedication from INSTEP as the key player in supporting the Sarawak’s first mega-methanol project.

Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain delivered his speech.

“INSTEP and PETRONAS are continuously exhibiting an unwavering endeavor on accelerating the human capital to reinforce the advancement of local workforce and technical talents, and concurrently lessening the dependency on external workforce, in an effort to establish Bintulu as a petrochemical hub,” he added.

The job-ready technicians will be stationed to multiple PETRONAS plants in Bintulu and Labuan to undergo On Job Training (OJT) as a part of the training development programme. This is crucial for the learners to get the exposure of the real-life working experience and to exercise safe working practices in the real plants.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim delivered his remarks during the event.

Quoting Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim’s words,” In a world that is increasingly volatile and uncertain, competency is currency. Equipping yourself with technical skills and knowledge can increase the employability and selling factor of oneself.”

He also touched upon the importance of setting the tone of professionalism to the learners. “The most important reminder to our learners before entering the professional field, is to stand firm and steadfast on your integrity belief. Knowledge and skills without discipline and self-integrity are insubstantial.”

Azri Ibrahim delivered his appreciation speech on behalf of his fellow colleagues.

Azri Ibrahim, the leader of Batch 2 Learners, conveyed his profound gratitude to be able to be a part of Sarawak Petchem legacy and joining the 1-year training programme at INSTEP.

“Despite coming from different family and educational background in Sarawak, we are able to adapt and study together here in INSTEP. We gained extensive new knowledge and skills including critical thinking and problem solving from our experienced instructors. This will be a momentous mark in our lives, personally and professionally,” he said.

Delightful smiles from the learners lit up the ceremony.

The dignitaries were also entertained with a stage performance from the learners.

This joyous ceremony is not the end for the learners, it only signifies the beginning of a new journey to them. With all the knowledge gained from INSTEP, this will be a kickstart to carve a new career pathway for the learners, endorsing INSTEP’s fruitful education system.


INSTEP has so far produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades, an illustration of the passion in being the key player for PETRONAS human capital growth.

3 November 2022 marked another INSTEP’s success story when 43 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd have successfully completed the Technician Training Programme (TTP). They are the second batch of TTP, tailored by INSTEP to train the young technical talents in areas of Operations, Maintenance, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) to be a qualified technician in delivering the state’s first mega methanol aspiration.

Certificate giving ceremony by the Chairman of Sarawak Petchem, YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

The closing ceremony was honored by the presence of Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Dr Hj Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel and YBhg. Datu Hj Abdul Hadi Datuk Haji Abdul Kadir and Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim.

YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain in his speech regarded his acknowledgment to the enormous dedication from INSTEP as the key player in supporting the Sarawak’s first mega-methanol project.

Chairman of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Tan Sri Datuk Amar (Dr.) Hj Abdul Aziz Dato Haji Husain delivered his speech.

“INSTEP and PETRONAS are continuously exhibiting an unwavering endeavor on accelerating the human capital to reinforce the advancement of local workforce and technical talents, and concurrently lessening the dependency on external workforce, in an effort to establish Bintulu as a petrochemical hub,” he added.

The job-ready technicians will be stationed to multiple PETRONAS plants in Bintulu and Labuan to undergo On Job Training (OJT) as a part of the training development programme. This is crucial for the learners to get the exposure of the real-life working experience and to exercise safe working practices in the real plants.

Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim delivered his remarks during the event.

Quoting Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, En. Idris Ibrahim’s words,” In a world that is increasingly volatile and uncertain, competency is currency. Equipping yourself with technical skills and knowledge can increase the employability and selling factor of oneself.”

He also touched upon the importance of setting the tone of professionalism to the learners. “The most important reminder to our learners before entering the professional field, is to stand firm and steadfast on your integrity belief. Knowledge and skills without discipline and self-integrity are insubstantial.”

Azri Ibrahim delivered his appreciation speech on behalf of his fellow colleagues.

Azri Ibrahim, the leader of Batch 2 Learners, conveyed his profound gratitude to be able to be a part of Sarawak Petchem legacy and joining the 1-year training programme at INSTEP.

“Despite coming from different family and educational background in Sarawak, we are able to adapt and study together here in INSTEP. We gained extensive new knowledge and skills including critical thinking and problem solving from our experienced instructors. This will be a momentous mark in our lives, personally and professionally,” he said.

