Edward Esteban
Miri
Summary
Over 30 years in oil and gas industry with specialization in onshore and offshore operations. Experience includes roles at Shell's GTL plant in Malaysia, Total Energies in Brunei, and consultancy for POSCO International in Myanmar. Currently serving as Production Supervisor at T7 MOPU in offshore Malaysia, focusing on operational excellence and safety. Demonstrated ability to lead teams and achieve outstanding results through strategic planning and resourcefulness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
T7 Global, Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn. Bhd.
08.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily gas production & operations of Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) for the Bayan Gas Field Re-development Project Phase 2 at offshore Sarawak, Malaysia
- Supervised daily production activities, monitored employee performance, and addressed inefficiencies to optimise workflow.
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Gave clear staff instruction to achieve production output.
- Coordinated with other departments to facilitate smooth operation, minimising downtime and maximising productivity.
- Increased productivity and reduced material waste to establish coherence.
- Planned and delegated work to meet project or production goals.
- Defined clear priorities and production quality standards to achieve desired result within agreed timescale.
- Managed Permit to Work (PTW) system to ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Assisted On Scene Commander in coordinating emergency response operations
- Process Control & diligent Fire/Gas alarms & indicators supervisions on DCS (Siemens SIMATIC PCS7)
- Create shutdown and start up procedure based on Petronas’ Standard Operating, Shutdown & Start-up procedures.
- Review Daily Operations Report prior to being approved by MOPU Master (OIM)
- Receive gas from surrounding Petronas Carigali’s drilling platforms namely BYDP-A, B, C & D for separation, processing (dehydration) & compression by Solar GTC prior to being exported to MLNG at shore via a trunkline.
- Checked work throughout production phases for good quality control.
- Reported on production equipment on a daily basis, including parts produced, downtime minutes and any quality concerns.
- Plant optimisation implementations
- Collaborated with HR to manage staffing issues, including recruitment, appraisals, and disciplinary actions.
Control Room Operator (DCS: Emerson Delta-V Control System)
COENS Co., Ltd. for POSCO International Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Accounted for reliable operation of topside and subsea well, utility, and compression systems.
- Directed immediate corrective actions to maintain safe operations and protect output.
- Recognised fire and gas indicator trends and escalated anomalies for assessment.
- Owned safety and process reporting by logging failures and raising SAP notifications.
- Provided accountable support for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up execution.
- Held safety override accountability during maintenance, including supervised test runs.
- Maintained operational continuity through comprehensive handover reports for incoming shifts.
- Owned daily production reporting and coordinated review with production supervisor to enhance operational transparency.
- Coordinated radio communications across teams to maintain effective operational alignment.
- Set operator training expectations by developing procedure and equipment competency.
- Coached and mentored Burmese and Korean trainees to ensure compliance with manning safety standards.
- Oversaw collection of production data to ensure accuracy and compliance with quality standards. to support quality assurance and control processes.
Shift Supervisor
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
03.2011 - 09.2021
- Work within a multinational team, manage and coordinate all operators in their duties of operating and monitoring all installations, processes and equipment associated with oil/gas production, pipeline, utility and safety systems to ensure that all activities are carried out safely and efficiently to meet production targets of maximised production at minimum costs.
- Recognises and evaluates changing operating conditions and determines actions to be taken to maintain continuous and safe hydrocarbon production, having due regard for the activities of any ongoing maintenance, drilling or engineering activities.
- Reviewed PTW applications and relevant certificates (Safety/Process Systems Inhibitions, Process/Mechanical Isolations, Electrical Lock-out, Confined Space Entry Certificates, Excavation Permit); attended daily PTW meetings with permit requesters, HSE Superintendent, Production Superintendent, and Total Site Manager to identify scope of work, hazards, and risks.
- Perform PTW audits on every ongoing jobs within the installations to ensure all requirements in the PTWs are diligently complied with & in accordance to TOTAL Operguide Procedures & Safety Regulations.
- Prepare procedures for Process, Mechanical Isolations, Safety & Process Inhibitions including Inhibition Risk Assessment Certificates for critical equipment maintenance works.
- Record all notification items & register into the SAP System to be accordingly reported for maintenance.
- Maintain direct & close communication with offshore crew, Production Superintendent, Maintenance & Logistics Department for proper planning to ensure smooth mobilization & demobilization of crew/manpower & materials as well as safe job execution.
