An interview with Petronas..
October 29th, 2007 by eddyra on StoryA week before raya, Petronas HR called and asked me to come for structural and technical interview in JB on 26th October 2007. I said OK, confirm I’ll attend the interview. I don’t like interviewing for jobs. I dislike being interviewed but how come I can get the job without this process.
Actually it was a 2nd step in job interview with Petronas after I went for screening interview at 
Hyatt, Kuantan during their walk in interview and Open Day.
Early morning on October 26, I drove to JB from Kemaman, reached Persada Convention Center at 12.30pm. Great, I met one of the Petronas staff who used to be my client since 10 years ago, at least I got some tips and guides how the interview will be conducted. Well he still recogised me.
The structural interview started at 3.00pm and finished at 4.30pm. It went very well. At least I felt very confident that I did well. The interviewers name, En Idris and En Dzul were so nice, so it was easy to speak with them. OK lah tu, aku passed structural interview. Success!
So I would like to share with you, in case you readers in the coming future go for the structural interview with Petronas.
Day 1
The following questions were not straight forward as how I stated below, but that was what they wanted to know. Dont lie about the technical things, some of them have strong technical knowledge than you man. In this structural interview, only head of department and related field interviewer will ask you. Dont ask about salary la..
Structural test
Introduce your self
Your working experience in oil and gas, or related field.
What you can contribute to Petronas,
What you look in your career,
Why you think you suit to this position,
Can you interprete engineering drawings,
Do you have any relative in government authority such as DOSH, Police etc.
What strength (I answered anything that I know well) do you have..
Thanks God, I can answer all the questions. And what I can say the interview was more to discussion rather than formal interview, and I felt relax most of the time. No stress at all. The good thing is the interviewer wanted to pull me to their department, but then it’s all depend on technical interview.
OK once the interview session finished, HR department came and asked me to come for another interview, a next day morning at 10.00am. OMG i dont have any extra long sleeve. I said OK, I’ll overnight in JB.
I’ve been told that the technical interview will be conducted in 2 separates session, technical test and formal verbal interview.
On the next day, the interview session start at 10.00 am, with a technical test first.
Technical Session
1- Case Study
I got 1 case study.
Title : Creating A PEOPLE STRATEGY in your business
What I need to do is to read the case material, understand the case, what is the key elements, wider implication, main problem and benefit from my answer, plan for bla bla bla and bla.. arghhh! Why they give me this topic.. I didnt know what to present to the interviewer.
Dont worry if you dont know the case study given to you, or the case study is not related to your job. They just wanna see how you think about it.
2- Questionaire 1
25 question within 5 minutes
3- Questionaries 2
88 questions within 5 minutes
4- Questionaires 3
They will give you about 5-6 paragraphs, each paragraph contains 3-4 questions. So total question you need to answer is about 20, finish them within 18 minutes hahaha…
Dont worry, this is multiple choice, TRUE, FALSE and CAN NOT SAY
5- Questionaires 4
Mathematical questionaires, ooh mann.. what I can say, only genius born people can do all the question within 18 minutes. You cannot use calculator or handphone calculator.
Multiple choice as well, a,b,c,d,e. More less 20 questions, I cant remember how many question were there, and I cant complete all the questions huhuhu…
So you wanna know what were the questions all about?
Most of the questions are shown in pie chart. Some question has 2 pie charts, you need to calculate the value, the percentage of ‘cake’ in the chart, the percentage of profit and lost, which you have to look back to another pie chart. To me these questions was easy but tricky, but then without the calculator I only can answer 3-4 questions.
I told the interviewer, the question was tough, and she said yes many of interviewee cant answer most of the questions.
The next session was verbal interview, tougher than the day before.
Interview Session
In this session, you’ll need to present the output of the case study given to you. But before that, I been asked to Introduce myself.. bla bla bla.
Then they moved to others question. I cant remember all but here are some of them.
What do you understand about integrity? Have you faced any case with related to integrity in your work? Of course I have, so just give them example la.
What do you understand with a quality? What do you do to get the quality employee?
How do you find your leadership? What experiences have you had with managing the subordinate?
Your best acheivement? Dont make up a story please, if you have history with Petronas before. I saw they write down my previous well-done project name with Petronas, I think they will check with Petronas Construction group la.. huhu.
There were so many questions, but I cant remember all.
The interview went well. I felt I was able to answer their questions and wasn’t nervous. I asked a few questions to them. One of my question was about blacklist if we turn down their offer. Yes, they said if we turn-down their offer (normally with official offer letter la) we will be blacklisted.
My previous experiences with job interview have taught me not too take them too seriously. I feel more comfortable when I can throw in a bit of humor into a job interview. Without being too casual, I like to ease myself into the interview and help give a more human feel to the experience. I think that it is very important to be yourself in an interview.