Delightful smiles from the learners lit up the ceremony.

The dignitaries were also entertained with a stage performance from the learners.

This joyous ceremony is not the end for the learners, it only signifies the beginning of a new journey to them. With all the knowledge gained from INSTEP, this will be a kickstart to carve a new career pathway for the learners, endorsing INSTEP’s fruitful education system.


INSTEP has so far produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades, an illustration of the passion in being the key player for PETRONAS human capital growth.

Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) 2023

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A 10-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) that is specifically designed to develop essential technical competencies with generative culture mindset to accelerate your career in the global energy industry. 

Upon completion of this programme, you will be a certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry. 

For more information on the requirements and application procedure, simply refer to the brochure below or download your pdf copy here.  

Application deadline is by 5th November 2022, Saturday,11:59pm (GMT+8).  

What are you waiting for?  

Scan the QR Code above or click here to apply!

Reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further enquiry or information, we would love to talk to you!

A 10-month pre-employment sponsorship programme, Technical Energy Enrichment Programme (TEP) that is specifically designed to develop essential technical competencies with generative culture mindset to accelerate your career in the global energy industry. 

Upon completion of this programme, you will be a certified job-ready technician with skills of tomorrow to support the global energy industry. 

For more information on the requirements and application procedure, simply refer to the brochure below or download your pdf copy here.  

Application deadline is by 5th November 2022, Saturday,11:59pm (GMT+8).  

What are you waiting for?  

Scan the QR Code above or click here to apply!

Reach us at instepmarketing@petronas.com for further enquiry or information, we would love to talk to you!

KTC Produces Graduates with High Employability Rates

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A convocation ceremony for Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) is hosted on 29 September 2022 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) to commemorate the completion of Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (Instrumentasi & Kawalan) which involves 42 trainees of 2017 and 2018 intakes.

(From left to right) En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of PTTSB; En. Alfie Mahathir Semani, Manager of Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC); Datuk (Datu) Rosmadi Datu Sulai, Director General of Sabah State Public Service; En. Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar, Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management.

The graduation scrolls were handed to the graduates by Director General of Sabah State Public Service Datuk (Datu) Rosmadi Datu Sulai.

In his speech at the ceremony, Datu Rosmadi said: “We are indeed thankful that despite the numerous challenges faced by the industry globally, PETRONAS remains unwavering in its commitment towards investing in education and human capital development particularly in the Sabah state.”

This includes the setting up of KTC, construction of MRSM Ranau, annual award of the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme for students to pursue tertiary education, Vocational Institutions Sponsorship and Training Assistance (VISTA) programme with five identified institutions in the state which aims to develop the technical and vocational capabilities of Sabahan youths, as well as other numerous programmes that serve the major aim to nurture talents for the state and the nation, he said.

Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd, En. Idris Ibrahim, said KTC was set up in 2011 as part of PETRONAS corporate social responsibility programme in Sabah to support the state’s human capital development, particularly in the oil and gas industry.

“KTC is committed to developing and equipping the youths of Sabah with the necessary qualifications and skills required to enroll in the oil and gas industry,” he said at the KTC convocation ceremony.

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of PTTSB, delivered his welcoming remarks during the KTC Convocation Ceremony.

Also present were Secretary of Home Affairs and Research, Datuk Awang Shaminan Awang Sahari; Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar; and Head of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan, Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab.

KTC is the first institution in Sabah to be recognised as an Accredited Centre by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. It offers a three-year full-time diploma-level training in Industrial Instrumentation & Control System – Monitoring & Control (Level 4), Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM).

Quoting one of the few female graduates, Syra Olivia Rayner, she mentioned about the importance of the vital processes learnt in KTC in performing her tasks in the oil & gas industry. Syra secured a job as an instrumentation technician for a local company in offshore projects quickly after her completion of the training programme, which proves the credibility of a KTC graduate in the Oil & Gas industry.

“Being the only female at my workplace, it is not difficult for me to adjust to my new working environment including working on platforms, because I love working outdoors. Working in oil and gas industry demands teamwork spirit since our skills improvement requires helps from others,” she explained.   

(Left) Sarifuddin Usman, (Middle) Syra Olivia Rayner and (Right) Muhammad Uzayr Jasnih

KTC has so far produced 174 graduates with nearly 100% employment by the oil and gas as well as by other industries. Currently KTC is collaborating with Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM), to provide scaffolding training for Sabahan youths under the VISTA programme.

