What a nostalgic picture… Especially the one on the left.  Its a steam hammer!!! Haven’t come encounter one since year 2000.    The last time i use this hammer, Vulcan Hammer was during onboard DB 30 installing ANGP-A 8 legged jacket for Petronas Carigali Malaysia.  Nowdays most of the time; or i would say every piling works i encounter would be utilizing Hydraulic Hammer, specifically Menck Hydraulic Hammer.  No more steam hammer.  Even DB 30 (If i’m not mistaken) have removed the steam vessel for the steam hammer (Which last time was installed permanently onboard the barge). 

My current employer, worth to mention SapuraCrest Petroleum Berhad now owned a small ‘fleet’ of hammers, which is MHU 270, MHU 500 & MHU 800s.  There is a lot of technical reason why they come out with this ‘trio’.  Putting a side a cost factor, the reasons why would be;

• MHU 270 = Most of the time can drive all conductors.
• MHU 500 = Most of the time can drive piles (Especially in SEA soil condition) and depend on the stick-up calculation, it would also act as a standby Hammer for conductor installation.
• MHU 800s = Cannot say more… but, have encounter one case where Piling have to bee done by the MHU 1600 (owned by McD) – Somewhere in Malaysia-Thai Joint Venture Area.

Brief on the above Menck Hydraulic Hammer specifications :

MHU 270T Specification:

• Energy Range (Min/Max) = 30-305 kJ
• Blowrate  = 40 Bl/Min
• Weight = 30.8 Mt
• Length = 9.6 m

MHU 500T Specification:

• Energy Range (Min/Max) = 50-550 kJ
• Blowrate  = 38 Bl/Min
• Weight = 54.2 Mt
• Length = 11.8 m

MHU 800S Specification:

• Energy Range (Min/Max) = 80-800 kJ
• Blowrate  = 38 Bl/Min
• Weight = 79.6 Mt
• Length = 12.5 m

Btw, Back to the original story which suppose to be Steam vs Hydraulic hammer… I believe some of the readers aware about the difference and pro-con about the two system.  You might want to share with us by commenting this post.  I leave you with a video of steam hammer in action… NOSTALGIC !

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PSC = Petronas Carigali, Nippon Oil, ExxonMobil, Shell, Newfield Exploration Company, Murphy Oil, Talisman Energy, Hess Corporation and otherss.

The issue was discussed during SEAPOG EPRES (South East Asia Pipeline Operators Group Emergency Pipeline Repair Equipment Sharing) meeting.  The possible emergency pipeline repair equipment to be shared includes:

• Pressure containment clamps.
• Composite repair equipment.
• Mechanical connectors.
• Elbow bends and connectors.
• Line pipes.

I strongly believe that PLIDCO will be one of the items considered in this pool of resources.  So next time should any pipeline repair tender coming out, the methodology will be driven by resources available within the PSC.  As my personal experience in one of the pipeline repair job,  PLIDCO was not considered during that time.  The more ‘primitive’ approach was used since the job does not affecting the production.  The methodology used was, CUT & REPLACE with spool.  Btw, for those who are not very familiar with PLIDCO, here is the video stating their strength in pipeline repair.

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Application to be fowarded to james.ripon@sterlingexecutive.com

In offshoreman, I’ll share my experience and pipeline engineering process whereby it might be good for your knowledge especially newcomer/fresh graduate.

This is also can find in my blog : www.ogapipeline.blogspot.com

• Piping Engineer : above 10 years experience
• Electrical Designer : 8 years experience
• Lead / Senior Process Engineer : 8 years experience
• Drilling Engineer : 5-8 years
• Technical Assistant : must have secretarial skills
• Head of Procurement : must be Bumi & has PSC experience
• Head of Logistics
• 3rd Engineer
• IT / ET Technician
• Trainee DPO / Jr DPO
• Trainee Engineer
• Chief Warehouseman
• Storekeeper
• Timekeeper
• Offshore Construction Manager

If interested submit your updated cv to nisa@gulflink.com.my

“How to secure job with SapuraCrest?” This is one of the most popular question asked during my time attending the SapuraCrest Petroleum OGA Booth.  I’m writing this post just to give some ‘guidelines’ that i hope will shade some lights.

