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JEL INSIDER Empowered by Innovation “Innovate and leverage on IoT and other innovative technologies to transform JEL towards our 2030 vision.” - Managing Director, Mr Watanabe < Page 3 JUL 2022 FEATURED PROJECTS 98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong Project < Page 4 | Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP) | 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal Power Plant Project < Page 6 | Ground Mounted Independent PV Solar Plant < Page 8 | FEP-WAVE-2 Project | Turbine Maintenance Works | Steam Turbine Major Overhaul < Page 9 INSIDER SPECIAL Empowered by Innovation < Page 2 | Town Hall May 2022 < Page 3 | JEL Staff Party 2022 < Page 10 | Mr Chia and Mr Raja shared their experiences in Insider Conversations < Page 16
Empowered by Innovation Town Hall May 2022 IoT is a term that everyone has been constantly man the equipment and makes it hearing a lot of in recent years. Yet, most of possible for preventive actions by detecting us may not truly know what it is. So, what early signs of a malfunction. In an industrial Launch of New Group exactly is IoT? plant scenario, a malfunction can cause an entire production line to shut down. Management Policies IoT is the abbreviation for Internet of Things. 2022-2030 It is a system of interrelated computing It is the accessibility and adaptability of IoT devices that are embedded with sensors, that makes it so wonderful. How then can processing ability, software, and other IoT be applied to the construction industry technologies that connect and exchange and more specifically to JEL’s operations? Town Hall 2022 was kick started on 18 May Mr Alan Phang Mr Koh Kew Sek Mr Koichi Watanabe data with other devices and systems over by Managing Director, Mr Koichi Watanabe, the Internet or other communications During Mr Watanabe’s opening address who shared his 2030 vision and goals for networks. In simpler terms, IoT is a device in the May Townhall, he shared a vision of the JEL Group. As we move forward into the with a processor/sensor that is linked so that project sites where equipment, materials, future, we are faced with unique challenges you can communicate (receive information and workers are all connected to a central for our 3 key divisions – EPC, Construction from or send instructions to) with it. server for better real time monitoring. and Maintenance. We must look to our Mr Peh Pin Hsuan Ms Wendy Wee management policies to guide us. He also emphasized the need to become leaner, more flexible and agile. In his opening speech, Mr Watanabe stressed the importance of the fundamental management policies which have guided us well in the past. They are group integration, strengthening engineering capabilities, human resource development, enhancing our marketing brand and ensuring a healthy, safe environment for all staff. Smart Environmental Monitoring and Control System from Lingjack Engineering Works Pte Ltd Then, he unveiled two new management policies – improving project execution and In today’s modern society, IoT devices Sites where automated welding machines management and adopting Internet of are everywhere. From your homes to and new methodologies like Concrete Things and Innovation. These are the 7 workplaces, there may already be IoT Pre-cast Design Technology are used to management policies which will guide us Our managing committee members showing their support at this year’s town hall meeting. devices installed without you realizing it. reduce manpower, improve productivity for the next eight years. For instance, that smart digital lock you and reduce costs. Safer sites where drones installed in your door is a good example of and automated robots are deployed in After the opening speech, our colleagues To conclude the town hall meeting, the IoT being utilized in homes. To elaborate dangerous tasks instead of humans. He Group Management Policies 2022-2030 from the Human Resources & audience were given time to send in further, the digital lock has a microprocessor strongly believed that JEL can be at the Administration Division, Mr Alan Phang, Ms their questions via WhatsApp during the which is linked to the internet. You can send forefront of innovation and technology. Wendy Wee and Mr Peh Pin Hsuan, shared Question-and-Answer segment. The instructions from your smart phone (which To do so, we will explore and bring in more on the new HR initiatives which they questions were then addressed by Mr Koh is also linked to the internet) to the digital new technologies that will improve our have undertaken. The first initiative is the and Mr Alan Phang. lock, instructing it to lock or unlock the door productivity, profit margin and safety. At adoption of IHI Group Human Rights Policy anywhere in the world so long as you are the same time, they must be practical and which would cultivate a corporate culture Ending off on a high note, our MD was ‘connected’. feasible too. of respecting human rights and promote persuaded to do an impromptu singing human rights awareness activities. The performance of “Stand by Me”. He delighted Another common IoT device installed in IoT and other innovations are invaluable Group Engineering second initiative is a revamp of our current everyone with his brilliant singing while the Integration Capability workplaces are security cameras which tools to boost our productivity, enhance job grade structure to foster greater career rest of the staff grooved to the song. It was are connected to the Internet. With them, our effectiveness and even reduce costs. opportunities and progression for JEL truly a great way to end Town Hall 2022! you can monitor the workplace remotely By rethinking the way we do things, it can employees. and even control the cameras to point to make our work much easier! Just like with different viewing areas while you are away any other tool, we have to use it to make it In the following segment, Chief Operating on another continent! Even the Singapore work! So let us all think about how we can Officer, Mr Koh Kew Sek, started off by Police Force is increasingly turning to innovate and leverage on IoT and other reflecting on our past mistakes and the IoT with the deployment of numerous innovative technologies to transform JEL lessons we can take away from them. Health, Safety Project Execution Human Resource cameras at sensitive areas and hotspots to towards our 2030 vision. However attractive the project might be on supplement physical patrolling and to give & Environment & Management Development paper, it is important for JEL to be practical a sense of a 24hr ‘presence’. and grounded when embarking on new projects, especially in new markets/areas. In industrial plants, many critical equipment During his speech, he also highlighted is equipped with IoT devices for remote the ‘can do’ spirit displayed by the NRER and unsupervised monitoring. Whenever project team who airlifted a Siemens SGT- an equipment malfunctions or critical 800 62MW C Class Gas Turbine's Core parameters are breached, e.g., above a We held a lunch sharing session hosted by Engine from Sweden to Utapao Airport, certain temperature, alerts will be sent to Marc Ho who presented various innovative Marketing IoT & Thailand and then delivered it to the NRER the control room for human intervention. BuildTech Asia 2022 products. Innovations site on short notice so that the project This removes the need for someone to schedule will not be delayed. | JUL 2022 2 | JUL 2022 3
