careers overseas with sepam presentation
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LIT Careers Day
28th February 2012
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Sepam Speaker
Sue Hurley- HR Manager
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Presentation Overview
1. Introduction to Sepam.
2. Sepam Business Earning Units.
3. Sepam Global Focus.
4. Message from CEO Michele Kearney
5. Project Experience Overview
6. Quotes from Sepam Personnel
7. Working in Saudi Arabia.
8. Working in Qatar.
9. One Graduate’s Experience in Japan.
10. What characteristics are required to work abroad.
11. Current Opportunities with Sepam.
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SEPAM Group is a global Engineering, Procurement, Management and
Construction Company, operating in the USA, Europe, Middle East, Asia,
Africa, Australia and the Former Soviet Union.
‣ SEPAM's main business lines over the last 30 years include Project &
Construction Management, Engineering & Contracting Services and
Automation, Control & Instrumentation Systems Services.
‣ SEPAM has high skilled engineering procurement and construction
expertise for commercial scale work within the following Business
Earning Units:
Sepam Introduction
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Sepam Business Earning Units
Oil, Gas & Chemicals
Automation, Control Information and Security Systems
Industrial and Infrastructure
Global Strategic Services
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Sepam Business Earning Units
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SEPAM Global Network & Operating Locations
Middle East Saudi Arabia
Kuwait
Qatar
Abu Dhabi
Bahrain
USA Houston
Europe Ireland- HO UK Holland
India Mumbai
South Asia Japan
Thailand
Singapore
Papua New Guinea
Australia Brisbane
Sydney
Perth
Former Soviet Union Russia & CIS Kazakhstan
South America Brazil Colombia
Canada China
Africa Algeria Nigeria Libya Botswana Mozambique
Middle East Saudi Arabia Kuwait Qatar Iraq Abu Dhabi Bahrain
South Africa
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Global Business Focus
Region 1
Europe & International
• Ireland
• United Kingdom
• Europe International
• Russia
• Kazakhstan
• Algeria
• Nigeria
Region 2
Middle East
• Bahrain
• Saudi Arabia
• Kuwait
• Abu Dhabi
• Qatar
• Iraq
Region 3
Africa
• South Africa
• Mozambique
• Botswana
• Angola
Region 4
Asia Pacific
• China
• Singapore
• Thailand
• Australia
• Papua New Guinea
Region 5
Americas
• USA
• Canada
• Colombia
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Sepam Introduction (Cont’d)
Sepam provides services to:
• End Clients & Developers
• Project Management Companies
• EPC Companies
• Plant Systems Suppliers
• Equipment Vendors
“Delivering Projects Safely with
Quality & Timely Service at a
Competitive Price”
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Message from CEO Michele Kearney
“The world is your Oyster if you have the aptitude, enthusiasm,
flexibility and desire to open your eyes beyond the doom and
gloom which is encapsulating Ireland today.
Parts of the world are still experiencing growth and we at
Sepam are actively participating in this. In Sepam we pride
ourselves in having the ability to say…we were there at the
beginning, we watched the concept develop, we were involved
in the execution, and we’ve experienced the reward of sharing
in what are some of the biggest, most complex projects ever
executed on the international Engineering & Construction
stage. With the right attitude you too can be part of this global
team!”
Michele M.Kearney
Chief Executive Officer
41-44 Irishtown, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
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Industry Sector Experience
On / Off Shore Oil & Gas Petrochemicals Energy, Power & Utilities Utility & Infrastructure
Oil Production Ethylene Simple Cycle Communications
Oil Distribution & Storage Ethylene Dichloride Combined Cycle Cooling Water Systems
Refinery Ethylene Glycol Co-gen / CHP Air Separation
Clean Fuels Polyethylene Auxiliary Power Tank Farm &
Interconnection
Lube Oil Plants Polypropylene Renewable Energy Marine Terminal
Bio Fuels Aromatics Power Distribution Waste Water Treatment
Gas Production Methanol Power Control, Metering Incineration
Gas Distribution & Storage Ammonia Urea Energy Management Desalination
Gas Processing Fibers & Acrylics Steam Generation Camp Facilities
Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Industrial Plants &
Utility Infrastructure
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Industry Sector Experience
Hi-tech Industrial Plants & Commercial Buildings
Electronics & Communications Assembly & Manufacturing Commercial Buildings
Micro Electronics Film Processing & Manufacturing Office Parks
Electronic & Electrical Automobile Plants & Assembly Industrial Parks
Assembly Home Care Products Theme Parks & Leisure Complexes
Communications Automated Warehousing Financial Services Centers
Audio Visual Studios Mixed Development sites
Educational Facilities
Biotechnology / Pharmaceutical Healthcare Food & Beverage
Bulk Pharmaceutical Healthcare Products Food Plants
Finished Pharmaceutical Healthcare Facilities Beverage Plants
Fine Chemicals Laboratories Water Purification
Bio Technology Medical Centers
Hospitals
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Project Experience Overview
‣ T5- Heathrow - Largest Infrastructure project in Europe at time of
Construction
‣ Greater Gabbard – Largest Offshore Windfarm project in the World
‣ DOW PIC – Dow pic petrochemical, largest integrated petrochemical
complex in the world.