Disclaimer : I’m not currently in ANY position involved in recruiting employee for SapuraCrest.  Pls threat this post as a guideline only and i’m sure it is also applicable (Some info) to other company.

Here is THE HOWs;

1. Submit your Resume/CV together with your COVER LETTER to hrd@sapuracrest.com.my
2. Check out SapuraCrest Websites in Career sections.  New vacancies are updated from time to time.
3. Register with http://JobStreet.com.my .  Most of the time the vacancies are advertised here.  Or checkout the SapuraCrest Company Profile on JobStreet.
4. Sent your resume to any of your friends/relatives works within SapuraCrest Group of Companies but again your resume will be filtered by the HR Department and give no significance difference compare to send it directly to hrd@sapuracrest.com.my
5. Contact manpower supply companies in Malaysia and give them you resume.  In some cases  Workers are supplied by these manpower supply company (Most of them riggers, helpers, welders, fitters & some marine crews).  Here are some of the said companies;

Sheffield Offshore Services
10 Ubi Crescent, Lobby C,
#05-37, Ubi TechPark,
S408564
www.SheffieldOffshore.net

Gulf Asia Solutions
Lot 2316, Bulatan Commercial Center,
98000 Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia.
www.Gas.com.my

Pls leave your comment should you require further info.

Here’s the latest vacancy. Kindly extend. We are currently looking for :

POSITION : HEAD OF PROCUREMENT  (KL)
Requirement :
- Degree holder or relevant qualification
- Minimum 10 years experience in Oil & Gas/ Shipping/Petrochemical industry
- Strong network & contacts, especially with Petronas
- PSC background

POSITION : PLANNERS  (KL)
Requirement :
- Minimum Diploma or Degree in related field
- Minimum 8 Years experience
- Familiar with Primavera Project Planner

POSITION : SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER (KL)
Requirement :
- Degree In Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 8 Years experience in Oil & Gas Project
- Experience in conceptual studies, basic engineering package development, details
design, construction and commissioning management, start up and performance test

POSITION : SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER (MIRI)
Requirement :
- Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 8 Years experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals, Hook ? Up & Commissioning
for offshore platform
- Familiar with Workpack preparation

POSITION : FIELD ENGINEER (MIRI)
Requirement :
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering
- Minimum 3 Years experience in Oil & Gas / Petrochemicals, Hook ? Up & Commissioning
for offshore platform
- Familiar with Workpack preparation

POSITION : TRAINING MANAGER (SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR)
Requirement :
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Science or Business
Administration
- Minimum of 8 years experience in human resource management
- Proficient in English, with good written and communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent user of Microsoft Office software
- Resourceful, analytical, knowledge of local HR regulations & practices

POSITION : PROJECT QUALITY ENGINEER (SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR)
Requirement :
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Quality Management/Certified Quality
Engineer/Bachelor(Hons) in Engineering
- Between 3-5 years, depending on qualification
- Experience in Auditing, Quality Management System, TQM, Quality Engineering, Quality
Control Management

POSITION : WELDING ENGINEER (SERI KEMBANGAN, SELANGOR)
Requirement :
- Qualified degree in an engineering/material discipline
- Welding Engineering qualification is essential
- Minimum 5 years experience as a welding engineer in structural and pipeline welding
- Approximately 8-10 years experience within the offshore industry in deepwater projects
- Knowledge of NDT and AUT is preferred

POSITION : GRADUATE GEOLOGIST
Requirement :
* Fresh grads in the geoscience discipline with CGPA 3.00 above / those 1-2 years
experience