98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong Project in Thailand CHP III Project EPC First SGT-800 62MW “C Class” Gas Turbine in Commercial Operation in the World Signing Ceremony GT Core Engine unloaded from chartered Antonov 124 on 7 December 2021 On 31 March 2022, Jurong Engineering proven and highly efficient SGT-800 57MW Limited (JEL) and Thai Jurong Engineering ISO rated, supplied by Siemens. When Limited (TJEL) signed the third EPC contract completed, the plant is expected to produce of the year 2022. The EPC contract was 70MW of electricity and 70 tons of steam. GT Core Engine skidded into position on 10 December 2021 signed with IRPC Clean Power Company The electricity will be supplied to a 115kV Congratulations to the team at NRER for achieving commercial operation Limited for CHP III 70MW Cogeneration Grid Connection and the steam will be sold of the first SGT-800 62MW “C Class” Gas Turbine in the world! Combined Cycle Power Plant Project. The to industrial users within the IRPC ECO parties were respectively represented by Industrial Estate. Mr Wuttichai Chanapiyangkoon, President The 98MW Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong Furthermore, increased COVID-19 cases Amidst the pandemic, we also had to adapt of IRPC Clean Power, Mr Koichi Watanabe, In the usual collaboration, JEL will supply all project is a 98MW combined cycle power due to the more contagious Omicron variant to virtual meetings and doing things virtually. Managing Director and CEO of JEL, and equipment to be imported into Thailand for plant with a configuration consisting of a resulted in a critical labor shortage. We For instance, the Factory Acceptance Test Mr Wong Hon Lum, Managing Director and the project and TJEL will handle all onshore Siemens SGT800 C Class Gas Turbine, managed to overcome this labor shortage (FAT) was conducted remotely and attended CEO of TJEL. supply, construction and commissioning. a dual-pressure Heat Recovery Steam by outsourcing resources to temporarily by Owner and JEL/ TJEL team online. Generators (HRSG) with Duct Firing and a ‘replace’ infected workers to catch up on the This is the second EPC project the owner The signing of this EPC Contract Siemens SST600 Steam Turbine Generator progress. In March 2022, our project achieved 2.5 has awarded to the JEL Group, after the demonstrates yet again the excellent and (STG) with water cooled condenser utilizing million Safe Man-hours without any lost successful completion of first phase IRPC reliable EPC capabilities of the JEL Group, GT Core Engine air flown from open loop forced draft cooling tower. As countries experienced varying degrees time injury. This achievement was only Sweden to NRER site in Thailand Combined Heat and Power Project 226MW especially for power plants of this type and of lockdown, many vendors faced a delay possible due to the enhanced precautionary in 2011. JEL values the repeat business range. The reputation of the JEL Group in The owner, Nexif Ratch Energy Rayong / shortage of materials and workforce measures implemented by the site team and continuing trust and support by IRPC. the power industry in Thailand has been Company Limited (NRER), is a joint venture to fabricate their products. This in turn who conducted regular safety inspections, further strengthened. We are pleased to between Nexif Energy and Ratch Group. affected our equipment delivery schedule, fully sanitizing office areas, workplaces, Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, play our part in designing and constructing especially the GT unit which is a critical transportation vehicles and labor camps the signing ceremony was conducted the most efficient combined cycle power On 24 February 2020, we signed the EPC main equipment. The GT main unit was regularly to ensure a safe and hygienic virtually through Microsoft Teams, where plant in the South East Asia region and contract with the owner, NRER, and on 23 delivered via shipping. For the first time in working environment for staff and workers. the Owner, JEL and TJEL logged in from beyond and this CHP III Plant will no doubt April 2020, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) was JEL’s history, the GT core engine had to be different locations. However, the parties be of no exception. issued by NRER to JEL & TJEL. delivered separately from the main package. Both the plant performance test and treated the ceremony with no less solemnity We had to fly the core engine via a specially plant reliability run were conducted and than they would a face-to-face ceremony. The world remains volatile more than ever Our scope of work included the full turnkey chartered flight from Sweden to Thailand to successfully completed on 18 April 2022 Some photos taken at the ceremony are with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no engineering, procurement, construction, and expedite delivery. and 28 April 2022 respectively. On 30 shared in this article. sign of an end and the war between Russia commissioning of the plant. Throughout the April 2022, the plant attained its targeted and Ukraine wreaking havoc to supply tight schedule of 24 months, we encountered Thankfully with proper planning, close COD (Commercial Operational Date) and This CHP III Plant will be constructed at chains. However, we are confident that a multitude of challenges which were coordination with the vendors, and our team it marked the successful completion of the 98MW NRER - SGT-800 62MW IRPC Industrial Estate in Muang, Rayong, JEL and TJEL will rise to the challenge, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. who worked tirelessly round the clock, we project. This is the first SGT-800 62MW “C Thailand. It has a configuration of one just as our motto says, to showcase yet managed to install, first fire and then first Class” Gas Turbine in commercial operation GTG, one HRSG and one STG and the again our expertise, workmanship and In Thailand, our site team faced numerous synchronize the gas turbine generator within in the world, making it the most efficient gas Do! Must Do’ spirit of all JEL staff. We will related balance of plant. The gas turbine professionalism for the world to see. obstacles in terms of the execution of 14 weeks and 2 days – all in record time! turbine for this scale! It was a tremendous definitely rise to the challenge! to be installed in this plant is the well- construction, testing and commissioning The successful resolution of this issue was a achievement for the entire project staff work due to strict government regulations huge relief as a delay of GT unit will seriously and workers! The successful completion such as movement restriction and curfew at affect the entire schedule and likely result in despite the many challenges brought about 6pm which greatly affected site progress. a delay of the entire project! by COVID-19 was a testament to the ‘Can | JUL 2022 4 | JUL 2022 5