‣ PetroRabigh – Saudi Arabia – The development of one of the
world's largest integrated petrochemicals complexes. 45,000
personnel on site daily.
‣ Kodak Alliance Project –China -Kodak alliance project largest
exclusive USA investment to date in China.
‣ New Doha International Airport – A $14 Billion Spend on what will
be one of the most sophisticated airport projects in the world.
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“Working abroad as a person has given me the chance
to work in a multi-cultural organisation. It has helped me
to develop my career to improve my knowledge in the
broader side of the construction business.”
Arsenio Lugto
from Philippines
Based in Qatar
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“Travelling has provided me with an easier
understanding of different cultures and how different
cultures work. Working abroad has provided me with a
strong independence and an open mind.
Through my extensive travelling my mind-set has
changed to understand that each culture brings with it
its own rules and procedures but I embrace and
understand that we are all different. When I arrived to
Ireland, I noticed that you are very positive and I have
adopted this.
Finally, working abroad provides you with the
opportunity for great financial and mental reward.”
Julie Qiu
From China
Project Controls
Manager
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“ Working Abroad and with Sepam has exposed me to a
whole new variety of thoughts, and opinions from
management and co-workers which are very different
from those in Japan.
I still don’t know which are better….. I am still working
on this………!”
Hirata San
Engineer on
exchange
programme with
Japanese
Company
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
New world, new experiences, new cultures, new
ladies, new wife- Joe Marry Project Director
Joe Marry, from
Ireland
Project Director
Sepam Qatar
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“While working with Sepam in Ireland, I have learned to
mix with other cultures, and respect my team-mates. I
have gained experience in learning the English
language and the systems of their working ethic….”
Nassar Al Qarni
BD Executive
from Saudi
Arabia
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“From my 5 years experience of working in Sepam, for
any employee to have a successful career they must
learn to know and respect the local cultures
surrounding them if you work abroad.”
Lina Wang from
Shanghai, China
Accountant
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Quotes from Sepam Personnel
‣ Working abroad with Sepam - a multi-cultural
organisation …….
“Taking the best experiences and procedures from
different countries to solve local problems”.
Kangsoo Lee
from South
Korea
Commissioning
Engineer
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Quotes from Personnel working abroad
‣ Working abroad with a multi-cultural organisation......
‣ “ Builds character, opens your mind, makes you appreciate other
cultures.” Mark Connery GSS Manager.
‣ “I have developed a confidence & belief in myself to work with
experienced people from around the globe”… John Kelly Graduate
Engineer, Saudi Arabia, Houston Texas and Colombia
‣ “In one sentence, it made me richer than if I stayed at home,
materially and mentally” ….. Stuart Lambe Project Manager,
Saudi Arabia.
‣ Broadens your mind, provides the opportunity to work in a multi-
cultural environment working on some of the largest scale industrial
projects in the world which can lead to excellent career
progression… Harry Johnson, General Manager, Saudi Arabia.
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Sepam Saudi Arabia
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia
HEAD OFFICE LOCATION
‣ Olaya Centre, Office Number101, Makkah Mukharama Street, Al-Khobar,
Saudi Arabia.
