P Eng. Canada Competency Assessment Report Writing

This report discusses the competencies required to become a member of Engineers and Geoscientists of Canada. It covers regulations, codes, and standards, project and design constraints, risk identification and mitigation, and application of theory. The report also highlights the author's experience in electrical and control projects.

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Abstract
Having gone through the requirements of becoming a member of Engineers and
Geoscientists of Canada, I believed that I have undergone sufficient training and obtained
enough experience to pursue the profession with great diligence. Academically, I have advanced
in various fields of engineering, particularly Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Control
Engineering, and Industrial Engineering. In essence, the knowledge acquired during the period of
study gives me the edge in succeeding in the enterprise. Moreover, during the learning process, I
development competency in group communication, cognition, and personal effectiveness
through interaction with others. Professionally, I have performed numerous task in the field of
engineering by participating in the installations, building, and overall management of projects. In
the process, I have undergone various levels of administration and occupation such as transiting
from being a control system engineer to a lead electrical and control engineer. Additionally, my
dedication towards publications on application engineering practices, economics and logistics,
and modeling is evident in various academic writings which come handy for many scholars.
Above all, throughout my professional work, I obtained various competencies such as technical,
professional accountability, communication, and personal continuing professional development
competencies. More importantly, during the project management process, I acquired social,
economic, environmental, and sustainability competencies, project and financial management
competencies, and team effectiveness competencies. Owing to these qualifications and
competencies, I am certain to fill the vacuum and display my expertise especially by securing
registration as either a professional geoscientist or professional engineer. Specifically, the area
where I possess vast experience is instrument and control, power generation and distribution, and

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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Securing an opportunity will grant me the
opportunity to showcase my talents and professionalism while improving the organization’s
output.
1.1 Regulations, Codes, and Standards
Having worked in electrical and control projects before, I have acquired necessary skill to
initiate, maintain, and complete engineering projects which great precision and within the
stipulated time. Some of the professional projects include Moss CS60 E semi-submersible
drilling unit, Drill Ship and Very Large Crude oil Carrier at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard,
South Korea. Indeed, such operations required sufficient knowledge of regulations, codes, and
standards that govern engineering procedures to facilitate safety of workers, the public, and
environment (Karan 2015). Considerably, the expansive knowledge and expertise have been
essential in the survey plans and commissioning of systems, both in marine and offshore industry
while handling these marine engineering tasks. According to the international standards and
national regulations, both the crew and vessel owners need to comply with the offshore wind
operators for ensure safety operations (Schoilborg 2015). Compliance with the international
standards over a long period has made it effortless to work in the sector since it makes navigation
and handling materials easy. Some of the international organizations whose codes, standards, and
regulations guided by operations were the International Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(IEEE), International Maritime Organization (IMO), and Safety of life at sea (SOLAS). By
abiding by the rules established by these bodies, I acquired sufficient technical competencies.
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) provides regulations that
each engineer within this field must adhere to, especially during project management to facilitate
the attainment of missions of engineering profession. Essentially, the IEEE organization of

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Canada regulates the engineering profession in the country through the Canadian Engineering
Accredited Board. Since I live in Vancouver, Canada, the agency has approved my
professionalism by reviewing my work experience as required by the regulations and also passed
professional examinations administered by the body.
Together SOLAS, MARPOL safeguards the marine environment to ensure protection of
human life and that of other living organisms in the sea from various kinds of water pollutions
that shipping can cause. Importantly, the revised version of MARPOL known as MARPOL
73/78 indicates the points that marine and control engineers must observe to ensure that sea
waters remain pollutant-free (Anish 2017). The process is possible through identification of
harmful discharges from the ship making it easy to eliminate them. Sufficient knowledge of the
codes and regulations of SOLAS and MARPOL guarantees the safety of onshore project
operations.
During the project management procedure, I was careful with the consideration of codes,
standards, and regulations that govern shipping and drilling. For that reason, I prepared reports
for assessing project’s adherence to all the regulation governing the establishment of structures.
The most common compliances took keen consideration for include ADA requirements and Fire
Codes. Essentially, these two provisions put safety of the community first (Tressler 2015). As a
result, compliance with them limits occurrence of accidents that risks the life of the public.
Undeniably, compliance to the codes are very important not only for the safety of the
public but also for the quick completion of the project. Notably, no rules and codes do not allow
completion, improvement, enlargement, or conversion without the approval of the designated
office of the Design and Construction Services (“Design, Facilities and Safety Services” 2017).
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the process leading to repetition of tasks. Thus, completion of project takes longer duration than
the stipulated timeframe. Moreover, wastage of resources due to bringing down improperly
constructed structures indicates the need of following the standards required during construction.
1.2 Project and Design Constraints
Indeed, material knowledge, sufficient ideas on different designs, and procedures involved
in each design is vital for the procedure of project management. Both in shipping and drilling
companies, I used various machines that required deep understanding of their operations, safety
measures of handling them, and procedures of repairing them in case of breakages (Fowee et al.
2011). The most common equipment consisted of the Integrated Platform Management System
(IPMS), propulsion thrusters, and power system. Ideally, each of these gadgets required unique
knowledge due to their different functionalities and procedures of handling.
To begin with, power generation plays a critical role in instrument and control. Like many
industries, shipping enterprises impacts on the environment and power systems contribute in the
regulation of energy uses to promote offshore safety (Geertsma et al. 2017). Consequently,
control and instrumentation steps in to promote offshore safety of maritime through the study of
consumption of fuel in the machines and emissions to promote environmental protection
(“Integrated Platform Management System” 2005). Importantly, diversification of offshore
vessels to allow enable performance of various tasks including dynamic positioning (DP) and
transit (Geertsma et al. 2017). Reportedly, diversity in operating profiles have played vital roles
in regulating fuel consumption and emissions while enabling maneuverability and propulsion
availability and providing comfort through reduction of noise, smell, and vibration (Geertsma et
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management system established through instrumentation process. The IPMSs allow for
dynamism which facilitates alteration of procedures without affecting the timeline of operations.
It is worth noting that the marine control system constitutes various systems that promote
propulsion and power regulation in the marine practices. Overall, the systems include power
system, propulsion system, marine automatic system, dynamic positioning system, and power
and energy management (Sorensen 2013). Considerably, the power system supplies the vessel
with energy resulting from consumption of fuel (“Integrated Platform Management System”
2012). Through the professional competency acquired during the long-term practice, I have
identified the technical requirements of the vessel power supply systems such as prime movers,
generators, and distribution switchboards. Furthermore, the knowledge of cabling, rotation
converters, availability of uninterruptible power supply, and transformers is essential to enable
propulsion of the ship over the distance required.
Next, the propulsion system facilitates conversion of power generated to initiate motion.
The system consists of generators, thrusters, diesel engines, and transmission structure. The
thrusters vary in position and structure in relation to the work they do (Sorensen 2013). The
technical knowledge of these components is essential to instrument and control engineer since
their alignments and functions play vital role in power transmission process. Significantly, I
possess adequate information concerning the operation of these parts (Schouten and Martel
2015). Therefore, ideas I possess in marine control system are vital for the operations of
technical, propulsion, and power systems of the vessels. Although marine control system has
various components, propulsion and power systems and technical knowledge of processes are the
most critical to an instrumental and control engineer.