Pulau Indah Power Plant 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT (PIPP) Thermal Power Plant Project Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP) is a this momentous occasion, a ceremony 1,200MW power plant in Pulau Indah, was held at the PIPP site. It was attended Selangor, Malaysia. It is a natural gas by the owner and other VIPs from both the powered Combined Cycle Gas Turbine owner and EPC consortium. As of early (CCGT) with an efficiency of more than May 2022, EESB has 57 staff and 96 direct 60% which is much higher than its coal or workers on-site working on the adjustment oil equivalent. of HRSG alignments, scaffolding erections, HRSG structure and beam erections. The gas-fired power plant is developed Some upcoming milestones include the by Pulau Indah Power Plant (PIPP), a OT module erection for unit 1 which is consortium of Worldwide Company and scheduled for completion by the 3rd week Korea Electric Power Corporation. EPC of May 2022 and OCC module erection for services were awarded to Mitsubishi unit 1 by the 2nd week of June. Corporation, PEC Powercon Sdn Bhd and POSCO Engineering & Construction. The EESB project team is currently studying NTP was given on 1 January 2021 and the application of orbital welding. We intend construction works commenced on 1 May to implement it by the 4th quarter of 2022 2021. if the client is agreeable. Orbital welding is a technique originally developed to solve Equator Engineering Sdn Bhd (EESB) the problem of operator error in TG welding worked closely with POSCO Engineering and allow for a uniform weld around pipes, & Construction on cost estimation since as opposed to manual welding where a October 2018. To date, EESB has secured uniform weld is more difficult to achieve. 3 separate packages in PIPP with PEC Orbital welding will improve weld quality, Powercon Sdn Bhd. They are: boost productivity and reduce the need for skilled manpower amidst the acute 1. Heat Recovery Steam Generator manpower shortage. (HRSG) Mechanical Work on 26 December 2021. Currently, the unit 1 main casing and 2. Power Piping Work on 21 April 2022. structure were both completed on schedule. 3. Turbine Mechanical Work on We are on target to complete the project 21 April 2022. by end February 2023 as scheduled. We will continue to strive to overcome all The 1st milestone for the HRSG package was the challenges and complete the project 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 BOT Thermal isolated almost 300 positive cases and over restrictions. Other countries have started to achieved on 22 March 2022. To celebrate successfully. Power Plant Project is located in Ninh Phuoc 400 close contacts. In addition, we have ease up on travel restrictions and we really Commune, Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa been monitoring the situation closely and hope that Vietnam will soon follow suit! Province, Vietnam. The project owner Van implemented stringent measures such as Phong Power Company Limited has awarded conducting frequent COVID-19 tests for all To boost productivity and reduce the need In spite of our efforts to catch up on work the project to a consortium consisting of IHI, employees twice weekly. If there are any for skilled manpower amidst the acute progress, our primary focus will always be TOSHIBA, CTCI and DOOSAN. We are positive cases, there will be a mandatory manpower shortage, we have implemented the safety and health of our staff, workers working as a subcontractor to IHI. Our scope shutdown for the affected work areas which auto welding technology for the boiler and subcontractors. We are pleased to of work consists of the construction of 660 MW the positive case worked at. pressure parts tube welding works. Orbital share that the project recently achieved a boiler and auxiliaries (2 Units), mechanical, welding machines just require the operator key milestone of 14m manhours without lost- electrical, controls & instrumentations, and Even though it is currently impossible to to understand the machine and be trained time injury hours for the entire project and erection of the power plant on a lump sum/ quantify the delay or compute the eventual to set it up and operate it. In comparison, 1.5m manhours for JEL’s erection scope of remeasurement basis. impact on costs, we have initiated plans manual welding requires the welder to be works. This is a testament to our efforts and to mitigate the adverse impact caused by trained in the welding process used and commitment in cultivating a strong safety We started our construction work during the COVID-19. We still strive to complete the have knowledge of the welding properties of culture. COVID-19 pandemic period. When projects project on schedule or even earlier! Our the metals and alloys. He also needs to be were halted and travel restrictions enforced, efforts have borne fruit with the project experienced in welding and be able to work Finally, we would like to thank JEL it led to a delay in the shipment of resources progress proceeding well at 42.1% as of May for 10 to 12 hour shifts. Hence, it is much Management for their utmost support necessary to complete the job. This slowed 2022. All the pipe and tube welding joints easier to get operators for the orbital welding and we are grateful to all our staff for their down the progress of the project and totalling 29,370 nos are also expected to be machine than experienced welders. We can contributions, especially the sacrifices of our increased the cost of materials and manpower completed ahead of schedule. also get more consistent and reliable welds front-line project site staff and workers. While mobilization. We were adversely impacted in from an orbital welding machine. Since the it had been a really tough time, our team never many ways such as labour shortages due to This is only possible due to the dedication of weld head moves smoothly and automatically once gave up! We will continue to persevere infection or quarantine when our project team our staff and workers. Many of them had to around the pipe, there is no need to stop and to complete the project successfully and take and workers were down with COVID-19. be away from their homes for a long period restart the weld during a normal operation. the company to greater heights. Let’s all rise of time with some even staying at the project This improves the weld quality by ensuring to the challenge! Since the first COVID-19 case on 2 site for more than 2 years without going consistent penetration and fusion. November 2021, we have identified and home due to Vietnam’s strict COVID-19 | JUL 2022 6 | JUL 2022 7
JEL Maintenance Updates The project was a challenging one as it Ground Mounted Independent FEP-WAVE-2 involved the expansion of a live plant. The client, Chevron Oronite Pte. Ltd. PV Solar Plant Project (“COPL”), is a new customer in JML’s Oil & Petrochemical clientele. With JML’s specialized and proven track record in brown field project execution, we were able to get through multiple rounds of evaluation to become qualified with COPL and eventually securing the contract. We successfully achieved mechanical 200,000 completion for all systems except for 2 Safe Man-hours which were delayed due to outstanding material from client/owner. We are also glad to share that we recently celebrated 200,000 safe manhours without any LTI! Congratulations to the JML team for the completion of the Sembcorp Tuas Solar Farm! Recently, we carried out two turbine combustion nozzles, rotor impeller blades, Turbine maintenance works for MHI. The first was inlet fan and exhaust outlets. for 2 units of 289MW gas turbines located at Maintenance Works Senoko Energy Plant and involved BSI and The second job was for 2 units of 66MW SCI scopes with testing and commissioning steam turbine generators located at Tuas support. The work was carried out to South Incinerator Plant. Scope of work facilitate the inspection by MHI Japan’s involved dismantling and assembling of the Technical Advisors on both gas turbines’ turbine units, conducting sand blasting on the diaphragms and rotor, major servicing of the auxiliary equipment, and a rotor alignment with generators. MI (outage) was also carried out for the NDT inspection, 2 x 289MW including auxiliary equipment servicing with Gas Turbines testing commissioning support. Straits times Photo 2 x 66MW 1st unit MI outage started from March 2022 to April 2022. With unit 1 stabilized in less Steam Turbines than 5 days, the 2nd unit started MI outage. Both units were completed within schedule to the Owner and MHI’s satisfaction. Sembcorp Solar awarded JML the first ground mounted independent PV solar plant project with an integrated rainwater harvesting system. 