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The Sapref RBI project has taught me another aspect of the pressure equipment industry.

Typically the Sapref RBI Inspection project I would performing owner/user reviews of pressure equipment inspection reports in order to compile the RBI equipment histories. These history documents are included in an operations assessment. In the assessment the various corrosion degradation mechanisms are determined. According to these identified degradation mechanisms a pressure equipment inspection strategy is developed, in accordance with Shell procedures and API RP571 & API RP581 requirements, in preparation for corrosion engineer assessment. These equipment strategies are created for each pressure equipment to determine the specific inspection and Non Destructive Examination process to most accurately and effectively inspect equipment. This function has required me to liaise with various professionals and given me a better understanding of the Petrochemical process and the different effects chemical, heat, pressure and material types have.

Pros: This has been a very interesting learning curve
Cons: There are many repetitive tasks to perform

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Excellent learning curve

Always working over the 8 hours. Start day off by monitoring the unit but is often interrupted by short term troubleshooting items. Within my team my relationships are good. They offer comfort and understanding but lack trust as everyone is fighting for the next step. Relationships in other disciplines are tense. I have learned basic engineering principles such that I can breakdown any problem and solve the root cause. I have developed soft skills as a mentor and a junior member of a group. I enjoy the discovery of optimization - making the best out of what I have. I enjoy test runs since they question limitations and generic view points. Management and prioritization of tasks has been difficult due to the structure of the organization. Getting a hold of the latest technologies is also challenging - too much bureaucracy. Development opportunities along a specialized path are difficult to come by.

Pros: Great opportunity to learn
Cons: Limited structure therefore reporting line is not clear. Limited structure therefore moving to management is unlikely.

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Is a good place to work .

I enjoy to do troubleshooting and make good recommendations for repair . I learn to use PI to help me with troubleshooting. I learn that if I am not clear about the task given I can ask. My most challenging was the shutdown time , because I have to work with different people from different place . I have to be in the same level as them ,that was helping me to lead the shutdown on plane and safe. I am enjoying to train joiner artisans , apprentices and apps team about rotating equipment's.

Pros: Supervisor
Cons: If necesssry

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Learning curve

SAPREF is a joint venture between Shell SA Refining and BP Southern Africa. We are the largest crude oil refinery in Southern Africa with 35% of South Africa’s refining capacity. We are located in the city of Durban, on the east coast of South Africa We process 24 000 tons crude per day and we make 10 main products in 46 different grades. We produce 2.7 billion litres of petrol per year, which is enough fuel to take 800 000 cars around the world. We have 160 000 km of pipe work (4 times around the world). We operate at temperatures of up to 700ºC and at pressures up to 120 bar. We have about 700 employees, 500 contractors and 208 learners at our refinery.

Pros: promotions
Cons: small pay

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Excellent learning curve

I firmly place confident in being a remarkable accent in your company. I am self-confident, goal driven, open minded and an enthusiastic person with unlimited knowledge & willing to learn. I am also a hands on person who is good at problem solving by paying close attention to details, and a team player. I hope you will realize my potential to perform and make a valuable contribution to your company.

Pros: Great opportunity for promotion
Cons: Job not guaranteed

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Refinery

lots of lerning opportunities especially during shutdowns and turnarounds. great opportunities to get education. its a big company and embraces diversity. Not enough growth for females even though its trying to look better.

Pros: Great opportunities for educational assistance
Cons: Not much growth for females

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Excellent Learning Curve

Excellent Learning Curve, great exposure, National key point, contributes to a large percentage of our fuel in south Africa. Sapref has a lovely team that aims to create awareness and unity. All teams work together and treat each other with fairness an kindness.

Pros: Great exposure
Cons: Is currently on an internship programme

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Customer Service

It is a great experience to work with internal and external customers, it is always challenging its like you are a link between the two. With co-workers we work as a team you must always fit in the team.

Pros: great opportunity for learning more about your industry
Cons: always comply

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Excellent Learning Experience

SAPREF is a very high pressured, diverse environment. The exposure changes and challenges you on different aspects on a daily basis. It has been such a good learning experience and i have been able to gain vast knowledge in a very short space of time.

Pros: Great to gain knowledge, tests your skills, good salary, great environment and people
Cons: High pressure, everything is urgent and large responsibility

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Excellent learning curve

I am currently unemployed my last job was with SAPREF. Working at SAPREF was the best opportunity i ever had it one of the biggest and leading petroleum company.I gained a lot of experience and working with lots of instrument even though it challenging but it was exciting at the same time.

Pros: Great opportunity to learn.
Cons: Fair working hours

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