Ir. Ts. KHAIRUL AZHAR BIN RAMLI
Batu Arang
Summary
Testing and commissioning engineer with 9 years of experience in TNB interconnection facilities. Expertise in managing testing and commissioning activities, coordinating teams, and ensuring project completion in compliance with industry standards. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Engineer
Tenaga Switchgear Sdn Bhd
Kota Damansara, Petaling Jaya
01.2017 - Current
- Promoted to Chief Engineer in 2024 in recognition of technical expertise, project management capabilities, and leadership.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects were delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored project progress and certified progress claims based on actual site achievements while ensuring engineering and construction activities complied with approved drawings, specifications, and project schedules.
- Supported senior management in monitoring project cost disbursement, ensuring expenditures remained within approved budget through material quantity verification, procurement monitoring, and cost control measures that minimised overruns.
- Reviewed engineering drawings and coordinated with civil works teams, consultants, and contractors to resolve design discrepancies and construction-related issues, ensuring compliance with site constraints and project requirements.
- Ensured compliance with the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and implemented Quality Management System (QMS) documentation and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 requirements.
- Analysed work programmes, project schedules, and risk registers, implementing strategies to manage project risks and maintain progress against project cost disbursement plans.
- Led continuous process improvement initiatives by optimizing departmental workflows, reducing resource consumption, and improving operational efficiency through Quality Audits, 5S methodology, and Quality Control Circle (QCC) activities.
Commissioning Engineer
Multi Discovery Sdn Bhd
Sungai Penchala, Kuala Lumpur
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Ensured compliance of materials and services with contract specifications, technical requirements, and quality standards while coordinating with PVD Department to address non-conformances.
- Monitored project progress, coordinated with internal and external stakeholders, and supported the resolution of technical and contractual issues to ensure smooth project implementation.
- Supported Project Manager in planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling project activities for timely completion and successful delivery.
- Collaborated with Procurement and Vendor Development (PVD) Department to procure materials and services for on-time delivery aligned with project schedules.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation, including correspondence, progress reports, technical reports, test reports, method statements, inspection records, and other contract-required documents in accordance with client requirements and Project Manager instructions.
- Attended project meetings, technical discussions, client consultations, supplier negotiations, contractor coordination meetings, and site inspections to support project execution.
- Ensured project documentation was complete, accurate, and maintained in compliance with contractual, quality, and company requirements
Testing Engineer
AF Condition Monitoring Sdn Bhd
Bandar Seri Damansara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Executed vibration measurements and analysed rotating-equipment data to identify abnormalities, improving equipment reliability.
- Performed installation testing, commissioning, and maintenance up to 33 kV.
- Planned and executed condition-monitoring inspections across RMUs, VCBs, OLU units, transformers.
- Inspected high- and low-voltage equipment, including terminations and cut-out fuses, to ensure operational safety and compliance.
- Performed ultrasonic inspections and infrared thermography using SDT and FLIR devices.
- Conducted troubleshooting and RCFA on defective equipment for failure-mechanism understanding.
- Maintained condition-monitoring database to rank defects and thermal hotspots for prioritised maintenance.
- Maintained monthly schedules and maintenance programmes with progress updates for manager.
- Created and refined technical documentation, reports, proposals, presentations, and brochures to facilitate effective project communication and stakeholder engagement.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Instrumentation
UiTM Shah Alam
Malaysia05-2009
Skills
Project management and risk assessment
Budget control
HV and LV testing
Interconnector facility management
Technical support and maintenance
Microsoft Office and Project
Certification
Professional Registrations & Certifications
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
- ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer (ACPE)
- Professional Technologist (P.Tech), Malaysia Board of Technologists (MBOT)
- Certified Grid Contractor Qualified Person (GCQP) and Construction Work Permit – Receiving Authorized Authority (CWP-RAA) card holder.
References
- Ir. Mohd Zaidi b. Sofian, Head of Department Business Development, Tenaga Switchgear Sdn Bhd, Lot 3 Jalan Teknologi 3/6, Taman Sains Selangor 1, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. No. Tel: 019-657 1770
- Ir. Mohd Fadzil b. Hamzah, Senior Manager Sales & Marketing
Multi Discovery Sdn Bhd, Tingkat 4, Bangunan Ingress Auto, 2779 Jalan Damansara, Sungai Penchala 60000 Kuala Lumpur
No. Tel: 011-2327 2724
Personal Information
- IC Number: 840426-14-6245
- Age: 42
- Married
Timeline
Chief Engineer
Tenaga Switchgear Sdn Bhd
01.2017 - Current
Commissioning Engineer
Multi Discovery Sdn Bhd
01.2013 - 12.2016
Testing Engineer
AF Condition Monitoring Sdn Bhd
12.2009 - 12.2012
Bachelor Degree - Engineering (Electrical/Electronic), Instrumentation
UiTM Shah Alam