17.6 megawatt-peak (MWp) facility will generate enough energy This project involved the major overhaul to power about 4,700 four-room housing board flats a year and expected to collect Steam Turbine of the 700MW Toshiba steam turbine, generator, main steam valves, boiler 17.6MWp 170,000 cubic metres of water annually - Major Overhaul feed water pump – turbine (BFP-T) at Power Output equivalent to the amount to fill 68 Olympic- size swimming pools - to cool and clean Malakoff’s Tanjung Bin Power Plant. Other solar panels for optimum performance. scope included the steam turbine rotor & It sits on 9ha of land at Tuas, Singapore diaphragm blasting work, NDT Inspection and is part of JTC’s initiative to install PV on turbine, generator, steam valves & solar panels on vacant land for interim use BFP-T parts and special tools fabrication & to contribute to clean energy generation in machining. Singapore. 700MW Our client is TOS Energy Malaysia Sdn JML successfully completed the project on Toshiba Steam Turbine Bhd. Schedule was 50 days from 11 February to 1 April 2022. To complete the 114,000 4 January 2022 with about 114,000 safe Manhours from February 2021 to January job within schedule, we had a peak work Safe Man-hours force of 130 staff. 2022. | JUL 2022 8 | JUL 2022 9
Visit by Celebration for Chairman Mr Hiroshi Ide, President of IHI Corporation 2022 NTUC May Day Distinguished Service (Star) Award On 27 May 2022, we threw a surprise party for our Chairman, Mr Mr Hiroshi Ide, visited JEL on 29 April Bob Tan Beng Hai, to celebrate the 2022. He was formerly our MD from Distinguished Service (Star) award 2013 to 2017 and we are really glad he was honored with at the 2022 that he came back for a visit! NTUC May Day Awards. Upon his arrival, he was warmly The Distinguished Service (Star) welcomed by our MD, Mr Watanabe Award is the top May Day award and JEL staff with flowers, and even a and conferred on outstanding garland! Staff also took the opportunity individuals who, after having He was warmly welcomed with a to take photos with Mr Ide. After the received the Distinguished Service flower basket presented by our welcoming reception, Mr Ide met with Award, continue to render significant MD, Koichi Watanabe, and his wife, the Management where he was given contributions to the Labour along with the enthusiastic claps of updates from various Division Heads. Movement. our staff. The celebration continued with a mouth-watering buffet where It was nice meeting Mr Ide again and After working tirelessly with the everyone took the opportunity to Mr Hiroshi Ide we hope that he will pay us another National Trades Union Congress convey their congratulations and visit soon! (NTUC) for nearly 30 years and ‘catch up’ while enjoying the food. championing workers’ rights, Mr Bob Tan, is certainly a worthy recipient of Our heartiest congratulations to Mr Mr Bob Tan receiving the Distinguished Service (Star) award this prestigious award! Bob Tan Beng Hai! from Mr Ng Chee Meng, Secretary-general of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) Photo from Quebec leisure international Pte Ltd JEL Staff Party 2022 Stronger Together – One United JEL Group Unlike in 2021 when we could only wishing for prosperity and good have a virtual celebration, we were fortune for the new year. able to hold a hybrid staff party on 11 February 2022 thanks to an easing Next was the opening address by of the COVID-19 Safe Management our MD, Mr Koichi Watanabe, who Measures (SMMs). The staff party unveiled the JEL2030 initiative and 7 was held at the Orchard Hotel together management policies which will help with an online livestream available for us achieve the JEL2030 vision. overseas colleagues to join virtually as they were not able to make it in During the award segment, the person. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) awards were presented to the As per the prevailing SMMs, we had top project teams in recognition for to abide by the rules on physical their outstanding safety records. The staff, he belted out a series of songs, events. For instance, we had to split winners of the inaugural JEL photo including the classic ‘Stand By Me’, into 2 ballrooms due to the headcount competition were also announced. to thunderous cheers and calls of cap. Nonetheless, we were all excited encore. that we could finally celebrate our Following that, excitement mounted annual staff party in person! After all, as the ballroom and livestream came For the grand finale, Chairman Mr Bob nothing beats the contagious lively alive during the interactive games and Tan Beng Hai, Mr Watanabe Koichi atmosphere in a physical celebration! the lucky draw segment. Everyone and the Management Committee waited with bated breaths as the members took to the stage. Together, The evening started off on a high note lucky draw winners were drawn and they led everyone for a rousing toast with the customary “Lo Hei”. Due to announced. and rendition of the JEL song. Just the SMMs, we were given individual before the curtains closed on JEL portions of yusheng. Regardless, One of the night’s highlights was Staff Party 2022, we sang the JEL everyone still tossed the “yu sheng” undoubtably the guitar performance song together, stronger and united as (raw fish salad) with gusto while by Mr Watanabe! To the delight of all one voice. | JUL 2022 10 | JUL 2022 11
HSE Updates HR Updates HSE Conference 2022 Career Development Program Graduation of Career Development Program 2/2018 The second batch of participants, consisting in various countries and borders remained of 18 employees from JEL group of tight. companies, graduated from the Career Development Program (CDP) on 18 March Despite the delay in graduation and 2022. absence of physical interactions – which the Mr Koichi Watanabe participants missed dearly, they completed the Mr Koh Kew Sek CDP is JEL’s developmental initiative to program on a high note after their graduation strengthen our human capital. It aims to equip presentations to the JEL management. the participants with all-rounded knowledge Members from the Management Committee, and enhance their exposure and networking Mr Koh Kew Sek, Mr Alan Phang and Mr Khor opportunities in JEL Group. Tseh Jiang, offered words of encouragement and appreciation to them for persevering and The participants started their journey in 2018. staying motivated throughout the pandemic. After completing the first four modules, it Each participant was finally awarded a was unfortunate that we had to suspend the graduation certificate and gift. three-year program in 2020 due to Covid-19. Initially, we tried to wait it out, hoping for As the curtain fell on CDP 2/2018, we hope freer travel and reduced risk of coronavirus the graduates can continue to develop infection. We eventually decided to resume themselves and wish them success in their CDP2_Group Photo During Last Physical Module in Indonesia 2019 the CDP virtually when infection rates rose careers. Annual Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Conference 2022 JEL’s annual Health, Safety and 2021, which included their achievements, Environment (HSE) Conference was held challenges, and initiatives. Commencement of Career Development Program 3/2022 on 9 February 2022. