CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO SIWES

The students Industrial Work Experience scheme (SIWES) aims at
providing Nigerian University students sand various polytechnics
with the opportunity of real- life industrial practices.
Students gain access into opportune production companies for the
reason of a beneficial knowledge in industrial work.
Engineering is a creative application of principles that are scientific to
the design and development of structures, machines and other
equipment and thereby using t1hem singly or combinational. Hence
therefore an experience in this field of industrial training is very
important for engineering students who wish to practice engineering
in real life.

1.1 HISTORY OF THE SIWES PROGRAM

The Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is an
accepted skills programme which forms part of the approved
academic standards in the degree programme for Nigerian
Universities. In 1974, the Federal Government of Nigeria introduced
the national policy on Industrial training, called the Students,
Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). This programme is
under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education through the
Industrial Training Fund (ITF), was designed to help students acquire
the necessary practical education/experience in their fields of study
and other related professions.
This is an effort which was created in order to bridge the existing gap
between the theory taught in the classroom and practice of science,
agriculture, medicine, engineering, technology and other professional

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programmes in the Nigerian tertiary institutions. This programme is
aimed at exposing the students to the use of various machines and
equipment’s, professional work methods and ways of safeguarding
the work areas in industries as well as other organizations and
parastatals. The programme was established basically to impact
elaborate practical understanding to students with respect to their
various disciplines. It is also intended that the student through a
process of relation to academic knowledge and practical industrial
application would understand the underlying principles and become
better focused and acquire the practical applications towards
excellence in his or her discipline.
The Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES)
programme involves the student, the Universities and the industries.
This training is funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria and
jointly coordinated by the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the
National Universities Commission (NUC).

1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE SIWES PROGRAM

Specifically, the objectives of the Students Industrial Work Experience
Scheme (SIWES) are to:

1. Provide an avenue for students in institutions of Higher

Learning to acquire industrial skills and experience in their course of
study, which
are restricted to Engineering and Technology including Environmental
Studies, Sciences and other courses that may be approved.
2. Prepare students for the industrial work situation they are to
meet after graduation.
3. Expose students to work methods and techniques in handling
equipment and machinery that may not be available in their
Institutions.

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4. Make the transition from school to the world of work easier
and enhance student’s contacts for later job placement.
5. Provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge
in real work situation thereby bridging the gap between theory and
practice.
6. Enlist and strengthen Employers involvement in the entire
educational process and prepare students for employment in
Industry and Commerce.

1.4 FUNCTIONS OF THE SIWES UNIT

By the directive of National Universities Commission (NUC) and
Industrial Training Fund (ITF), the Unit is mandated to carry out the
following functions.

1. Seeking of industrial placement for undergraduate students

enrolled in disciplines scheduled for participation in SIWES
2. Supervision of the students undergoing their Industrial training
in the various place of IT
3. Processing of student logbooks, ITF forms and industrial
attachment reports upon which is based on the Federal Government
funding of supervision and students’ allowances.
4. Fostering of close links between the university and industries
participating in SIWES program.
5. Provision of advisory guidance to participating students on
career employment opportunities.
6. Monitoring of compliance with the requirements of SIWES on
the part of students in eligible disciplines as a condition for
graduation.
7. Facilitation of the disbursement of the students’ allowance to
deserving students through e-payment

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 CHAPTER TWO
2.0 BRIEF HISTORY OF AZONEMORS MARINE COMPANY LIMITED

Founded in September 2000, AZONEMORS MARINE COMPANY LIMITED is a marine

engineering automobile company located in in Port Harcourt. It focuses on
providing customers with professional services in both the maritime and logistics
sector.

The company major objective is to provide customers with fastest and smartest
logistical solution.

They provide integrated logistics services through its bonded warehouses and
owned equipment.

They recently have added an extra service to its customers by operating as a

shipping agency and brokers, which is in other to ease the cycle of integrated
logistics and expand such services to the point that customers will be guaranteed
with efficient services.

2.1 FACILITY COMPONENTS OF AZONEMORS RESOURCES AND SERVICES

Facility wise, Azonemors has expanse of land of about 6 plots rough estimate, 2
major shaded workshops, 2 ramps for underlying jobs. Azonemors is powered by
an installed solar system as well as generators that are used in between while
batteries are been recharged or maintenance is being carried out.
They also have a facility in a marine location where most of their major
operations are being carried out.

