Dzerzhinsk students got acquainted with SIBUR-Neftekhim production and the CASE-IN championship

Students of the Dzerzhinsk Polytechnic Institute of the Rostislav Alekseev Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University (DPI NSTU) got acquainted with the development of the production of acrylic acid and esters (PAKiE) by SIBUR-Neftekhim. The excursion to the enterprise was attended by 13 2nd – 4th year students of DPI NSTU, studying in the fields of "Technological machines and equipment" and "Chemical Technology".

The participants of the event were introduced to the history and present day of the company, enterprise and production. The tourists were immersed in SIBUR's production culture, told about the system of continuous improvements aimed at increasing efficiency and eliminating all types of losses, about career opportunities for young workers and specialists, about the corporate training system and professional skills competitions conducted using the World Skills and CASE-IN methodology. The topic of sustainable development was discussed separately, as well as the environmental, social and management practices that are implemented in SIBUR.

Andrey Mayorov, a leading engineer at PAKiE, spoke about the technological chain for producing acrylic acid, light and heavy acrylic esters. The students were able to see with their own eyes the work of columns and apparatuses, dynamic equipment located on the production site, and learned about the capabilities of the SUUTP, an advanced process control system that includes digital modules and tools. We talked to the employees who manage production at the Central Control Panel (CPU).

Tatiana Kolesova, a leading chemical engineer at the Central Plant Laboratory (TSL) at PAKiE, spoke about the work of specialists involved in chemical laboratory analysis, focusing on working with technologists on product quality. The students examined the park of metrological and laboratory equipment, learned about the possibility of carrying out various measurements, about digital tools for data transmission and integration.

The students consolidated their knowledge on the intellectual Quiz game, during which they gave answers to questions about the company.

"This was the first trip to the factory after a long break due to the spread of coronavirus infection. We have invited those who are really interested in production, so students from different years of study are represented. I am sure that the guys were interested in the company, they asked substantive questions and were interested in the details. We plan to resume the practice of visiting the company on a regular basis in the near future.", - said Alexandra Pichugina, a leading specialist in the service of the Director of Personnel Management at SIBUR-Neftekhim.

Associate Professor of the Department of Chemical and Food Technologies at DPI NSTU, Candidate of Technical Sciences Irina Postnikova noticed that the tour was carefully prepared. 

"The guys were openly told about the technology and production processes. I was particularly surprised by the attitude towards security issues. We were all briefed, dressed in overalls and safety shoes, equipped with self–rescuers - you can see how seriously this topic is being worked out.", - She said.

"This is my third time at a chemical plant, I have previously visited Dzerzhinsk enterprises on excursions and in practice, SIBUR is the most modern, equipped and highly automated enterprise. Everything is very well and competently organized here. Everything is clean and tidy, it's interesting to work. A lot of attention is paid to young people, and there are opportunities for growth and development. We asked the employees about their salaries and work schedules, and received answers. The concern for the staff is visible. Personally, I am considering the possibility of working in an industrial enterprise such as this in the future.", - Nikita Goryunov, a student of group 19 of the TMO DPI NSTU, added.

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