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Issue 30
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Orpic finalises FEED of
Liwa Plastics Industries
Complex
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Work Environment Project
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Growing our Human
Capital through our
Training Department
Orpic breaks ground on MSPP and AL Jifnan project site
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Department Focus: Legal and Compliance
MSPP Ground Breaking Ceremony
Orpic finalises FEED of Liwa Plastics Industries Complex
What you need to know about Orpic’s Accounting
Services Department
Work Environment Project
SRIP Inputs for Orpic news Letter
Growing our Human Capital through Orpic’s Training
Department
AbdulMonem AL Shanfari
Hamed AL Dhafry
Thomas Phillip
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Features
Features
• Orpic announces significant Environment Improvement
Plan
• International Woman’s Day
• Orpic Lead Sohar University Career Fair
• Orpic International Scholars Batch 2 - Contract Signing
Ceremony 2
• Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
• International worker’s day
• Orpic signs a syndicated financing loan of 350 Million
Omani Rial
• Waste Free Environment
• Orpic visits Omani community
• Communication Key Messages Workshop
• Orpic announces significant Environment Improvement
Plan
• “My Performance, My Identity” Ceremony
• Community Visit to SRIP
• Arriyada program
• Jusoor Wins the Golden Shield
• Occupational Health and Safety workshop
• His Majesty’s Arrival
• Orpic Cohosts Oman’s First Refining and Petrochemicals
Exhibition and Conference
message from the
Dear Colleagues,
With Eid Al Fitr upon us, I’d like to take this
opportunity to wish you all a blessed Eid and reflect
on the many achievements we have made over
the past six months.
2014 saw Orpic face several internal and external
challenges, however by all functions working
together, these challenges were overcome and
provided us with an opportunity to identify areas of
improvement. Because of this, I am confident that
by the end of this year we will reap the rewards of
our efforts.
I hope you enjoy this addition of Inside Orpic,
which features highlights from the Sohar Refineries
Improvement Project; the official groundbreaking
ceremony for the Muscat Sohar Products Pipeline
Project (MSPP); and Orpic’s accomplishment of key
projects highlighted as part of our Environmental
Improvement Plan.
I would like to extend my appreciation to our
employees across our operations and grow project
teams for their effort in working towards delivering
our vision.
Musab Al Mahruqi
Chief Executive Officer
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Department Focus
Legal Department
We had the privilege of interviewing Lorenzo Bruttomesso who is the Legal and
Compliance Manager.
What motivates the Legal employees?
We are motivated by Orpic’s goals, mission and the Growth Projects
that are being undertaken at present so that Orpic can achieve
the potential expected by our management, shareholders and
stakeholders. We are delighted to be an integral part in ensuring,
from a legal and compliance perspective, that Orpic is successful
in, amongst others, the Growth Projects and of its compliance
responsibilities.
What are the function’s key responsibilities?
Legal & Compliance key responsibilities are to advise the CEO, CFO
and the Functions functions in relation to legal and compliance
matters arising. We interact regularly with Management, PCI, SCM,
TSD, HRS, SRIP, MSPP and LPP to that end.
Q: How many employees are
there in your department?
A: Legal & Compliance has 3
employees at present, but
with Orpic growing, I expect
us towe will need further
resources going forward.
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What has been the Legal department biggest challenge this year?
We are still at in the early stages this year. We closed SRIP Financing
in Q2 2014 and MSPP in Q4 2014. LPP is foremost on our agenda this
year, with the Project and Financing Documents to be finalized and
signed in Q4.
What exciting projects does Legal department have planned for the
future?
We intend to build on the knowledge and experience gained in
relation to the current Growth Projects and to meet and to assist
Orpic in achieving any challenges encountered along the way.
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MSPP Ground Breaking
Ceremony
Under the auspices of H.E. Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council
for Planning, and Chairman of Orpic Board of Directors, Orpic celebrated the ground-breaking
of its Muscat-Sohar Pipeline and Al Jifnain terminal Project (MSPP) for the transportation of oil
products, which shall connect refineries in Sohar and Mena al Fahal via a 290 km pipeline.
This project will be the first of its kind in the Sultanate and its value is estimated to be US$320
million. This project will enable Orpic to reduce its reliance on above-ground methods of
transportation for oil products.