- Ensures all production activities are fully documented, recorded and reported as required, manage & update surveys & registries for all equipment onshore/offshore i.e. passing valves, PGs, blinds & spades, valves greasing, strainers cleaning, pressure safety valves etc.
- Ensure close communication with the clients (BLNG & Shell Seria Crude Oil Terminal) in regards to gas & condensate production as well as during emergency situations, emergency system tests & exercises.
- Acts as Intervention Team Leader during emergency situations (actual emergency or simulated emergency exercises) ~ leading intervention team to safely access/survey the plant/process installations assisting ERT (Emergency Response Team) on victim/fatalities evacuation & to secure plant/process conditions & stabilization.
- Manage Safety Tests within the facility ~ ensure all periodic Safety Tests are done & updated accordingly, i.e. Fire & Gas System, Simulated & Live Emergency Shutdown Function Tests including Long Term Isolations & Inhibition of equipment.
- Manage General Equipment Preventive Maintenance ~ ensure preventive maintenance of all general equipment is being executed periodically & safely manner i.e valves function test, pumps test runs, Lock Open/Close Valves Check List & passing valves, valves greasing, strainers cleaning, pressure safety valves & update accordingly in the Equipment General Maintenance registries.
- Planned and executed monthly production work orders and closed all completed production work orders using SAP to achieve KPI targets.
- Compiled Daily Production Report using PDMS system, detailing daily gas and condensate production, fuel gas, utilities and chemical consumption, inventory, flaring/vent gas volumes, team production, maintenance and contractor activities, safety issues, process upsets, anomalies and findings, as well as plans for onshore and offshore activities.
- Organises, motivates and develops production staff to ensure a competent workforce to acquire a thorough knowledge and understanding of all operations procedures particularly those related to safety.
- Motivates all personnel to observe & report any anomalies occurring in the installation & to enforce the ‘Stop Work’ policy whenever deemed necessary.
- Ensure all personnel maintain a high regard on safety operations in all activities while closely observing a number of ‘Downgraded Situations’ in the installation.
- Led team of 10 operators during SIMOPS at TOTAL E&P Borneo BV’s M.L South Project in 2015 for plant shutdown, interventions, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-ups, ensuring safe operations during simultaneous activities in a live plant environment.
Control Room/Senior Operator (DCS: Delta-V Control System)
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
07.2006 - 03.2011
- Monitor & maintain daily operations, Fire & Gas systems indicators for onshore & offshore facilities, identify process upsets, intervene to prevent escalation, report all process & safety anomalies to the Shift Supervisor for immediate & corrective actions to maintain safe operations & minimize process upsets & production shortfalls.
- Led onshore plant/process safe depressurisation and stabilisation during emergency situations and planned or unplanned shutdowns or start-ups, coordinating closely with offshore platform crew members and clients (BLNG and Shell Seria Crude Oil Terminal).
- Operates the gas wellheads choke & utilities control valves by ROC (Remote Operated Control) via microwave & Wi-Fi communication system of the three unmanned production offshore platforms MLJ1, MLJ2 & MLJ3.
- Monitored gas production and CO2 concentration in gas composition while coordinating with BLNG on gas export rates and nominations, ensuring steady flow of condensate to Shell Seria Crude Oil Terminal.
- Coordinated with third-party contractors and Systems Engineers, as well as clients (BLNG and Shell Seria Crude Oil Terminal), during validation and integration of gas and condensate metering systems to maintain smooth and uninterrupted production.
- Recorded well test data via test separator & MPFM during well intervention/wireline operations.
Production Operator (onshore / offshore)
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
04.2003 - 07.2006
- Monitored and maintained daily operations at MLJ, MLJ2 & MLJ3 unmanned offshore platforms, overseeing well flowing, well testing via test separator & MPFM, gas sampling, sand monitoring, platform shutdown & start-up, and troubleshooting while assisting contractors during well intervention campaigns.
- Operated slug catcher, liquid stabilization/separation, flash gas compressor, gas treatment, HP/LP flare systems, boiler unit & utilities, fire water & safety systems at onshore processing plant. Participated in planned and unplanned shutdowns and start-ups, contributing to safe pre-commissioning and commissioning operations during SIMOPS at onshore facilities.
- Involved in platform shutdown/depressurisation, pressurisation/start-up, platform on bypass operation, SIMOPS (well intervention campaigns)
- Executed pigging operations on onshore and offshore platforms, including preparation of receiving units, launching, and retrieving various sizes of pigs.