What I can say about this interview is, Petronas wanted to hire quality people, positive thinking, smart, etc.. and I think i am out of it.
So what I can learn from this?
This interview is a process of evaluation of myself. Am I able to do the job? Am I willing to do the job? and, am I manageable if hired? There should be a good match between the company’s needs and the applicant’s expectations.
So now, I need to wait the result within 3 week. I dont put much hope on this.. kuikuikui..
October 29th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
i am glad u did well in your interview…
ReplyNovember 8th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
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ReplyDecember 8th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
so…. r u hired by petronas? bukan-bukan keja…..
ReplyDecember 8th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
u sure wanna work with them? u can earn more working me you know!!!
ReplyDecember 8th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
madam XXX, boboks same IP address btw.
I am still working with my current company, a contractor for oil and gas client. Any job you wanna offer me madam?
ReplyDecember 10th, 2007 at 7:21 am
Good luck geng
ReplyDecember 11th, 2007 at 12:06 pm
????
ReplyJune 4th, 2008 at 10:48 am
ada keje ksong tak area oil and gas. skrg aku chemist surveyor kat PAKA, Kertih. nak cri keje ln… huhu
ReplyAugust 4th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
hello eddyra..
one question about applying job for PCSB..
I have a degree in electrical and have almost 2 years experience working with well services company.
My question:
How to apply Petronas beside fill up their on-line application?
I found it so hard to get the interview if you only apply via the online apllication
ReplyPlease advice.
August 4th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Hafiz wrote:
2 years in oil and gas? I may say that they are looking for 10 years of experience, correct me if i am wrong. If you are engineer then you may apply for junior engineer if 2 years experience.
Please feel free to attend their open day.. you can find better info there.
Hope anyone from PCSB can respond something here..
ReplyAugust 4th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
thanks eddyra 4 the infomative info..
by the way..
Can you tell me more about the open day?
its sound interesting.
rather waiting reply from PETRONAS online application.
Really looking fowrd opportunities working with PCSB
ReplyAugust 4th, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Hafiz,
I not very sure what they called it but I prefer to call as open day where you can go for walk in interview.
Below is copy paste from an email I received last year. Why don’t you call this lady and ask for further detail or next event. Good luck!
NOOR AZUANI ABDULLAH (wanie)
HR People Planning
Capability Management Department
Exploration Division
Tel : 03-23316161
email : azuana@petronas.com.my
Subject: FW: WALK IN INTERVIEW IN PETRONAS CARIGALI SDN BHD
—————————————————————————————————
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd has scheduled the walk in interview in various locations in July and August to fill our vacancies. You can help us to promote our campaign by spreading the news to all your friends outside PETRONAS. The details are as follows :-
21 - 22 July
Hyatt JB
MS Garden Kuantan
28 - 29 July
Everly Park City, Bintulu
Hilton Kuching
11 - 12 August
Le Meridian, Kota Kinabalu
25 - 26 August
Mandarian Oriental, KL
Disciplines
Geology & Geophysics
Petroleum Engineering (Reservoir Engineering, Drilling, Production Technology, Petrophysics)
Civil and Structural Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Instrumentation/Control Engineering
Process Technology/Operations
Project Management
Business Planning
Health, Safety & Environment
Procurement & Logistics
What To Bring
CV, passport photos, relevant certificates
Experience
ReplyMin 7 years of relevant working experience
August 5th, 2008 at 9:13 am
Thanks eddyra,,
Replyreally appriciate it
August 5th, 2008 at 10:55 am
My pleasure hafiz..
ReplyAugust 19th, 2008 at 4:29 pm
hye eddyra..
I already sent my online application to PETRONAS.
just wondering how to apply others operating company such as Shell, Exxonmobil,
CHOC,CPOC, Murphy or Petrofac as a Jr. Engineer.
Hope to hear from you soon
Replythank u
August 21st, 2008 at 9:39 pm
hey, i had an interview today and thanks to your blog it went pretty well
ReplyAugust 24th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
HI…..im not from an engineering background but social sciences (e.g. business, economics)….recently i was offered a structured interview with petronas which will be held like next week…however, i do not know what position/department they are going to offer…kinda scary….btw, im already working in one of the top financial institutions…so im really undecided…any suggestions?
ReplySeptember 8th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Hi,
I just went for 1st interview at Petronas job related to OPI(Operating Performance Improvement), i have been informed that i was shortlisted and HR will call me for the 2nd interview where i will get the assesment also/…
Pls let me knw how the assesment like?
I heard its kinda long time to wait for 2nd interview. How long that can b?
Need SiFu advice
ReplySeptember 12th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I heard its kinda long time to wait for 2nd interview. How long that can b?
