CHE ATIFFA FAZLYANA
Taman Sri Penawar, Bandar Penawar, Johor
Summary
Skilled Process and DCS Technician with nearly 8 years of experience in rare earth processing and oil & gas operations. Expertise in DCS/process control, commissioning, troubleshooting, and HSE, with a solid foundation in field operations and equipment monitoring. Currently supporting the development and commissioning of a new manufacturing facility.
Overview
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Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
DCS TECHNICIAN
LIANHETECH MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
Pasir Gudang Johor, Malaysia
06.2026 - Current
- Support DCS and process-control activities for a new manufacturing facility during its early development and plant-readiness stage.
- Performed diagnostics and troubleshooting to evaluate equipment performance and increase reliability.
- Develop a practical understanding of integrated wastewater and waste-gas treatment processes, equipment functions, operating parameters and troubleshooting considerations.
- Completed 14-day technical training in China covering incineration, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO), stripping, adsorption/desorption, wastewater treatment and solid waste management.
- Facilitated equipment tagging, identification and labelling, enhancing equipment traceability and supporting comprehensive plant documentation.
- Assisted engineering and technical personnel with project tasks. with process-flow activities and equipment functions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams on project requirements. Coordinated on equipment, material and operational requirements during plant development.
- Supported technical purchasing and procurement processes, managing material requests and ensuring timely follow-up through BPM system.
- Cooperated with staff and other contractors to finish or hand over tasks smoothly for successful project completion.
OPERATION TECHNICIAN / ACTING BOARDMAN
LYNAS ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT
Kuantan Pahang, Malaysia
09.2017 - 12.2025
- Monitored and operated key process equipment, including agitators, pumps, mixers, centrifuges, furnaces, and filter presses, ensuring stable operation and identifying abnormal conditions.
- Performed process and product sampling, laboratory testing, and in-process quality checks to monitor process performance and ensure product specifications were maintained.
- Executed commissioning activities for new process plant, performing equipment and system checks, bump testing, instrument loop checks, valve stroke testing, functional testing, and start-up preparation to ensure compliance with SOP and commissioning requirements.
- Performed routine process rounds, equipment inspections, and troubleshooting activities, coordinating with field and control room personnel to maintain reliable plant operation.
- Gained hands-on DCS experience through Boardman operations, performing process monitoring, control system operation, and coordinating with field personnel, leading to progression into DCS Technician role.
- Supported routine process activities involving centrifuge and precipitation processes and communicated laboratory findings to operations.
- Conducted laboratory tests, including REO readings, acidity, pH, titration, filtration, COD, turbidity, and total suspended solids testing.
- Performed visual and physical product inspections, evaluating clarity, consistency, moisture, and sludge formation to identify process deviations and maintain product quality.
OPERATION TECHNICIAN
PENGERANG TERMINAL TWO SDN. BHD.
Pengerang Johor, Malaysia
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Operated and monitored petroleum, petrochemical and gas terminal systems, ensuring safe and efficient management of cryogenic tanks, compressors and wastewater treatment facilities.
- Operated and monitored compressor and dryer systems to support safe and stable terminal operations.
- Performed burner start-up and shutdown operations for crude oil heating systems to maintain the required oil temperature and support safe, stable terminal operations.
- Performed FTO operations and supported LPG switching activities, coordinating field line-up and equipment switching with control room personnel to maintain operational integrity.
- Supported start-up, shutdown, line-up and isolation activities, ensuring correct field conditions before and during operational changes.
- Performed tank gauging verification and custody transfer checks, ensuring accuracy of operational data and transfer activities.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in production lines, restoring normal operations with minimal delays.
- Monitored and recorded daily EHT temperatures, ensuring crude oil remained within operating range to prevent solidification and support system reliability.
- Applied PTW, JHA and LOTO requirements during field operations, isolation and maintenance-related activities.
Education
Diploma - Computer Science
University Malaysia Pahang
12-2016
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sultan Abu Bakar School
12-2013
Skills
- Process & DCS Operations: Process monitoring, DCS operation, start-up/shutdown, commissioning, plant readiness, troubleshooting, process parameter control and field operations
- Process Equipment: Crude oil tank & heating systems, EHT, burners, pumps, compressors, dryers, agitators, mixers, centrifuges, furnaces, filter presses and related process equipment
- Wastewater Treatment: Physical & biological treatment systems, MBR, Fenton, neutralization, coagulation/flocculation, chemical dosing and wastewater process monitoring
- Waste-Gas Treatment: FTO/RTO, incineration, stripping, scrubber, adsorption/desorption and gas pre-treatment systems
- Laboratory & Quality: REO, acidity, pH, COD, TSS, turbidity, titration, filtration, product sampling, laboratory analysis and pilot plant testing
- Safety & Compliance: HSE, PTW, LOTO, confined space, chemical handling, SOP compliance and safe work practices
- Plant & Field Support: Equipment identification/tagging, equipment inspection, condition monitoring, system checks, functional testing and coordination with engineering, maintenance and control room teams
Certification
- Certified First Aider
- Confined Space Entry
- Forklift Driver
- Permit To Work (PTW)
- Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
- Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)
- Radiation Safety
- Industrial Effluent Treatment System
- Air Pollution Control System
Custom
- DCS & Process Control: DCS monitoring, panel operation, process parameters, process flow, control room coordination
- Process Operations: Start-up, shutdown, line-up, isolation, field operation, troubleshooting
- Wastewater Treatment: Biological Treatment, Physical Treatment, pH, COD, NTU, TSS, chemical dosing, treatment monitoring, discharge requirements
- Waste Gas Treatment: Incineration, Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO), Flare Thermal Oxidizer (FTO), stripping, adsorption, desorption
- Laboratory : REO, acidity, titration, filtration, sampling, product and wastewater analysis, reporting
- Oil & Gas Operations: Cryogenic tanks, Compressors, LPG switching, FTO, tank gauging, custody transfer
- Plant Development: Equipment tagging, identification, labelling, process-flow support, plant readiness
- HSE: PTW, JHA, LOTO, confined space, chemical handling, radiation safety, risk assessment
- Procurement / Systems: Technical purchasing, BPM procurement system, Pronto, LIMS
Timeline
DCS TECHNICIAN
LIANHETECH MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.
06.2026 - Current
OPERATION TECHNICIAN
PENGERANG TERMINAL TWO SDN. BHD.
02.2025 - 10.2025
OPERATION TECHNICIAN / ACTING BOARDMAN
LYNAS ADVANCED MATERIALS PLANT
09.2017 - 12.2025
Diploma - Computer Science
University Malaysia Pahang
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sultan Abu Bakar School