Chinese Dream, Beauty of Labor (A heartfelt creation by Moderator Guan)

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This post was last edited by Guan Gongyu on 2015-8-18 09:24. The Chinese Dream, the beauty of labor – Xiao Qisheng, an experienced worker at the MTBE plant, was born in his hometown and grew up in Lanzhou. My father was one of the first educated youth to support the western regions; he dedicated his entire life to Lanzhou Petrochemical and returned to his hometown after retirement. The influence of his family made him deeply attached to his hometown, that beautifully situated place with favorable feng shui. He said, “I have been working in the chemical industry for 16 years. During my time at Lanzhou Petrochemical, I held positions such as team leader and plant dispatcher. When the company started looking for new employees, I was the first to sign up; I was willing to work as an operator as well.” For no other reason than this: my hometown is my home, and my dream is to build the most beautiful hometown. ” For his dream, he resolutely came to the company. At work, he’s never at rest, constantly going around the installation site. Over time, he developed a keen eye that allowed him to spot even the slightest problem. He is always so dedicated and hardworking in his job; that’s his personality – work is his life. At work, he is thorough and takes things step by step. He often says: Happiness does not fall from the sky, dreams do not come true on their own, and a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Only by starting with small steps can we ensure the stable operation of the equipment; and it is only through hard work in maintaining that stable operation that we can generate profits and make greater contributions to society. With selfless dedication, he gradually built up his dreams. Years of practical work and diligent research have enabled him to develop an effective set of operating procedures and methods for MTBE plants. At work, he is strict with young employees, constantly urging them to diligently learn the skills required for their positions, to treat their jobs as their own responsibility, and to see the equipment as a platform to showcase their abilities. I urge everyone to work diligently, to think in unison and to pool our efforts. He taught us the operational skills with great dedication, sharing his valuable experience with us selflessly. Patiently help and care for the growth and progress of us young comrades. In our daily work, whenever we encountered something we didn’t understand and asked him for help, he would always explain it to us in simple terms and take us to the site to see it in person, until we fully understood and mastered it. We laughed at him: Teaching a apprentice will starve the master! He said: The water-carrying capacity of a barrel depends on its weakest link. As everyone’s skills improve, our team will become the strongest; then each member will be an expert, work will proceed more smoothly, and our hometown will improve sooner! With meticulous care, he gradually built up his dreams. After being assigned to oversee the on-site construction of the MTBE plant in 2011, he without hesitation rushed from the site to the company’s headquarters, dedicating all his efforts to the construction of the plant. During the initial construction phase of the facility, Xiao Qisheng discovered that there were 15 issues with the connection and installation of pipelines during the construction process; he promptly communicated with the designers to confirm these problems. If such problems are not detected in a timely manner, installing hot and cold material pipelines too close to each other can have a significant impact on future operations. Following confirmed discussions on the design, design changes were made, and corrections were applied to this aspect. It ensured the smooth progress of the construction. Over the following two years, he was at the forefront of the work related to the pipeline hydrostatic testing, purging, airtightness checks, water commissioning, alcohol washing, and nitrogen drying of the facility; with his meticulous, careful approach and a strong sense of responsibility, he made his due contribution to preparing the MTBE plant for operation. With his dedication to his work, he gradually made his dreams a reality. The chemical industry is a high-risk sector; there can be no room for any sense of luck. He has his own unique perspective on \"safety\": We operators are on the production front line every day, and safety is a topic that comes up at all times and in every situation. Every employee in our petrochemical industry is aware of the great importance of this responsibility. In this regard, in his daily work, Xiao Qisheng always adheres to the principle of \"not leaving tasks unfinished for the end of the shift.\" He often says, “Be vigilant everywhere and do things thoroughly.” Whenever a malfunction occurred, he would always be the first to arrive on the scene and actively assist the staff in fixing it. On September 11, 2013, near the end of work hours, Xiao Qisheng noticed that the pressure in the second distillation tower, which was under pressure retention, was gradually increasing. He made a quick and decisive judgment: “It’s afternoon now, and the temperature won’t rise any further; it must be pressure from the nitrogen pipeline that has entered the tower.” ”He quickly led everyone to the site for a thorough inspection and found that the nitrogen valve in the tower bottom utility system was stuck due to rust deposits, preventing it from closing properly; as the pressure in the nitrogen pipeline increased, internal leakage occurred. Thanks to his accurate judgment, everyone resolved the issue and took action in the shortest possible time. Afterward, he told us: The \"minor issue\" that we were lucky to avoid today could turn into a \"major problem\" waiting for you tomorrow. Although we finished work late today, our prompt action prevented the risk of overpressure in the second distillation tower. It was his dedication to his work that enabled many problems to be resolved promptly, allowing the plant to operate in an orderly manner. He took the lead, gradually bringing his dreams to life. During the nitrogen purging process in October 2013, he took the lead by example, guiding two of his apprentices in carrying out the nitrogen drying and purging of the second distillation tower, which was the most difficult to purge successfully. The second distillation tower is large in size; it takes half a day to pressurize or depressurize it, and busy periods can last up to half a month. He never complained about this. Even when he was severely ill with a cold, he did not back down or take time off; enduring the pain all over his body, he continued to work hard, thus laying a solid foundation for completing the final nitrogen drying process at his post on schedule. On December 23, 2013, the material feeding process for the MTBE plant was initiated, and qualified MTBE products were produced within 3 days. At this moment we were overjoyed; at this moment he could let go of the weight on his heart and took another step closer to his dream. It is millions of workers who, with their finest hands, their best efforts, and their greatest dedication, gradually lay down, strengthen, and raise the foundations of dreams. With our dedication to our work, our selfless commitment, and our meticulousness, we create the finest form of labor, thereby supporting the \"Chinese Dream\" of our era. The Chinese Dream, the beauty of labor! Note: “Hometown” in the text refers to his ancestral home. 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