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation, the event A key highlight from the conference was was carried out virtually and attended by the achievement of zero fatality, major On 17 and 18 May 2022, 25 participants On the first day, discussions were interactive the teambuilding activity, an Amazing Race The next day, the participants had a JEL subsidiaries management and HSE injury, occupational disease among the from seven countries and eight companies and lively during the MBTI workshop, where that sent them on a local food hunt from networking lunch together with the staff. employees of JEL Group in 2021 – faring within JEL Group gathered in Singapore to they learned to appreciate, value, and work Orchard Road to Gardens by the Bay, Management Committee and CDP alumni better than MOM on all accounts. commence CDP 3/2022. with different personality preferences. In where they enjoyed the light and sound based in Singapore before attending the the evening, they had loads of fun during show as the finale. company’s town hall meeting. In line with JEL’s core value of continuous Like the previous two batches, the learning, HSE established an e-training participants will partake in six training The first module has allowed them to program in 2021. This program is accessible modules over a period of three years. They develop a better understanding of their by all employees who can attend various include project management, financial team members and JEL Group. We hope Zero Accident courses such as “Lifting Operation Safety management, leadership development, they look forward to an exciting journey Target Training” and “Confined Space Attendant influence and impact, and contract of learning and forging strong lifelong Training” online wherever they are and negotiation. Other topics related to friendships together. Our MD, Mr Koichi Watanable, commenced whenever they are free. By enabling the JEL’s operations, such as health, safety the conference with his opening speech learning to be done at their convenience, and environment (HSE) and ethics and regarding his vision, HSE target of zero we hope that staff can raise their safety compliance will also be covered. CDP3_Team Building Group Photo accident, and the importance of resilience awareness and knowledge. at Gardens By The Bay in the face of COVID-19 challenges. After a prolonged pandemic, it was the To close off the conference, Mr Koh Kew first time since 2020 that our colleagues Over the course of 6 hours, a total of 6 Sek, Chief Operating Officer, gave an from various countries gathered together JEL Group representatives presented insightful speech on the challenges HSE in person. It marked a big step towards their respective HSE performances in management faced on EPC projects. normalcy, when we could once again have CDP3_Networking Lunch with MC Members and CDP Alumni more face-to-face interactions. | JUL 2022 12 | JUL 2022 13
HR Updates Continuous Learning In this issue, our colleague, Sophie Tan, shares her journey of growth as she pursued in a part- time diploma while taking on the demands Digitalisation JEL Encourages Continuous Learning of work. of Medical and Through Learning Schemes Flexi Benefits I joined JEL as a Creative Executive Management JEL Study Award in 2020. Since young, Leonardo da Vinci has been a great inspiration to me. He was interested in a vast field of “ Learning never “ Since 1 January 2022, JEL has appointed With aspirations to grow in his in recognised tertiary institutions. a third-party administrator (TPA) to career, Santharaman Sanjeev Kumar, disciplines – from painting to engineering exhausts the mind administer employees’ medical and flexi- Lead Engineer from Electrical and Eligible employees can apply for JEL and many more. It was his hunger for benefit claims. Instrumentation Department, decided Study Award (capped at $5,000 per Known is a drop knowledge that particularly resonated – Leonardo da Vinci to pursue a Master of Science in award) to cover 10% of the fees of with me as I have always been a curious This has allowed us to leverage on their Engineering Management at Coventry programs for a diploma, bachelor’s and unknown is person who enjoys learning. digital application to manage the benefits University last year. He hoped to degree, master’s degree or PhD an ocean. We At JEL, we are constantly encouraged Adapting to my new change was initially and access their network of medical gain more knowledge and exposure degree. Awardees are also granted to improve ourselves. My department a struggle. It was very stressful having providers at preferred consultation rates through the part-time program. examination leave for assessments, should keep head, Mr Paul Low, often motivates us to to juggle between work and school. and on cashless arrangement. thesis and project assignments. Sanjeev is part of an increasing pool learning to stay further our studies, enrich ourselves and However, I gradually started to cope. I broaden our skillsets so that we can better am lucky to have colleagues who always Besides tapping into the TPA’s wide of employees who have returned “The study award has boosted my selection of panel clinics at reduced to schools to upgrade their skills motivation,” said Sanjeev, a recipient competent in this contribute to JEL and to society. As such, ensured that I do not miss my meals and I decided to pursue a part-time Diploma are open to sharing their knowledge and consultation and medication costs, and knowledge. To inculcate the of JEL Study Award. “I felt recognized ever-changing world. course in Web and Programming – a guidance with me. I am also thankful to employees can make seamless visits at the core value of continuous learning for managing the challenging clinics by showing their digital card instead amongst employees, the company demands from my studies and day-to- different field compared to my current JEL and my colleagues for their support. – Santharaman Sanjeev Kumar job. The company was very supportive of physical medical chits. set up JEL Study Award to support day work.” and even sponsored my course fees. A year passed and I finally graduated in employees furthering their education May 2022! Overall, the journey was tough For non-panel visits and flexi-benefit I enrolled into Singapore Polytechnic yet rewarding. I learnt a lot from this reimbursement, they can digitally submit where I had classes twice a week in experience. I might even sign up for an claims by uploading their receipts via the the evenings. This changed when online course on anatomy this year and application. Previous claim process that COVID-19 hit, and restrictions