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Orientation Trip to Singapore

Picture shows farmout and bitstop staff on their orientation tour of Singapore. The picture was taken at the entrance of People’s Park

ABU DHABI SHIPBUILDING (ADSB) - May 8,2008

 a GOVERNMENT OWNED  naval and  commercial ship construction & repair company, is seeking for highly qualified candidates to join their team of highly skilled personnel in  Musafa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

FABRICATORS-

Experience and knowledge as a fabricator in new ship construction or repair to fit all manner of ship structural parts, including tack welding of hull plates and equipment foundations.  Knowledge to read and understand complex ship construction or repair drawings, sketches and documents associated with fabrication.  As a minimum, the ability to understand weld symbols, shapes, datum lines, reference lines, comprehend basic math and fit x-ray joints.  Experience and knowledge to rig assemblies into place, including placing hoist cables and chain falls and to work in confined spaces.  Experience and knowledge of Regulatory Body Rules, Military Specifications and Good Shipbuilding Practices.

WELDERS-

 Experience and knowledge to perform welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) in the 2G, 3G and 6G positions associated with new ship construction or repair on steel and aluminum vessels; Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes on new ship construction or repair on steel and aluminum vessels. Experience and knowledge to perform mirror welding in confined areas.  Ability to set up jobs including caring of equipment and materials.

PIPEFITTERS

- Ability to read and understand piping diagram.  Ability to make templates to fabricate pipes to replace existing ones.  Knowledge various pipe codes and practices.  Capable of making gaskets etc.  Knowledge of flushing / testing of pipe lines.  

SHIP ELECTRICIANS

–  Experience and knowledge to perform installation, repair and testing of ship board electrical systems such as deck equipment, power distribution, intercommunication, electronics, navigation, weapons and lighting systems on Military and Commercial vessels.  Experience and knowledge to read and understand drawings, wiring tables, wiring schematics, documents and sketches associated with electrical systems.  Experience and knowledge to use standard electrical test equipment such as Meggers, Flukes, Amp Meters, Multi-Function Volt-Ohm-Meters, Decade Boxes, Power Supplies, Stroba Tacks, Phase Rotator and Frequency Generator 

MILLWRIGHTS -

Responsible for installing and aligning rotating equipment throughout the ship, including Main and Auxiliary Diesel Engines, Hydraulics and various pumps and pump motors. Knowledgeable in removing and installing shaft, rudders, capstans, anchor drives, air conditioning compressors and equipment (including Freon system), valves (valve overhaul of oil and hull valves, bottom gate valves),  mast, antennas, sea water and chill water systems, as well as lube oil pumps, gauges and systems. Experienced in marine air-conditioning and refrigerant plants. Must be able to take apart and rebuild refrigerant and air compressors. With certificates of training in proper handling and disposal of Freon. Able to read complete drawings with at least 4 years commercial/naval experience.  

BLASTERS/PAINTERS

-Experience and knowledge in preparing areas (scraping of barnacles, dislodging of tanks, degreasing etc.) for blasting and painting, grit or sand blasting and painting of external, internal and confined areas on steel and aluminum vessels, use of high pressure water blast machines, vacuum blaster, blasting pot, airless spray and conventional spray, roller and conventional brush, dew point indicator, and wet and dry mill thickness gauges, and mixing various paints, pot life and curing time 

MARINE CARPENTERS-

Experience and knowledge to perform carpentry or joinery works such as the use of hand tools, power tools, fabrication and installation of wooden furniture, wall panel, plexiglass, trim and finishing items. Installation of formica and application of stains/polish/waxing on board vessels, conventional spray and rollers 

INSULATORS

-Experience of three years or more in marine industrial insulating (fiber glass board, piping and padding made of materials such as calcium silicate and fiber glass) Able to carry at least 40 pounds of materials and wear a respirator.  

SHEET METAL WORKERS-

Experience basic sheet metal layouts of air ducts, off-set and regular transitions and calculates sheet metal bending allowances 

SCAFFOLDERS-

Experience in building or dismantling scaffoldings structures to provide safe working platforms. Able to read drawings for requirements or instructions from the supervisors. Assemble and fit together steel pipes, support beams, braces and clamps to support scaffoldings.  

RIGGERS-

Able to communicate with different equipment operators with knowledge of various hand signals and safety. Can independently erect portable scaffoldings and sling various equipment or materials without causing damage. 

