I have been working for a company since 2018 in charge of process control system automation. This is a hot ticket in Kazakhstan, as the industry is actively developing, and companies tend to increase production efficiency, reduce costs and improve product quality. Automation will optimize processes, minimize human factors and increase safety. With industrialization, digitalization, and adoption of smart manufacturing systems, professionals in this domain are becoming more and more valuable.

After graduation, I offered my CV at a job fair where various companies were represented. A month later, I was invited to join the current company as DCS Technician. My journey started with many things unclear, I made mistakes but every day I learned something new. Year after year, projects were teaching me how to negotiate with customers, develop PLC software, computerize operator workstations using SCADA systems, and configure flow calculators for oil and gas metering hubs.

Recently, valuable expertise with HVAC systems has been added to my knowledge bank. The ultimate customer was Karachaganak Petroleum Operating B.V. This not only broadened my professional competencies, but also opened new horizons in understanding automation. Each new piece of knowledge makes us stronger, so it’s important not to stop at what we have gained and to keep growing.