Choir performance by current trainees in KTC during the convocation.

A convocation ceremony for Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC) is hosted on 29 September 2022 at Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) to commemorate the completion of Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (Instrumentasi & Kawalan) which involves 42 trainees of 2017 and 2018 intakes.

(From left to right) En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of PTTSB; En. Alfie Mahathir Semani, Manager of Kimanis Petroleum Training Centre (KTC); Datuk (Datu) Rosmadi Datu Sulai, Director General of Sabah State Public Service; En. Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar, Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management.

The graduation scrolls were handed to the graduates by Director General of Sabah State Public Service Datuk (Datu) Rosmadi Datu Sulai.

In his speech at the ceremony, Datu Rosmadi said: “We are indeed thankful that despite the numerous challenges faced by the industry globally, PETRONAS remains unwavering in its commitment towards investing in education and human capital development particularly in the Sabah state.”

This includes the setting up of KTC, construction of MRSM Ranau, annual award of the PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme for students to pursue tertiary education, Vocational Institutions Sponsorship and Training Assistance (VISTA) programme with five identified institutions in the state which aims to develop the technical and vocational capabilities of Sabahan youths, as well as other numerous programmes that serve the major aim to nurture talents for the state and the nation, he said.

Chief Executive Officer of PETRONAS Technical Training Sdn Bhd, En. Idris Ibrahim, said KTC was set up in 2011 as part of PETRONAS corporate social responsibility programme in Sabah to support the state’s human capital development, particularly in the oil and gas industry.

“KTC is committed to developing and equipping the youths of Sabah with the necessary qualifications and skills required to enroll in the oil and gas industry,” he said at the KTC convocation ceremony.

En. Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of PTTSB, delivered his welcoming remarks during the KTC Convocation Ceremony.

Also present were Secretary of Home Affairs and Research, Datuk Awang Shaminan Awang Sahari; Head of Human Capital Investment, PETRONAS Group Human Resource Management, Syed Mohamad Muhafiz Syed Bakar; and Head of PETRONAS Sabah and Labuan, Siti Ayu Abdul Wahab.

KTC is the first institution in Sabah to be recognised as an Accredited Centre by the Department of Skills Development under the Ministry of Human Resources. It offers a three-year full-time diploma-level training in Industrial Instrumentation & Control System – Monitoring & Control (Level 4), Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM).

Quoting one of the few female graduates, Syra Olivia Rayner, she mentioned about the importance of the vital processes learnt in KTC in performing her tasks in the oil & gas industry. Syra secured a job as an instrumentation technician for a local company in offshore projects quickly after her completion of the training programme, which proves the credibility of a KTC graduate in the Oil & Gas industry.

“Being the only female at my workplace, it is not difficult for me to adjust to my new working environment including working on platforms, because I love working outdoors. Working in oil and gas industry demands teamwork spirit since our skills improvement requires helps from others,” she explained.   

(Left) Sarifuddin Usman, (Middle) Syra Olivia Rayner and (Right) Muhammad Uzayr Jasnih

KTC has so far produced 174 graduates with nearly 100% employment by the oil and gas as well as by other industries. Currently KTC is collaborating with Akademi Binaan Malaysia (ABM), to provide scaffolding training for Sabahan youths under the VISTA programme.

Choir performance by current trainees in KTC during the convocation.

[October Edition] Skills Get Deeper with Our Learning Programmes

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A wide range of courses from Operation, Maintenance to Health, Safety and Environment Programmes for your professional capability development in October are available now

1. Process & Analytical Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

2. Mechanical and Inspection

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

3. Electrical

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

4. Health, Safety & Environment Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually & physically 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. 

Note on mode of delivery:  

  • F2F: Face-to-Face
  • VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

A wide range of courses from Operation, Maintenance to Health, Safety and Environment Programmes for your professional capability development in October are available now

1. Process & Analytical Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

2. Mechanical and Inspection

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

3. Electrical

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

4. Health, Safety & Environment Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually & physically 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. 

Note on mode of delivery:  

  • F2F: Face-to-Face
  • VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

INSTEP Continues to Support Developing Countries through Knowledge Transfer

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Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) continues its commitment to support the growth of global talents of oil and gas industry through strategic collaboration with Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme since 2017. The supports are in the form of various expertise and knowledge sharing including championing oil and gas technical collaboration amongst developing countries.