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In addition to knowledge of materials, their design, process of operations, and production,
it is vital to understand how coordination in the field by associating interdisciplinary team
improves the outcomes of the process. Particularly, the existence of different tools within the
same sector of production requires involvement of an interdisciplinary team that work together in
a coordinated manner to finish the project within the required period. As a lead controller and
supervisor in shipbuilding and oil drilling operations, it was my duty to bring other engineers
together to work in a coordinated manner to facilitate attainment of objective within the required
timeline.
1.2 Risk Identification and Mitigation
Certainly, during operations, engineers encounter risks associated with operating various
instruments and controlling production and building processes. The risks included thruster,
generators, control computer, and powerbus failures (Guiffrida 2013). It is the sole responsibility
of the Dynamism Positioning (DP) operator to identify the possible sources of risks and
eliminate the threat before it jeopardizes the accuracy of operations. Significantly, the system
protection process and hazard eradication procedure require understanding the functioning of the
schemes and modifications that might had caused the threat. For instance, in shipping industry,
the development and introduction of Very Large Crude Oil Carriers and Ultra Very Large Crude
Oil Carriers have led to the need to redesign propulsion thrusters to sustain the thrust required to
initiate and sustain motion in these vessels (Kobylinski 2013). Similarly, the energy requirement
of these ships requires alteration of power generators (“Basic Principles of Ship Propulsion”
2012). Failure to consider such alterations can lead to accidents and system failures. As in the
case of shipping industry, the impacts of such failures include delays in delivery of raw materials
transported by the vessels which result in low productivity of the associated firms. Such

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occurrences erode relationship between trade partners and shipping companies. Equally, the
shipping companies incur losses by having to introduce new mechanisms that match the
specified operations after previously purchasing materials that do not meet the intended
specifications.
On the other hand, in drilling process, some of the risks associated include machine
damages and injury to workers during heavy lifting and diving. During such accidents, the most
ideal method mitigating the risk is by selection of position referencing systems. Additionally,
through the use of dynamism positioning control computers, MRUs, wind sensors, and
gyrocompasses, it is possible to maintain stability and regain control (Gaffrida 2013).
Importantly, the crew should not panic since confusion can result leading to more damages. It is
worth noting that it is not possible to resolve generators and propulsion thruster failures as soon
as the risk occurs (Gaffrida 2013). Therefore, the engineers working with power generators and
propulsion thrusters must reduce sufficient redundancy by operating the machines on line.
Essentially, consideration of such operations is the sole responsibility of the dynamism
positioning operator. More importantly, loading of thrusters is a common cause of failures on the
machines. The best method of eliminating such risks is through biasing process (Gaffrida 2013).
Overall, complete understanding of operation process, machine functionalities, and purposes
helps in eliminating risks and mitigating the perils in case of occurrence.
Plainly, technical risks and public safety issues are two different dangers that project
management engineers face. While technical risks refer to perils resulting from machine failures
or insufficient knowledge of the equipment, public safety issues are the categories of risks which
directly impact on the community. For instance, power generation failure leads to abrupt halt of
drilling process. However, the failure does not affect the safety of the public. However, spillage

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resulting from failure to identify technical risks or lack of established risk mitigation plans can
affect the public safety due to harm caused by the water pollutant. All in all, technical risk does
not necessarily mean that the public will be affected by the peril since some of the mistakes are
minor and only affects the timeline finishing the project and cost incurred by the company to
revert the problem.
1.4 Application of Theory
Engineering designs are the basics constructing sophisticated structures in the various
fields of engineering and technology. In order to come up with such designs, engineers must
understand technical specifications and adhere to them. Moreover, existence of various
development tools and ability to successful incorporate new technologies promote accuracy and
faster makes the process simpler. As a result, lead control engineers should consider such
provisions. Notably, designing plans has become less tedious since the introduction of Computer
Aided Engineering and Computer Aided Designs. Additionally, efficient incorporation of
theories and calculations to arrive at solutions makes designing of solution quicker and less
strenuous.
In addition to these tools, engineers find design theories helpful throughout the process of
designing. Particularly, theories offer analytical support to and improve the designing
procedures. Some of the theories used include analytical hierarchy process, the use of decision
matrix techniques, and deployment of quality function techniques (Maffin 2010). These theories
are the basics of flawless designs since they facilitate viewing of the whole system at a glance
before commencing the development process. Furthermore, the use of decision matrix technique
enables engineers to identify the alternatives that the controller has (Maffin 2010). By close
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initiate after identifying the risks involved and identification of possible ways of eliminating
them. As a result, before the engineer chose a design, he or she shall have figured out the entire
path to follow, the possible challenges and ways of handling the risks.
Apart from tools and theories, sufficient grasp of mathematical calculations has been vital
to my engineering practice. Particularly, the calculation of the Factor of Safety (FoS) has been
essential in most practices. Primarily, Factor of Safety considers the load bearing capability of a
structure and the safety of individuals within the surrounding (Mote 2009). In essence,
understanding this relationship is vital in shipbuilding designing since is assists in coming up
with methods of making ships that can sustain the mass of commodities and passengers.
Considerably the calculations are vital in the construction of Very Large Crude Oil Carriers
which transport large capacities of fuel (Bullinger and Spath 2013). Without sufficient
knowledge of the vessel’s carrying capacity, accidents can result leading to water pollution
which affects the safety of the public.
After working in shipbuilding sector, I have designed products, some of which have
considerable resemblance with previously in terms of operation and efficiency during use.
However, due to competitiveness of fields and the need to meet the challenges encountered in
transport sector in the current century. Notably, these it is not possible to meet these adjustments
with current standard designs since the changes of societal needs over time requires different
approaches (“PLM Industry Solutions – Shipping” 2017). Some of the unique designs required
include constructing environmentally friendly vessels, endurance and payload, and advanced
lifecycle management of projects. Although environment friendliness has been an objective for
long periods, the increased necessity of environment conservation makes it a basic consideration
which requires additional focus than in the past decades (“PLM for Shipbuilding” 2018).