Commenting on the ground-breaking, H.E. Sultan bin Salim Al Habsi Chairman of Orpic Board
of Directors said, “We are delighted to celebrate the ground-breaking of an important and
a vital project, which is needed to keep up with the requirements of development in the
Sultanate. This project will contribute to enhancing oil transportation infrastructure in the
Sultanate, to keep pace with the growing demand for fuel. We also hope that this project will
contribute to the improvement of environmental aspects and road safety.”
Orpic’s MSPP project is split into four sections: MAF-Jifnain Terminal: 40-km (10 inches), Jifnain
Terminal-Airport: 30-km (10 inches), Sohar-Jifnain Terminal: 220-km (18 inches) and Al Jifnain
truck loading terminal.
The project will constitute state-of-the-art control systems, with latest SCADA technology, leak
detection, and a telecommunications network. It will also be equipped with loading facilities
designed to cater to the loading of more than 500 trucks per day.
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Orpic finalises FEED of Liwa
Plastics Industries Complex
(Orpic)has finalized a major milestone of its Liwa Plastics Industries Complex: the deliverable of
the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) with details of costs and layouts of the future operations.
The USD 3.6 billion project will enable Oman, for the first time, to produce polyethylene, a form of
plastic that rates highest in terms of global demand and is used in many products that are part
of our daily routine. Developed by Orpic, in partnership with Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
(CB&I), the FEED is now ready to be submitted to the companies that were pre-qualified to
participate in the Engineering.
Operating in full speed and in line with its schedule, the project is composed by a 859KTA Steam
Cracker, 880KTA Polymer Units, a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) Extraction Unit and a 300km long NGL
Pipeline from Fahud to Sohar. After LPIC, the plastic production in the Sultanate will increase by 1
million tons, giving Orpic a total of 1.4 million tons of polyethylene and polypropylene production
by 2018. The main objective is to further increase the value that can be derived from Omani
crude oil and natural gas, and subsequently improve Orpic’s product mix and business model.
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What you need to know
about Orpic’s Accounting
Services
Subramanian
Chandramohan,
Orpic
Accounting Manager, took some time to
share more information about the Accounting
Services and how the department functions in
Orpic.
What is their Mission:
Accounting Services department’s mission
is to provide dependable and quality
transactional accounting services in respect
of Payables, Receivables and Fixed Assets.
What is their Vision:
The vision of the department is to provide our
services, as a responsible business partner, in
a comprehensive and cost-effective manner,
and in line with world class standards which
will add value to all our stakeholders.
Who are the Teams:
Accounts Payable Team:
Accounts Payable team is mainly responsible
for ensuring error-free processing of all
payment commitments to our suppliers, by
due date, after checking for the availability
of supporting documents viz. valid Purchase
Order
and Goods Receipt/Service Entry.
In order to ensure that we meet the above
responsibilities, periodical reminders are sent to
all stakeholders regarding missing documents.
Also, we provide prompt response to the
queries of all the stakeholders through the
finance services helpline. The team is also
responsible for the checking and accounting
of all small value purchases made using petty
cash. In addition to the above the team
carries out monthly reconciliation of control
accounts to ensure proper recording of all
transactions and to initiate suitable action on
overdue amounts.
Accounts Receivable Team:
Accounts receivable team is mainly responsible
for ensuring proper booking of receivables
in the system, and that the payments are
received from the customers by the due date.
They are also responsible to account (on a
daily basis) the amount received from the
customers in the books. The team scrutinizes
all the customer accounts on regular basis
to identify overdue payments and take up
suitably with the customers for the payment.
Fixed Assets Team:
Fixed Assets team is responsible for reviewing
capital work in progress periodically, and take
up suitably with project owners any project not
completed by the expected completion date.
They are also responsible for capitalizing all
completed projects and monthly accounting
of depreciation. In addition to the above the
team ensures physical verification of all assets
once in three years.
Challenges and Initiatives:
We in Accounting Services face the following
challenges:
1. Unable to meet payment commitment on
due dates.
2. Errors in payment processing.
3. Voluminous manual work relating to petty
cash.
4. Controls on various transactions.
5. We have initiated the following actions to
address the above challenges.
6. Replacing petty cash with procurement
cards.
7. Introducing web based invoice
management system.