 

The collaboration between MTCP and Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) continues this year as INSTEP recently hosted the 4th training session under MTCP, which this time around themed ‘Introduction to Petroleum Technology’.

 

The training sessions were carried out for 5 days via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) which comprised virtual visit to INSTEP facilities, live demonstrations by our industry-experienced instructors, video offerings, professional coaching, and role-plays.

 

This session was attended by 20 participants from various countries, including Algeria (2), Cambodia (2), Jordan (2), Mexico (2), Morocco (1), Oman (2), Suriname (1), Thailand (1), and Uganda (4). Among these are Petroleum Engineer, Geologist, Environmental Affairs Specialist, HR office and so on.

 

The programmes offered the participants an overview of Oil & Gas Industry within Malaysia and enabled them to be familiarised with the industry operations & practices in Malaysia, which include the concepts of HSE elements, sustainability development, Upstream (geology, exploration, drilling, production, etc.), Downstream (refinery & petrochemical), as well as new energy initiatives in Malaysia. The highlight of the programme was the virtual visit to INSTEP Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), which is a live training platform that re-creates the real-world plant scenarios and allow the learners to upskill their technical competency in day-to-day operation.

Mr. Abir B A Patah, the Plant Engineer at INSTEP took the participants a tour via live demo/telecast around the Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP).

One of the participants from Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Lilian Nyakuni, said, “As a HR Professional in the Oil & Gas sector, the programme has given me a detailed insights of how and what our technical staff are going through in delivering their daily objectives and goals. After the programme, I know how to better support them and to create talent management strategies that are fit for our technical workforces like how INSTEP does.”

As a technical centre of excellence, INSTEP aspires to be a trusted and preferred technical learning solutions partner in the oil & gas industry and beyond. The collaboration with MTCP demonstrates INSTEP’s significant role in accelerating the human capital development not only within Malaysia, but also in the international horizon.

About MTCP

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was officially launched on 7 September 1980 at the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting in New Delhi, India, to signify Malaysia’s commitment to the South-South Cooperation, particularly the Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC). The MTCP emphasises on the development of human resources through the provision of trainings in various areas which are essential for a country’s development such as the public administration, good governance, health, education, agriculture, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, economy and finance, ICT and environment. Annually, Malaysia offered more than 65 capacity-building and technical assistance programmes under the MTCP, which have benefited more than 34,000 participants from 144 countries.

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) continues its commitment to support the growth of global talents of oil and gas industry through strategic collaboration with Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme since 2017. The supports are in the form of various expertise and knowledge sharing including championing oil and gas technical collaboration amongst developing countries.

 

The collaboration between MTCP and Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) continues this year as INSTEP recently hosted the 4th training session under MTCP, which this time around themed ‘Introduction to Petroleum Technology’.

 

The training sessions were carried out for 5 days via Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) which comprised virtual visit to INSTEP facilities, live demonstrations by our industry-experienced instructors, video offerings, professional coaching, and role-plays.

 

This session was attended by 20 participants from various countries, including Algeria (2), Cambodia (2), Jordan (2), Mexico (2), Morocco (1), Oman (2), Suriname (1), Thailand (1), and Uganda (4). Among these are Petroleum Engineer, Geologist, Environmental Affairs Specialist, HR office and so on.

 

The programmes offered the participants an overview of Oil & Gas Industry within Malaysia and enabled them to be familiarised with the industry operations & practices in Malaysia, which include the concepts of HSE elements, sustainability development, Upstream (geology, exploration, drilling, production, etc.), Downstream (refinery & petrochemical), as well as new energy initiatives in Malaysia. The highlight of the programme was the virtual visit to INSTEP Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP), which is a live training platform that re-creates the real-world plant scenarios and allow the learners to upskill their technical competency in day-to-day operation.

Mr. Abir B A Patah, the Plant Engineer at INSTEP took the participants a tour via live demo/telecast around the Upstream Downstream Training Plant (UDTP).

One of the participants from Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), Lilian Nyakuni, said, “As a HR Professional in the Oil & Gas sector, the programme has given me a detailed insights of how and what our technical staff are going through in delivering their daily objectives and goals. After the programme, I know how to better support them and to create talent management strategies that are fit for our technical workforces like how INSTEP does.”

