Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Equate recruits 34 Kuwaiti operations technologists

Equate Group, a leading producer of petrochemicals in Kuwait, has revealed that 34 Kuwaiti operations technologists have joined its growing team of talents.

The recruiment is part of the 10th wave of training and employment of local operations professionals at the world-class industrial complex.

The recruitment process follows an intensive training programme delivered based on global standards of developing technical competencies. The newly recruited technologists first joined a 10-week programme in preparation to work at Equate’s industrial complex, it said.

The programme focused on developing the trainees’ English language skills, teamwork principles, educating them about the company’s corporate culture and technical fundamentals. It will be followed by six months on-the-job training to obtain the technical certification to work at Equate, it added.

Equate’s senior vice president Nasser Al Dousari, said: “Today is another milestone in our commitment to provide career opportunities to young individuals in our global industry.”

“Thirty-four operators have joined our company and we provided them with qualified and certified vocation training program made to develop talent and help them grow in their jobs,” he added.

Equate continues to contribute to Kuwait’s economic growth and social welfare due to the career opportunities it offers locals. Today, 54 per cent of the company’s workforce are Kuwaiti nationals, a significant percentage the company prides itself in as it reflects its national identity and illustrates its commitment to Kuwaitization. – TradeArabia News Service