How to Maximize Job Satisfaction

Here are four easy ways to increase your job satisfaction from MSN Career Center:
1. Think positive
While you might think your job is the worst on the planet, everything has a silver lining. For starters, be grateful you have a job at all. Putting things in perspective – realizing everyone has a bad day at work and everyone has to start somewhere – you might begin to feel better about your situation.
2. Challenge yourself
If your boss won’t challenge you, challenge yourself. Set goals for yourself every day – aim to make 10 phone calls per hour or send 15 e-mails to clients. Develop mini-projects within your work and set deadlines for yourself to avoid boredom.
3. Reward yourself
Recognition is important for every employee. For every goal or challenge met, reward yourself. Make yourself a certificate to put in your cube or treat yourself to a ‘personal day’ off work. Don’t let your own hard work go unnoticed by anyone, even yourself.
4. Break up the monotony
No one likes doing the same thing day in and day out. To switch things up, take advantage of any breaks you have – get out of the office for lunch, take a walk, read a book or just get some fresh air. Also, don’t be afraid to ask your boss for new tasks for a small change of pace.

ALBANNA ENGINEERING

One of the most modern and dynamic business division of the Albanna Group providing turnkey mechanical contracting services to the Oil, Gas, Process and Engineering industries in the entire United Arab Emirates is in need of:

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANS

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  Vocational graduate of Industrial Electrician course.

·         With RME license will be an advantage.·         Able to read and analyze electrical schematic and single line diagram.·         Minimum of 5 years acquired experience in industrial facility and commercial building wiring installation.·         On hand knowledge in repair and trouble shooting of power generator, welding machines, VFD controller for overhead crane, pump motors, air-conditioning system and Low voltage electrical panels.·         Knowledge in using different industrial equipment such as multi meter, megger tester, earth resistance meter, cable detector etc.Can work independently with minimum supervision and capable of speaking, writing and understanding English language

2nd CICT RoundTable Discussion

With the support and assistance of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology, PhilCall will conduct its 2nd round table discussion on April 25, 2008 (Friday) at the Seminar Room of the CICT-NCC Building , C.P. Garcia Avenue , Diliman, Quezon City.

The event is designed for call center owners and supervisors gain a better understanding of motivating agents and translating their performance to better profitability. This will also serve as a vehicle to help strengthen the capacity of small call centers in relation to advocacy, marketing and networking.

The Philippine Call Centers Alliance, Inc. (PhilCall) is a newly organized association of SME-based, Filipino-owned call centers all over the country. These are call centers with an operating seat capacity ranging from 10 to 300 seats per facility.

We would like to invite you to take advantage of this occasion to assimilate vital information as well as discover novel approaches for business improvement and development. Enclosed herewith is a copy of the tentative program of activities with the accompanying reservation form for your immediate reference.

A minimal fee of One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00) for PhilCall members and One Thousand Five Hundred (Php 1,500.00) for non-members will be charged at the gate to cover the organizational costs of the meeting. For reservations, please contact Ms. Josine De Leon at the Office of the PhilCall Secretariat at 942-3282 or mobile (0918) 930-5027 or e-mail philcall_secretariat@yahoo.com.ph <mailto:philcall_secretariat@yahoo.com.ph> .We look forward to your positive response and participation in this undertaking.

Very yours truly,

SIGNED

Joji Ilagan-Bian
President
PHILIPPINE CALL CENTERS ALLIANCE, INC

Wanted: 10 Top Notch Marketing Specialist

We are in urgent need to hire 10 experienced marketing specialists. Those with prior telemarketing experience are definitely a plus. Come and see us right away! Positions start immediately!

The campaign Details:

1. Night Shift from 8pm onwards.

2. B2B appointment setting work

3. Great incentives per appointment set

Above industry rates await the successful applicants!

ABU DHABI SHIPBUILDING (ADSB)-2

A rapidly growing naval and  commercial ship construction & repair company, is seeking for highly qualified candidates to join their team of highly skilled personnel in Musafa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

PROJECT SUPERVISOR

This job requires a graduate of certified apprenticeship in shipbuilding or a mechanical, electrical or naval architectural engineering technical school or equivalent in experience.  A candidate must possess effective communications skills in English both verbal and written. The incumbent must have a through knowledge of shipbuilding operations, ship systems, setting to work and test and trials. Demonstrate analytical, organizational skills in directing Foreman or charge hands in their daily tasks based on schedule and budgets and familiar with most PC base applications.