As a technical centre of excellence, INSTEP aspires to be a trusted and preferred technical learning solutions partner in the oil & gas industry and beyond. The collaboration with MTCP demonstrates INSTEP’s significant role in accelerating the human capital development not only within Malaysia, but also in the international horizon.

About MTCP

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was officially launched on 7 September 1980 at the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting in New Delhi, India, to signify Malaysia’s commitment to the South-South Cooperation, particularly the Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC). The MTCP emphasises on the development of human resources through the provision of trainings in various areas which are essential for a country’s development such as the public administration, good governance, health, education, agriculture, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, economy and finance, ICT and environment. Annually, Malaysia offered more than 65 capacity-building and technical assistance programmes under the MTCP, which have benefited more than 34,000 participants from 144 countries.

Download our Latest INSTEP Learning Calendar (Revision 6 & 7) today!

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Discover today what’s new and the updated training schedule in our Learning Calendar 2022.

We’ve new programme to offer you in developing your technical competency and to unleash your potential.

More and more of INSTEP programmes are now HRD Corp Claimable; stay tune for the rest of the programmes.

PETRONAS Edition Learning Calendar Revision 6

(For PETRONAS staff only):

Public Edition Learning Calendar Revision 7

(Open to all):

Don’t miss out and join us to upskill yourself in Operations, Maintenance and Health, Safety & Environment Programmes.

So what are you waiting for? Download your copy of Learning Calendar today!

Click here to download:

PETRONAS Group Calendar (Revision 6)
Public Group Calendar (Revision 7)

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

Discover today what’s new and the updated training schedule in our Learning Calendar 2022.

We’ve new programme to offer you in developing your technical competency and to unleash your potential.

More and more of INSTEP programmes are now HRD Corp Claimable; stay tune for the rest of the programmes.

 

PETRONAS Edition Learning Calendar Revision 6

(For PETRONAS staff only):

Public Edition Learning Calendar Revision 7

(Open to all):

Don’t miss out and join us to upskill yourself in Operations, Maintenance and Health, Safety & Environment Programmes.

So what are you waiting for? Download your copy of Learning Calendar today!

Click here to download:

PETRONAS Group Calendar (Revision 6)
Public Group Calendar (Revision 7)

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

[September Edition] Equip Your Knowledge with Our Learning Programmes

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A wide range of courses from Operation, Maintenance to Health, Safety and Environment Programme for your professional capability development in September are available now!

1. Process & Analytical Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

2. Mechanical and Inspection

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

3. Electrical

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

4. Instrumentation Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

5. Health, Safety & Environment Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually & physically 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. 

Note on mode of delivery:  

  • F2F: Face-to-Face
  • VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

A wide range of courses from Operation, Maintenance to Health, Safety and Environment Programme for your professional capability development in September are available now!

1. Process & Analytical Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

2. Mechanical and Inspection

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

3. Electrical

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

4. Instrumentation Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

5. Health, Safety & Environment Programme

Face-to-Face (F2F) 

Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) 

What are you waiting for? Let’s get upskilled virtually & physically 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. 

Note on mode of delivery:  

  • F2F: Face-to-Face
  • VILT: Virtual Instructor-Led Training

Third time bagging RoSPA Health and Safety – Gold Award!

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Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) is celebrating its third time of landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

“Receiving the Gold Award in The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for year 2022 proves our dedication in adopting and implementing the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy within the organisation with a workplace concept that prioritises its employees’ experience as well as to ensure its employees, clients, and contractors get home safely to their familities at the end of every working day,” said Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.

At INSTEP, we are dedicated to adopting and implementing the HSE Policy, Manuals & Procedures within the organisation. A dedicated HSSE steering committee and quarterly HSSE walkabouts set the right safety behaviour and culture among the employees so that everyone is align with the best HSE practice, and to strive for better achievement in Occupational Health and Safety management systems and culture.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition, INSTEP join like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety. I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive-up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”

Since INSTEP’s establishment four decades ago, we continuously demonstrate excellent occupational safety & health performance by embracing the value of “Progressing together towards Generative Culture”. The concerted effort has been defined through winning a few notable accolades such as Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021, as well as RoSPA Gold Award 2020 & 2021.  

For more information about the RoSPA Awards, please visit www.rospa.com/awards.

Institut Teknologi Petroleum PETRONAS (INSTEP) is celebrating its third time of landing an internationally recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

“Receiving the Gold Award in The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Awards for year 2022 proves our dedication in adopting and implementing the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy within the organisation with a workplace concept that prioritises its employees’ experience as well as to ensure its employees, clients, and contractors get home safely to their familities at the end of every working day,” said Idris Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP.

