{"id":1879,"date":"2023-07-14T10:08:58","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T10:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rompco.co.za\/?p=1879"},"modified":"2023-08-24T11:53:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T11:53:15","slug":"rompcos-thembeka-mbuli-highlights-the-role-of-women-engineers-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rompco.co.za\/pt-pt\/2023\/07\/14\/rompcos-thembeka-mbuli-highlights-the-role-of-women-engineers-in-the-oil-and-gas-sector-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ROMPCO\u2019s Thembeka Mbuli highlights the role of women engineers in the oil and gas sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In celebration of\u00a0International Women in Engineering Day (INWED)<\/a>\u00a0on 23 June, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO<\/a>) is showcasing the achievements of Operations Specialist\u00a0Thembeka Mbuli<\/strong>, a qualified civil structural engineer with a Master\u2019s degree in Engineering Management and over eleven years\u2019 professional experience.<\/p>

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Held under the Women\u2019s Engineering Society (WES) banner, INWED celebrates its 10th<\/sup> year in 2023, yet again promoting the amazing work being carried out by women engineers across the globe under the theme of #MakeSafetySeen.<\/strong><\/p>

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\u201cWhat makes me passionate about engineering is the opportunity to solve problems and create ideas that can be turned into a practical reality to change the environment we live and operate in,\u201d says Thembeka.<\/p>

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She is on a constant learning curve as not all problems, projects or environments are the same. Each one brings new challenges that fosters learning new skills or techniques. \u201cThe skills I learn as an engineer can be applied in many disciplines or used as a steppingstone for my overall career development and in my own personal life.”<\/p>

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Thembeka\u2019s experience in project engineering and operations management has mainly been in the oil and gas sector, particularly in oil production, natural gas vaporization, natural gas transportation, infrastructure projects and offshore construction of subsea infrastructure. She has significant experience in project engineering, including executing various projects from concept to implementation and providing technical support to operations.<\/p>

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Seconded by ROMPCO to Sasol Gas to provide technical support, Thembeka is assisting the operations team to ensure operational compliance with technical specifications and safety regulations. She also assists maintenance teams with repairs and upgrades to plant equipment as needed.\u00a0 In her broader role at ROMPCO, Thembeka provides project management support and develops scopes of work for projects and maintenance activities, including servitude management. She develops project execution plans, cost estimates, and project schedules. She reviews the performance of engineering contractors and consultants and provides design input and follow-up during project execution.<\/p>

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Thembeka also provides technical support to all functional departments as part of troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and optimization during routine operations, start-ups, and turnarounds. Her daily operational activities include safe operation of pipeline equipment and maintenance.\u00a0 ROMPCO has representation at all levels and encourages everyone to contribute their ideas. It is currently implementing a mentorship program, while various efforts are being made to maximize opportunities for connection, open communication, and cultural celebrations.<\/p>

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Regarding the INWED 2023 theme of #MakeSafetySeen, Thembeka highlights that women naturally prioritize personal safety in their homes and communities, making safety an intrinsic value in their lives. She firmly believes that these safety values can be seamlessly transferred to the workplace, establishing safety as the foundation of daily engineering practices.<\/p>

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\u201cIn my opinion, women are very attentive, meaning we pay more attention to detail, and that level of attentiveness plays a significant role in identifying safety-related issues and concerns. Women can take part in leadership visibility on safety campaigns, talking to those who are involved on the ground and leading by example in embracing safety culture in the engineering field,\u201d says Thembeka.<\/p>

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However, Thembeka acknowledges the prevailing gender disparity in the engineering field, where male professionals often undervalue the contributions of women. She courageously calls for a transformation, urging the industry to challenge the status quo and recognize the immense potential women engineers possess.<\/p>

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\u201cWe need to face this head-on and challenge the status quo. There is still a great opportunity to make a mark in the world and come up with solutions for modern world problems, plus you get the opportunity to experience the dynamic worlds of both the office and on-site engineering. Life is fluid, and so is engineering,\u201d concludes Thembeka.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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