CURRENT MAJOR PROJECT LOCATIONS
‣ Eastern Province
Al Jubail
‣ Western Province
Rabigh
Yanbu
Jeddah
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Some of the Team of PM&C Saudi Arabia
HR Manager GSS Manager HSE
Sunil Kumar Alan Carter Pradeep Kumar
GSS Admin. Coordinator HR Coordinator Saudi Visa officer
Abbas Al Asmakh Krishna Kant Khalid Al-Saman
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia
ARRIVAL TO BAHRAIN AIRPORT
IMMIGRATION
‣ $6 payment at airport for 24hr transit
‣ Fingerprints at first entry
‣ Banned substances (pork , alcohol , illegal drugs)
‣ Driver waiting to transfer
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia
Arrival/Accommodation
‣ Arrival at compound
‣ Accommodation
‣ Food
‣ Facilities
‣ Transportation
‣ Contact home country embassy on Arrival (all details provided in a pre-
arrival Pack)
‣ Buddy Link System
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia
DAY TO DAY CONDITIONS
‣ Climate
‣ Clothing
‣ Medication
‣ Recreation
‣ Telephone/Internet
‣ Money
‣ Security
‣ Mail and packages
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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (cont’d) Some Cultural Tips
•Taking photographs of others is considered offensive.
•Alcohol and drugs are forbidden, and there are severe penalties for
violations.
•Ramadan is the fasting month, and Muslims do not eat, smoke or drink from
sunrise to sunset, and it is illegal for visitors to do so in public.
•Handshaking is customary upon meeting and parting with business
associates.
•Business dealings are private; discuss only the business you are currently
conducting.
•Be prompt for appointments, but do not be offended if your Saudi counterpart
is late.
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia- NESMA
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Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia
‣ One Contributor wrote:
‣ “In Saudi Arabia it is imperative to try to
understand the culture and—though we
may not agree with all aspects of it—learn
to accept where we are and enjoy life here.
Tolerance on both sides is very important. If
you come to Saudi Arabia with an open
mind, you will find many new and
interesting experiences. It is a wonderful
opportunity to coexist with people of many
other cultures. You learn their customs,
traditions, politics, holidays, cooking, and
dress, and they learn yours.”
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Project Name: Sharq 3rd Expansion
Project Owner : Shaw Stone & Webster
Project Duration: 9 Months
Project Scope: 1.3 million tpa ethylene production plant
Scope of Work:
Installation Management, Testing, Inspection, Pre-commissioning, Punch
fixing, System Turnover and Documentation of Mechanical, Piping ,
Electrical, Control and Instrumentation. Our Scope also included Startup
and Commissioning Assistance
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Sharq 3rd Expansion, Saudi Arabia
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QATAR
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QATAR- General Information
Qatar is a place of contrast, with rich Islamic cultures, retaining most of its valued
tradition and adopting a modern western lifestyle.
Qatar has a moderate desert climate with pleasant mild winters and hot summers.
Summers are sizzling hot by day, and warm at night, temperatures often hitting
the 104°F mark (40°C) or above. Winters are only slightly cooler by day, but can
be very chilly at night.
Qatar as an Islamic state follows traditional custom for dress code. All visitors are
advised to dress with modesty when going to public places.
Qatar is one of the most highly developed and industrialized countries in the ME.
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Pearl GTL Project, KBR / JGC, Qatar
Project Name: Pearl GTL Project
Project Owner : Shell
Project Duration: 36 Months
Project Scope : 140,000 bdp, 120,000 bdp of associate condensate & liquefied
petroleum gas
Scope of Work:
Project Management & Construction Team Integration
A mix of nationalities (mainly Filipinos, Indians & Indonesians) were integrated with
the JGC / KBR Management team on site.
Area Involved in:
• Central Control Room
• Cooling Water Units
•Desalination Unit
•Demin Water Tanks
•Vessel Dressing Room
•Water Reinjection Wells
•Slugcatcher
•Vacuum Distillation Column
•HPS Effluent Cracking
•Dearators
•Boilers
•Heat Recovery Steam
Generator
•Liquid Nitrogen Storage Tank
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Sepam experience - Qatar
New Doha International Airport is a $13bn project to build a Greenfield airport
to accommodate 50 million passengers a year. It is currently one of the largest
construction projects in the world with an overall manpower level of over
20,000.
Sepam Qatar’s contract includes all MEP works for the multi-storey car parks
and Mosque, includes the full design, coordination and installation of Fire
Fighting systems, HVAC, plumbing, storm drainage, lighting and power on a
full EPC basis. The contract extends to total commissioning and handover of
all systems.
NDIA (New Doha International Airport) Project
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Japan
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Graduate - Tom Burke’s experience in Japan
Tom joined Sepam in 2009. He has worked in Saudi Arabia and Ireland with
the company and is currently in Japan on a 1 year engineer exchange
programme. His initial thoughts on Japan and its culture include:
•Very friendly people, always willing to help
•Must take shoes off in houses & many restaurants
•Illegal to smoke in the street but you can smoke inside
•Restaurants- shout excuse me in Japanese- no
hope of catching waiter’s eye.
