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Are you a leader in the refining industry?

2007-12-09View Original

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The oil refining industry is home to many technical experts who possess advanced skills in specific areas of this industry; they enjoy high salaries and don’t place much importance on money, treating their work as if it were a form of entertainment – something that’s beyond the imagination of ordinary people! Some people say: I worked in shifts for XX years, in various positions for XX years, in the technical team for XX years, and so on – it seems like a big deal. Actually, what’s the difference? It’s still the same – you get a salary, have fixed working hours, and lack freedom of movement. Here are two examples I know. A few years ago, a friend who didn’t want to work at the Fushun Design Institute decided to try his luck elsewhere. He was very smart; even before leaving, he had paid close attention to all the design materials available at the institute, and he brought them all with him. To conceal his intentions, he found another design institute as a cover, establishing a branch of this institute in Qingdao, and from there he sold the materials from the Fushun Institute at low prices. Over the years, as local refineries in Shandong were built and expanded, this guy really shone! Design fees for things like accelerated processing, hydrogenation, reforming, and so on were offered at low prices, allowing them to make a huge profit! Eating and drinking extravagantly every day, waiting for a life of luxury with fine wine and music – what a happy and carefree existence! What was mentioned above refers to negative characters; everyone should not follow their example. On the positive side: there is a senior technical engineer at a large refinery who is over 45 years old. He is highly skilled in process management; he has been involved in all the plant’s technical upgrades and improvement projects, taking notes on each one. He also attends the annual technical conferences, which has enabled him to accumulate vast experience and expertise! After coming out, the first thing he did was to get a catalytic process up and running at a local refinery in Shandong; it started operating smoothly without any problems. The boss thought that refining oil wasn’t a complicated task and that no special skills were needed for it, so a few days later he found an excuse to get rid of him. Production problems and accidents may arise over time, forcing the boss to bring this worker back. The boss now knows: what a technical authority is, and what a true expert in technology is! There’s another person: he’s in his 50s, has hardly any hair on his head, but he’s an excellent worker! I’ve been working on compressor repairs at the refinery! He was of top caliber; after retiring, refineries across Shandong took turns inviting him as a guest of honor. Why? As we all know, most of the compressors in use today, especially pneumatic compressors, are of foreign origin. This field has been studied in depth for many years, and there are specific methods for their maintenance. The large-scale equipment in oil refineries is of utmost importance; if it malfunctions and stops working, it’s impossible to achieve any efficiency. In recent years, oil refineries in Shandong province have been installing such equipment one after another, which makes compressor maintenance a crucial task. The worker said himself that he hadn’t been home for over a year; he was holding the latest and most advanced business phone, and he had food, clothing, and things to entertain himself with. Brothers, when will you be able to become top performers in the refinery like them! ! ? ? ? :lol :lol :lol :lol
Reply #22007-12-09
Yes, it’s difficult to become one of the best, but nowadays society is very impetuous; some former leaders from the Petroleum Ministry act like experts, spouting nonsense all day long just to earn some expert fees. Compared to those technical experts mentioned by the original poster, those people are utterly insignificant. How much hard work it takes to become an expert is something others don’t know; as the saying goes, \"One minute on stage requires ten years of practice off stage\" :)
Reply #32007-12-10
Gain experience, learn more skills, and get ready to go
Reply #42007-12-10
I think the best performers in any industry can be divided into several categories: those with practical operational experience, those who are innovative and theoretical thinkers, and those who are skilled in management; none of these elements can be lacking. If you ask the people in the research institute to carry out the operations, they surely won’t be able to do it; and if you ask the operators to invent a catalyst, that’s likely impossible as well. It’s good to choose the right people for the right positions.
Reply #52007-12-11
As long as one works hard, but there aren’t that many good opportunities to study*
Reply #62007-12-20
After reading this, I was truly shaken... To be honest, I believe that those who can come to Haichuan and spend time here, even if they are still beginners in the chemical industry, will surely become outstanding in various fields in the future. Since we share a desire to learn, a desire to acquire knowledge, and a desire to explore the world of chemistry, our determination to strive forward will surely help us achieve our dreams. There is no shortcut to mastering knowledge – diligence is the key. In the vast ocean of learning, hard work serves as one’s boat... Dear colleagues, keep it up! ! ! ! !
Reply #72007-12-20
Agree with what was said above; keep working hard!
Reply #82007-12-20
I agree with you; I’m also working hard on it................
Reply #92007-12-22
Ah! After graduating from university, I didn’t want to pursue a master’s degree, so I thought about working at an oil refinery to gain some experience for better future development! !
Reply #102007-12-22
“A few years ago, a friend who didn’t want to work at the Fushun Design Institute decided to try his luck elsewhere. He was very smart; even before leaving, he had paid close attention to all the design materials available at the institute, and he brought them all with him. To conceal his intentions, he found another design institute as a cover, establishing a branch of this institute in Qingdao, and from there he sold the materials from the Fushun Institute at low prices. Over the years, as local refineries in Shandong were built and expanded, this guy really shone! Design fees for things like accelerated processing, hydrogenation, reforming, and so on were offered at low prices, allowing them to make a huge profit! Eating and drinking extravagantly every day, waiting for a life of luxury with fine wine and music – what a happy and carefree existence! What was mentioned above refers to negative characters; everyone should not follow their example. ”The poster seems to be fabricating things; there is no affiliated branch of the Fushun Hospital in Qingdao at all.
Reply #112007-12-23
Anyway, this is a wish that everyone has in their hearts
Reply #122007-12-24
Great stuff, I’ve added it to my collection. Thank you!
Reply #132007-12-25
The goal of striving, the motivation to move forward, haha:lol
Reply #142007-12-25
Accumulating 5 to 10 years of experience will help you achieve the desired result!
Reply #152007-12-26
Experience and good skills are still the best! ! Not everyone can become a technical expert! ! One must be focused, humble, dedicated, and persistent in order to become an expert! ! !
Reply #162008-06-16
It takes time to develop skills; only after years of dedication and the accumulation of sufficient experience can one have the chance to become an expert
Reply #172008-06-16
Everyone wants to become an expert and a standout in their field. But no one dares to call themselves an expert. Understanding an industry takes time, as well as patience and perseverance. But no matter how hard one tries, a person’s energy is always limited; the best one can achieve is to learn a little more than others, but it’s impossible to become an expert. Therefore, we should strive to acquire more knowledge in our field. One must not be complacent. :handshake
Reply #182008-06-16
The key is to excel in whatever field one works in; there are always top performers in every field.
Reply #192008-06-16
An individual’s pursuit is endless; I hope that one day, both you and I will become experts in our respective fields. When we are all capable of taking care of ourselves, gathering together at HaiChuan once again will make sure that the platform created by HaiChuan for us is not wasted!
Reply #202008-06-16
First: Fushun Institute is not a design institute; it is a research institute; Second: Design is not something that can be completed by just one or two people. Relying solely on the materials that an individual has to carry out design work – would you feel confident if you were a facility manager? ! Third: The flow of talent is normal; certain technologies certainly move along with the people who possess them, and it’s not just documents that are transferred. But it’s no big deal – even after some people leave, it remains the Fushun Institute, right? No, survival is quite good; state-owned enterprises have a certain pool of talent.

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