Mechanical Engineering Production Supervisor

RESUME

NAME CHEW, Wah Meng

ADDRESS ** ******* *****

Morley

WA 6062

E Mail: ***********@*******.***

TELEPHONE +61-08-627*-**** (Home)

+61-041*-****** (Mobile Australia)

+61-041*-****** (Spouse Australia contact)

NATIONALITY Australian

CURRENT STATUS Employed as a operation support person with Shell ICC team working on the FLNG Prelude

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Trained for Supervisory roles in the oil and gas industry

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Darwin Institute of Technology, also known as the Northern Territory University. ( 1988 )

Completed a course in Trade Fitting at the Jurong Vocational Institute in Singapore ( 1969 )

Holds a Cambridge School Certificate from the Cambridge University, England. ( 1968 )

MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATION

Graduate member, Society of Engineering Associate, Institute of Engineers, Australia.

HOBBIES

Golf, fishing, billiards, Tenpin bowling, and most outdoor activities.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Good Supervisory and Technical skills with emphasis on both operations and maintenance.

Very strong safety culture, analytical and believes there is always a safe way for every job.

Secondary Languages are Malay/Indonesian, Mandarin, Hokien, and Cantonese

Have worked in various places in Asia / Australia and assimilates well with local cultures

Certified Assessor and a very strong Permit TO Work advocate

Good at developing worksite procedures and work instructions during my tenure as a production supervisor.

Summary

Currently employed as an Operational Support Advice person in the Turnaround Maintenance Group for Shell Australia. (Prelude FLNG)

Very experienced in the Production Operations department and have worked at supervisory levels on most projects in Asia.

Part completion of TAE 40110 for training and assessment – Certificate 4. Completed the Assessor section and have performed assessment of candidates on all the facilities I’ve been on. (Competency Based Training and Assessment)

Very skilled in the Permit to Work system having been involved in generating Permit to Work System in the many places that I’ve worked on. Excellent knowledge of subsea and wellhead production trees

Good technical author skill having to generate shutdown and maintenance procedures for process isolation

Certified to teach English as a second language –TESL Certificate

Very experience in the Oil and Gas industry having commissioned and operated 5 FPSO in Australia, 2 Production Platforms in Vietnam and a Wellhead Platform and FPSO in China at supervisory level occasionally relieving as OIM when required. Operational and maintenance procedure developer during my stay in Vietnam

A good knowledge of Facility Maintenance and Management Systems including AMOS, Maximo and SAP

Can perform in multi roles as I have been involved a commissioning capacity as a commissioning engineer and in the production capacity as a Supervisor or Specialist and have been involved in various commissioning, startup and operating FPSO’s and Production Platforms. Trained in handling emergencies at different levels of operations

Good Technical Writer as all the above mentioned duties involved writing procedures and work instructions for the commissioning and start up teams and developing CBTA (Competency Based Training and Assessment) for future training requirements.

Very well versed with various DCS operating System, as the operating systems on all the vessels I have worked on used either the early or late models.

COURSES AND TRAINING

Part completion of Training and Assessment TAE 40110.

Completed TAEASS401B – Plan assessment activities and process

Completed TAEASS402B – Assess Competence

Completed TAEASS403B – Participate in assessment validation

Certificate in TESL (Teaching English to Foreign Student)

ERGT trained in firefighting and rescue.

ERGT trained in confined space (work and rescue)

ERGT trained in working with heights

EGRT trained in control roo operator’s role during emergency and manage incident response information

Emergency Response Team Leader on a gas platform. Trained in Management of Major Emergency (MOME) conducted in Vietnam. Also trained for Major Emergency Incident response in Australia

Trained as an Assessor for Production Services Network (PSN) on the Rong Doi Gas Platform in Vietnam.

Completed a five day training in Emergency Response for Offshore Management Team-2008 to become an Emergency Response Team Leader on a gas platform

Held a High Voltage Isolation Certificate

Completed HAZOP evaluation training as conducted by QUEST in Perth

Completed HUET . May have to renew certification

Trained in Firefighting and Breathing Apparatus as conducted by ERG in Perth

Trained in Occupational and Advanced First Aid as conducted by St John’s in Perth

Completed the Basic Offshore Survival and HUET Course in China (Phillips China Inc)

Completed Fire Fighting Course in China

Completed all the necessary CBTA (Competency Based Training Assessment) modules as set by BHP Petroleum to qualify for Production Specialist.

Completed Radiation Protection Induction

Completed Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word training

Completed Hazardous Areas and 'EX' Equipment Familiarisation

Basic Firefighting and Breathing Apparatus Course at CAA

Firefighting, Tanker Safety and Sea Survival course conducted by the Australian Maritime College in Launceston, Tasmania.

Job Safety Analysis Course.