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Additionally, increased consumption requires vessels with large payload capacities.
Significantly, incorporation of these requirements needs unique designs.
1.5 Solution Techniques
After the process of design, it is essential to formulate follow up activities to guarantee
accuracy of measurements and drawings. The process requires understanding engineering
principles and using them to verify the correctness of the solutions. Occasionally, an error may
go unnoticed leading to flaws during the building process (“Qualification Handbook” 2017).
Notably, engineers use computer design programs such as Computer Aided Design to produce
design during projects. However, the results may have errors prompting the need for verification.
One of the Scientific Principles governing the process of verification in the offshore drilling
projects is Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit (MODU) Code (Errata 2010). Since the leader is
responsible for all mistakes experienced during the building process, it was my sole duty to very
all the electrical drawings before constructing the specified design. In essence, this is one of the
steps of failure mode and effects analysis since catastrophe can occur when the process is
skipped (Arvidson and Karlsson 2012). To fulfill accuracy in the building specification, I
verified all the design using the correct procedures of instrumentation and control without
intervention of colleagues.
The process verification requires the use of statistical and engineering tools to facilitate
accuracy. For instance, by following NORSOK, API, and SOLAS rules, it is possible to operate
within the limits required for oil drilling to eliminate possible conflicts that can arise during the
practice. Specifically, NORSOK has standards which are the basis of operation of both the
offshore and onshore oil and gas mining industries (Klaver 2017). Through verification of
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that the process fulfills the specification illustrated in the NORSOK standards (“Electrical Plan
Design” 2008). Understanding the rules and regulations of these authorities made verification of
the details simple.
Being a team leader requires sole responsibility of process to facilitate answerability in
case of faults and identifying the best method of mitigating them. As a result, I independently
reviewed the process of error identification in accordance with engineering principles. In
essence, the first step involves choosing the application to use (Burgstahler 2009). After the
choice, I defined all the variables used in the project and assigned numerical values to enable
calculation. Importantly, I involved consumer practices by considering their safety. After that, I
planned for accommodation of changes to make adjustments where necessary to enable easy
manipulation of figures within the specified paradigm. Finally, I evaluated the entire process to
ensure that all the solutions provided were correct.
1.6 Safety Awareness
Indeed, most engineering operations exposes the lives of engineers and other workers to
health hazards. For instance, during oil drilling, accidental leakages and exposer to various
components of fuel can cause serious health effects (Hudson 2012). It is essential to note that
drilling process is a very dangerous process that requires safety precautions. Some of the
possible accidents ergonomic hazards, machine hazards, explosions and fires, falls in the pit or
oceans, and confinement among others (Aliyu et al. 2015). Most importantly, it is vital to
consider that fuels are highly flammable and can cause big fires. Additionally, during the drilling
of oil, various gases reach the atmosphere. Gases such as hydrogen sulfide are highly poisonous
and can kill within a short time is the victim is confined in a small place without adequate supply
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since the petroleum can reach water sources leading to pollution and death of living organisms in
the water bodies. Hence, it is vital to put various measures in place to counter danger.
Considerably, wearing protection gear such as goggles, gumboots, and masks limits accidental
exposure to harmful wastes especially poisonous gases (Mulloy 2014). Additionally, correct
handling and preventing leakages can guarantee environmental protection.
In addition to these safety measures, the engineering profession has established regulations
to promote safety of both the workers and the public. Particularly, the Failure Mode Effect
Analysis (FMEA) assists in identification of the errors and mitigates them before they occur to
promote successful operations and attainment of results. Also known as potential failure modes
and effect analysis, FMEA is a stepwise approach that enables researchers and personnel detect
possible failures in the design or during the process of manufacture or assembling products
(“Failure Mode and Effects Analysis” 2018). Considerably, identifying the failure modes was my
best method of identifying failures before their occurrence.
Accordingly, FMEA requires the personnel to identify possible error propagators and
handle them before embarking on the practice. Failure mode effects analysis illustrates that cause
of hazards include human factors, materials used, machinery chosen, and environmental factors
such as weather and natural disasters (“Failure Mode and Effects Analysis” 2018). Henceforth,
throughout the practice, I was cautious while choosing materials and eliminating brittle ones
since they are prone to breakage. Equally, it was possible to reduce mistakes caused by
employees by educating them and clarifying the procedure before commencement (Mulloy
2014). Furthermore, I illustrated the importance of reporting breakages and accidents as soon as
they occur to enable replacement at initial stages rather than experiencing the consequences at
advanced stage.

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1. 7 Systems and their components
Propulsion thrusters are engines with propellers whose rotations create a thrusting effect on
the ship making the vessel to move. By the use of various instrumentation and control
techniques, it is possible to achieve additional efficiency by using regulators such as EEDI
(Latarche 2017). While working at Dolphin Drilling – Fred Olsen Company in the Belford
dolphin Reactivation Project, it was my sole responsibility to regulate the thrust force that each
propulsion exerted to facilitate pumping of oil to the surface by making different variations and
modification. Primarily, the effectiveness of a propeller is determined by its size. However, there
is no agreement among engineers regarding the influence of the number of blades on the
effectiveness of the thruster (Latarche 2017). Through computational fluid dynamics (CFD), I
was able to improve efficiency of most thruster by approximately twenty percent. As a result, my
hard work was evident when the company successfully drilled oil.
Just like propulsion thrusters play important role in the drilling process, power generation
and distribution also determine success of the process. After all, the propellers require power to
operate. Therefore, generation of power and regulating it within the required levels was another
critical role I played while working at Dolphin Drilling – Fred Olsen Company. Explorations
have indicated that the originally existing offshore gas and oil deposits are pushing towards
deeper water. As a result, energy requirements and its flow has been changing prompting for
alteration of power generation and distribution (Devold 2013). Thus, the upstream assets are in
need of additional power to enable marine exploration, completions, and development (Devold
2013). Due to pushing of oil to offshore, it was my responsibility to determine power
requirements and make necessary adjustments to facilitate sufficient distribution to enable
drilling.

