In chemical operations, how to maintain a steady mindset and boost courage!

First and foremost, there must be a solid technical foundation; otherwise, no matter how positive one’s attitude is, performance in terms of operation and safety will not be good. Only with a solid theoretical knowledge and technical base, along with a positive attitude and the ability to stay calm for 3 seconds, can good results be achieved.

Great skill breeds boldness, which stems from excellent technical proficiency.

A solid theoretical foundation, excellent operational skills, and extensive experience together make up an outstanding operator.

　　As mentioned above, a solid theoretical foundation, excellent operational skills, and extensive experience combine to make an outstanding operator. I’d like to add one more thing: there must also be a strong team spirit in terms of process operations and production. It’s not possible to achieve success with just one or two talented individuals; aside from having a capable core team, it’s necessary to have a cohesive group that works together, complements each other’s strengths, and improves together, creating a positive cycle. This way, work can proceed smoothly. In critical moments, it’s like in warfare – charge ahead! Everyone can get up there; no matter what challenges arise, they can be overcome.

\"Sink 3 seconds after the accident\" is worth promoting! Thank you! Great skills bring courage, and courage requires caution. The more experience one has in dealing with accidents, the less panicked one will be when such situations arise!

What people are talking about is mainly practical operation issues; in actual situations, most of the time one doesn’t know how to handle things and that’s when panic sets in. If one can identify the problem at a glance in many situations, then there’s definitely no issue. Some people do well in every exam, but as soon as they hear a certain sound, they lose all understanding and their minds go blank. Many people have experienced this situation; experienced craftsmen are able to handle such accidents quickly. The more time one spends doing this work, the more experience they gain. Of course, it requires serious dedication to learning – otherwise, even spending a lifetime on it won’t be enough.

To work in a chemical company, one needs not only strong professional skills but also a unique way of managing emotions and communication abilities. First, one should feel a sense of belonging and pride toward one’s team or group, and strive to develop an interest in one’s work and to do it happily. Then, one should be kind and friendly toward team members, fostering a sense of unity among them, just like brothers and sisters. As individual beings, human capabilities are ultimately limited, but the energy inherent in a group is astonishing. So as long as you integrate into the team and strive to the best of your ability to achieve the team’s goals, you will have the opportunity to grow; otherwise, you can only keep working silently. In short, in both work and life, there are essentially two aspects: people and matters. One should not be overly critical of people, but rather show tolerance and generosity! As long as one makes an effort to highlight others’ strengths and downplay their weaknesses, one can remain calm, thus reducing stress and problems: lol ； As for matters, when one is in a good mood, with stable emotions and a calm mindset, skills naturally improve over time, and success in one’s career follows; P!

There was an incident that remains deeply etched in my memory, showing me the importance of perseverance and courage in operations: our feed pump had a capacity of around 300 tons, and whenever it stopped, the entire system would collapse. Given its importance, every time the pump needed to be switched over, both the workshop managers and company executives would come and oversee the process. Due to a minor malfunction with the pump in use, it was decided to switch to the backup pump. But something strange happened: once the backup pump started operating and both pumps were running simultaneously, the flow rate increased significantly. As soon as the original pump stopped, the flow rate dropped back to “0”. At first, it was thought that there might be a problem with the speed control mechanism of the backup pump; after checking, no issues were found. Trying to switch back to the original pump didn’t work either. It’s strange, as this had never happened before. At Master Chen’s repeated requests, it was done 5 times in a row to find out the reason! Five times is something no one even dares to think about; for pumps like these, it should happen at most once a year. The company’s management is also worried and insists that dumping should stop, as there could be serious problems if the pumps keep malfunctioning. During these 5 occurrences, it was suggested that the check valve at the pump outlet might not have been closed properly, but the symptom was not obvious; firstly, after the pump stopped running, it did not reverse direction! Second, was all 200 tons of water pumped back in? That’s impossible! During these 5 instances, the drum liquid level dropped to “0” on multiple occasions, which is dangerous! I was also thinking to myself that it shouldn’t fall over anymore; otherwise, there might be problems. But Master Chen insisted repeatedly to pour again, this time closing the outlet valve of the operating pump. It was thanks to such extraordinary courage that the cause was ultimately identified: “The check valve at the outlet of the original operating pump had not been closed!” ! ! ”All the water pumped out by the backup pump returned through the original operating pump – it’s unbelievable. 　　　　　　　　　Everyone has encountered many similar accidents in production; let’s talk and exchange ideas! This post was last edited by *aoye613 on 2009-3-15 08:47.]

A solid theoretical foundation, excellent operational skills, and extensive experience are essential conditions for the development of a competent operator. Good teamwork is essential in process operations and production; it cannot be accomplished by just one or two talented individuals. Along with a strong core team, there must also be good teamwork, with members working together, complementing each other’s strengths, and improving together to create a positive cycle. This makes it easier to carry out work. In critical moments, it’s like in battle – charge ahead! Everyone can get up there; no matter what challenges arise, they can be overcome. “The concept of \"sinking 3S\" applies not only in accidents; one must practice this skill on a regular basis – that’s what I’ve learned here. This must always be kept in mind in actual operations. Good professional qualities and habits are developed gradually! Courage = bravery + knowledge. An accident that happened this year still gives me chills to this day. For a beginner like me, it’s my first time encountering this in a factory, and it’s even on night shift. We were conducting an on-site inspection at the time, and the sudden explosion scared me to death. Our supervisor told us to return to our positions and wait for instructions, ready to stop the machine at any moment. In the accident, we only carried out the operations together with our supervisor; we yet do not have the ability to handle such situations independently. When I think back to that scene later on, I’m still shaken. But my master was so calm and composed; everything was under his control. The lesson from this incident is to master the basic knowledge and operational skills in normal times, and not to panic in emergency situations. After completing the instructions given by the controller, report back to the controller promptly. Pay attention to changes in process parameters on site, and take decisive action regarding the real-time situation. Collaboration and team spirit are essential in accidents. Without proper scheduling, a minor accident could trigger a chain reaction that results in the shutdown of the entire plant.

As an experienced worker, I really want to say something to the young workers! Theoretical aspects are not the most important in practice, because you are an operator; what matters most is having operational skills, which include physical strength and intelligence. Without physical strength, it’s useless no matter how much you know. . As for the mindset aspect, my experience is that one should first understand the causes and consequences of accidents that can occur in one’s work, and then learn the methods to deal with them. . . . Especially proficiency in the process flow! ! ! Time is the only way to gain experience. . . .

A solid theoretical foundation, excellent practical skills, and a team-oriented workforce are essential; this enables the team to overcome any difficulties and achieve success in all challenges.

Training is absolutely necessary, and it must be carried out thoroughly and effectively. Only when their skills improve and they gain sufficient experience can they ensure safety and avoid accidents