The Story of Desmilia, a Vocational UNDIP Graduate Courted by Three Major Companies in Just One Month

The Industrial Chemical Engineering Technology (TRKI) study program at the Vocational School of Diponegoro University (UNDIP) continues to innovate by introducing creative teaching methods. This initiative aims to equip its graduates to adapt and respond swiftly to the evolving demands of today’s highly digitized job market. Graduates are expected to possess strong mental and physical resilience to face modern industry challenges.

The Head of TRKI Program, Mohamad Endy Julianto, emphasized that universities must take an active role in fostering learning innovations that meet the needs of modern industries. To support this, the TRKI program has implemented a modified vocational higher education revitalization strategy. This program includes an integrated dual system with industry, a teaching factory approach based on Project-Based Learning (PBL), retraining, collaboration with industry professionals, and cooperation with Competency Certification Institutes (LSP).

The results have been remarkable—numerous multinational companies are now conducting direct recruitment on campus. One standout graduate is Desmilia Sefti, who received job offers from three major companies within a month: PT Eternal Nickel Industry, PT Rekayasa Engineering, and BPS Pertamina Hulu Energi.

Desmilia, an alumna of TRKI at UNDIP’s Vocational School, has achieved outstanding success through her diverse industrial experience. Her professional journey began with a series of internships that sharpened her skills in process engineering and industrial management. During her seventh semester, she completed a six-month internship at PT Citra Resins Industries as a Process Engineer, where she gained in-depth knowledge of chemical operations and process efficiency and safety.

She further expanded her hands-on expertise at PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan as a Field Process Engineer, gaining insights into real-time operational process management. Additionally, she took part in the MAGENTA FHCI BUMN program at PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, deepening her understanding of managing geothermal energy operations.

Through these internships, Desmilia developed a comprehensive knowledge of Process & Industrial Management and advanced her skills in process modeling using software like Aspen HYSYS and Pipesim. These capabilities allow her to design and analyze processes with precision while maintaining safety standards across different industries.

In addition to practical experience, Desmilia actively pursued training and certifications with support from the TRKI program. Her training includes P&ID for the oil and gas industry, flowline hydraulic calculation, and ISO standards such as ISO 45001:2018, ISO 22000:2018, and ISO 9001:2015. She also completed safety-related training like HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), HIRAC (Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Control), and JSA (Job Safety Analysis).

In 2023, she earned a certification from the Ministry of Manpower as a Certified Supervisor in the Development of Occupational Safety and Health Norms. Additionally, she obtained BNSP certification as a Certified Production Supervisor in Liquid Chemical Production Process through the TRKI Competency Test Center and UNDIP Vocational LSP.

With her wealth of experience and certifications, Desmilia is committed to contributing to the advancement of the national energy industry, setting an inspiring example for the younger generation.