Need SiFu advice
ReplySeptember 12th, 2008 at 11:38 am
Sharon,
Sorry for the late reply. I am not very sure about that assessment Sharon. Do you mean self-assessment questionnaire?
Its depend on how soon they want you to join them, in my case it takes almost 3-4 months. Some special people within a month.. etc.
ReplySeptember 12th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Eddyra,
Thnks alot for de reply. wow 3 to 4 months quite long… i guess my case will be the same too. got de assessment questionnaire alredy.
wish can be de special people too.
ReplySeptember 26th, 2008 at 4:30 am
working with petronas like you is my dream but i just only have a diploma in information technology.huk3…so sad
ReplyOctober 20th, 2008 at 12:04 pm
Salam Eddyra,
Actually my background is in civil engineering.. But my 3 years experience mostly related with E&I engineering. I became installation engineer (control system- pre commissioning job) for turbine control panel upgrading project and I like this job and done it well..
Can you help me on this?
ReplyWhat position should I apply for any Petronas vacancies? I think im not E&I engineer nether civil engineer (already lost)
October 20th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
azri wrote:
Dear Azri,
I suggest you to continue with your current experiance, its hard you know to gain that 3 years of experiance. I also from different field of engineering but manage to do that. I&E is not bad my friend and I alway received request from other company to give them a I&E engineer, but I dont have any friend who have this kind of I&E experiance.
There is a I&E (they call it E&I engineer in petronas btw) position but I am not sure the right one.. i’ll try to find out from them..
ReplyOctober 20th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Thanks for the fast respond Eddyra.. Really appreciate your effort..
Required your advice:
1)Reasonable expected salary of me if apply with Petronas? (experience on Sabah,Sarawak, Terengganu offshore)
Reply2)You think on what criteria they will evaluate me? Since I am civil engineer, but I don’t have experience in the related field. Most of my experience is involving with tendering, project monitoring, installation engineer for E&I that’s non related with my studies background.
3)Established oil and Gas Company in Terengganu that you prefer somebody to apply?
4)Established oil and Gas Company in Malaysia that you prefer somebody to apply?
5)Government sector.. do you willing working on that organization?
October 21st, 2008 at 1:51 am
Hi Eddrya,
Need ur help. I went for assesment last month on 3rd week jus got an mail saying that.
Dear XXXXXXXX,
Interviewed Date: XX September 2008
Thank you for participating in the above interview.
Please be informed that you have been placed in our list of potential candidates.
Should there be a suitable position available within six (6) months that commensurate with your qualification and experience, we will notify you.
Yours sincerely,
on behalf of
Group Talent Sourcing
PETRONAS
Dont really understand.. is dat mean that i dint get the job now n i need to wait for the further reference or how… need ur help
Replythkls alot
October 21st, 2008 at 9:00 am
Sharon,
Congratulation you have been shorlisted and accepted by Petronas. Now just wait them call you if any head of department (in my case) interest in you. How long? 1 month.. 2 months.. in my case less than 1 month. Depend on the vacancy and urgency..
OK sharon clear?
ReplyOctober 21st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Hi Eddyra,
yeap and thank you so much for the help.
ReplyOctober 21st, 2008 at 2:25 pm
My pleasure sharon
ReplyOctober 25th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Hallo Salam Semua, saya hari ni pegi interview Petronas kat JW Marriot DAN aku berjaya dgn first interview…nanti dia org akan panggil untuk STRUCTURAL INTERVIEW/TEST, so mintak tolong kawan2 yg bole menajar saya cam mana nak go thru the test, is look tough…pls help…anyone…ok info ttg diri saya..saya ade Ijazah dalam Electrical & Electronic, mintak apply dlm Intstrumenttaion Engineer,
ReplyOctober 25th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Hallo Salam Semua, saya hari ni pegi interview Petronas kat JW Marriot DAN aku berjaya dgn first interview…nanti dia org akan panggil untuk STRUCTURAL INTERVIEW/TEST, so mintak tolong kawan2 yg bole menajar saya cam mana nak go thru the test, is look tough…pls help…anyone…ok info ttg diri saya..saya ade Ijazah dalam Electrical & Electronic, mintak apply dlm Instrumentation Engineer,
ReplyNovember 7th, 2008 at 6:59 am
Hello,
Really yea… get job in Petronas.. we get free petrol???
ReplyNovember 7th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Sharon wrote:
Sharon.. as far as i know it depends what position are you. if you just executive or non exec you didnt get any free petrol. for certain top position you will get prepaid card. limited amount per year. sure not enough..
ReplyNovember 7th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
aidaElias wrote:
Hi aidaElias,
Hemm… dats sounds like they really take the staff mayb…
ReplyDecember 10th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Feroz khan, any updates?