were my Master's degree a few years later. requires manual follow-up approvals and paper submissions have become obsolete. JEL Learning Credit enforced. Subsequently, classes were conducted online via Microsoft Teams. While embarking on your own learning The course was challenging with a steep journey, I feel it is important to identify Employees can now conveniently check learning curve as I had no experience in your learning style(s) to study efficiently. “ the balance of their entitlements on their In addition to the establishment of JEL Study Award, we have enhanced the programming. On top of that, I had to pick While it is inevitable that you will be very mobile devices at any time and place. Learning Credit scheme – an initiative up new skills at work and meet extremely busy and stressed coping with both work On top of the advantages of digitalisation, launched in 2017 to help employees Everything is tight datelines both at work and in and studies, it is important to prioritise take charge of their learning and school. After work, I had to do research your tasks and pace yourself. To any we can also rely on the TPA’s expertise to changing fast. development. Each employee can now and prepare for topics covered in class colleagues starting on their learning review claims based on strict assessment claim up to $100 for self-development for my homework and assignments. journey, never stop learning! standards adopted by major insurance courses. I need to pick companies. up new skills The automation in the medical and flexi- The scheme aims to provide She shared, “Everything is changing benefits management system has brought employees the flexibility to upskill fast. I need to pick up new skills and and knowledge convenience for employees and improved at their own pace and convenience knowledge to stay relevant. There is to stay relevant. the efficiency of the administrative process. We will continue with our digitalisation efforts to add more value to our operations. through MOOC (Massive Open Online Courses) platforms and reputable institutions at affordable fees. They can benefit from courses that facilitate personal or professional development a wide variety of inexpensive courses on MOOC platforms. I am glad that I can use JEL Learning Credit to take up a few online courses.” – Anna Chua “ Once you stop learning, to be ready for the changing needs of Human resources are our single the market and workplace. most valuable asset and continuous you start dying learning ensures skills stay relevant Anna Chua, Design Engineer from and fresh to our business. JEL is – Albert Einstein I invited Ms Wendy Wee and Mr Paul Low Civil & Structure Department, utilised committed to employees’ development to my graduation ceremony! Thank you the learning credit for online courses and will continue to explore more both for being so supportive. on Udemy. learning initiatives. | JUL 2022 14 | JUL 2022 15
Insider Conversations Certificate of Appreciation In this issue, we talked to 2 of our Raja: I was assigned to Thailand for my first Raja. I also miss my family”. However, after will enjoy and grow from it as much as I did! longest serving staff as they shared their 40 years of working overseas assignment, and I worked there for a short period of time. I have worked in other projects in Nigeria and Vietnam. he said that, he also started crying! When I saw him cry, I started laughing and told him, “You old bird suppose to console me but you Raja: I truly enjoyed working in JEL and I am sad to leave. For 40 years, JEL has Award experience at JEL! Let us welcome, Mr Chia Kok Boon, Senior Head of I am an easy-going person. So whenever I encounter any problems or challenges at also end up crying!”. Till today, whenever I see him, I will remember that incident and we will have a good laugh over it. been my second home and there are many whom I would like to thank. First of all, Mr Ngai and Pat Ong. They were the ‘pillars’ Ceremony Construction Center 5, and work, I would tell myself that these are part behind me. They really ‘pushed’ me and Mr P. Rajaretnam, HR of one’s job responsibilities. Hence, I would Q. What do you think is the most supported me in my progression from an Officer in HR & Admin then simply find ways to overcome them important factor to complete a project Office Boy to the HR Officer that I am today. On 5 May 2022, we celebrated a division. instead of dwelling on them needlessly. successfully? joyous yet bittersweet occasion with 4 Mr P. Rajaretnam Mr Chia Kok Boon I also respect Mr Alan Phang because after of our colleagues who are retiring from Q. What did you like most about your Chia: As a Project Manager, I personally he took over the HR and Admin division, JEL! They are Mr Chia Kok Boon from job? Were there any funny moments believe that to complete a project he really knew what I was doing in HR Construction Center, Mr P. Rajaretnam Q. To start off, can you please give a After returning from Libya in 1989, I was you would like to share? successfully, there are three things we must and evaluated me well. I hope to seek his from HR & Admin, Mr Subramanian brief recount of your career at JEL? assigned to take charge of the mechanical take note of. First is the skill or art of project understanding if I have disappointed him in Murugappan from Risk Management and electrical system works for Boon Chia: After handling numerous projects, I management. Second is good teamwork anyway. and Ms Yan Xiang from EPC Piping. Chia: It was back in 1982 that I first joined Lay MRT station. I bet that many of our find that the best thing about my job is the that leads to even better team spirit. Third Both Mr Chia and Mr Rajaretnam have JEL as an Electrical Engineer. It was my colleagues do not know JEL was actively feeling of immense satisfaction I get from is the importance of anticipation, whereby Next, I would like to take this opportunity to worked at JEL for a staggering 40 years! very first job. This year marks my 40th involved in MRT projects during the early seeing a project completed and handed you should always expect the unexpected. thank Ms Candice Tan from Finance. She Whereas Mr Murugappan and Ms Yan year at JEL where I eventually became a stage of MRT Phase 1 construction! It was over successfully. While it is only natural for different people to took time and effort to look for an e-book to have worked for 31 years and 9 years Project Manager. Over the years, I have my first time managing a ‘government’ have different ways of managing projects, help me quit smoking. I was a smoker for respectively. been involved in a total of 41 construction project and I had to learn to manage I believe that with these three qualities or over 40 years and tried to quit many times projects. government officials and agencies. things in mind, one can become a better unsuccessfully. It was only after reading As a recognition of their dedicated project manager. the book, Allen Carr's Easy Way to Stop service and contributions to JEL, our Raja: I first joined JEL as a Dispatch Rider Other memorable projects were the Shell Smoking, that I succeeded. Now I am proud MD, Mr Watanabe, presented each of back in March 1982. At that time, my main ECC and ExxonMobil Chemical Plants. Q. Is there anyone whom you would to say “I Quitted!” Another person who has them with a Certificate of Appreciation duties were applying for Work Permits