LAMINATING SUPERVISOR

Diploma of certified apprenticeship in FRP boat building or a mechanical technical school or equivalent in experience. A candidate must possess effective communications skills in English both verbal and written. The incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of FRP boat building operations, tooling development, tolerance acceptance, and material engineering. Demonstrate analytical, organizational skills in directing Foreman or charge.

ABU DHABI SHIPBUILDING (ADSB)-1

 a rapidly growing naval and  commercial ship construction & repair company, is seeking for highly qualified candidates to join their team of highly skilled personnel in Musafa, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

OUTFITTING SUPERINTENDENT

Certificate or Degree from an approved Shipbuilding Apprentice program or Degree in Engineering from an approved college.  Minimum of 10 years experience in all phases of building commercial or military new construction vessels, including shipboard testing programs and delivery to the owner.  Strong background in ship construction techniques and resource management, simultaneous management of multiple ship schedules and rapid transition of lessons learned from one vessel to others. Manage new build vessels and monitor the progress of the contract by interfacing all production departments, as well as with the owners, subcontractors, suppliers, classification societies and other third parties involved in the contract up to delivery of the vessel. Ability to develop shipboard schedules and budget and work with multinational work force.

SENIOR PLANNER

Graduate of Business Administration or Engineering, or Certified apprenticeship program in shipbuilding with at least five years experience in shipbuilding planning. Develop strategic/long range planning for the company such as production plan, delivery schedules, key event schedules, build strategy methods, and budget schedules for shipbuilding and repairs. Knowledgeable in detail planning and progress monitoring of various phases of shipbuilding and repair. With experience in using MS Office, Project and Primavera.

COMBAT SYSTEM ENGINEER

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or other internationally recognized technical qualification in a related engineering field. Minimum of five years experience as an Engineer involved in naval combat system design, manufacture, integration, trials and subsequent support.  Excellent multi-level liaison and team working skills, with the ability to work to budget and program with minimal supervision. Good understanding of the installation and trial aspects of combat system equipment and systems.  Past employment with a combat system contractor and/or as a Naval Weapons Engineer would be considered a major advantage.

 

MATERIAL ENGINEER

 
Degree in Marine Engineering, Marine Architecture or its equivalent with basic knowledge of the various trade operations in shipbuilding and minimum 5 years experience in shipbuilding. For repair projects, provide technical input to Material Planners to develop Bill of Material based on Sales Order and input from Production and Production Planning. For new construction projects, provide technical input to Material Planners to complete material take-off and develop Bill of Material based on Contract and design documents provided by the Ship Designer. Develop and maintain procurement schedules and expedite Engineering, Purchasing or suppliers as necessary to maintain schedule. Participate in ship checks and record material requirements based on recommendations of Production.

METROPOLITAN HOTEL


Dubai, United Arab Emirates
One of the most prestigious hotels in the Gulf is in need of: 

WAITRESSES

 With or without experience. At least 5’3” in height, below 30y/o. Can speak good English.

SIGMA ENGINEERING

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates A high quality precision engineering built to service their clients in the oil and gas industry is in need of:

FABRICATORS

 With trade qualifications and preferable experience in Oil & Gas, Pressure Vessels and Structural Steel Projects Can work from detailed Manufacturing Drawings, etc. and knowledge on cutting techniques and ASME codes.

WELDERS

MMA, SMAW, TIG welders with minimum 5 years relevant experience.  Familiar with material grades, welding consumables coding. With trade qualifications and preferable experience in Oil & Gas, Pressure Vessels and Structural Steel Projects

MECHANICAL FITTER

5 years experience in working, servicing & repair of pumps, compressors, generators & oilfield related equipment. Familiar with API Valves, BOP’s, Wellhead, Drill through Equipment  & API Testing Procedures

MACHINIST 

Able to set & operate efficiently either manual or CNC controlled Centre Lathe, Milling Machines, Radial Arm Drill & Horizontal Boring Machines. Competent in working engineering drawing both in Imperial & Metric system

Lack of Talent Concerns Global Businesses

Impending Baby Boomer retirements, a widening skills gap driven by declining educational standards, and outdated and ineffective approaches to talent management are combining forces to produce a ‘perfect storm’ that threatens the global business economy, according to new research conducted by the Human Capital practice of Deloitte Consulting LLP and Deloitte Research.

