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What should I do? I am currently working at a small design firm on instrument engineering projects. Since I know very little about the actual site conditions, I feel uncertain and lack confidence when it comes to doing the design work I always feel lacking in confidence. I really want to get involved in instrument installation now; I’d like to work on such tasks for a year or two, to complete the installation of one or two projects from start to finish, and then return to working on design! I’m feeling very confused right now. At work, whenever I encounter problems, I turn to Shanghai Chuan; I’m extremely grateful to see such helpful friends who answer my questions I don’t know where to go anymore! Should I just continue working on this uncertain design, or go and gain some experience on the field for a year or two before returning? Who still needs to hire installers?
Just spend more time on-site; it’s not necessary to work on instrument installation for a year or two!
In fact, it’s useful to go to the site more often and consult the personnel responsible for instrument installation, or talk with the operators. I moved from working on the production processes to being involved in instrument maintenance, and I find that in many cases, it’s faster to learn the relevant processes
It’s not necessarily necessary to go to the installation site; it’s often sufficient to visit the site during the design phase to observe the installation process. Sometimes it’s also possible to go to the manufacturing plant, communicate with the workers there, and see what problems may arise in the actual production process, as well as how to address them to improve the design. The chemical industry is one that relies on the accumulation of experience, and combining theory with practical experience is the key to achieving success.
That’s great. Go check online; there are many of them, but it’s impossible to find anyone
You could go to the sites of your design clients more often to take a look and learn more as well. Quite a few are being installed these days; with your expertise, there should be many people willing to hire you. Don’t be discouraged, OP.
What was said upstairs is so simple: go to the sites more often, communicate more with clients. Who sent you there anyway? In today’s design firms, isn’t it always one or a few experienced professionals who lead the team, with those who have only two or three years of experience handling tasks like drafting design specifications and selecting instruments? They decide on all the important aspects of the work; what remains are tasks such as formatting documents and drawing floor plans. Don’t get confused – just persevere; that’s how things work in the field of design. Praise your supervisors often; who knows, maybe one day they will assign you to on-site work, and after spending a few months there, you’ll understand everything
You must have many friends in this field; just talk to them more. There’s no need to deal with installation.
The original poster has absolutely no need to change jobs just in order to learn about the knowledge related to instrument installation. Starting with instrument installation requires a low threshold and allows quick entry into the field ； Starting with design requires a high standard and a slow pace of learning. Experience needs to be accumulated gradually; just seize the opportunities to hone your skills. At the same time, as a designer, instrument installation is just a small part of your work. However, as a young design, the most common issues that arise when first starting out are related to the installation of the instruments. Going to the site for a visit, looking at some photos from the site, or studying the installation manuals as well as the construction acceptance standards will be very helpful in this regard.
Take your time; rushing won’t help! Only by laying a solid foundation can one perform better!
Accumulate over time and then release your efforts; keep working hard to gain experience!