Completed Shutdown Planning Workshop

Completed Swagelock High Pressure Fitting Seminar at Perth Valves & Fittings and is a qualified Swagelok Technician

Laboratory testing of crude to ASTM standards at the Melbourne Research Laboratory. This is required for the documentation of cargo discharge from the FPSO.

Quality and quantity surveying course by SGS.

Basic process instrumentation calibration and maintenance by ITCG (Foxboro).

IATA air transportation of Dangerous Goods by Australian Airlines.

Pressure Safety Valve calibration and maintenance.

Total Quality Management as conducted by BHP Petroleum.

Corrosion theory, inhibition and monitoring course by Exxon Chemicals.

Initial two year training program conducted for Refinery Technician at the Esso Refinery in Singapore. This training incorporates both the process and mechanical skills necessary for the operation and maintenance of equipment in the multi-skill environment of the refinery.

Refinery firefighting and first aid by Esso Singapore.

Analytical Trouble Shooting by Kepnoe Tregoe conducted by Esso Singapore.

Please note that all certificates can be produced on demand. Please e mail me if required.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb 2108 to Current

Operations Support Technician

FPSO Prelude FLNG

Shell Australia

Perth

Western Australia

Duties and Responsibilities

Member of the ICC team generating Isolation Certificates for the maintenance team

Providing operational support to the turnaround maintenance team. Currently assessing the FPSO Pressure relief valves campaign maintenance including management of work permits and Isolations on the company’s ISSOW system.

Also contributing to all other campaign maintenance programs as required eg Confined Space Entry requirements for vessel inspections.

May 2017 to Sept 2017

Workplace Assessor

FPSO Northern Endeavour

Production Solution Services

Timor Sea

Australia

Duties and Responsibilities

Assessment of technicians to comply with Company’s regulation on Competency Based Training

and Assessment policy.

This includes the ISSOW permit to Work System, Health and Safety modules, Process and

Utilities modules and Cargo and Offloading modules. All assessment was done with the

Assistance of onboard Technical Experts if required.

This was a short term assignment and the target was reached within the specified time given.

APRIL 2006 TO August 2013

Production Supervisor

Korea National Oil Company

Rong Doi Field

Vietnam

Duties and Responsibilities

In charge of daily production and maintenance activities on the offshore gas production and wellhead platform to ensure safe operation and minimum downtime

Daily reporting to head office in Ho Chi Minh City on current and planned activities

Resolving HSE issues as they arises

Commissioning and start up of the Rong Doi Production Platform in Vietnam.

Generating start up and operating procedures for the Well head and Production Platform

Training of the Vietnamese Nationals during the start up and operational phase on the field and in

Control room operations and subsequent levels of supervisory roles

Development of Competency based Training Assessment ( CBTA) and trained as an Assessor for the training program.

Assessment of Nationals in their required disciplines for future promotions and transfer of responsibilities and promotions.

Performing interviews on new hire as required

Ongoing de-bottlenecking and troubleshooting of the process plant and wellhead platform to maximise production uptime. Equipment involved are Turbine Compressors and generators and associated process equipment

Emergency Response Team Leader during any emergency on the platform

All the above duties are performed at a supervisory level and involved making decisions at a management level.

MARCH 2004 TO APRIL 2006

Production Specialist

FPSO Modec Venture

Modec management Services

Mutineer & Exeter Oil Field

North West Shelf

Western Australia

Duties and Responsibilities

Specialist member of a team responsible for operating and maintaining the process train on the Modec Venture 11 FPSO. The equipment includes reservoir operations and sub sea pumps, an oil stabilisation train, a water Injection plant and chemical injection system.

To ensure that the Facility operates within the Safety Case Regime, as a team member, I have to

Generate and revise Work Instructions and Operating Procedures for the production department as the needs arises.

Developed Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Modules for MODEC

On the job training of technicians

Control of the Permit to Work System Register.

Maintenance and calibration of the process plant equipment and instrument.

Operation and maintenance of the water treatment and injection plant

Offloading of petroleum crude via an on board metering system.

Set up the Laboratory for the FPSO for crude analysis. Tests included were Density, RVP, OIW by Karl Fisher and Centrifuge, Water in Oil by Dean & Stark, Flash Point and Viscosity.

Collation of production data and maintenance of records for future references.

Generating engineering design changes when required for the safe operation of the process plant including new project installations.

Hazop evaluation of current and future changes to plant and equipment.

Job Safety Analysis on jobs for all departments.

FROM MAY 2003 TO DECEMBER 2004

Senior Production Specialist

FPSO Griffin venture

BHPBilliton Petroleum

Griffin Field

North West Shelf

Western Australia

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead member of a team responsible for operating and maintaining the Griffin Venture FPSO at a Senior Specialist level. The plant includes reservoir operations, oil and gas stabilisation train, Gas dehydration, Gas Export and Gaslift Facility.