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2.2 DEPARTMENTS IN ALAMOS RESOURCES
Departments in Azenoramos include:

• Marine Logistics
• Steve doring
• Bonded warehousing
• Integrated Logistics
• CMA and Services
• IT Department
• Ship and Port Agency
• In house ship booking

The two major clients for this company are SIBELCO and OIL AND GRAINS

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2.3 ORGANOGRAM OF THE COMPANY

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 CHAPTER THREE

WORK DONE IN AZONEMORS MARINE COMPANY

I started out working in the Logistics control Services department. I was assigned
to the electronics lab were preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance
was carried out on tools used in logging and perforating services. I also
participated in the setting up of trucks that were to be incorporated into the
LOGIQ-B platform as related to open-hole and cased-hole logging. I then
transferred to the IT department where repair of systems were carried out. Also
at the IT department rolling out of new software services to employees were
carried out.

3.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ON TOOLS IN THE IT ELECTRONICS

LABORATORY

The maintenance team is responsible for general maintenance of tools,

equipment, trucks and skid units. The diagram below is a summary of whom the
various responsibilities fall regarding maintenance falls on the frequency of the
maintenance checks and the records kept.

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 Fig 1.0 Maintenance

Frequency 3.0.1 Terms Used in Maintenance Laboratory

Notification: (Method of maintenance service request and recording)

• M0-Mobilization request: not used M1-Maintenance request: not used

• M2-Malfunction report: documenting shop failures
• M3-Activity report: documenting all PM activities
• M4-Local Refurbishment: not used
• M5-Production upgrade: NOMEMS implementation, created by Technical
Services at Houston.
• M6-Service Interrupt: for reporting failures at well site (requires a CPI)

Tagging: (attaching a label to equipment, to indicate tool status)

• Red Tag: Tool requires service and is not job ready

• Yellow Tag: Tool pending operational validation and is not job ready.
• Green Tag: Tool is functional, operational validation is complete (job ready)

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3.1 RACKING

It is the storage for holding tools. Racks are classified into four:

• PM1 rack
• Red rack
• Yellow rack
• Green rack

Tools are placed on rack based on the tag on them.

White Rack

Tools from a location after a particular job (cleaned) and due for PM1 are stacked
here

Fig 1.1 White

Rack

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Fig 1.2 PMI Flow Chart
Red Rack

• Failed tools/equipment are stacked here. Notifications are raised for these
equipment before stacking.
• If the tool fails at customer location, then CPIs raised automatically
generate M6 notifications
• New tools waiting for inspection are also stacked in here.

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 Fig 1.3 Red
Rack

Fig. 1.4 PMIII Flow Chart

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Yellow Rack

It is also called the PMII rack. Tools waiting for operational check are stacked in
the yellow rack and also tools that have passed PM1.

Fig. 1.5 Yellow Rack

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Fig. 1.6 PMII Flow Chart

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Green Rack

It houses tools that passed operational check and are ready to go for job.

Fig. 1.7 Green Rack

3.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1

This tier of preventive maintenance includes maintenance checks on the tools

includes visual checks and resistance checks and for some other tools oil
checks.

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• Visual Checks: The casing of the tool is visually inspected for cracks, or
signs of wear and tear. And the rubber seals (O-Rings) used to seal the top
or bottom of the tool to another tool is checked for signs of breakage.
When a tool goes downhole it experiences intense pressure and heat from
fluids present in the well. This could cause the tool’s housing to break if it
isn’t strong enough allowing the fluids access to the electrical components
of the tools.

• Resistance Checks: The wireline the tool is connected to have seven

conductors present carrying different signals and this signals have to be
kept separate from each other. The different lines in the tools are then
checked for continuity from the top of the tool through to the bottom. The
tools resistance is also checked across the different lines. A 260 VOM (Volt-
Ohm-Milliammeter) Simpson Meter is used in the resistance check as
stipulated in the maintenance standard. The expected values of measured
resistances and tolerance ranges are given prior to commencement of the
resistance checks as a yardstick to know if the tool is in good condition.
The image below shows a tool about to undergo a resistance check.

Fig. 1.8 Tool about undergoing resistance check

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 • Oil Checks: The oil in the tools serve different purposes. The oil serves as a
coolant and also serves to maintain pressure within the tool. If the oil level
isn’t right, i.e. too much or
too small, it could cause complications while the tool is in operation. The
image below shows a tool undergoing an oil fill.

Fig. 1.9 Tool undergoing oil-fill

3.4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 2

This tier of preventive maintenance concerns itself with visual inspections,

tool testing and desiccating of the tools.