ReplyDecember 25th, 2008 at 4:43 am
Sharon wrote:
Sharon:
Did they send you the SHL hyperlink for the OPQ questionaires in the SHL internet after the interview or before it? What is the next step after the online questionaires? Thanks very much.
ReplyDecember 31st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Nak tanya, apa URL untuk Aptitude Test yang dia suruh buat tu ?
ReplyJanuary 1st, 2009 at 1:46 am
Owon wrote:
Hi Owen,
Sorry for the late reply
ReplyIn my situation there send me SHL hyperlink of Occupational Personality Questionaire (Personality test for them to know in detail about your personality) b4 i went for the assesment. Interview (Have 4 stages), there is role play Role Play, Competency based Interview, Case Study.
February 12th, 2009 at 5:06 am
Hi Eddrya,
Need ur help.Went i call my the person last month guess my hiring manager(which I attend the Technical interview) and the person inform that the HR is preparing my offer letter and have some other stuff but cant give when the exact time that will be. PLs let me know is this normal? Some frens says will take more den 6month n some say less den 2month??
ReplyKinda confuse here. Need ur advice in these
March 14th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
sifu sifu sume i dpt promote g S.I tp i mcm xconfidentla
Replyactually i ni just non exec from operation.what should i do???
someone plz help meee
March 14th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
sifu sifu sume i dpt promote g S.I tp i mcm xconfidentla
Reply.what should i do???
someone plz help meee
March 14th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
dear eddyra,
Replythanks for your useful info. i just got a call from petronas and they ask me to do an online test.they gave me the password and username and ask me to complete it before monday.now i got really scared because i just failed an interview with fugro. cant stand to fail 1 more interview. i have geomatics background but they offer me for geophysicist position.confused::
April 7th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
hye,kalau ami dari instep petronas bleh minta kerja dekat petronas??
ReplyApril 7th, 2009 at 10:20 pm
sharon wrote:
hello sharon,
Replydid u get the job or offer letter from petronas?
actually my situation like you still waiting?
i had my interview at klcc 16 sept 2008.
April 9th, 2009 at 2:26 am
botak wrote:
Hi,
Replyim still waiting.. heard de HR is damm slow.. guess i gt no other option..
hw about u
April 9th, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Sharon wrote:
hi..
Replyyea..dont waste your time, continue push Hr petronas, call or email..
im continue search another way to get a job cause upset with petronas…em..
May 1st, 2009 at 4:52 pm
saya dh dpt offer letter ngan petronas 21hb mei 2009 ni g daftar di klcc.. alhmdulillah semo berjalan lancar dr structure intw smpi medical check up.. this monday kene g permata kursus 16 hari kt saner..
ReplyMay 3rd, 2009 at 12:10 am
eyeni wrote:
Hi
brp lama kena tunggu afte the Structure Interview/ Assesment
ReplyMay 3rd, 2009 at 1:34 am
hi..can anyone pls xplain to me regarding ‘chit-chat’ session with petronas?
Replyi’ve went tru the structured intw last feb.on this 5th May i was invited for this session.hv anyone experienced it?
May 3rd, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I’m leaving Petronas today.. Very Sad, as I’m joining petronas a year ago just at the right time but wrong department.. working like shxxt!!
Finally, i got another job, same position but 3X higher pay.. Gud Bye TWIN TOWER.. I know that i have no change to coming back here..
ReplyMay 5th, 2009 at 9:37 am
hi..
Replyi have an structural interview wof petronas today..but i dun have time to prepare and dunno what should be prepared..i have no idea about the how the interview would be..huhu..pray for my success!
May 5th, 2009 at 10:19 am
goog luck juliana..
ReplyMay 9th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
agak2 ada hrpan x 4 non-scholar..?
ReplyMay 20th, 2009 at 6:12 am
Hi,
If you are looking better Job Opportunity with Petronas,Please forward resume at hr@jobcenterconsulting.com
Thanks & Regards,
ReplyAjay Kumar
June 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am
onion wrote:
hurm,so far skrg ni da gak la kawan2 sya yg scholarshp yg kena realese…! so terpaksa la cari keja lain. tp depend on position la.klau ada xperience, of cos agak senang
ReplyJune 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Hi all, can anyone tell me, is there any position for it graduate.
ReplyJune 29th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
hi eddyra n all,
i’ve gone tru all d intrview steps wif petronas..
Replyn praise to God that I’m recommended..
as being said by others…we might have to wait within 6 months time…
i feel a bit unsecured since our country is still battling wif d recession thinggy…
and i’m afraid that it wud end up with no vacancy till the next 6 mnths
wud it b better if i keep on submitting my resume to other cmpnies
rather than juz waiting 4 d call from petronas…
i wud appreciate 4 any feedbacks..
thnx n regards..