Me About: My Job?
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This time, I want to share a story about my job as an Engineer On Site (EOS) in the field of IT and IoT-based devices. I work for a state owned enterprise (BUMN) that manages ports in Indonesia. Can you guess which one?
I hope this story about my job gives you an idea of what it’s like to work in this sector, and I hope through this story, we can get closer.
Daily Life at Work
My job runs on a shift system, with 3 teams where each team consists of 2 people. We work 12 hours per shift, so the changeover between shifts has to be well-organized. My main tasks are not too many, as most of my workload comes from helping other divisions with their issues. Here are my main responsibilities:
1. Monitoring the servers to ensure they run smoothly.
2. Ensuring the network does not experience downtime.
3. Performing maintenance on IT devices such as CCTV, computers, portals, and internet networks at the port.
You could say my job is the heartbeat of the technology operations at the port. If there’s a disruption in the server or network, the entire activity comes to a halt.
What’s Interesting?
There are many interesting things about this job that make it far from monotonous. One of the things I enjoy is the chance to see large ships docking. Every day, I get to see different types of ships and meet people from various countries. This is an experience that’s hard to find in other jobs.
Additionally, there are some quirky moments, like finding small animals inside the CCTV cable boxes. These animals somehow make their homes in places that are supposed to be free from interference.
Biggest Challenges?
Of course, this job isn’t without its challenges. One of the biggest challenges is when the server goes down during my shift. Since almost all work depends on the server, a disruption means the entire port operations come to a stop. In situations like this, we must resolve the issue as quickly as possible, often under tight time pressure.
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On top of that, if supporting equipment breaks, we’re required to fix it immediately. However, repairing such equipment isn’t always quick or easy. Here, we really need to be alert, patient, and meticulous.
What Keeps Me Going?
Despite the challenges, I truly enjoy this job. The main reason is that it involves technology and computers, two things I have loved since I was in school. Back then, I was always fascinated by the latest technological developments, so working in this field feels like fulfilling a dream.
Moreover, this job provides plenty of opportunities to learn new things. The tech world evolves constantly, so every day there’s something new to learn. This makes my work feel exciting and never boring.
Reflections and Messages
From this job, I’ve learned that calmness and the ability to think clearly are the keys to handling emergency situations. If you want to learn to stay calm, maybe you could take notes from my two partners — you can read about them here: Dong Dong: The Chubby Cat & KOPI : The Sleepyhead
I’ve also learned the importance of continually honing my skills because this job demands that I stay prepared for constant changes.
That’s a little story about my job as an EOS at the port. I hope this story gives you insight into my work life and maybe inspires some of you who are interested in working in technology. If you have a story about your job, I’d love to hear it too! 😊