8. Building additional controls in SAP.
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Work Environment Project
Orpic’s Work Environment project, which was initiated in 2012, is now underway with plans in
place to redesign all Orpic buildings on Orpic premises. The project, which is about creating a
more attractive, efficient and collaborative work environment, is aimed at improving comfort,
productivity and workplace culture.
Phase 1 will kick off in November 2015, with works commencing on Sohar Refinery buildings. The
scope includes renovation of the existing Admin Building, the construction of a new connection
building and the expansion and renovation of the existing Canteen to accommodate 1500 staff.
Phase 2 is scheduled to commence in November 2016 and the focus will be on renovating the
existing Aromatics Admin Building, as well as the renovation and conversion of the Polypropylene
Admin Building to a Training Centre.
Phase 3 of the Work Improvement Project will be a continuation of the preceding phases, which
is scheduled to commence in January 2017, and consists of an upgrade to all other 100 Orpic
buildings across Sohar, MAF and Raysut locations. Additional car parking spaces, walkways, shaded
pergolas and landscaping works will also be delivered throughout the phases of the projects.
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FAQs
What is the Work Environment Projects?
The Work Environment Projects is about creating a work environment that is efficient, attractive and cooperative
by transforming the current work culture from closed cellular offices into an open office environment to improve
productivity and increase collaboration between functions and interdepartmental personnel. The project will
aim to reflect Orpic’s vision in the workplace, and to create an environment that we are all proud of.
Why is Orpic undertaking a Work Environment Project?
Orpic is in a continuous process of change. The organization is expanding and feels the need to become
more efficient and effective in its operations. Improving collaboration and teamwork are key. The new office
environ¬ment should support these changes.
How is this project going to affect Orpic Employees?
At the moment most Orpic buildings are a maze of small private offices. People are hidden behind closed
doors and therefore heavily rely on sending emails to one another, rather than talking face-to-face. The aim
is to create a new connected work culture that will enhance the employees working approach to achieve a
common goal.
What are the key responsibilities of the Work Environment Project?
The main responsibility of Work Environment Project is to deliver unique projects that reflect Orpic’s vision, mission
and values, by having an elegant work environment and unified buildings that create the feeling of one single
office.
What exciting projects does the Work Environment have planned for the future?
Initial thoughts and ideas/concepts from the first phase have been collected, which will form the basis for the
second phase, which consists of upgrading all other 100 Orpic buildings at three different locations (namely
Sohar, MAF and Raysut) and those buildings will also have Orpic’s identity and concept. In addition to the site
development projects/initiatives, the project includes the provision of additional car parking spaces, walkways,
shaded pergolas and landscaping works.
What motivates the Work Environment employees?
As a Project Team, we’re motivated to be part of this prestigious project, which will create a unique work
environment that reflects the Orpic Way, which is based on four organizational values. These values, which are
ingrained in all aspects of Orpic’s organizational culture, will be reflected in the new work environment, which
we hope will attract the best of experience and knowledge by creating an inspiring work culture, that will be
more striking and fun to work in.
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SRIP INPUTS
Orpic’s Sohar Refinery Improvement Project,
known as SRIP, continues to gain momentum,
with the majority of engineering, procurement
and enhanced mobilization of resources, by
all subcontractors, complete.
SRIP is progressing as per schedule – with
overall project progress at 61.6%, and overall
EPC progress at 54.9%. Overall construction
progress is at 27.3%, which is being largely
contributed to by the 6900 personnel working
on site.
On May 14, the site reached an important
milestone of 8 million man-hours without Lost
Time Incident (LTI). This is due to the stringent
compliance of safe workplace practices
by each and every person working on site.
Safety and Quality continues to be the major
areas of attention for the SRIP site.
•
Manufacturing is in the advanced
stage, and progress is as per schedule.
Manufacturing of all Long Lead Items is
completed, and theses have now been
shipped to site. Several columns have
been received and have been installed
in the foundations. It is expected that
manufacturing of all the major items will be
completed and will be received at site by
October 2015.
• Foundation
works
are
progressing
well. Out of 78 major foundations, 27
foundations have been completed.
Target is to complete all 78 foundations
by June 2015.
• Concreting work is almost complete for
all 32 buildings. All six priority buildings are
targeted for completion between May
and July this year in order to receive E&I
(Electrical and Instrumentation) panels.