POSITION : GRADUATE ENGINEER (BASED IN SABAH)
Requirement :
* BSc/BEng in Civil/ Structural/Mechanical with  CGPA 3.0 and above
* 0-2 years working experience in oil and gas industry

POSITION : SENIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AND GSAP SUPPORT
Requirement :
* Experience with SAP system for this support role in Drilling team.
* Oil &Gas Technical/Drilling Assistant with local PSCs (but with SAP exposures)

POSITION : PSC ACCOUNTANT & SR. ACCOUNT & PROJECT ACCOUNT
Requirement :
* Minimum Diploma or Degree in Accounting
* Minimum 3 Years Experience in oil & gas industry

POSITION : PLANNING ENGINEER
Requirement :
* BSc / Masters/ any relevant qualification
* Min 3 years experience in equivalent position

POSITION : FABRICATION ENGINEER
Requirement :
* Minimum 3 Years of relevant experiencein Oil & Gas

POSITION : PROJECT ENGINEER
Requirement :
* Qualified to degree in a relevant engineering discipline
* The holder of the position must have a demonstrable and relevant track record in the
performance of subsea and offshore works. A minimum of 3 years relevant experience is
required for then position of Project Engineer.

POSITION : PROJECT ENGINEER FLR
Requirement :
* Degree and professional certificate with relevant engineering qualifications
* Minimum 4-6 years in FLR & structural experience from oil and gas industry
* Experience in design and installation, subsea construction and write installation
procedures is highly preferred

POSITION : SUBSEA ENGINEER
Requirement :
* de-commissioning, ROV and cutting tools experience

POSITION : HSE OFFICER
Requirement :
* Certificate / Diploma or Degree, preferably in Engineering
* Minimum 5 years HSE experience in the oil & gas industry and pipeline

POSITION : CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Requirement :
* Degree in Business and administration, law, and/or engineering
* 5 years of working experience in the same role
* Formal commercial or engineering qualification to a degree level.
* 2 years experience in the offshore contracting business within a commercial,
contracting or tendering environment.

POSITION : WELDING ENGINEER
Requirement :
* Qualified degree in an engineering/material discipline
* Welding Engineering qualification is essential
* Minimum 5 years experience as a welding engineer in structural and pipeline welding
* Approximately 8-10 years experience within the offshore industry in deepwater projects
* Knowledge of NDT and AUT is preferred

POSITION : PROJECT SURVEYOR
Requirement :
* Minimum Bachelor Degree in equivalent field
* Must have at least 8-10 years as a Party Chief in project surveying discipline with
documented experience offshore
* Minimum 5 years in deepwater experience and setting up LBL arrays in shallow water is
highly advantage

POSITION : SR. PROJECT ENGINEER
Requirement :
* Qualified to degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
* 8 years experience in the offshore oil & gas industry with 3 years in supervisory role
* Experience with mobilization of construction vessels and barges is a must
* Experience in subsea construction and installing driven piles, moorings,
manifolds/towing operations/platform pull-in works

POSITION : SR. PROJECT ENGINEER
Requirement :
* Degree in Engineering
* Minimum 8 Years experience in oil & gas industry
* with detail design & front end engineering experience

POSITION : LEAD CONSTRUCTION (TOPSIDE LEAD)
Requirement :
* Qualified degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Minimum 8 years experience in the topside, offshore design, construction and
installation

POSITION : TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT
Requirement :
* Fully certified Marine Engineer or Naval Architect
* Has at least 10 years experience in a similar function with minimum 5 years in oil
and gas environment.

POSITION : REGULATORY SPECIALIST
Requirement :
* Degree in Business and administration, law, environment etc.
* 5 years of working experience in the same role
* 2 years experience in the offshore contracting business within a contract, commercial
or similar environment.