- Performed functional and live USD/GPSD/ESD tests at onshore and offshore platforms, ensuring system readiness and compliance with safety protocols.
- Monitor/supervise all ongoing jobs within the installations ensuring all requirements in the PTWs are met & adhered to.
- Carried out level 1 maintenance tasks, including strainer cleaning and spading/de-spading of equipment prior to maintenance handover.
- Collected samples of feed gas, treated gas, methyl-diethanol, oil condensate, produced water, and boiler feedwater at processing facilities. Performed boiler feedwater sample analysis.
- Performed chemical batching of methyl-diethanol, antifoam, and boiler feedwater for injection systems at processing locations.
- Authorized forklift operator.
Operations Technician (Field & DCS)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
02.2000 - 03.2003
- Owned pre-commissioning, commissioning, and safe shutdown planning for GTL plant readiness.
- Approved start-up sequencing for hydro paraffin conversion and hydrogenation activities, ensuring smooth transitions and operational readiness.
- Coordinated DCS Yokogawa CENTUM CS process monitoring to maintain safe operations.
- Directed catalyst activation and hydro conversion workflows across linked units.
- Set operating priorities for wax separation, hydrofinishing, and hydrolysis systems.
- Governed solvent and detergent feedstock management, aligning inputs with process specifications for optimal performance.
- Managed waste water treatment and wax solidification standards, maintaining compliance with environmental regulations during plant operations.
Operations Technician (Field)
Petronas Refinery Complex
11.1998 - 01.2000
- Supported efficient operation of Claus reactor to enhance sulphur recovery processes. Oversaw amine regeneration tasks to improve sour gas processing workflows. Processed sour water while maintaining optimal performance of C-6 isomerization unit.
- Processed sour water while maintaining optimal performance of C-6 isomerization unit.
- Provided production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors for smooth production continuity.
- Conducted skilled repairs of installed mechanical systems and equipment.
Operations Technician (Dual Skilling Program - Mechanical Department)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1998 - 10.1998
- Ensured optimal performance of rotating equipment through disassembly, assembly, and testing of mechanical seals.
- Conducted skilled repairs of installed mechanical systems and equipment.
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues in production lines, restoring normal operations with minimal delays.
- Provided production, progress, or changeover reports to shift supervisors for smooth production continuity.
Operations Technician (Field)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1993 - 06.1998
- Maintained paraffin synthesis catalyst activation unit, ensuring achievement of conversion targets. Directs hydro conversion and distillation unit performance for stable product recovery. Coordinates hydro paraffin conversion and synthetic crude distiller redistillation scheduling. Oversees hydrogenation unit operation to control feed conditioning requirements. Manages solvent feedstock unit handling to keep batch specifications aligned. Leads detergent feedstock unit coordination to support reliable downstream processing. Owns wax separation unit operation to maintain clean separation of solids. Reviews hydrofinishing unit execution to uphold product quality standards. Accountable for hydrolysis and wastewater system and wax solidification unit compliance.
- Maintained paraffin synthesis catalyst activation unit, ensuring achievement of conversion targets.Directs hydro conversion and distillation unit performance for stable product recovery.Coordinates hydro paraffin conversion and synthetic crude distiller redistillation scheduling.Oversees hydrogenation unit operation to control feed conditioning requirements.Manages solvent feedstock unit handling to keep batch specifications aligned.Leads detergent feedstock unit coordination to support reliable downstream processing.Owns wax separation unit operation to maintain clean separation of solids.Reviews hydrofinishing unit execution to uphold product quality standards.Accountable for hydrolysis and wastewater system and wax solidification unit compliance.
- Performed sampling of various materials including gas, gasoil, kerosene, and waxy raffinates to maintain product standards.
Operations Technician Trainee
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1992 - 06.1993
- Completed shell training on upstream and downstream oil and gas process fundamentals to enhance operational knowledge.