• Out of 50 tanks, 33 tank foundations are
complete and have been handed over
for tank erection works. Tank erection
works are progressing on 25 tanks,
65% fabrication and 16% erection is
completed.
• Underground
piping
works
are
progressing, with a target to complete
the major portion of underground piping
works by June 2015. Aboveground piping
works and pipe spool fabrication works
are progressing.
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• The brownfield works (Sohar Refinery)
have commenced, with the mobilization
of the brownfield sub-contractors.
Excavation works for mounded bullets,
MTBE tanks and pipe sleeper construction
in flare area are in progress.
ICV (In Country Value) maximization is
one of the key objectives of this project for
the development of local industries and
contractors. Total ICV commitment by the
EPC Contractor to date is USD567 million and
the commitment in the North Batinah Region
to Local Community Contractors is USD29
million. We are pleased to report that the EPC
Contractor has exceeded their commitment
targets in both these categories.
OMT
(Operations,
Maintenance
and
Technical Services) manpower mobilization
to Site has started. An operations team of
25 personnel, with 6 managers, has been
mobilized on site. A Maintenance Manager
has also been mobilized and is in process of
mobilizing Maintenance and TSD teams. OMT
teams are working collaboratively with the
SRIP team to prepare for pre-commissioning
and commissioning activities.
The total expenditure on the Project, as at
April 2015, is USD871 million.The SRIP Project
has completed most of the Engineering
and ordering for equipment’s, and with the
enhanced mobilization of resources by all
the subcontractors at Site, the Project has
gathered further momentum in construction
activities.
The Project is progressing as per the schedule.
Overall SRIP progress is 61.6% and Overall
EPC progress is 54.9%. Overall construction
progress is 27.3% which is contributed by 6900
personnel working at Site.
Another milestone of 8.0 Million man-hours
without Lost Time Incident (LTI) has been
achieved on May 14, 2015 due to compliance
of safe practices by each and every person
working at Site. Safety and Quality continues
to be the major areas of attention for working
at SRIP Site.
Manufacturing is in the advanced stage, and
progress is as per schedule. Manufacturing
of all Long Lead Items is completed; and
they have been shipped to Site. A few of
columns have been received and have
been installed on foundations. It is expected
that manufacturing of all the major items will
be completed and will be received at Site by
Oct-2015.
Foundation works are progressing well. Out
of 78 major foundations, 27 foundations have
been completed. Target is to complete all 78
foundations by Jun 2015.
Concreting work is almost complete for all
32 buildings. All the six priority buildings are
being made ready in May-Jul, 2015 in order to
receive E&I (Electrical and Instrumentation)
panels.
Out of 50 tanks, 33 tank foundations are
completed, and handed over for tank
erection works. Tank erection works are
progressing on 25 tanks, 65% fabrication and
16% erection is completed.
Under Ground piping works are progressing in full
swing with a target to complete major portion of
underground piping works by Jun 2015. Above
Ground piping works and pipe spool fabrication
works are picking up.
The brownfield works (Sohar Refinery) have been
started with the mobilization of the brownfield subcontractors. Excavation works for mounded bullets
and MTBE tanks and pipe sleeper construction in flare
area are in progress.
ICV (In Country Value) maximization is one of the
objectives of this project for the development of local
industries and contractors. Total ICV commitment
by EPC Contractor till date is USD 567 Mn and
commitment in NBR (North Batinah Region) to LCC
(Local Community Contractors) is USD 29 Mn. EPC
Contractor has exceeded their commitment targets
in both these categories.
OMT (Operations, Maintenance and Technical
Services) manpower mobilization to Site has started.
Operations team of 25 personnel having 6 Managers
has been mobilized at Site. Maintenance Manager
has been mobilized to Site and is in process of
mobilizing Maintenance and TSD teams. OMT teams
are working cohesively with SRIP team to get ready
for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
The total expenditure on the Project till Apr-2015 is
USD 871 million.
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Growing our Human
Capital through Orpic’s
Training Department
This is a dedicated section featuring some of the training highlights that have taken place
over the past two months.