and From those 2 projects, my team and I had like to give thanks to and any advice always advised me to quit is Mr Derick. So and Kagami crystal vase. Each retiree Employment Pass. Over the years, I was to work under very stringent safety and to new staff? thank you very much, Candice and Derick! also gave a short speech about their gradually promoted to a Human Resource quality requirements. It totally changed our times at JEL and offered their best Officer. For this, I would like to give my mindsets towards project management for Chia: During my 40 years in JEL, there were There is one piece of advice I would like wishes for JEL’s future. salute to Mr Ngai Sek Kee, who was then Petrol Chemical projects execution. many people who appeared at different to share with everyone at JEL. Regardless the HR Manager, for believing in me and As for funny moments, I remember there stages in my career to help and support of your position, always try to be friendly, The session ended with everyone giving me the opportunity. At the end of the day, I would say every was this time when I felt really lucky as I me. They were my superiors, subordinates, greet each other and always remember that posing together for a group photo to project is a good story and memory. What had the chance to visit the Great Pyramid fellow colleagues from various departments it is what you know that is important and not commemorate the occasion. We wish Q. What are the most memorable is most important is to build up good of Giza while I was in Egypt conducting a and last but not least, my team members. whom you know. all of them a happy and well-deserved projects you have been involved in? relationships with both the client and the project survey back in 2006. It has always I would like to thank all of them. They will retirement! construction team members so we can been my dream to visit the pyramid and always remain in my heart even after I retire Q. What would you like to do after Chia: Even though it has been 40 years work together to overcome any challenges it finally came true! Funnily, when I saw and leave JEL. retiring? ago, I still remember my first overseas that might arise. the Great Pyramid of Giza, instead of assignment to Libya. It was my first time marveling over it, I started thinking about To all the new staff and engineers, I have Chia: I already have several plans in mind travelling overseas and being so Q. What were some challenges you how to construct a Pyramid instead! I guess two advices which I would like to share. One after retiring! First, I would like to spend time far away from home. It was then faced and how did you the years of being an engineer has rubbed is to always do your best and demonstrate with my elderly parents and enjoy leisure that I finally understood what a overcome them? off on me! your abilities in achieving the target and time with my family members. Second, I “project” truly involves. During goal. Another is when the opportunity to join would like to spend more time enjoying my my 6 years in Libya, I was Chia: The thing I found most Raja: I enjoy making new friends. In my an overseas project comes by, do not miss various hobbies that include reading texts involved in the construction challenging was how to balance job, I had the opportunity to meet all sorts it! Although it will be a challenging process, relating to Chinese culture and calligraphy. of an Oxygen Plant, Water my family and work. Overseas of people from different backgrounds. it will also be an invaluable one and the Third, I look forward to travelling and going Treatment Plant and Bar & Rod assignments were especially Through my interactions and conversations experience gained will definitely help build to places of interest while I can still walk. mill. challenging for me, particularly with them, I was able to learn more about your self-confidence and your ability to Finally, I aim to start exercising more to in the past when we did not their lives and understand them better at work independently. It will be a beneficial become healthier and reduce my weight. have mobile phones or internet their level. milestone in your career and life. I hope you to communicate with my family. I Raja: I find working fun and meaningful! If still remember during my time in I don’t know if it is more funny or I could, I do not want to retire but to carry a Libya project. I needed to travel sad, but when I was first assigned on working regardless of where I am. It is 200km away from my worksite just to make to Thailand, my daughter was only not about having more time to enjoy life as an overseas call back to my family and then 1 years old. Whenever I called back long as you can enjoy life to the fullest even travel another 200km to return! home, my wife would tell me that my while working! little girl hugged my picture to sleep. Due to my frequent travel and long duration Hearing this always made me cry. spent overseas, I had to seek understanding One time, my good friend, Ali Razak, A big thank you to both Mr Chia and from my family members. who worked alongside me as a Mr Raja for sharing so much with us. Safety Officer, told me this, “Don’t cry We wish them a happy retirement! | JUL 2022 16 | JUL 2022 17
CONNECTING @ JEL JEL Photo Contest Hari Raya Quiz and Sharing Session In January 2022, a photo contest was held with the theme “Our Wonderful Moments in JEL!”. All staff from the JEL group can participate by capturing any such moments and submitting their photo with a caption. In all, we received 44 entries which were then judged on 3 components– aesthetics, creativity and meaningfulness. The winners were subsequently announced during our annual JEL Dinner on 11 February. Here are the top 3 winning entries. Hong Wei Xun st 1 Anna Chua Towards a Brighter Future This is the familiar route we take Chua Mei Wei every day before engaging in our usual morning toolbox talk. It may seem lackadaisical to an outsider, but to us, this walk symbolises a new challenge every single time, something to triumph over, something to be proud of by the time the sun sets. Beyond this, this route is also where we meet great likeminded colleagues and friends, people pursuing the same dream, the same goal and working towards the same brighter future, for themselves, for colleagues and for family. Zheng Jun Cen Site Engineer NRER Project, Thailand We had a dialogue session with our Muslim colleagues! To celebrate Hari Raya with our Muslim restaurants in Singapore. One of the colleagues, we hosted a lunch time session restaurants mentioned was The Landmark with a “Guess to Win!” quiz segment Restaurant located in Village Hotel Bugis, consisting of 15 Hari Raya related questions which offers a Halal international buffet. via Teams. Contestants were tested on their Hari Raya related knowledge and Through this meaningful event, we learnt the ones with the most number of fastest more about Hari Raya from our Muslim 2nd correct entries stand to win a total of S$100 Fairprice vouchers. Our heartiest congratulations to the winners – Hong Wei colleagues and also got to celebrate this special day with them! Golden Jubilee Town Hall 2021 BTS Xun, Anna Chua, and Chua Mei Wei! To the rest who participated, we hope you enjoyed “Everyone sees the glory moments,but they don’t see what happens behind the scenes.” 3rd the small snack. − Allyson Felix After the quiz segment, we invited our “When there is no social distancing, our finance team shared ownership during CNY in 2020.” Muslim colleagues, Issharudin from JML Sophie Tan HR and Siti Noreza from JEL HR & Admin Creative Executive Corporate Marketing Department Candice Tan for a delightful dialogue session where they Head of Finance and Accounting Department shared more on the Hari Raya festival. Finance Division From their customs to their favorite halal | JUL 2022 18 | JUL 2022 19