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ISDS are forms of integrated systems whereby the overall behavior of the whole scheme
relies on the components of the software. In truth, consideration for safety of the drilling
procedure does not only depend on verification of design and compliance with the NORSOK
standards but also the relationship between software and hardware integrated in the system
(Pivano et al. 2015). Therefore, there is a need of formulating hardware loop test to establish
correct interactions between the hardware and software to achieve the desired outcomes. Mostly,
ISDS test involves carrying out evaluation on the functionality, maintainability, safety, and
reliability of the system (Skogdalen and Smogeli 2011). On the other hand, hardware in loop test
incorporates hoists to facilitate raising of the structure while coordinating it with the software to
attain stability. The loop indicates possibility of hoisting. Thus, modeling of both the mechanical
and hydraulic system using a software and translating it through design to an actual design is of
major concern during the entire practice (Pawlus et al. 2015). During the loop testing, it is
essential to compare the simulation time with the duration of elapse (Pivano et al. 2015). All in
all, the reliability and the safety of the control system depends on the automation of the software
(Skogdalen and Smogeli 2011). As a result, is important to continuously test the application
before the actual operation to prevent damages.
1.8 Project Life Cycle
Project management undergoes various processes from inception, the management, to
implementation. The process requires clear stating of goals, establishing design, collecting
necessary materials, identifying the labor, following standards, rules, and regulations, provided
by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, commissioning, and implementation of
the project. It is important to breakdown the procedures to address all the requirements.

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The first stage is known as the project identification stage. At this step, the project manager
identifies the project to be undertaken and collects necessary information that can facilitate its
actualization. This is the preliminary stage of project development where the project manager
realizes the efforts needed to manage and organize the scheme (Archibald et al. 2012).
Essentially, it comprises three steps comprising of scanning the external environment to identify
threats, undertaking in-depth study on the threats to identify modes of mitigating them, and
making decision to invest resources to venture in the project, stop its exploration, or identify
alternatives of pursuing it (“Project Identification Stage” 2018). After successful completion of
this stage, the project proceeds to the next step.
The second stage of the project development life cycle is the project preparation phase. At
this step, the project manager further develops the scheme by focusing on tiny details initially
skipped in the previous stage. Importantly, the project manager lists the products required for the
building process of the project (Archibald et al. 2012). All the technical expertise, the size of
labor and the timeline of the projects is also fixed at this stage.
Appraisal is the third stage of initiating a project. It involves evaluation of technical
speculation, identification of funds that can sufficiently sustain the project while identify cost
effective alternatives that cannot jeopardize quality, and evaluating economic, social, and
environmental impacts the project has (Archibald et al. 2012). The process can involve getting
the public opinion and finding ways of managing the project without compromising their safety
and welfare.
After identifying the materials required for the establishment of the project and laying
down the expenditure of the company, the scheme proceeds to the fourth step know as
preparation of specifications and tender documents. The firm invites tender application for the

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supply. In the process, the project manager evaluates the nature of materials that each tender
applicant provides and consider their efficiency (“What is the Project Life Cycle?” 2012).
Regard for quality, cost-effectiveness, and possibility of sustainability throughout the process
determines qualification of a bidder who begins supply on approval by the project manager and
the firm.
Implementation and monitoring is the fifth stage of project life cycles. Plainly, commission
offers the best method of evaluation of the project and monitoring its progress. Commissioning
during the shipbuilding process is a vital step that ensures release of products that attain its
intended purpose. During commissioning, engineers monitor speed and endurance, bollard pull,
total blackout, crash stop, maneuverability, and sea-keeping among others (Sanchez-Ruiz et al.
2014). Certainly, management of shipyard commissioning and inspection requires adequate
knowledge of instrumentation and control, coupled with power generation (“Management of
Shipyard Inspection, Commissioning & Handover Delivery” 2014). The sectors requiring
instrumentation and control ideas include understanding designs, mastery of structured approach,
clarification of final takeover needs, and focusing on technical operations of ships before the
handover delivery. Henceforth, with my experience in control and instrumentation and power
generation gave me sufficient knowledge of commissioning in shipbuilding and I can translate
the expertise in other marine sectors.
Evaluation of the project is its last stage at it commences after its completion. In truth, the
project ends at implementation and monitory since during that period the projects is operational
and the main concern of project manager is how to modify process for optimization of results.
Evaluation entails constant review of the project after commencement of operations to identify if
it can sustain the operations intended (“What is the Project Life Cycle?” 2012). After a period of

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evaluation, firm confirms the project’s attainment of objectives. As a project manager, I have
managed these processes and can effortless identify if a project is likely to succeed or not
(Archibald et al. 2012). In cases of doubt, I perform tests to evaluate results and identify
medication that can be undertaken before the firm experiences losses.
1.9 Quality Control
Electrical and instrumentation quality control instructor has the duty to ensure that all the
electrical installations and instruments are of the intended quality and work as specified. From
August 2012 to July 2013, I worked at Dolphin Drilling – Fred Olsen Company, Bolette drillship
project where I inspected various installations and use of instruments in the field. Notably, the
duties included initiation of penetration process, installation and arrangements, inspecting both
electrical and control installation equipment, supervised installation processes and
documentation of the requirements of laws, rules, and regulations, and monitored all the factory
installations.
Drillship projects involve designing instruments and system of levers which can work to a
depth of up to three kilometers. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate an arrangement of pipes
that can sink to that depth without jeopardizing the efficiency of the procedure. An instrument
and control engineer’s primary responsibilities are to design, install, and manage the instruments
in the correct manner to minimize wastage and ensure productivity of the drilling process
(“Introduction to Drilling – Basic Operations & Tools” n.d.). Thus, it was my duty to ensure that
the instruments were of the desired length to facilitate their penetration to the required depth. In
essence, the process requires exploration to determine the depth of the sea and the location of the
mineral deposits (Hekinian 2017). Additionally, the nature of the seabed and strength of the