219 trainees (Batch 3) On-Job Training (OJT) in Sohar
There are 219 intake trainees from Batch 3 in Orpic plants Sohar conducting their OJT
program. Trainees were distributed to Sohar Refinery, MAF Refinery, Aromatics and
Polypropylene Plants, according to their respective disciplines. The OJT is an important
tool and training to gain the required hands-on skills. Trainees will spend six months in their
respective department, where they will be attached to experienced Orpic employees.
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They will attend daily tool box meetings, carry
on with required tasks such as starting pumps,
isolating compressors and closing valves. The
trainees will interact closely with current Orpic
employees which will boost their interpersonal
skills. Their progress during the OJT will be
reflected on their final evaluation.
100 intake trainees (Batch 4) to be On-boarded
Training Centre Services received 100 new
intake trainees (Batch 4) on 22nd February
2015. These trainees will help sustain manpower
requirements of projects like SRIP and LPP. They
will undergo one year training, consisting of six
months core foundation courses and six months
OJT program. On 26 January 2015, the Training
Centre organized a pre-On Boarding program
for 100 new Orpic intake trainees. The program
covered a variety of key aspects about Orpic,
including HSE, Orpic overview, training program
structure, and what is expected from the
new intakes in terms of effort and initiative to
succeed and prosper with Orpic.
Training Master Plan 2015
The Training master plan for 2015 has been
completed and approved. Training Centre
Services has developed a comprehensive
Training Calendar for 2015, including
corporate and functional formats, which
will reflect possible schedules of training,
courses and program to be conducted
within the year. The Training Calendar has
been created with the full coordination
of every function, and in alignment with
business and individual needs. The Corporate
and Functional Training Calendars are now
available online and can be accessed in the
Orpic portal.
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Q&A
Get to
know...
AbdulMonem
AL Shanfari
Tell us a bit about yourself, how long you have
been at Orpic and why you decided to join
the company?
I am have been in Orpic since 1988. I joined
the company because of its high recognition.
What is your current position at Orpic?
I am a senior technician in the maintenance.
What is the best part of your job at Orpic?
Operations.
Name one of Orpic’s four guiding principles
and what it means to you?
Serving Oman with pride.
Where in the world would you most like to
visit, and why?
Saudia Arabia, I would like to go for Hajj.
Who do you most admire in life, and why?
My parents, because they raised me to be the
man I am.
Hamed
AL Dhafry
Tell us a bit about yourself, how long you
have been at Orpic and why you decided to
join the company?
I am 50 years old and have been working in
Raysut Depot since 1985. I joined Orpic 2005.
I have 4 kids.
What is your current position at Orpic?
I am team leader shift.
What is the best part of your job at Orpic?
Controlling gantry and vessel operation.
Name one of Orpic’s four guiding principles
and what it means to you?
Serve Oman with pride.
Where in the world would you most like to
visit, and why?
France to visit Eifel towel
Who do you most admire in life, and why?
His Majesty , he lead us from dark to light.
If it was your birthday, what would you like to
have for dinner this evening?
Sea food.
If it was your birthday, what would you like to
have for dinner this evening?
Buffer SHIWAA.
What do you do on your days off?
I like to go for long walks and take my family
out.
What do you do on your days off?
Picnic with friends
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Thomas Phillip
Tell us a bit about yourself, how long you have been at Orpic and why you decided
to join the company?
• I joined Orpic in November 02nd 2014, having travelled from a much colder
Montreal.
• The role, challenge and opportunity to work in the region again all attracted
me to Oman and Orpic. I have been very lucky in my career in procurement &
over the last 20 years, have worked & lived in Europe, United States, Australia,
Canada, United Arab Emirates and now Oman! I visited Oman many times when
I worked in Abu Dhabi and welcomed the opportunity to work here.
What is your current position at Orpic?
oI am currently contracts engineer in PCI, predominantly for the corporate functions
of Orpic.
What is the best part of your job at Orpic?
Variety! Every day presents new challenges with coordination and communication
issues to be addressed and solved. I also enjoy working as part of a driven, multi
skilled and hugely experienced team in PCI
Name one of Orpic’s four guiding principles and what it means to you?
• The guiding principles all support each other & are essentially interconnected –
no one stands alone. In our industry safety and environment must always be at
the forefront of all we do.
• Taking pride in who we are and what we can do for Orpic equally supports our
intent of leading performance. I hope to be proud of my performance in my role
for Orpic and secure in the knowledge that my actions protect the safety of my
colleagues and the environment we work and live in.