•Food – slurping is the norm!
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Working with Sepam in Canada- Kearl Lake Oil
Sands
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Working with Sepam in Cartagena, Colombia
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Some of the Team in Cartagena, Colombia
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‣ Information that International Employers need to establish when you attend for interview:
‣ Any limiting conditions such as health and family requirements.
‣ A realistic understanding of international living and working conditions.
‣ Technical and soft skills such as ability to work with different nationalities.
‣ Ability to fulfil the contract terms and show loyalty to the organization, even when facing
pressures.
‣ International recruiters place special emphasis on determining character of potential
employees. Often there is greater emphasis placed on character assessment than technical
knowledge.
‣ Working well in a team is an extremely important part of any overseas position.
‣ Flexibility to adapt to change is equally important.
‣ Conclusion
It is essential that to collect your thoughts before calling potential employers. Remember to attune
your experiences and skills so that they match the international position. It is important to seriously
consider the negative qualities of living and working overseas and balance them against the job.
Getting that International Job!
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Overseas Effectiveness Skills
‣ List of characteristics that will assist you to assess your suitability for
overseas work:
‣ General Traits: enjoyment of change, desire for challenges, sense of
adventure, open mindedness, patience, curiosity.
‣ Adaptation and coping skills: emotional stability and ability to deal with
personal stress, understanding of culture shock, flexibility, humour and self-
knowledge.
‣ Intercultural communication skills: tolerance, sensitivity, listening and
observing skills, and second language skills.
‣ Work-effectiveness traits and skills abroad: independence & self-
discipline, training experience, resourcefulness, versatility in work,
persistence, people skills, leadership, energy.
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Difference with people who work abroad
‣ Political, economic and geographical knowledge
‣ Knowledge about the international aspects of your field
‣ Cross- Cultural knowledge and skills
‣ Personal Coping and Adapting skills – develops a very
open-mind and leads to greater flexibility to work out issues.
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General Tips before you travel
•Research the country before you travel – be aware of local rules
•Locate emergency numbers before you travel through local embassy.
•Safety and Security- be aware of your surroundings
•Be aware that you are in another country and that all habits acceptable at
home may not be acceptable in the host country.
•Respect the local people- it is their home and must be treated with respect.
•Never carry too much cash. Never show cash in public. Bring a credit card
where possible.
•Visit a doctor before you leave your country of origin.
•Always bring copies of your passport.
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Tips - when you have arrived
•Network with fellow expats- this will help you find your feet in the local area
and develop links.
•When in Rome factor (Cultures)- try the local way of doing things.
•Live locally where possible-worth the extra money for accommodation near
the office/site.
•Get in touch with Irish organisations – Enterprise Ireland, IDA Ireland, local
embassies and even GAA Clubs.
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‣ With its dynamic growth over the past number of years and success in recent
awards on projects world wide, Sepam is the ideal company for anyone seeking
the opportunity to travel and work abroad.
‣ The right people are key to this success.
‣ Sepam is looking for great people to join our team.
‣ Sepam has earned a reputation for reliability and excellence. You too could be
part of these first-class and history making projects. By joining the Sepam team
you will receive excellent remuneration and benefits, an attractive working
environment, reward & recognition and the opportunity for development and
progression.
Opportunities with Sepam Group
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We are currently seeking candidates for a wide variety of global positions
including the following:
‣ Graduate Quantity Surveyors- various locations.
‣ Sales & Marketing Graduates- Qatar/Saudi Arabia/Ireland.
‣ Accountants – Qatar, Saudi Arabia
‣ Electrical Engineers- Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Australia, Canada,
Colombia.
‣ Instrumentation Engineers- Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UK, Canada, China.
‣ Project Controls Engineers – Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Ireland.
‣ HR Business Partner- Saudi Arabia.
‣ Planners – various location's
‣ Project Managers- electrical background- various locations
‣ HVAC Engineers- Qatar, Saudi Arabia.
Current Opportunities with Sepam Group
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‣Interested Applicants should view our careers section on our website www.sepam.com for full details.
‣CVs should be forwarded to [email protected]
‣Sepam Specialist Limited, ‣41-44 Irishtown, Clonmel,
‣Co. Tipperary. ‣Tel: +353 (0)52 618 3600 ‣Fax: +353 (0)52 612 2674
Contact Details
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‣ There is a wide variety of opportunities abroad awaiting Graduates.
‣ With the right attitude, willingness to work and flexibility you can gain a wealth of experience working with the Sepam Group.
‣ Thank you!
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