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underlying rocks determines penetrability of the machines selected. Henceforth, a pre-visit to the
site enabled adequate preparation.
After studying the seafloor and identifying the materials that can effectively penetrate to
the mineral deposits, installation process follows. Similarly, the depth and nature of underlying
rocks determines installation process (Hekinian 2017). Through proper arrangement and
installation of the drilling instruments and machines, the process becomes simple since the
equipment do most of the work thereafter (“Introduction to Drilling – Basic Operations & Tools”
n.d). However, continuous monitory is essential to identify procedures that require
reinforcement.
The process of inspecting electrical control equipment installation ensures that only the
materials of recommended quality are used in the drilling procedures. Consideration of quality
throughout the process is the ultimate role of the inspector. Thus, it was my duty to ensure that
quality of machinery used and the workmanship was up to the standards required for the project
success. The prevalence of quality workmanship throughout the drilling process assist in
promoting safety of the public by preventing accidental leakages, eliminating accidents during
the working periods, and finding ways of mitigating the threats as soon as they occur.
The installation process of electrical components is a demanding process that requires
caution throughout. Particularly, its inspection process involves verification of proper
functioning of individual equipment and the system as a whole after the installation procedure
(“In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment” 2012) Secondly, it is vital to
inspect the performance of the entire system to gauge its efficiency to procrastinate the
possibility of meeting deadlines when using that scheme. During this process, I directed the
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desired objectives. Indeed, engineering projects are not complete without documentation. As a
result, I captured and recorded the performance data of the entire installation procedure and
efficiency to provide a basis for next assignment and improvement of the same by mitigating the
possible risks that may occur.
Just like other procedures that involve the public safety, states have established laws and
legislations to ensure that oil drilling proceeds in accordance by the legal procedures to facilitate
protection of natural resources. Some of the requirements include regulation of instrument
requirements, provisions for gadgets carrying flammable fluids, indication of fuel quantity, and
establishment of flowmeter of the fuel (“Preliminary Provisions” 2011). The procedure gets easy
after documentation of the rules and regulations to facilitate evaluation with ease.
To begin with, the rules recommend establishment of auxiliary power unit that meets
specifications that guarantee protection of surrounding. according to the regulations, the
instruments that carry flammable fluids must consist of restricted orifices that prevents escape of
excess fuel in case of failure. Moreover, indication of quantity of fuel present and capacity of
instruments used assist in establishing the possibility of containment of the fuel (“Preliminary
Provisions” 2011). Finally, installation of flowmeter restricts the fuel flow in case of
malfunctioning of the system to prevent dangers. Plainly, consideration and documentation of
these rules and regulation during the installation procedures and while verifying the effectiveness
of the system assists in ensuring efficiency during drilling and protection of the surrounding
(“Preliminary Provisions” 2011). Having known all these requirements and specification,
managing the process was simple. Furthermore, documentation of the procedures makes follow-
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In addition to inspection and installation in the drillship, I carried out various installations
in the factor to facilitate processing. Some of the procedures included establishment of offshore
rig and erection of a “floating factory” (Hebert 2017) The installation processes require materials
that are resistant to ocean tides and storms while supporting the drilling process. Thereby,
consideration of material strength, their functions in the drilling process, and ability to sustain the
drilling procedure to the end were important.
In addition to the aforementioned responsibilities, I carried out quality control procedures
by inspecting different sectors to ensure stability of the drilling process. Since the procedure was
demanding and required government intervention to ensure safety of the community around and
protection of the waterbody, it was necessary to liaise with Product Safety Corporations to
facilitate quick rectification of unsafe conditions elimination of practices that threatened safety of
the surrounding.
Additionally, inspection and monitoring the instruments entailed pulling and installation of
electrical and instrument cables, insulation of cabling systems, carrying out leakages tests on
instruments and tubing, supervising circuit load tests to prevent short circuiting, and attending all
the safety meetings organized by the firm (Hebert 2017). Overall, most of the responsibilities
involved ensuring safety of workers, the public, prevention of water pollution. Additionally,
through frequent documentation, I was able to provide the firm with weekly report regarding the
progress, difficulties encountered, and updates on budgeting.
1.10 Engineering Documentation
As a project manager, I not only designed drawing but also approved the works of my
colleagues who worked under my supervision. Although people have different ways of
illustrating ideas, engineers use specific standards, regulations, and code that govern designs and

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drawing. Therefore, it was not difficult to understand their ideas. Plainly, they provided
alternative solutions to the project designs (“Control and Instrumentation Engineer” 2018). By
monitoring they reasoning and testing the workability of their alternatives, it was possible to alter
the process of operations to make use of more efficient strategies. Notably, communication
process during the reviews were so efficient that we made some publication of articles and
presentations that have been vital to innovation in various engineering fields.
Eslami, P, Jung, K, Lee, D, & Tjoleng, A 2016, “Predicting Tanker Freight Rates Using
Parsimonious Variables and a Hybrid Artificial Neutral Network with an Adaptive Genetic
Algorithm,” Maritime Economics & Logistics Advance Online Publication, vol. 19, no. 3.
In the oil shipping industry, stakeholders face the challenges of predicting freight rates due to
constant fluctuations in prices and currency values. As a result, it is important for these
individuals to come up with means of predicting the tanker freight rates to enable them to plan
for future fluctuations and liquidation of assets. Accordingly, the study provided in the article
attempts to find out the process of predicting the short-term changes in the tanker freight rates
(TFR). Essentially, the researcher carried out developed a model for predicting tanker freight
rates by using both the Adaptive Genetic Algorithm (AGA) and the Artificial Neutral Network
(ANN). Specifically, through the use of adaptive genetic algorithm the model can easily search
for network parameters such as the size of input delay. On the other hand, artificial neutral
network optimizes the process of network prediction through the consideration of parsimonious
variables and using time-lag effect as the predictor. The three variables selected include the price
of bunker, cost of crude oil, and the fleet productivity. The selection of these variables follows a
step-by-step regression. In essence, through consideration of these variables, it is possible to
predict the future tanker freight rates. As a result, stakeholders can choose the best ways of

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organizing future operations. It is worth noting that the article compares this hybrid model with
moving average and regression models based on their performance.
Eslami, P, Motlagh, J, & Sarang, R 2006, “Disturbance Rejection of Distillation Column Using
Multiloop Nonlinear Adaptive PID Controller,” IEEE, Presented at International
Conference on Computational Intelligence for Modeling, Control and Automation
(CIMCA), Sydney, Australia.
Due to the robustness, ease of retuning on line, and simplicity of PID controller, it is extensively
used in various industries. Notably, throughout the last 40 years or so, researchers have been
investigating PID controller tuning process. Particularly, they have been researching its three
gains: derivative gain, integral gain, and proportional gain. Thereafter, the authors proposed
effortless method of tuning by decentralizing the PID controllers. Notably, after in-depth study
of the gains, the authors realized that proportional gains, integral gains, and derivative gains are
the output nodes of neutral networks which are entirely linked in a circuit.
Sarang, R, Motlang, J, & Eslami, P 2006, “Reconstruction of Image Using Just Magnitude
Information of Fourier Transform,” IEEE. Presented at International Conference on
Computational Intelligence for Modelling, Control and Automation (CIMCA) 2006,
Sydney, Australia.
Considerably, scholars have identified strong philosophies regarding phase information.
Significantly, these details are vital in the process of recognition and description of images
whose main details are beyond the reach of the audience due to concealment from the plain sight.
Through this article, we demonstrated that it is possible to reconstruct an image through the use
of Fourier Magnitude. Specifically, the object recognition is much easier when there is
considerable suspicion regarding the details of the presented dogmas. Moreover, through the use

