Chow Heng Yan
Project Manager
Puchong
Summary
Mechatronics degree holder with over 6 years of experience in commissioning automation systems and leading control systems projects in the cement industry. Proven expertise in project management, specializing in green-field power plant construction and brown-field upgrading/revamping projects. Successfully managed projects in the Oil and Gas industry for 5 years, focusing on control systems upgrading and integration for platforms and gas plants. Expanded skills into IoT, software-related projects, and FEED projects in Aerospace, Chemical, Consumer Product, Steel, Food Beverages, and Semiconductor industries. Possess strong analytical mindset, persistence, and resilience for problem-solving. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Dedicated team player with a willingness to learn and take initiative. Known for being a hard worker who can also work independently.
Developed and refined strategic management and leadership skills in a dynamic offshore environment, diversifying industrial domains with cross-cultural and regional experience. Seeking to transition into a new field. Skilled in navigating project complexities and driving team collaboration. Ready to leverage project coordination and risk assessment abilities to contribute effectively in the new professional landscape.
My aspirations to keep me going as Project Manager are:
#1:Seeing a project as more than just a one-time endeavor, but as an opportunity to generate value for future business expansion.
#2: Viewing project operations as a business entrusted to me.
#3: Valuing the contributions of project team members because the success of a project relies on more than just the project manager.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager - Intel Pelican FMCS Project
Rockwell Automation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
07.2022 - Current
- Intel Pelican Project is Intel's expansion of a new production facility at the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone. This includes one of Intel’s largest assembly and test sites, Malaysia’s largest product design and development centered services. It will have several phases, with the goal for Intel to expand their assembly test manufacturing, die prep capabilities as well as advanced packaging capacity.
- Comprehensive MAC sized project (approx. USD 38M) encompassing PLC and IO engineering, software engineering and programming, along with the supply and installation of instruments such as valves, temperature and pressure sensors for the FMCS system. The project will include 50% site work, focusing on site installation, cabling, and instrument installation, ensuring seamless integration and functionality of the system.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Led and coordinated cross-functional teams in between US, India and Malaysia to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Promoted innovation within project teams, encouraging exploration of new tools and methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Driven the commercial and technician discussion on the Variation Order (estimated USD 1M)
Project Manager
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION (M) SDN BHD
10.2016 - Current
- Taking up the regional role of the Project Manager for the Rockwell Automation covering Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics, Manufacturing and Assembly. Supporting countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore.
- Managing the cash flow, margins of the projects as well as the delivery of the project to the client
- Working with the regional engineering team for some strategic Oil & Gas project
- Working with the regional PMT for the project management, finance and procurement
- Managing the material handling and logistics in and out of India during the manufacturing and assembly phase
- Managing the risk and cost for the project
- Managing the resources and project across SEA regions
- Managing projects related to the oil and gas industry, minerals, textile industry and etc
- Handling day to day customer relationship with the client as well as end user throughout the project execution
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in the pre-sales activities mainly on the project execution, technical evaluation of the bid documents and supporting with the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers
- Assist in developing the project pipeline through execution of the projects particular in proposing solutions for upgrading projects
- Focus on customer relationship with the client/end user development through project execution to create more opportunity for future business
- Supporting the load business lead in pursuant for projects during tendering process, reviewing the cost and risk
- Leading pre-engineering work during the tendering process
- Involving with the sales discussion with the client during the tender technical clarification
- Working closely with the sales team by start to involve in developing the strategies for the execution during the last stage of the project’s tendering phase
- Developing opportunities within the client base for future projects with the key account managers
Site Manager - Lhoist Project
Rockwell Automation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
05.2016 - 10.2016
- Manage the site work which covers the erection and commissioning for electrical systems and DCS
- Manage the site resources including the sub contract workers, vendors and also the internal Rockwell engineers
- Manage the progress reporting and daily site issues with the client, Lhoist
- Handle day to day customer relationship with the client
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Maintained compliance with all regulatory requirements, conducting regular site inspections and audits.