At INSTEP, we are dedicated to adopting and implementing the HSE Policy, Manuals & Procedures within the organisation. A dedicated HSSE steering committee and quarterly HSSE walkabouts set the right safety behaviour and culture among the employees so that everyone is align with the best HSE practice, and to strive for better achievement in Occupational Health and Safety management systems and culture.

Organisations receiving a RoSPA Award are recognised as being world-leaders in health and safety practice. Every year, nearly 2,000 entrants vie to achieve the highest possible accolade in what is the UK’s longest-running H&S industry awards.

Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “This is a fantastic and well-deserved accomplishment. All our award entrants demonstrate their unwavering commitment and passion for keeping people safe at work. By receiving this recognition, INSTEP join like-minded businesses and organisations worldwide, who represent the very best in their approach to Health and Safety. I would like to add my personal thanks for all the work that it has taken to secure this well-deserved award – congratulations to all those involved, who champion and drive-up Health and Safety standards every day. You are a fantastic example to others in your sector.”

Since INSTEP’s establishment four decades ago, we continuously demonstrate excellent occupational safety & health performance by embracing the value of “Progressing together towards Generative Culture”. The concerted effort has been defined through winning a few notable accolades such as Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2021, as well as RoSPA Gold Award 2020 & 2021.  

For more information about the RoSPA Awards, please visit www.rospa.com/awards.

74 Future Ready Technicians are Produced to Support Sarawak’s First Methanol Project

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INSTEP hosted a closing ceremony of Technician Training Programme Batch 1 on 7 July 2022, signifying the remarkable achievement completed by the 74 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd throughout their 1-year training at INSTEP. This recorded a significant milestone in Sarawak’s aspiration to deliver the first mega-Methanol Project by 2024.

The auspicious ceremony was graced by the presence of the Director-in-Charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli B Haji Abg Mohd Nailie, the Project Director of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., Tuan Haji Mohammad B Haji Ibrahim, as well as Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Tuan Haji Idris B Ibrahim.

YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd. delivered his appreciation remarks during the closing ceremony.

YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli (2nd left) presented the certificates to the learners in the presence of Tuan Haji Idris B Ibrahim (left) and Tuan Haji Mohammad B Haji Ibrahim (right).

“Today we witnessed the real translation of INSTEP’s dedication and commitment as a progressive solutions partner, who is passionate in building technical competencies and preparing the energy workforce for the bright future of the energy industry,” said YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli as he delivered his remarks.

“The active collaboration and support that we receive from PETRONAS are paramount for us to progress into a petrochemical hub, especially through the strategic partnership with INSTEP who serves as a crucial partner and provides a meticulous package of essential skills and knowledge for our young technical personnel,” he added.

The successful completion of the 1-year training programme paved their ways to attachments at selected PETRONAS plants and facilities at East Malaysia for enhanced On Job Training (OJT), where their necessary capability readiness, knowledge, and attitude will be put to real test in order to deliver safe & reliable operations at Sarawak Methanol plant. This will further enrich the learners’ competencies as they will be exposed to the real environment of petrochemical plants in the oil & gas industry.

Idris B Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP delivered his closing remarks.

Idris commented, “The demand for highly qualified and well-trained workforce is high to ensure the ongoing operations are performed safely and efficiently. At INSTEP, we are committed to meet the demand and to provide a sustainable pipeline of highly competent workforce to the industry operations.”

Aswina Drusila Tony expressed her heartfelt gratitude as she represented her fellow colleagues to deliver her appreciation speech on the stage. She is one of the learners from the Analytical trade who had the opportunity to undergo OJT at PETRONAS Chemicals Olefin-Glycol Derivatives (PCOGD), before the end of learning journey at INSTEP.

“There is so much knowledge that we can gain out there, and our learning journey does not stop here. Upholding our aspiration of ‘One Team One Goal One Spirit, Building Legacy’, we are thirst for more gain and growth, and we will continue to strive for a better future for our family, the community, and our state,” said Aswina.

Aswina Drusila Tony from Analytical trade delivered her appreciation speech on behalf of Batch 1 learners.

Sense of pride and excitement can be seen across the learners’ faces in the hall.

