Place where one can grow both in experience and bondsThe good thingsDespite being trainees we were tasked to real world problems, yet all the experienced engineers are always providing guidance and help, thus not only can we grow in experience, but also in confidence as a to-be engineer. We were also guided thoroughly on rules and regulations before performing any hands-on task, i.e. compulsory overalls equipment upon entering site- which helped in prepping us for future employment.
The challengesAs a trainee the only challenge I placed for myself is stress induced by fear from inexperience. Tasked to real world problems, the thought of committing errors were terrifying especially when it comes to large equipment in the oil and gas industry, for it may cause hazard to the environment (which is taken very seriously by company). However, as stated above, the experienced engineers were always ready to guide and give advice along the way.