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of Fourier Magnitude information, it is possible to reconstruct the image using a proposed
recursive algorithm.
2.1 Oral Communication
Communication is the most important aspect of teamwork. Besides, ship designing and
building is a collective process that requires a multidisciplinary group where every member has
been assigned a task and performs it with great precision. I was able to lead the team with my
ability to express ideas in simple and concise manner. During project management process, it is
important to use both technical and non-technical term (“Learn to Communicate Effectively”
2011). Specifically, technical terms are useful when describing a process to a fellow employee to
emphasize on the procedure at hand. However, when addressing semi-skilled workers, it is vital
to use non-technical terms to enforce quick understanding. Apart from diligence from workers,
interaction and conflict resolution procedures must be stated (Borongaj 2013). Although conflict
is an undesirable event, its occurrence is inevitable (Garber 2008). After all, a team consisting of
members with unique work ethics and beliefs are destined to disagree over issues that matter
most to the design success.
A project manager communicates not only with the colleagues and subordinate staff but
also the public, superiors, external clients. The public needs to understand the influence of
projects to their surroundings. However, in some cases they raise complains (Mendoza 2015). As
a result, it is important to illustrate how the project will rectify the condition and even make their
lives better than it was before initiation of the project. On the other hand, the project manager is
answerable to the superiors by illustrating the progress of the scheme, additional requirements,
and clarifying the processes undergoing in the field (Mendoza 2015). The project manager can

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use either technical or non-technical term depending on the knowledge of stakeholders on the
project.
2.2 Written Communication
Another form of communication that plays a critical role during product management is
written communication. Particularly, it is a form of interaction between individuals of the same
field who share knowledge on the symbols, cyphers, and abbreviations used in the writing
(“Verbal and Written Communication” 2014). The main common written communication in
engineering projects are drawing designs. Drawing facilitates easy evaluation and identification
of means of improving the design. In reality, I was not only involved in supervision of
shipbuilding design but also engaging in drawings the designs before the commencement of
building. Therefore, I was able to illustrate the drawing to my colleagues and also study their
representations to facilitate modification of the project to come up with the best product.
Accordingly, the law stipulates the types of vessels that can use a given route and carry out
some activities. Consequently, it was vital to follow their specification and rules to prevent fines
and closure of the operation (Krotov 2016). Notably, the established standards apply to the
conventionality of the types of merchant ships that can be built and hull parts structures that the
Classification Society covers by its rules. The drawing requires adherence to scales by taking
consideration of ratios of heights, lengths, and widths. In addition to drawings, the rules illustrate
the nature and types of materials that can be used for the building process to guarantee safety of
vessel usage (“Preliminary Provisions” 2011). As the supervisor of the process and the main
planner of the drawing, I constantly adhered to the specifications and international regulations
which not only focused on safety of operation but also facilitated attainment of goals as required
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2.3 Reading and Comprehension
In addition to oral and written communication, reading and comprehension are skills that
project managers should possess. Ideally, this form of communication is necessary when
analyzing the works of other colleagues to identify if there exist an alternative better than the
original representation. More importantly, understanding the IEEE rules and standards requires
adequate comprehension skills to relate the regulation with the activities in the field (“Code of
Practice for Electrical (Wiring) Regulations” 2015). Ideally, possession of these communication
skills facilitated success of the projects I headed. It was easy to interact with colleagues and
identify the best operation to undertake. Moreover, it was possible to clarify the environmental
implication of the project to the public and also illustrate the progress of the scheme to the
company and its stakeholders.
3.1 Project Management Principles
Project management is the step by step procedure of attaining the endeavors of a scheme
within the specified. The successful initiation of project depends of the discipline of following
the six principles which consist of vision and mission, business objectives, standards of
engagement, intervention and execution strategies, organization alignment, and measurement and
accountability (Newton 2015). To begin with, vision and mission directs the process by
specifying the requirements of the project. Project managers use vision and mission of the
organization and the assignment at hand as the corner stone from which all operation originate.
Similarly, the objectives of the project direct the operations of the project manage. In truth,
objectives are subset of vision and mission (Newton 2015). Standards of engagement ensures
that the operations are undertaken in accordance to the governing law through with the activities
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execution of strategy is the laid-down procedures of how the workers and the project manager
will monitor the process of building the project to attain the desired goals (Williams 2008).
Organizational alignment refers to the procedure of undertaking instructed processes and
executing of responsibilities. Finally, measurement and accountability determine the success of
the project by gauging it with expected results. The evaluation requires incorporation of
adjustments that meet the specified project goals.
3.2 Level of Responsibility
Owing to the increasing competitiveness, the projects keep improving leading to the
necessity of boosting expertise to facilitate attainment of objectives. The best method of attaining
goals is by following every aspect of the project to meet the management plans. The best method
of demonstrating a sense of responsibility is through enforcing understanding among colleagues
and treating them with respect. Notably, a leader should serve. Consequently, the followers will
reciprocate the same and facilitate increased productivity. The main issue that affects project
development is communication strategy and choice of communication channel. In order to
maintain effective project management, it is vital to establish good communication mode within
an interdisciplinary team to facilitate efficient exchange of ideas.
3.3 Expectations vs. Resources
In truth, resources are scarce. For that reason, it is important of manage a project with the
limited finance provided by the organization. On the other hand, project manager should not
compromise quality while focusing on minimize cost of production. After all, the IEEE standards
requires consideration of quality control to prevent accident and facilitate environmental
protection (“Preliminary Provisions” 2011). Therefore, a project manager should constantly
update the budget to keep track of spending while minimizing wastage. Importantly, during the