• Visual Inspections: The tool is removed from its casing and its inner
electronics and circuit boards are inspected. The joints on the tools are

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 also inspected, i.e. screws, bolts, jumper cables, and loose connections are
tightened.
• Tool Testing: The tool is then connected to a CHIP (Cased Hole Interface
Panel) if it is a cased hole tool or to a PTC (Power and Telemetry Control) if
it is an open hole tool.
• Desiccating tool: Before the tool is put back in its casing, it is heated to a
temperature of
150F for 1 hour and the case is heated to a temperature of 150F for 30 minutes.
This is to
get rid of any form of moisture present. And while the tool is still warm it is
put in its case and then allowed to cool.

3.5 LOGIQ-B SURFACE SYSTEMS

The LOGIQ® surface system and its family of downhole sensors are revolutionary
in their design and represent significant departures from earlier generations of
logging equipment. We were tasked with setting up a LOGIQ surface system on
the unit. In setting up the LOGIQ surface systems a circuit diagram was provided
for us to guide our connection of the various panels. Below are power flow
diagrams I mapped out from the circuit diagrams for both openhole and cased-
hole applications.

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Fig. 1.10 Power Flow (Open Hole)

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 Fig. 1.11 Power Flow (Cased Hole)

3.6 CRIMPING OF ETHERNET NETWORK CABLES

While working at the IT department part of my duties was to crimp network

cables whenever they were needed. I was provided with RJ-45 (Rated Jack 45)
plugs and a roll of Cat 5e network cable and a crimper. Category 5e cable,
commonly referred to as cat 5e, is a twisted pair cable for carrying signals. This
type of cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as
Ethernet. The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is
suitable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Fast Ethernet), and 1000BASE-T (Gigabit
Ethernet). Cat 5e is also used to carry other signals such as telephony and video.
Most category 5e cables are unshielded, relying on the balanced line twisted pair
design and differential signalling for noise rejection.

I crimped straight-through cables using the T568-B standard on both ends.

Fig 1.12 T568-B wiring standard

Straight through cables are used throughout the entire facility as all devices had
Auto MDIx (Medium Dependent Interface) active and either straight-through or

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cross-over cables could be used. So, straight-through cables were adopted as the
company standard.

In order to crimp cables I took the following steps:

• Stripped the cable.

• Used a cutter to make an incision at 2/3 cm from the cable's tip.
• Made a straight cut at this point and removed the jacket using a cable
stripper.
• Separated the coloured wires and straightened the wires.
• Arranged the cables according to the T-568B standard.
• Put the cable inside the RJ45 connectors.
• Pressed down firmly on the RJ45 connectors with the crimping tool.

3.7 UPDATING OF SAP SOFTWARE.

SAP SE (Systems, Applications & Products in Data Processing) is a German

multinational software corporation that makes enterprise software to manage
business operations and customer relations. During my attachment to the IT
department a SAP update was rolled out and after helping users install the
updates, some other tasks had to be carried out to ensure its effective working.

• The configuration files were relocated from the previous location which
was (C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Common\SAP) to
(C:\ProgramFiles\SAP\AZE). The configuration files were xml files that
contained entries to the various databases server IP address and other
data necessary to access the database.

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 • Then the TCP/IP stack for the SAP software had to be corrected. The
configuration file found in (C:\Windows\System32\Drivers) then the
database name were added and then they were assigned port numbers
and designated as TCP ports.

3.8 VIP ACCESS REGISTRATION

VIP Access is a service from Symantec. It stands for Validation and ID Protection
Service. VIP is a leading cloud-based strong authentication service that enables
enterprises to secure access to networks and applications while preventing
access by malicious unauthorized attackers. A unified solution providing both
two-factor and risk-based token-less authentication, it is based on open
standards (ex. SAML, OATH) and can easily integrate into enterprise applications.

For users to be registered they had to download the VIP app unto their
smartphones or laptops.

Fig. 1.13 VIP Access screenshot

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The devices are then assigned a credential ID that is used to register the device
on the enterprises website and a security code is generated every 30 seconds as
shown in FIG 1.5. Systems connecting to the network remotely or systems not
having the Azonemors COE (Common Operating Environment) are required to
input a valid credential ID and security code in tandem with their azonemors user
name and password before gaining access to the network.

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 CHAPTER FOUR

CHALLENGES ENCOUTERED

Azonomors is a large company that has over 120 employees working in its Port-
Harcourt base alone. There were bound to be issues present.

4.1 Restrictions to Certain Network Devices

At the beginning of my industrial attachment with Azonomors I wasn’t given

access to any of the network devices or PC’s due to the fear of losing critical
information. Also, throughout my stay IT students were not carried along during
the final configuration of servers and user accounts for use on the VoIP network
and with the COE.