Education
Diploma - Science: Diploma In Forestry
University Putra Malaysia
01-1991
Skills
- Delta-V control system
- Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7
- Yokogawa Centum Control System
- Data Analytics
- Data management system
- SAP (System Application Product) GUI 740
- Permit To Work System
- Gas Production Optimisation
- Operational Reporting
- Process troubleshooting
- Emergency management response
- Offshore Safety & Survival
- Planning and coordination
- Team Coordination
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
Custom
- 2024-03-01, OPITO Major Emergency Management Initial Response, Wild Geese Group Offshore Academy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 2023-09-01, Damage Control Team, MSTS Asia Training Centre, Miri, Sarawak
- 2022-01-01, Compress Air EBS, IG Training Centre, Miri, Sarawak
- 2022-01-01, TBOSIET with EBS, IG Training Centre, Miri, Sarawak
- 2021-06-01, Risk & Human Factors, Megamas Brunei
- 2021-01-01, Further Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader, Megamas Brunei
- 2020-07-01, Offshore Emergency Response Team Leader, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-10-01, Fire/Emergency Team Member Training, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-09-01, Oil Spill Response Team, OSRL Singapore
- 2019-08-01, Forklift Refresher Operator Training, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-04-01, Risk Awareness Prevention Factors, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-04-01, International Minimum Industry Safety Training, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-03-01, Authorised Gas Tester, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-03-01, H0B0 Electrical Habilitation, APAVE
- 2019-02-01, Tropical FOET Training, Megamas Brunei
- 2019-01-01, Senior 1st Aid Refresher, Megamas Brunei
- 2017-10-01, Offshore Emergency Response Team, Megamas Brunei
- 2015-08-01, Gas Testing Course, Megamas Brunei
- 2015-07-01, SCA-3 Introduction To Safe Inspection of Scaffolds, Megamas Brunei
- 2015-03-01, Tropical FOET with EBS and Further Travel Safety by Boat, Megamas Brunei
- 2013-09-01, Basic H2S Course, OPITO/Megamas Brunei
- 2011-09-01, PDMS Training, Schlumberger, TOTAL Brunei
- 2011-03-01, Fire Team Leader Training, SMTC Miri, Malaysia
- 2010-06-01, Senior First Aid Course, Megamas Brunei
- 2008-01-01, Advance First Aid Course with CPR, SMTC Miri, Malaysia
- 2006-09-01, Causal Tree Analysis Training, Total Brunei
- 2002-03-01, Grade 2 Steam Engine Course - DOSH, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2002-01-01, Distributed Control System Panel Training in-house, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2001-07-01, Health & Safety Awareness Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2001-05-01, Shell MDS Shift-Aware Day Course 3, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2001-04-01, Electrical System Course, SMTC, Malaysia
- 2001-02-01, Distillation Refresher Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2000-10-01, Gas Tester Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2000-09-01, Shell MDS Shift-Aware Day Course 2, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2000-03-01, Shell MDS Shift-Aware Day Course 1, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 2000-08-01, Emergency Response Team Course, SMTC, Malaysia
- 2000-06-01, Cooling Water Treatment Course, NALCO, Malaysia
- 2000-04-01, Microsoft Windows 2000 Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1999-03-01, Shell Safety Awareness Course, Malacca, Malaysia
- 1998-12-01, OJT Sulfur Recovery System, Malacca Petronas Refinery, Malaysia
- 1998-11-01, Sulfur Recovery System Class Room Training, Malacca Petronas Refinery, Malaysia
- 1998-01-01, Air Liquide – Mobile Nitrogen Generator Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1997-03-01, Heavy Paraffin Synthesis & High Vacuum Distillation Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1995-05-01, Microsoft Windows Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1994-02-01, Mass Spectrometer Leak Detection, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1993-06-01, Picolog Course, Shell MDS, Malaysia
- 1993-03-01, Operations Technician Training, Shell MDS Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Personal Information
- Available: Immediate.
- Relocation: Willing to mobilize at any location.
- Number of Children: 4
Timeline
Production Supervisor
T7 Global, Tanjung Offshore Services Sdn. Bhd.
08.2023 - Current
Control Room Operator (DCS: Emerson Delta-V Control System)
COENS Co., Ltd. for POSCO International Corporation
03.2022 - 05.2023
Shift Supervisor
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
03.2011 - 09.2021
Control Room/Senior Operator (DCS: Delta-V Control System)
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
07.2006 - 03.2011
Production Operator (onshore / offshore)
SPIE Oil & Gas ASP Sdn Bhd for Total Energies
04.2003 - 07.2006
Operations Technician (Field & DCS)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
02.2000 - 03.2003
Operations Technician (Field)
Petronas Refinery Complex
11.1998 - 01.2000
Operations Technician (Dual Skilling Program - Mechanical Department)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1998 - 10.1998
Operations Technician (Field)
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1993 - 06.1998
Operations Technician Trainee
Shell MDS Bintulu GTL Plant
07.1992 - 06.1993
Diploma - Science: Diploma In Forestry
University Putra Malaysia