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process of project analysis before its commencement, the leader must assess the market and
identify the best materials that matches the company’s needs and spending ability. Another
important aspect of utilization of resources is time management. Failure to meet deadlines lead to
extra expense of payment of workers during the additional days and provisions of supplies
required by these individuals over the period of project activity.
3.4 Financial & Budget
Cost-effectiveness is an important aspect of projects since the schemes must be profitable
by ensuring that the companies generate revenue from its endeavors. Consequently, the project
manager must analyze the budget during the period of commencement of the project to enable
the firm plan for financial outlay that can support the scheme throughout its lifetime. Since the
market provides alternatives, the project manager must provide reports regarding all the options
that the firm has (McConnell, 2011). By demonstrating the awareness on budgeting principles,
the project manager indicates that the financial outlay required by to finance the project is in
accordance with the market provision and the firm is unlikely to secure any better strategy than
that presented by its initiator (Harrin 2015). By providing the optimum condition for the working
of the project, as a leader, I would present my adequate business knowledge and understanding
of developing contracts. Some of the business processes that I possess as project manage are
negotiation skills, great regard for forecasting as a way of determining future cash flows and
considering profitability of the firm. Specifically, development of a project is evident in the
provision for future adjustment and frequent documentation at each stage.
3.5 Response to Feedback
Feedback is an essential component of messaging. It is the best method of improving the
system since the adjustments results from the response of the consumers and other relevant

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parties. Having managed many project, I have learned that both positive and negative comments
are vital for improvement of a scheme and a chance to initiate a better program over the next
phase (Marex 2014). Therefore, I always welcome comments and criticism. In as much as a
leader loathes criticism, it is the best way of identifying the need to shift the methods of
operation. Some of the situations where I would accept feedback is where identify the impacts of
the project to the surrounding to monitor adherence to standards and rules.
4. 1 Work Respectfully
By displaying respect to the colleagues, it is easy for them to reciprocate the same.
Importantly, treating people with respect creates team spirit since it eliminates the gap between
leaders and workers. Some of the skills necessary for project management include credibility,
creativity, flexibility, communication, and tolerance to ambiguity. As a project leader, credibility
commands respect from colleagues to facilitate attainment of goals (“Skills for Managing
Electrical Engineering Projects” 2018). Equally, creativity provides quick methods of error
eradication while flexibility allows for exploitation of areas that can provide efficient solution
but have not been exploited due to lack of sufficient information. Moreover, a leader must
communicate effectively with the team to enable understanding and clarification of confusing
matters. For general electrical and electronic engineers, soft skills such as monitoring, reporting,
and documentation are also important (Pinto 2013). Ideally, these skills assist in error
elimination by identification of areas where the group might had made a mistake. Indeed,
possession of these skills have promoted my competency in carrying out research and controlling
project designs since long-term operations have led to familiarity of processes making it easier.
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Importantly, team leaders can use disagreements as stepping stone of improving
interrelationship. However, this procedure is only applicable where communication procedure is
efficient and every member can air their concerns through acceptable channels (“Crisis in
Communication Handbook” 2008). Given that I have worked with several interdisciplinary
teams involving people from different cultures, I can effectively test communication procedures
and identify that which suits the group most. Besides, I have resided in Vancouver, Canada and
studied in Iran and South Korea; areas with unique cultures. The different backgrounds have
given me the understanding of appreciation of other people’s cultures by acknowledging their
strength and weaknesses. Consequently, my communication competency can facilitate success of
individuals within my team to guarantee positive outcome during the production process.
5.1 Code of Ethics
Some of the codes of ethics required by engineering profession include upholding safety of
the public while advocating of protection of environment. Additionally, an engineer must act
faithfully and avoid conflict of interests (“Code of Ethics and Professional Act” 2018).
Moreover, a professional should consider the ethics of the society by caring for the needy and
using appropriate language while addressing the public.
5.2 Awareness of Limitation
As a team leader, project manager must identify the jurisdictions and responsibilities. This
includes accountability for all the acts. Importantly, inquisitiveness is crucial to ensure
elimination of mistakes. Association with supervisor is equally important since it represents
respect of authority and accepting delegations.
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According to the engineering codes of ethics, employees should not have conflict of
interests. All efforts must be directed toward achieving the organization of the goals rather than
enriching oneself (“Code of Ethics and Professional Act” 2018). This code ensures that the
project managers work towards achieving the best practices to attain objectives. Additionally, it
guarantees that the leaders consider the well-being of the public.
5.4 Professional Liability
As a professional I must demonstrate my understanding of my duties and responsibility to
show that I am responsible for all acts. Essentially, I am liable to in various aspects of
engineering such as design, construction, and inspection. In design, I use necessary tools such as
Computer Aided Design to draw accurate representation of the project (Kotin 2013). With the
help of various instruments, I ensure that the structures are of required strength. Finally, through
commissioning, I inspect project completion process to ensure that they meet the standards
required by SOLAS and IEEE among other legal engineering agencies.
5.5 Use of Stamps and Seals
In engineering profession, stamps and seals play an important part in authentication of
designs, blueprints, and other materials of confidentiality. According to the Professional
Engineers Act: “Every holder of a license, temporary license, provisional license or limited
license who provides to the public a service that is within the practice of professional
engineering shall sign, date and affix the holder’s seal to every final drawing, specification, plan,
report or other document prepared or checked by the holder as part of the service before it is
issued” (Cantile et al. 2008). Evidently, seals certify correctness of information and viability of
project for exploration. As a project manager, I am mandated to approve colleagues’ drawings
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5.6 Understanding Strength and Weaknesses
Strength facilitates achievement of goals set. However, weakness limits attainment of goals
and prevents a worker for meeting deadlines and working within the scheduled time. It is
important to identify weaknesses and improve on them. On the other hand, strength should be the
source of encouragement.
6.1 Public Impacts and Safeguards
Every engineering practice must be safe for both the professionals and the residents within
the vicinity of the project location. The protection involves treating poisonous gases before
release to the atmosphere, preventing oil spillage during drilling and shipping, and supplying
engineers with protective gear to protect them from unintended threat (Klaver 2017). Since a
project manager must consider all these processes, it has been my sole responsibility of
protecting the environment by upholding SOLAS regulations.
6.2 Engineering and the Public
The public has roles to play in various engineering projects. In fact, the society provides
unskilled labor which is vital during all project commencement. On the other hand, engineering
boosts the living standards of such individuals (“Code of Ethics and Professional Act” 2018).
Equally, engineers are entitled to protect the community from the harms that can come from the
waste product from the factory during processing.
6.3 Roles of Regulatory Bodies
Engineering regulatory bodies ensure that project development and management process is
safe to prevent loss of life. Equally, they ensure that individuals undertaking the leadership
process are qualified to manage the project. Specifically, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineering (IEEE) administers special examinations to certify qualification of an engineers as a