In a recent US survey of human resources executives nationwide, conducted by Deloitte Consulting, more than 70 percent of the respondents say that incoming workers with inadequate skills pose the greatest threat to business performance over the next three years, followed by Baby Boomer retirement (61 percent), and the inability to retain key talent (55 percent). These survey findings are underscored in Deloitte Research’s report, “It’s 2008: do you know where your talent is? Why acquisition and retention strategies don’t work.”

“The overwhelming accumulation of data, including Deloitte Consulting’s new research, points to an inescapable conclusion: the widening skills gap, particularly among the categories of workers who disproportionately drive companies’ growth and performance, is a global phenomenon that will create unprecedented challenges for businesses,” said Ainar Aijala, vice-chairman, Deloitte Consulting and global service area leader of Deloitte Consulting’s Human Capital practice. “The confluence of demographic and social trends - the full force of which will begin to be felt in as little as three years - will leave behind companies that do not begin to rethink and redesign their approach to managing human capital.”

In only three years, the first wave of Baby Boomers will turn 62, the average retirement age in North America , Europe and Asia . According to the Deloitte Consulting survey, one-third of US companies expect to lose 11 percent or more of their current workforce to retirements by 2008.

Read more here: http://www.continuitycentral.com/news01762.htm

Emirates Telecommunications Corporation – ETISALAT -3

The national provider of Telecommunication products and services in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E) and the region’s leading company in its field is inviting applications from suitably qualified and well experienced technical personnel in the following areas:

ENGINEERS

 CORE SERVICE DEVELOPMENT – CATV (Ref. TECH/CATV-CSD/HO/08):
• Qualified Electronics/Broadcast Engineering Professional with a minimum of 5 years experience in the areas of Digital Video, Data, and Voice Transport and Distribution over various technology platforms: Broadband HFC, Fiber-to-the-Home, IP/Ethernet-to-the-Home and Wireless Networks.• Candidate shall have good knowledge of the Digital Video Broadcast - DVB and DOCSIS standards and hands-on experience with standards based systems and Interactive TV platform, including the CPE/Set Top Box with DVB-CA and middleware for integrated Voice, video and data services.• Responsibilities will include planning, preparation of RFP/Tender Specification, Evaluation, Integration and Commissioning of various multimedia services over the above platforms, working closely with equipment suppliers and system integrators, reporting on the progress, identifying possible defects and responsible for the successful execution of the projects/contracts.

Emirates Telecommunications Corporation – ETISALAT -2

The national provider of Telecommunication products and services in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E) and the region’s leading company in its field is inviting applications from suitably qualified and well experienced technical personnel in the following areas:

CHIEF TECHNICIANS 

  CORE SERVICE PLANNING (Ref. TECH/CS-PLNG/HO/08):
• Responsible for the planning & design of the Core Service areas on Value Added Services (VAS) like RBT, IP Centrex, IMPS, SMS/ MMS, MVPN, Cell Broadcast, Video Services, PoC, ROAMING solutions and others, Intelligent Network “IN” (Ericsson Charging System), Next Generation Networks (NGN) and IMS platforms including network introduction of new nodes, expansion, upgrade and modernization.• Coordinates & controls the preparation of RFP’s/ RFQ’s, etc. and Technical Specifications for Tendering & Ordering of equipment, systems & solutions.

• Coordinates/ performs analysis and review of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) of Core Services equipment and systems deployed in the network.

• Prepares the system floor layout, network/ routing & numbering plan, overall project time plan and coordinates the implementation as per Contract and ensure follow-up the end to end solution till the launching of the service.

• Prepares the Budget (capital/ equipment, administration & operating) and efficiently monitor and controls the expenditure.

Emirates Telecommunications Corporation – ETISALAT - 1

The national provider of Telecommunication products and services in the UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (U.A.E) and the region’s leading company in its field is inviting applications from suitably qualified and well experienced technical personnel in the following areas:  

  POWER PLANT (Ref. TECH/PP/HO/07):

  •  Qualified Electrical Engineers with a minimum of 5 years experience in installation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of DC Power Plants, UPS Systems, Diesel Generators, etc. Responsible to organize & supervise operation and maintenance of AC & DC power plants, UPS stand-by generators and monitor/record details of power plant performance and report on the progress of Electrical & Mechanical/Power Services executed by contractors identifying possible defects.