POSITION : FABRICATION MANAGER
Requirement :
* Essential – B Eng equivalent (or higher)
* Essential ? 10+ years in the Fabrication discipline and the industry with at least 5
years in a supervisory role
* Preferred ? 5+ years in an equivalent role
* Preferred ? Specific knowledge of the offshore construction industry

POSITION : TRAINING MANAGER
Requirement :
* Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Social Science or Business
Administration
* Minimum of 8 years experience in human resource management

Suitable candidates are invited to send in their resume. Please include your CURRENT
SALARY, EXPECTED SALARY & NOTICE PERIOD.

Should you need more information, just send an email to nisa@gulflink.com.my or
contact the undersigned.

OGA (Asian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Engineering Exhibition) @ KLCC Convention Center; You Been There?  It was the biggest ever OGA exhibition and yes it do provide vast of new products & services and most importantly Verifications & ’Evidence’ to some industry Rumours (Will no write about it). 

I personally been assigned to attend SapuraCrest Petroleum Berhad booth on the first day & come back on the 3rd day to visit all the booths.  Today, i’m highlighting one of the leading international engineering groups i.e. Mustang Engineering!  & Most importanly they are setting up office here in KL.  Here what Mustang Engineering say about their Business Units.

Upstream
Mustang is ranked among the top five upstream engineering centers worldwide with offices located in strategic hubs around the world providing access to global resources…

Process and Industrial
Mustang’s Process & Industrial business unit is dedicated to providing our clients full-service engineering, procurement and construction management solutions…

Automation and Control
Mustang Automation and Control is a leader in providing engineering, specification, integration and implementation of control automation, and information systems to the process industries….

Pipeline
Mustang’s pipleline business unit offers engineering and field services for onshore pipelines and worldwide basis…

Midstream
Mustang is in the unique position to offer our clients excellence in engineering, cutting-edge LNG technologies, and solid knowledge of gasification and related synthesis gas processes…

Process Plants
Mustang delivers cost and schedule efficient projects with imporved HSE and quality performance…

Here is some of Mustang Engineering Involved projects

• Murphy Oil Kikeh Development, Malaysia.
• NEXUS Crux FPSO FEED Timor Sea, Australia
• ONGC Mumbai High North Platform, India
• Inpex Ichthys Option C Pre-FEED Browse Basin, Australia
• BP China Zhuhai LPG Phase II FEED China
• ENI Blactip Post FEED Study Bonaparte Gulf Western, Australia
• Cairn Energy Mangala Production Facilities, India
• Woodside Sunrise Timor Sea
• Chevron Greater Gorgon/Jansz FEED Northwest Cost, Australia
• BP Kepodang BP, Indonesia
• Conoco Belanak, Indonesia
• PB Terang Sirsun BP, Indonesia
• Command Petroleum/Hyundai Ravva, India
• BP Hai Tach BP, Vietnam
• GSPC Deen Dayal, India
• AGIP Wollybutt, Australia
• AGL Pipeline Mitigation, Australia
• British Gas Panna Brownfield Project West Cost India
• BP Clair Field Development United Kingdom, North Sea/UK
• Mobil Equatorial Guinea, Inc Jade Development Project Equotrial Guinea, West Africa
• Chevron Benguela Belize Angola, West Afrika
• Exxon Mobil Diana Field Development Gulf of Mexico
• BP ThunderHorse Gulf of Mexico
• Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas Boomvang and Nansen USA, GoM North America
• Chevron Texaco Agbami Development FEED Phase 111 Nigeria, West Africa
• Chevron Tahiti USA, Gulf of Mexico
• Chevron Blind Faith USA, Gulf of Mexico

Btw, their office address in Malaysia, as follow:

Wood Group,
Level 11, Menara Perak,
24 Jalan Perak,
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : +60 3 2264 5555
Fax : +60 3 2164 3619
Email : AsiaPacificSales@MustangEng.com

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The above video shows some more explanation on hot tapping. I would like to thank our user ‘pitihkawe’ for his post on the hot tapping.  This is more towards onshore applications & will be different for subsea applications.