4.2 Delay in Purchase of IT Assets

During my internship, Azonomors was undergoing restructuring and hence

workers and assets were being retired. The IT department experienced a freeze
on the purchase of IT assets. This hampered work as old devices that should have
been discarded had to be recycled and a lot of users were left without needed
assets to carry out their duties.

4.3 Radiation Dangers

IT students weren’t allowed to work in areas or with tools that emitted even the
slightest bit of radiation. This was because the company didn’t provide
Dosimeters and PPE regarding radiation for the IT students and the students
weren’t included in any health insurance plans in cases of medical emergencies.

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4.4 No Plan for Interns

During my IT I found out that Azonomors didn’t have any plan to help interns gain
the most experience. The experience gained by interns was a factor of the
available jobs to be done and the amount of challenges on the job encountered

4.5 Working as an Intern in Azonomors

One major challenge that I faced during my internship was that the some
employees had no regard for interns and kept sending me on errands even while
I was busy working with other employees. Also some employees didn’t allow
interns to work with them due to the fact that they the felt that the interns knew
nothing.

4.6 Provision of PPE

PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment. During my internship my PPE took
a while to arrive. I had to eventually bring most of my PPE from home and an
employee gave me a workshirt and a coverall to use to work. But even with that, I
still wasn’t able to partake in some activities till I got my complete PPE set.

4.7 Restriction to Certain Information

Some of the technology used is proprietary, so, interns weren’t allowed to

document circuit diagrams showing this connections or procedures about them.

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 OBSERVATION AND CONTRIBUTION

Observation

1. I observed that there was a huge emphasis of safety. And before any task or set

of tasks could be carried out a safety meeting was held to discuss the risks and
methods of mitigating the risks involved.

2. I noticed that in line with the OSI model patch panel belong to layer

1(physical),switches belong to layer 2(data link) and routers belong to layer

3(network). Patch panels are like static switch boards, incoming horizontal
cables from the ports on the front of the patch panels to the appropriate
networking equipment. With patch panels, it is easy to redirect horizontal
cables to different network equipment ports simply by moving the patch
cables.

3. I also noticed that the Cisco IP phones were on a separate VLAN (Virtual Local

Area Network) different to that of the computers which they provide

internet/network access to. One of the reasons for this is to ensure high level
of security by preventing malicious users from capturing and/or recording
voice traffic with a computer on the same VLAN.

4. There were different personnel to take of different areas i.e. IT asset

management, network management and printer management.

5. The use of safety devices were also emphasized.

6. Proper filing system in use.

7. Laid out company processes were followed when undergoing any task.

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Contribution

My contributions were shown in my work done and services given as a

Maintenance Engineer in the Electronics Laboratory and an Information
Technology Assistant in the IT department of the company. This was majorly
servicing and repair of tools and assisting the IT Asset Manager and Network
Administrator in their tasks. In the IT department I majorly helped in increasing
the efficiency of IT asset management tasks carried out.

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 CHAPTER 5

5.1 CONCLUSION

I conclude by acknowledging the skills and new information I learned

from this my experience.
It was indeed a great experience at Azenoramos and I gained a lot of
new knowledge and Practical skills which will be applied in the future.

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5.2 RECOMMENDATION
In view of the relevance of the SIWES program, it is important that it is
sustained by the government through the Industrial Training Fund (ITF)
as it exposes the student to work tools, facilities and equipment that
may not be available in their respective institutions in relation to their
course of study.

To this end, I recommend that the following under-listed points should

be implemented:
a. There should be proper supervision of the student involved by
both the ITF officials and the institution base supervisors.

b. The program coordinator from the Industrial Training Fund in

the various states and the Federal Capital Territory should
ensure that the student concerned is placed in the relevant
departments in this organizations.

c. Most government institutions should make it a habit of paying

monthly stipend to the student’s concerned.

d. Proper placement of the student for such program by the

industrial training department of each institution through
creating a strong alliance with different companies.

e. The companies should put in place all the necessary facilities

needed to enhance the knowledge of the student in the
industrial attachment.

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 f. Improvement of allowance and free transport services for
student attached to the various organizations.

5.3 ADVICE TO FUTURE SIWES PARTICIPANTS

Many students prior to their attachments consider monetary

commitments in establishment than the experience which is the aim of
the SIWES, I therefore, advice future participants to put the experience
first for it is worth more than the money, money can come later.

This is the only opportunity to relate the theoretical knowledge in the

lecture rooms to practical work as experienced in the society and this
must be taken seriously as this will build and prepare one for a
promising future.

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