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project manager (“Code of Ethics and Professional Act” 2018). Having completed the process, I
represent IEEE by ensuring that all the processes are done according to its regulations.
6.4 Sustainability and Practice Guideline
The success of projects depends on the completion within the timeframe and utilization of
the budget without wastage of fund. Therefore, the project manager secures deals that ensure that
all the materials are of the intended quality and are acquired at fair prices (Newton 2015).
Additionally, the leader assigns engineers and ensure that everyone works diligently to meet the
guidelines specified.
6.5 Promotion of Sustainability
After project completion, the leader carries out evaluation practices to ensure that all the
components are functional. One of the processes monitored in this step is commissioning. In
control engineering, commissioning is the procedure of putting production procedures into
practice by evaluating its workability (Lawry and Pons 2013). Frequently, it is known as project
commissioning since it entails ensuring that all the parts which are vital for production in
industrial plants have undergone the necessary designing procedure, installed properly, and
tested to minimize breakage or failures (Lawry and Pons 2013). At the oil drilling company, I
carried out commissioning of various components of machineries such as propulsion thrusters
and power generators to ensure that they were in good condition to minimize accidents during
the mining process (Lawry and Pons 2013). Moreover, the commissioning facilitates
optimization of output since it enables identification of weaknesses of the system and improving
areas that can minimize productivity. Through project commissioning it was possible to increase
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Just like commissioning, sea trail is an evaluation process to ensure that the vessel is in the
correct condition as required for the production process. However, while commissioning
involves various machinery, sea trial is restricted to watercrafts such as submarines and ships
(Falvey 2017). It entails the last procedure of construction of the watercraft and the duration of
trial can vary depending on the flaws encountered and the purpose intended for the vessel
(Borkwoski et al. 2011). Essentially, carrying out several sea trials enabled me to familiarize
with several aspects of control and instrumentation leading to success in the field. Owing to the
lengthy tests, I am currently prepared to handle any form of sea trial or commissioning.
Over the course of professionalism, I have obtained competency in the field of engineering
through exposure to different conditions requiring unique solution to processes. Essentially, they
constitute management, training, installation, software integration, and technological
development among others.
7.1 Professional Development Activities
In particular, the Oracle Primavera 6 is an application that provides incomparable control,
insight, and monitory to employers, stakeholders, and most importantly project managers
together with individuals engaged in the process of project management. Impressively, the
application plays a crucial role in the determination of the rate of completion of telecom projects
and also in the facilitation of control in the process of production (Collins 2016). Since this
program has wide use in software development, management, and automation of various
processes, by frequently using it, my analysis and control capabilities have tremendously
improved.
A project management professional (PMP) is an individual with an international
recognition and has been provided with a professional designation through the Project

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Management Institute (PMI). Having satisfactorily competed my university degree, masters, and
currently a PhD candidate, coupled with several hours of directing and organizing projects, I am
a qualified Project Management Professional are required by the body of professionalism
(“Codes of Ethics & Professional Conduct” 2018). More importantly, I possess vital qualities for
the profession such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and respect for others (“Codes of Ethics
and Professional Conduct” 2018). Undoubtedly, I am certified to carry out any professional
project within my line of specialization due to the qualification.
In engineering, system integration refers to the bringing various components of sub-
systems together to form one scheme entitled to performing one major function. After working in
the shipbuilding sectors, I have dealt with large components with small basic parts which
facilitate the overall operation. Importantly, monitory of the smaller sub-system facilitates easy
operations since an error in smaller components lead to overall failure of the system
(Management of Shipyard Inspection, Commissioning & Handover Delivery” 2014).
Developing, installing, and testing all the components have been the part of my daily activities
especially in project management.
Engine maneuvering and control in marine technology refers to the procedure of using the
emergency backup system in case of failure of the ship’s main unit. Notably, the vessels are
provided with even power supply to the machinery through the emergency generator (Anish
2016). Due to advancement in technology, the marine vessels have remote maneuvering system
that controls the ship during emergency. Through my over decade of experience in marine
engineering, shipbuilding, and commissioning, I have handled various maneuvering and control
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In shipbuilding and shipping processes, stakeholders and clients are likely to encounter
losses of various nature. Notably, loss of life is also considered in this category. Some of the
procedures that promote loss prevention include training employees on safety measures during
production, adjusting the security programs, and analysis of resolution programs (“Loss
Prevention” 2017). In truth, training of employee reduces breakages and promote caution while
handling process that are risky and can cause losses (“Loss Prevention,” 2018). Security
protocols protect commodities on freight from unauthorized access. Finally, being cautious while
handling the production process prevents losses.
Currently, all organizations require effective Information Technology knowledge to
succeed in the highly competitive environment. In shipping and shipbuilding, IT knowledge
management helps in automation and commissioning process (Subashini et al. 2012).
Additionally, through remote access, maneuvering and control during ship emergency operation
becomes easy owing to incorporation of information technology and programmed software
(Litchfield et al. 2015). In truth, the knowledge of operating the machines and integrating sub-
systems of software to facilitate operation of larger systems have made working in the ship
building company to be simple.
Apart from the listed professional development competencies I have amerced throughout
my career, I have carried out various trainings and installation programs. Particularly, VCI
Vibration training was one of the most effective trainings I have initiated. Equally, Practical
Advanced Training in Wartsila RT – Flex Marine Engine, DNV: Training Management System
and Train-the-Trainer were among the other success trainings that I offered. Considerably, there
was considerable improvement in output of the persons who attended the functions. Among the
installation programs I engaged in include foundation fieldbus installation and advanced and

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proportional hydraulics. Significantly, Foundation Fieldbus Installation involved the use of
Fieldbus Technology to initiate change.
7.2 Identifying Training Needs
Having worked at different capacities, I have identified various gaps that need bridging to
facilitate efficient communication between professionals and the profession. While training
students in the Petroleum University of Technology, I realized that they lack experience with the
field of engineering. Most individuals have sufficient grasps of class work but lack experience in
the field. As a result, they cannot translate the classroom knowledge to the field without
difficulty.
7. 3 Professional Development Plan
The best way of bridging the gap is providing students with more practical experience in
the field and organizing for early internship programs. Additionally, given that some
professionals have insufficient knowledge in using computer design application, it is important
to train them to get sufficient knowledge on the same. By incorporating such changes in the
practice, it will be possible to improve the profession.
In a nutshell, I am qualified to become a professional Geoscientists of professional
engineer in the institution due to the various competencies I have acquired throughout my
professional and academic life. Although I have performed at different capacities, my greatest
interest in instrument control, power generation and distribution, and SCADA. Having
successfully completed university education, both undergraduate and masters by attaining
impressive grades, I believe that I suit the specifications listed. Besides gaining working
experience at a young age and carrying on diligently to the extent that I supervised numerous

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project, carried out trainings and installation, and led several commissioning processes, I fit the
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