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Responsibility for Quality
Quality is the number one priority at Petrel. In all that we do, from manufacturing and services to project support and customer relations, Petrel is working to instutute processes and procedures that continually help us to help your project. The company is ISO 9001 certified, in addition to being a member of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of South Africa (SEIFSA). By working towards these standards, Petrel is able to deliver quality products and services on time and with budget.
Petrel has been awarded a number of industry accolades including:
| 1993: |
Argus/CCI Exporter of the Year Award and SEIFSA Trophy |
| 1995: |
Engineering Week's/Engineering Association's Outstanding Manufacturers Award |
| 1996: |
Special Commendation in Business Week's Non-Listed Company Award |
| 1997: |
Certificate of Merit by the South African Institute of Steel Construction and Special Commendation in Business Week's Non-Listed Company Award |
| 2000: |
Special Commendation in Business Week's Non-Listed Company Award |
| 2001: |
Petrel received extensive media coverage for their role in a unique, first-of-a-kind project: a revolving house, built on concrete and steel to turn on a full circle of 360º |
| 2003: |
Finalist in the Argus/CCI Exporter of the Year Awards |
| 2007: |
Transnet Terminals Trophy for Engineering/Exporter of 2007 |
| 2010: |
ABSA Cape Chamber Commerce Western Cape exporter of the year finalist |
| 2010: |
Transnet Port Terminal award for Excellence in engineering |
Responsibility for Health and Safety
Safety is also a top priority at Petrel. Our comprehensive health and safety policies form an integral part of how we operate. All staff receive detailed and ongoing training on safe working practices. By establishing and maintaining a high-safety culture, Petrel's productivity remains higher and employees stay engaged and focused.
Responsibility to the Environment
Consideration for the environment forms a core part of Petrel’s in-house training programme. As a company, Petrel is aware of the need to utilise sustainable energy resources and to conserve and protect our environment.
Our environmental policy includes the safe disposal of any potentially hazardous materials, energy-aware working practices and respect for the laws and legislation, which apply in the countries in which we operate.
Petrel is a member of the Institute of Waste Management and fully promotes professional waste management practices.
Responsibility to the South African Community
As a South African engineering company, Petrel is aware of the need to increase engineering and artisan skills in the country, particularly in previously disadvantaged populations. Petrel is able to offer a training program at our training centre in Cape Town. Our experienced welders and artisans are ready to transfer their knowledge and experience to help build a stronger African skills base.
Petrel identifies individuals with potential, and the company supplies bursaries and study loans which allow the identified individuals to achieve the qualifications necessary to become highly skilled.