Industrial training report: Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn Bhd (PRefChem)

Working as an intern at Pengerang Refining Company Sdn. Bhd. and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn. Bhd. (known collectively as PRefChem) has been an eyeopening experience for me in the oil and gas industry. I was able to take what I learned in university and apply it in the real world as well as learn from experienced professionals through this opportunity. I have observed that the oil and gas industry can be very fast and busy with the help of digital tools during my internship. Excel was very useful in calculations and in replacing the previous manual methods of work and this made the work fast and efficient. I also found out how useful it is to use Microsoft Power Bl in data analysis, report writing and idea presentation. Despite the challenges, they were moments of learning and improvement for me. As a result, I was able to manage the difficulties that I faced positively and with determination to enhance my skills and confidence. From my experience, I suggest that academic institutions should review their syllabus to ensure that it is relevant to the current industry’s needs. Incorporating such practical skills as Excel and Power Bl would be great preparation for the future graduates for today’s business environment. In conclusion, my internship has been a very eye-opening experience, gaining practical and applied knowledge that is more valuable than what I gained in university. I have been able to gain a clearer picture of how businesses operate in the real-life environment through an understanding of the industry’s digital changes and by solving challenges.