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LIT Careers Day

28th February 2012


Sepam Speaker

Sue Hurley- HR Manager


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.


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


Sepam Business Earning Units

Oil, Gas & Chemicals

Automation, Control Information and Security Systems

Industrial and Infrastructure

Global Strategic Services


Sepam Business Earning Units


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


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


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”


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


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


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


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.


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





“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





“ 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





New world, new experiences, new cultures, new

ladies, new wife- Joe Marry Project Director

Joe Marry, from

Ireland

Project Director

Sepam Qatar





“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





“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





“Taking the best experiences and procedures from

different countries to solve local problems”.

Kangsoo Lee

from South

Korea

Commissioning

Engineer


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.


Sepam Saudi Arabia


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


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



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



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



DAY TO DAY CONDITIONS

‣ Climate

‣ Clothing

‣ Medication

‣ Recreation

‣ Telephone/Internet

‣ Money

‣ Security

‣ Mail and packages


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.


Working with Sepam in Saudi Arabia- NESMA



‣ 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.”


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

Sepam Experience

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Sharq 3rd Expansion, Saudi Arabia


QATAR


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.


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

Sepam Experience

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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


Japan


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!


Working with Sepam in Canada- Kearl Lake Oil

Sands


Working with Sepam in Cartagena, Colombia


Some of the Team in Cartagena, Colombia


‣ 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!


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.


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.


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.


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.


‣ 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


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


‣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

http://www.sepam.com/

mailto:[email protected]


‣ 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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