GIFFIN TRAFFIKS - 3

A leading Sign and Metal Fabrication Co.  in the United Arab Emirates, is in need of the following highly skilled workers:

Metal Fabricators

  • Should be well experienced, able to understand workshop drawings & do fabrication for Structural & Non Structural steel works.

Stainless Steel Fabricators

  • Should be well experienced, able to understand workshop drawings & do stainless steel fabrication works (such as Stainless Steel Handrails etc.)

 

Mild Steel Welders & Stainless Steel Welders

  • Should be well experienced in mild steel welding works (TIG Welding Machines)

Skilled Helpers

  • Preferably with working experience in the Gulf. Able to speak & understand English. Should not be above 35 years of age.

Painters

  • Minimum 7 to 10 working experience in metal coating stove enameling and epoxy painting system. Age should not be above 35. Good English communication skills.

GIFFIN TRAFFIKS - 2

A leading Sign and Metal Fabrication Co.  in the United Arab Emirates, is in need of the following highly skilled workers

Steel Fabrication Workshop Storekeeper

·         Computer literate .·         Good communication skill to contact with suppliers.·         Preparing & issuing all documents such as L.P.O, Delivery notes, reports etc…

·         Receiving, keeping & issuing material for the production.

 

Hot Dip Galvanizing Plant Laboratory Technician

·         Will be responsible to check and verify all the chemical tests relating to the hot dip galvanizing process. Basic tests: Ph Values, Iron contents, Zinc thickness, etc.

 AutoCAD Draftsman

  • Minimum 5 years of  experience in Structural Steel Designing with  working knowledge in AutoCAD Software. Graphic Designing will be considered as an advantage.

GIFFIN TRAFFIKS

A leading Sign and Metal Fabrication Co.  in the United Arab Emirates, is in need of the following highly skilled workers

Structural Steel Site Erection Foreman

  •  Handle all site erection activities for structural & non-structural Steel Works in U.A.E.

QS – Estimator

  •  Degree holder in Engineering (preferably in Civil) with minimum 5 years of work experience in the Gulf. Duties and responsibilities shall include quantity take offs and preparing BoQ’s from drawings and specifications. Excellent verbal and written communication skill in English language

Singapore Call Center Benchmark 2008

Singapore Call Center Benchmark 2008The photo shows the huge attendance at the Call Center Benchmark 2008 presentation. The affair was held at the Le Meridien Hotel.

The survey was done by Callcenter.net and presented to the audience on March 4, 2008. One of the interesting highlights was the comparative salaries in each country.

Singapore had the highest annual salaries in USD at 16,384++, followed by Malaysia at 5000++, then the Philippines at 3,900++, and India at 2,802++

The affair was organized by the CCAS (Call Center Association of Singapore).

2008 Asian Contact Center Benchmark Survey

Farmout is sending Mr Wilson Chua to attend the 2008 Asian Contact Centre Industry Benchmarking Survey event to be held on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 2pm to 5pm at the Le Meridien Singapore, 100 Orchard Road, Singapore, Oasis Room.

This study, which in 2008 includes China, India, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam, has been conducted since 1997 and is regarded as the most useful and influential reference for the Asian Contact Centre Industry available.

This research program is endorsed and supported by the following industry associations:

  • Contact Center Association of Singapore (CCAS)
  • CRM & Contact Center Association Malaysia (CCAM)
  • Hong Kong Call Center Association (HCCA)
  • Greater China CRM (GCCRM)
  • China Call Center & CRM Association (CNCCA)
  • Indonesia Call Center Association (ICCA)
  • Business Processing Association Philippines (BPAP)
  • Contact Center Association of The Philippines (CCAP)
  • Call Center Industry Association Thailand (CCIA)

Tips to Reduce Turnover

From: Robert Cameron

First, use a validated and legal pre employment test to screen out people with a poor work ethic and bad attitude that make it through normal hiring processes. They typically take about 20 minutes and they reveal more about that candidate then you will ever get in an interview, job app or background check. Average cost $20. Let someone else hire the riff raff.

Second, use a job fit assessment to match the right people to the right job. A person may interview well, have the right education and background, but doesn’t mean they fit the job. Find out if they have the same profile as your top performers. To do this is very simple with the employee assessment tools available. They are easy to use and understand, and will help you determine if the candidate fits the job. Average time is about 30 minutes with a cost under $100.

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