Enjoying the Greenery Hong Wei Xun Design Engineer at the Piping, EPC Center My active lifestyle began in secondary Nonetheless, I try my best to exercise at simply states that: Weight Gain ≈ Calories school when I first joined a sports CCA. As least once or twice a week. Consumed – Calories Burnt. By always National rchid Garden part of the training regime, I had training sessions ranging from 3 days a week during One of my favorite activities is playing keeping this rule in mind, I have become more conscious of my diet, and try to eat off-seasons to 6 days a week nearing badminton. I am always up for a game or less high calorie foods. competition periods. Although it was really two of badminton with my friends over the tiring and exhausting, I realized that training weekends whenever possible. To keep Although I try to exercise regularly, I am to be an athlete had many benefits too. To myself active and fit, I would also do simple aware that my current lifestyle is much less name a few, aside from building resilience, static exercises at home or go on short active compared to when I was studying. sportsmanship and teamwork, the frequent runs. So I am mindful to avoid snacking too much training got me into a habit of maintaining a in between meals and also consume less highly active and fit lifestyle. So I made it a A healthy lifestyle requires discipline and sugary drinks. point to always join a sports CCA in my JC consistent effort. It is a habit that must be and University days. That meant a regular consciously developed and maintained. It While I may not follow an extremely strict training schedule of 2 to 3 days a week can be daunting for some to start on their low carb, high protein diet or a rigid workout which enabled me to maintain my fitness fitness journey with so many challenges. routine, I believe that with a balanced diet The National Orchid Garden was opened America at heights of between 650m and level whilst studying. For instance, maintaining a regular exercise and moderate exercise, it is already more on 20 October 1995 by Mr Lee Kuan Yew. 1,000m. Finally, the upgraded Tan Hoon schedule when busy with work or family, or than half the battle won. Three hectares of carefully landscaped Siang Mist House mimics a paleotropical Fast forward to today, I have since having a balanced diet when there are so slopes provide a home for 60,000 orchid garden at 650m to 1,000m in altitude and graduated from University and started many delicious food around. The first step to leading a healthy lifestyle plants, including our national flower, Vanda features a selection of unique, uncommon working. Like many others, I found it tough is to want a healthy lifestyle. With the right Miss Joaquim. or award-winning hybrids and species from to maintain a rigorous exercise schedule Personally, I keep it simple by following the attitude, you can do it too! the speciality breeding stock of orchids from due to having less free time than before. ‘Calories In, Calories Out’ rule. This rule The National Orchid Garden is located the National Orchid Garden’s collection. on the highest hill in the middle of the Singapore Botanic Gardens where you Inside the National Orchid Garden, you will may enjoy a walk along the scenic stretch be ‘greeted’ with beautiful flowers at every leading up. Along the way, you can even corner. Every corner is literally a photo see the resident monitor lizards and spotted spot! I strongly suggest bringing your selfie the iconic swans of the Botanic Gardens! It stick when planning a trip there! truly is a beautiful treasure not to be missed and is worth a trip down with your loved The Sembcorp Cool House is likely the place ones! which visitors will enjoy the most. The chilly temperature inside serves as a welcoming The National Orchid Garden underwent treat after walking under the hot sun. Most an extensive enhancement work with of all, it resembled a more compact version the addition of the new Tropical Montane of the Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay, Orchidetum. The new display was just with more beautiful flowers. Salim Deen subsequently unveiled by Prime Minister Technical Specialist Lee Hsien Loong on 3 April 2021. The I never know that there are so many Process & Equipment, EPC Center Orchidetum consists of 3 popular display different types of orchids and flowers and Before I started on my healthy lifestyle, Let me share what I did to reduce my areas which simulates the experience of in so many different hues and shapes. It I used to weigh 92kg with a Body Mass weight: ascending through a tropical cloud forest was truly a fascinating and eye Index of 31.5. A NUH doctor suggested and showcases the diverse orchids and opening visit. Go experience that I reduce my weight through diet and Diet other plants. it personally! exercise. With the doctor’s encouragement 1. No breakfast. Lunch at 12pm and and advice, I decided to give it a try and the dinner before 9pm. This makes for The Sembcorp Cool House is designed Article and photos by results after a year are really encouraging! 15 hours of fasting between dinner ≥ 10,000 to emulate a high-elevation forest that Koh Pei Ying and Chester Teo. and lunch. exists at altitudes of 1,000m to 2,000m, Here is a chart showing my weight loss 2. Before lunch, only consume drinks with a surrounding temperature of 16°C to progress. which do not contain any steps 23°C. The Yuen Peng McNeice Bromeliad carbohydrates such as plain coffee Collection enclosure has also been or water. Exercise upgraded to mimic a forest environment 3. Between lunch and dinner, other • Walk a minimum of 10,000 steps a Vanda Miss Joaquim from the Caribbean, Central and South drinks are acceptable as long as day. The more steps you walk, the etc. Yes! Fruits too, as the sweeter they are, Picture from Nparks they do not contain sugar. better the results. It will be even the more sugar they contain. 4. The main idea is to avoid sugar better if you can include more completely. No FRUITS, except for vigorous exercises in your lifestyle. Do your exercise regularly. At least go for 2 pieces of papaya a day. walks consistently. 5. Cut down on carbohydrates. Reduce To get good results and become healthier, your rice intake to 50-60% of what you must persevere with the program You will see good results at the beginning you normally consume. Eat more and keep your weight loss goal in mind of the program and also if you weigh more. vegetables, fish and chicken instead. whenever you encounter any challenges This should motivate you to lose even more Eggs are good too. The best dinner and temptations! Do not get tempted by weight. Lastly, if your BMI is less than 25, meal is two slices of toasted bread food, especially those high in sugar and/ DO NOT try this method. You are already at with two boiled eggs. or carbohydrates like chocolates and fruits a healthy weight. | JUL 2022 20 | JUL 2022 21
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