Being the key partner in PETRONAS’ growth, INSTEP is passionate in pushing boundaries in accelerating competency development in the energy industry and beyond. To date, INSTEP boasts an extensive track record of having produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades.

INSTEP hosted a closing ceremony of Technician Training Programme Batch 1 on 7 July 2022, signifying the remarkable achievement completed by the 74 learners from Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd throughout their 1-year training at INSTEP. This recorded a significant milestone in Sarawak’s aspiration to deliver the first mega-Methanol Project by 2024.

The auspicious ceremony was graced by the presence of the Director-in-Charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli B Haji Abg Mohd Nailie, the Project Director of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd., Tuan Haji Mohammad B Haji Ibrahim, as well as Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP, Tuan Haji Idris B Ibrahim.

YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli, Director-in-charge of Sarawak Petchem Sdn. Bhd. delivered his appreciation remarks during the closing ceremony.

YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli (2nd left) presented the certificates to the learners in the presence of Tuan Haji Idris B Ibrahim (left) and Tuan Haji Mohammad B Haji Ibrahim (right).

“Today we witnessed the real translation of INSTEP’s dedication and commitment as a progressive solutions partner, who is passionate in building technical competencies and preparing the energy workforce for the bright future of the energy industry,” said YBhg. Datu Haji Abg Mohd Shibli as he delivered his remarks.

“The active collaboration and support that we receive from PETRONAS are paramount for us to progress into a petrochemical hub, especially through the strategic partnership with INSTEP who serves as a crucial partner and provides a meticulous package of essential skills and knowledge for our young technical personnel,” he added.

The successful completion of the 1-year training programme paved their ways to attachments at selected PETRONAS plants and facilities at East Malaysia for enhanced On Job Training (OJT), where their necessary capability readiness, knowledge, and attitude will be put to real test in order to deliver safe & reliable operations at Sarawak Methanol plant. This will further enrich the learners’ competencies as they will be exposed to the real environment of petrochemical plants in the oil & gas industry.

Idris B Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of INSTEP delivered his closing remarks.

Idris commented, “The demand for highly qualified and well-trained workforce is high to ensure the ongoing operations are performed safely and efficiently. At INSTEP, we are committed to meet the demand and to provide a sustainable pipeline of highly competent workforce to the industry operations.”

Aswina Drusila Tony expressed her heartfelt gratitude as she represented her fellow colleagues to deliver her appreciation speech on the stage. She is one of the learners from the Analytical trade who had the opportunity to undergo OJT at PETRONAS Chemicals Olefin-Glycol Derivatives (PCOGD), before the end of learning journey at INSTEP.

“There is so much knowledge that we can gain out there, and our learning journey does not stop here. Upholding our aspiration of ‘One Team One Goal One Spirit, Building Legacy’, we are thirst for more gain and growth, and we will continue to strive for a better future for our family, the community, and our state,” said Aswina.

Aswina Drusila Tony from Analytical trade delivered her appreciation speech on behalf of Batch 1 learners.

Sense of pride and excitement can be seen across the learners’ faces in the hall.

Being the key partner in PETRONAS’ growth, INSTEP is passionate in pushing boundaries in accelerating competency development in the energy industry and beyond. To date, INSTEP boasts an extensive track record of having produced more than 130,000 technical graduates in various fields for the global energy sector over a period of four decades.

INSTEP Supports Global Talent Growth in HSE and Maintenance Management through MTCP

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First session of Best Practices for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry: 9-12 May 2022

Second session of Best Practices for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry: 18-21 July 2022

Two sessions of Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) with theme ‘Best Practices for HSE and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry’ were hosted and completed by INSTEP this year, which received participants from various countries across the globe: Algeria, Botswana, Brunei, Ghana, Iran, Kiribati, Niger, Oman, Togo, and Uganda.

 

The training programmes are part of the collective effort by Malaysian Government to support growth of global talents in the oil & gas industry in developing countries. The supports are in the form of various expertise and knowledge sharing including championing oil and gas technical collaboration amongst developing countries.

 

Both training sessions were carried out for 4 days in May and July, respectively, via virtual learning approach: Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) guided by our industry-experienced instructors, which comprised live demonstrations, video offerings, professional coaching, and role-plays.

 

The training programme is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of maintenance philosophy and HSE practices in operating a safe and efficient plant. It focuses on the petroleum industry and maintenance practices in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment in the oil & gas industry.