Where in the world would you most like to visit, and why?
Difficult question! I admire many historical & literary figures, but those with the spirit
of adventure & inquisitive minds like Wilfred Thesiger or TE Lawrence… and my
grandfather’s wisdom, intelligence and humour
Who do you most admire in life, and why?
As a Scotsman I enjoy haggis, but surf and turf would be my choice this evening!
If it was your birthday, what would you like to have for dinner this evening?
Sea food
What do you do on your days off?
I usually spend my weekends with my family, my wife is an architect in Al Ain,
working on a new hospital project & I have a very energetic 3 year old son! When
time allows I also enjoy scuba diving and golf.
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Orpic announces significant
Environment Improvement Plan
Orpic celebrated the accomplishment
of four key projects that form part of the
Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP),
and mark a significant achievement
in the company’s journey to
environmental improvement. The event,
which was held at Orpic headquarters
in Sohar, was attended by H.E
Mohammed bin Salim Al Tobi Said,
Minister of Environment and Climate
Affairs. The key projects announced
by Orpic today are an Environmental
Quality Monitoring System, SR Tanks
Odor Mitigation, Second Sour Water
Stripper, and Disposal of all industrial
waste from Orpic’s facility in Sohar.
Employee Value Proposition
(EVP)
We proudly announce the
accomplishment of the
Employee Value Proposition
sessions that were held in
Muscat, Sohar and Raysut.
The sessions were a good
opportunity to observe and
analyze our employee’s views
and requirements, which will
support us in developing a
better work environment. We
take this opportunity to thank all
employees for their attendance
and inputs.
Orpic signs a syndicated financing loan of 350 Million Omani Rial
Orpic singed a syndicated financing loan agreement with Bank Muscat with the
cooperation of Bank Dhofar, National Bank of Oman, Bank Sohar, Qatar National
Bank, Al Ahli Bank and Oman Arab Bank valued at 350 Million Omani Rial. This is the
first time that Orpic obtains a debt collection facility at the holding company level
which was met with great acceptance from the local banks.
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Orpic International Scholars
Batch 2 - Contract Signing
Ceremony 2
In the presence of His
Excellency Sheikh Muhanna
bin Saif Al Lamki, Governor
of Al Batinah North, Orpic’s
International Scholars
batch 2 celebrated signing
agreements with Orpic
Company. This program,
which is fully funded by Orpic,
is one of many of the initiatives
that delivered by Orpic to
invest in the future of the
nation.
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Orpic Lead Sohar University Career
Fair
International Woman’s Day
On the 10th March 2015, Raydaa
was officially launched, along with
the celebration of the International
Women’s Day at MAF auditorium,
under the united Nations theme
‘Empowering Women – Empowering
Humanity’. Apart from Orpic
ladies, the event was attended
by esteemed female guests from
different organizations, such as
SQUH, National Human Rights
Commission, PDO, Ernest & Young,
College of Finance and Banking
and Oman Oil Takatuf. Dr. Mouza
Al KALBANI (OBGNY) from Sultan
Qaboos University Hospital gave a
presentation on the Awareness &
Prevention of Cervical Cancer.
Under the auspices of H.E Dr. Hamad bin
Said bin Sulaiman Al Aufi, Undersecretary
at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries,
Orpic sponsored the Sohar University
Career Fair that took place on the 23rd
February 2015 and continued for 3 days.
Human Resource Services team was
present to attain different queries that
were received from attendees. The total
number of visitors to Orpic’s stand was
over 2500, comprising of students and
graduates. In the coming months, Orpic
is due to announce its new intake of
fresh graduates who will be put through
a program that will take place over 18
months before they officially join the
company.
International worker’s
day
On May 3, 2015,
Orpic celebrated the
International Workers
Day across its different
locations. This celebration
recognised Orpic
employees for their efforts.
Moreover, all Orpic
employees renewed their
covenant to work hard
towards the elevation of
this beloved country.
Orpic visits Omani community
Following the 2011 integration that
led to the formation of Orpic, a clear
vision and strategy for growth was
established. On 25th May, Orpic
conducted its second Roadshow
that was hosted at college of
applied science, Rustaq. The
objective was to raise awareness
across the Sultanate about Orpic
and how it contributes to the Omani
economy. The road show was
initiated at Al Buraimi governorate,
followed by North Al Batinah
Governorate with many more
community visits planned over the
coming months.
