The ups and downs of my brother’s 5 years at work
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A new year has begun. Reflecting on the ups and downs of these 5.5 years since I started working, I feel many emotions, and I’ve written this down for everyone to read. I graduated from university with a degree in automation. During campus recruitment, I saw the name Sinopec and, without much thought, joined the company. At first, I worked with instruments; after half a year, I realized that working with instruments was a supporting role in the petrochemical industry, so I applied to work on the front-line oil refining units and began my shift work. I worked there for 1.5 years. The company planned to launch a new project worth tens of billions, but at that time the Development and Reform Commission had not given its approval, so no one wanted to take the risk involved in working on this new project. I knew that taking the lead in any endeavor would surely lead to good outcomes, so I decided to join the new project. Initially, there were only a few dozen people involved, and after joining, we went to other places to learn more. Once the new facility started operating, we returned to help with the initial stages of oil refining. I learned about valves and various types of pumps. Two years later, the new project received approval from the Development and Reform Commission, and I naturally joined the new project team, which then consisted of just 30 people. Such a large project required the use of an ERP system, so I was sent to Beijing to study ERP for half a year. After returning, I trained the end-users before they started working, and then I focused on production preparation, training new college graduates as well as overseeing on-site construction. I realized that there’s a big difference between automation and the chemical industry; for example, I didn’t even know what gas margin was. So I pursued a master’s degree in chemical engineering while still working. Any unfamiliar problem I encountered at work stimulated me and allowed me to learn new things. I understood that the petrochemical industry is a high-risk industry, and it’s necessary to have a thorough understanding of safety principles in order to avoid unnecessary accidents. That’s why I obtained a certification as a registered safety engineer. Although over these 5 years I’ve done quite a few things that had nothing to do with my field of expertise, such as work related to safety, information systems, equipment, and construction, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the petrochemical industry. Currently, piloting is underway on site, and I’ve developed a strong interest in pile foundations. From communicating with the supervisors on site, it seems that they aren’t reliable enough; it’s still necessary for the owners to take control themselves. Now I’ve started learning about civil engineering and welding tasks involved in on-site construction, as well as taking on new challenges related to site management. In short, I haven’t wasted any time over these 5 years – I’ve been constantly pushing the limits of my capabilities. In another 5 years, by the time I’ll have 10 years of experience, I’ll surely be very proficient in the petrochemical industry. Jan 2011. On the 30th, Hai Chuan left a written record as proof
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You’re learning a really wide range of things~. A person’s energy is limited; focusing on one area as your specialty would likely allow you to become more expert in that field.
Reply to 6# I Want to Fly: It’s not that I’m omnipotent; it’s a requirement for my work. I just like new things
Hehe, one should keep learning throughout life; having more skills is never a bad thing. Your choice is right
The opportunity to study is rare; one day when you have more free time, you will miss this period
You have quite a rich experience. I’ve worked for five years just like you; I worked in shift work for two and a half years and as an engineer for another two and a half years. The first two and a half years were spent at CNPC’s cracking units, while the next two and a half years were spent at Shenhua’s olefin separation units. I’m not familiar with other specialties, but it’s impossible to gain a thorough understanding of equipment-related fields in just a few years.
You must be a smart and ambitious person