 

Tahirou Sanda Bagnou from Ministry of Petroleum, Energy & Renewable Energy, Niger, participated in the first session of the training programme. He said, “The Malaysian Government has provided the best platform, INSTEP, to provide us the knowledge and expertise sharing, allowing us to benefit and grow together in the oil and gas domain.”

 

Meanwhile, Kabelo Manyeula from Department of Energy Botswana said, “The course is important for us as the custodian of Botswana’s Petroleum Storage Depots. The maintenance practices and skills shared by INSTEP expertise for different equipment and facilities are not only useful for our future planning & budgeting, but it is also crucial for optimum operations which can effectively reduce/avoid loss time and injuries.”

 

INSTEP has recorded excellent health and safety performance with notable international accolade such as The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Gold Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 consecutively. Besides, INSTEP also received the Gold Class 1 Award by the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) for four years since 2019, which significantly remarks our HSE excellence throughout the years.

Zawawi Zaliah, the Principal Instructor (Rotating) of Maintenance Academy, INSTEP, introduced and explained on the rotating equipment in the workshop via live demonstration.

About MTCP

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was officially launched on 7 September 1980 at the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting in New Delhi, India, to signify Malaysia’s commitment to the South-South Cooperation, particularly the Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC). The MTCP emphasises on the development of human resources through the provision of trainings in various areas which are essential for a country’s development such as the public administration, good governance, health, education, agriculture, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, economy and finance, ICT and environment. Annually, Malaysia offered more than 65 capacity-building and technical assistance programmes under the MTCP, which have benefited more than 34,000 participants from 144 countries.

First session of Best Practices for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry: 9-12 May 2022

Second session of Best Practices for Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry: 18-21 July 2022

Two sessions of Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) with theme ‘Best Practices for HSE and Maintenance Excellence in Oil & Gas Industry’ were hosted and completed by INSTEP this year, which received participants from various countries across the globe: Algeria, Botswana, Brunei, Ghana, Iran, Kiribati, Niger, Oman, Togo, and Uganda.

 

The training programmes are part of the collective effort by Malaysian Government to support growth of global talents in the oil & gas industry in developing countries. The supports are in the form of various expertise and knowledge sharing including championing oil and gas technical collaboration amongst developing countries.

 

Both training sessions were carried out for 4 days in May and July, respectively, via virtual learning approach: Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) guided by our industry-experienced instructors, which comprised live demonstrations, video offerings, professional coaching, and role-plays.

 

The training programme is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of maintenance philosophy and HSE practices in operating a safe and efficient plant. It focuses on the petroleum industry and maintenance practices in mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment in the oil & gas industry.

 

Tahirou Sanda Bagnou from Ministry of Petroleum, Energy & Renewable Energy, Niger, participated in the first session of the training programme. He said, “The Malaysian Government has provided the best platform, INSTEP, to provide us the knowledge and expertise sharing, allowing us to benefit and grow together in the oil and gas domain.”

 

Meanwhile, Kabelo Manyeula from Department of Energy Botswana said, “The course is important for us as the custodian of Botswana’s Petroleum Storage Depots. The maintenance practices and skills shared by INSTEP expertise for different equipment and facilities are not only useful for our future planning & budgeting, but it is also crucial for optimum operations which can effectively reduce/avoid loss time and injuries.”

 

INSTEP has recorded excellent health and safety performance with notable international accolade such as The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Health and Safety Gold Awards for 2020, 2021, and 2022 consecutively. Besides, INSTEP also received the Gold Class 1 Award by the Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) for four years since 2019, which significantly remarks our HSE excellence throughout the years.

Zawawi Zaliah, the Principal Instructor (Rotating) of Maintenance Academy, INSTEP, introduced and explained on the rotating equipment in the workshop via live demonstration.

About MTCP

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was officially launched on 7 September 1980 at the Commonwealth Heads of State Meeting in New Delhi, India, to signify Malaysia’s commitment to the South-South Cooperation, particularly the Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC). The MTCP emphasises on the development of human resources through the provision of trainings in various areas which are essential for a country’s development such as the public administration, good governance, health, education, agriculture, sustainable development, poverty alleviation, economy and finance, ICT and environment. Annually, Malaysia offered more than 65 capacity-building and technical assistance programmes under the MTCP, which have benefited more than 34,000 participants from 144 countries.