Training and sitting in as a Relief Production Supervisor when the needs arise.

Operate at a trainer and relief supervisor level at Dai Hung production platform in Vietnam and responsible for bringing the nationals up to speed with their training.

Generating Work Instructions and Operating Procedures for the production department.

Control of the Permit to Work System Register when performing CCR duties

Maintenance and calibration of the process plant equipment and instrument.

Operation and maintenance of the cryogenic turbo-expander and NGL plant.

Operation and maintenance of the gas dehydration plant, gaslift and export and recycle compressors.

Operation and maintenance of the water treatment and injection plant on Challis Venture and Dai Hung Platform

Offloading of petroleum crude via an on board metering system.

Laboratory analysis of the offload cargo.

Collation of production data and maintenance of records for future references.

Generating engineering design changes when required for the safe operation of the process plant including new project installations.

Hazop evaluation of current and future changes to plant and equipment.

Job Safety Analysis on jobs for all departments on Griffin Venture

FROM JANUARY 2003 TO APRIL 2003

Production Technician

Four Vanguard FPSO

Duties and Responsibilities

Part of a team commissioning the FPSO Four Vanguard

My job was to generate the process commissioning procedures for the team and to ensure a safe commissioning of the process plant.

FROM 5th MAY 2002 TO DECEMBER 2002

Operations Consultant / Mentor

Phillips China Inc

Peng-Lai Development

Bohai Bay

China

Duties and Responsibilities

Development of operating and commissioning procedures for the Wellhead Platform and FPSO Ming Zhu in the Peng Lai field, Bohai Bay, China

Commissioning of the Wellhead platform and FPSO Ming Zhu

Responsible for starting up the production train of the FPSO Ming Zhu

Mentoring and training the National Chinese Operations Technicians

HAZOP studies on facility operations for the Peng Lai oil field

Advising on production matters during conversion of FPSO

FROM JULY 1989 TO 18 FEBRUARY 2002

Production Specialist

FPSO's Jabiru/Challis/Skua/Griffin venture/Dai Hung

Timor Sea/Indian Ocean/Vietnam

BHPBilliton Petroleum

Duties and Responsibilities

As mentioned in Griffin Venture job description above.

FROM SEPTEMBER 1988 TO JULY 1989

WELL TESTER/ODAS OPERATOR

Otis Engineering Corp. Ltd

Darwin.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparation and testing equipment for offshore operations.

Drillstem testing and completion test offshore.

Operation of the ODAS (Otis Data Analysis System) laboratory during offshore tests.

FROM SEPTEMBER 1987 TO AUGUST 1988

FITTER (CASUAL)

The Shell company of Australia Ltd.

Darwin Terminal.

Duties and Responsibilities

Calibration and maintenance of the fuel depot metering system.

General maintenance of the fuel terminal and the bitumen plant.

Wharf duties during tanker's discharge including quality analysis.

General maintenance of tank farm equipment which includes pumps, valves PV vents etc

FROM JANUARY 1987 TO SEPTEMBER 1987

MECHANICAL SEAL SPECIALIST

John Crane Australia Ltd.

Darwin

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical representation of the Company's product, specialising in mechanical seals.

Conversion and selection of mechanical seals to suit customers' requirements.

Providing after sales support and service.

Collation of customers' data for future reference.

FROM JULY 1983 TO OCTOBER 1986

Studying for an Associate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at the Darwin Institute of Technology.

Worked as a Night Porter at the Phoenix Motel during this period.

FROM APRIL 1974 TO MAY 1983

REFINERY TECHNICIAN

Esso Singapore Pte Ltd

Singapore

Duties and Responsibilities

Initial two year training for Refinery Technician which included firefighting, first aid and developing safe operating procedures.

Operation and maintenance of the petroleum tank farms and associated equipment.

Performing loading master duties on a rotational basis.

Developing and implementing training programs for trainee technicians.

Supervising new project works when required.

Attending training courses when required to keep up with the Refinery's multi-skill concept.

FROM JANUARY 1973 TO MARCH 1974

SETUP FITTER

O. Mustad & Sons Pte Ltd

Singapore

Duties and Responsibilities

Setting up of wire bending machines for the production of fish hooks.

Fabricating jigs and tools for the production department.

Quality control during production.

General maintenance of the production machinery.

REFEREES

Russell Jago

Operations Superintendant

Chevron Wheatstone project

Western Australia

E mail: **********@*******.***

Phone: 047*-***-*** (Australia mobile)

Brett Andrews

Offshore Installation Manager

BHPBilliton, Australia

E Mail: *****.*.*******@***********.***

Tony Weal

Offshore Installation Manager

Northern Endeavour FPSO

E mail: ****@*****.***.**

Phone: 043*-***-*** (Australia Mobile)

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