Service Project Manager
Honeywell Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 03.2016
- Taking up the role of the Project Manager for the Honeywell based in the PJ office in areas of Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics, Manufacturing and Assembly
- Managing the material handling and logistics in and out of China during the manufacturing and assembly phase
- Managing the risk and cost for the project
- Managing projects related to the oil and gas industry, gas terminal and petrochemical plants
- Assist in the pre-sales activities mainly on the project execution, technical evaluation of the bid documents and supporting with the vendors, manufacturers and suppliers
- Served as a key point of contact for clients, addressing concerns professionally and promptly while offering tailored solutions when necessary.
- Championed innovation within the company by introducing new tools and technologies that improved overall efficiency in project management processes.
Project Manager for Layang Development Project
Honeywell Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 03.2016
- The Project Manager for EPCC of Layang Development Project : PCS/ASD/FGS System (approx MYR 3.8 M) and FSC, EBR and Console Upgrading (MYR 1.1M) with JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration M Ltd, Miri.
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Project Manager
Alstom
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Under subdivision, Plant Automation and Control (PAC, Taking up the role of the Project Manager for the ALSTOM PAC based in KL to manage projects around the Asia Pacific Region
- Assist in developing the department in the KL office in areas of Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics, Manufacturing and Assembly
- Managing the Suppliers from Malaysia, Asia, Europe and China
- Managing the Manufacturer and Assembly plant; and help to develop them as part Alstom’s qualified manufacturer/supplier
- Managing the material handling and logistics in and out of China during the manufacturing and assembly phase
- Managing the cost for the project.
Offshore Project Manager
Alstom Switzerland Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Project: EPC for Tuas CCP5 Project, Singapore (total project value: est 600 mil EUR)
- Managing of the entire interface works in the ‘brown’ field areas, which consist of tie-in for the fuel gas, fuel oil, demin water and etc
- Managing of the retrofit works of MV switchgear for the power in feed to the new plant
- Managing the fire protection package as a Turnkey PM
- Managing the cost
- Managing the schedule for the work
- Part of the Project Management Team, reporting directly to Project Director
- Dealing with the local authorities in regards to the permits
- Coordinating with other departments ie Engineering, Site Management and etc.
- Managed complex negotiations with suppliers and contractors in order to secure favorable terms on pricing, timelines, and deliverables.
- Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel as needed based on changing project needs or skill set requirements among staff members.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services at competitive prices.
- Navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with industry standards and government regulations on all projects.
- Achieved successful project completion by effectively managing resources and maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
Project Manager
Alstom
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Taking up the role of the Project Manager for the ALSTOM PAC based in KL to manage projects around the Asia Pacific Region
- Assist in developing the department in the KL office in areas of Project Management, Sourcing, Procurement and Logistics, Manufacturing and Assembly
- Managing the Suppliers from Malaysia, Asia, Europe and China
- Managing the Manufacturer and Assembly plant; and help to develop them as part Alstom’s qualified manufacturer/supplier
- Managing the material handling and logistics in and out of China during the manufacturing and assembly phase
- Managing the cost for the project
Warranty Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Spent 1.5 years at site during the warranty period
- Managing major outage involving the opening of the GT and ST; major repair works in the HRSG
- Major outage work for GT including the changing of the TVC which is equivalent to the major C-Inspection
- Major outage work for the ST including the replacing of blades and vanes for the IP Turbine, machining on the IP turbine inner casing
- Managing the site team with the subcontractor during the major outage period.
- Facilitated efficient communication between all relevant departments involved in processing warranties, fostering a collaborative environment that supports successful resolutions.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities for the warranty department, ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources.
- Streamlined warranty claim processes for increased efficiency and faster resolution times.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of replacement parts and smooth warranty transactions.