Waste Free Environment
As part of the Gulf Petrochemicals
and Chemicals Association’s Gulfwide Waste Free Environment Day,
the Corporate Communications
Services Department and External
Relations Department, organised
an internal and external awareness
campaign to under the theme
of “We Care” to shed light on
the importance of protecting our
environment. On Saturday 28th
February 2015, ERS organised a
cleaning campaign in two sessions,
the first session was in the morning
in Wadi Heebi with volunteers from
Orpic and the local communities.
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Communication Key Messages
Workshop
This week, Orpic¹s Communication
Department held a Communications
and Key Message Workshop with
Management members from across
the business. The objective of the
workshop was to update Orpic¹s
leaders on the approved Orpic
Communications Strategy, review
current communications tools and
resources available to the group,
and have an open dialogue about
the messaging and communication
requirements of our people in their
day-to-day business operations.
Arriyada program
Orpic believes that the
most important assets
are its employees, from
this standpoint; Orpic
celebrated the graduation
of 100 Managers and Team
Leaders in the “leadership
program” Which for the
development of leaders.
Field
Community Visit to SRIP
On Wednesday 18th March
2015, SRIP celebrated the
achievement, of 4 million
man hours without LTI. The
celebration was hosted
at the SRIP construction
site and was attended
by the Governor of
North Al Batinah, Wali’s,
local dignitaries, and
Orpic’s CEO and senior
management.
Occupational Health and Safety
workshop
In support of the International
day for Occupational health and
safety, Orpic sponsored a two-day
event organized by the Ministry of
Manpower.
As a part of the event, Orpic
conducted a workshop on
Occupational Health and Safety,
which was attended by Raphael De
Loenen, Chief Operating Officer and
Dr Hilal Al Hinai, General Manager,
Corporate Support Services, Orpic.
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Orpic
“My Performance, My Identity”
Ceremony
Orpic announces significant
Environment Improvement
Plan
On February 16, Performance
& Development organized “My
Performance, My Identity” ceremony,
that was hosted at Crown Plaza,
Sohar. The event recognised and
rewarded individuals and teams who
showed an outstanding performance
throughout the year of 2014 and made
major contributions to the company.
The event was under the auspices
of Musab Al Mahrouqi, Orpic’s CEO.
The awards were divided into four
categories; Above & Beyond, Pride
Winners, Performers for 3 continuous
years, and Chairman Award of
Excellence (CAE).
Orpic celebrated the
accomplishment of four key
projects that form part of the
Environmental Improvement
Plan (EIP), and mark a significant
achievement in the company’s
journey to environmental
improvement. The event, which
was held at Orpic headquarters
in Sohar, was attended by H.E
Mohammed bin Salim Al Tobi
Said, Minister of Environment and
Climate Affairs.
Jusoor Wins the Golden
Shield
Under the auspices of His
Excellency Sheik Saad bin
Mohammed Al Mardouf Al
Saadi – Minister of Sports Affairs,
Jusoor was awarded the
Golden Shield as the Best Private
Sector Foundation Supporting
Sports in the Sultanate in 2014.
The event was held in Grand
Hyatt Hotel in Muscat and was
atended by high profile officials
and dignitaries from public and
private sectors along with the
winning teams both locally and
internationally in several sports.
Orpic Cohosts Oman’s First
Refining and Petrochemicals
Exhibition and Conference
Orpic cohosted the Sultanate’s
first Refining and Petrochemicals
Exhibition and Conference. Orpic
led the participations at the
exhibition and the conference
during the opening at which the
CEO, Musab Al Mahruqi, gave a
keynote speech on “Unlocking
Value from Omani Molecules”.
During the conference, Henk
Pauw, GM of LPIC, presented on
the added value of “Developing a
Transformational Plastics Project”.
His Majesty’s Arrival
Orpic Celebrated the return of
His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin
Said, and launched a special
campaign to welcome the
Sultanate's beloved leader back
to his homeland. Proudly bearing
the hash tag # ‫ قابوس‬- ‫أبشري‬
‫جاء‬- and has created an artistic
portrait of His Majesty, to show
the love and admiration held for
him in the hearts of the people.
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