- Provided exceptional technical support services, troubleshooting complex issues with minimal need for follow-up visits or additional repair work required under the manufacturer''s warranty coverage.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
Warranty Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Managing the warranty items list
- Support the management in event of major commercial dispute with the client
- Managing the warranty works with the warranty team and subcontractors at site for the warranty works
- Closing the punch list items from the construction and commissioning phase
- Project Reference:
- Year Client Location Project Value Project Description
Senior Engineer
Red Energy Sdn Bhd
01.2001 - 01.2008
- For FLSmidth Automation, FLSmidth Automation is a division of FLSmidth Group (www.flsmidth.com) based in Copenhagen, Denmark is among the world's most experienced organization in the development and installation of automation and quality control systems and total electrifications projects for the cement and minerals industries
- Pre-Sales
- Designing and doing technical proposals based on the client’s requirement
- Searching and sourcing the material and components needed as per proposed for the project
- Doing the costing of the whole project Sales
- Doing the presentation to the clients
- Contract drafting (sometimes)
- Doing technical clarification during contract negotiation
- Pre-engineering
- Doing the survey to gather and verify the information for the system engineering
- Doing the engineering (programming and configuration) for the control system based on the process and operation manual
- Doing the in house testing of the system before shipment
- Project Management
- Project planning and scheduling
- Source and procurement
- Project coordination with clients, suppliers, contractors and principal
- Managing the project team and contractor when the project is on-going
- Financial control on the project expenses
- Doing the site-progress report during the project
- Testing and Commissioning
- Doing the program verification and testing with the process engineer (client side)
- Doing the equipment testing with the clients
- Fine tuning when plant restart operation
- After sales
- Attending client’s problem
- Giving technical support and trainings for the clients Experiences (with Red Energy/FLSmidth Automation)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
Wilmington Advanced University
United State 01.2002 - 01.2005
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechatronics
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom 01.1998 - 01.2001
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sek. Men Seri Putera
Malaysia 01.1993 - 01.1997
Skills
Cement Manufacturing process
undefinedIntroduction
Degree holder of Mechatronics with more than SIX (6) years of working experience in commissioning of the automation systems, leading control systems projects in the cement industry; SEVEN (7) years of working experience in project management in the green-field power plant construction projects, brown-field upgrading/revamping power plant related projects; FIVE (5) years of working experience in project management in the Oil and Gas industry mainly on the upgrading and integration of the control system for platforms and gas plants; and the recent FIVE (5) years branching out into the IOT, software related projects, FEED projects in different industries including Aerospace, Chemical, Consumer Product, Steel industries, Food Beverages and Semiconductor. Possess a strong analytical skills, persistence and resilience with excellent interpersonal & good communication skills and a team player; willing to learn, have initiative, hard worker and able to work independently.
Nric
801030-08-5675
Training
- 2001, FLS Automation, Copenhagen, Denmark, ECS, ACESYS and Smart Station Training (10 days)
- 2001, FLS Miljo, Copenhagen, Denmark, General Electrostatic Precipitator Course (2 days)
- 2001, Densit A/S, Aalborg, Denmark, Densit Supervisor Training Course (2 days)
- 2003, FLS Automation, Copenhagen, Denmark, ECS, ACESYS, QCX and Fuzzy Training (7 days)
- 2003, FLS Miljo, Copenhagen, Denmark, General Electrostatic Precipitator Course (2 days)
- 2004, FLS Automation, Copenhagen, Denmark, ECS and ACESYS Training (10 days)
- 2004, Siemens, Singapore, Simatic S7- System Training Part 1 (5 days)
- 2004, Asia Pacific Diligence Sdn Bhd, Pan Pacific KL, Effective and Efficient Project Management (1 day)
- 2008, Organized by Alstom, Commercial Awareness (5 days)
- 2012, Organized by Alstom, PMI - PMP Preparatory Training for project managers(5 days)
Personal Information
- Age: 44
- Ethnicity: Chinese
- Date of Birth: 10/30/80
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Religion: Christian
Timeline
Project Manager - Intel Pelican FMCS Project
Rockwell Automation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
07.2022 - Current
Project Manager
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION (M) SDN BHD
10.2016 - Current
Site Manager - Lhoist Project
Rockwell Automation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
05.2016 - 10.2016
Service Project Manager
Honeywell Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 03.2016
Project Manager for Layang Development Project
Honeywell Engineering Sdn Bhd
01.2015 - 03.2016
Project Manager
Alstom
01.2013 - 01.2014
Offshore Project Manager
Alstom Switzerland Ltd
01.2011 - 12.2013
Project Manager
Alstom
01.2010 - 01.2011
Warranty Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific
01.2009 - 01.2010
Warranty Manager
Alstom Asia Pacific
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
Wilmington Advanced University
01.2002 - 01.2005
Senior Engineer
Red Energy Sdn Bhd
01.2001 - 01.2008
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Mechatronics
Liverpool John Moores University
01.1998 - 01.2001
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) -
Sek. Men Seri Putera
01.1993 - 01.1997
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