IVY KENAI ROBERT
Miri,Malaysia
Summary
Instrumentation & Control professional with 11+ years of progressive experience across Instrument Supervision, Instrument Engineering, QA/QC, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, project execution, and process safety. Proven capability leading field teams and delivering 8K PPM instrument calibration, health checks, and change-outs for gas turbine generators, gas turbine compressors, and reciprocating compressors. Strong technical background in DCS, instrumentation calibration, control loop testing/modification, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, HART, Fluke testing, QA/QC, process safety, Fire & Gas Mapping, IPF, Alarm Management, FAT, CIST and UAT. Combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, project planning, cost and schedule control, stakeholder coordination, technical documentation, and operational support. Holds a Strategic Manager Certificate from CMI and Turbotronic 4 Control System Operation Certificate.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrument Supervisor
TENBEX ENGINEERING SDN BHD
Miri, Malaysia
10.2023 - 12.2025
- Led instrumentation execution across field teams, Operations, Engineering, Mechanical, Projects and Turnaround groups, maintaining coordinated and safe delivery.
- Executed 8K PPM instrument calibration and health checks on critical gas turbine generator and compressor instrumentation, supporting equipment reliability and operational readiness.
- Led technicians throughout job execution, providing technical direction, troubleshooting support and on-the-job development.
- Developed workpacks incorporating Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) to strengthen pre-execution planning and worksite readiness.
- Planned instrumentation activities against project requirements and instrument inventories while managing execution within defined cost and schedule constraints.
- Diagnosed pneumatic and electronic instrumentation faults using HART communicators, Fluke meters and portable test equipment.
- Coordinated control loop modification and calibration activities to support accurate process measurement and control performance.
- Controlled instrument lists, calibration procedures, specifications, calibration records and maintenance histories to maintain technical traceability.
- Developed and implemented SOPs for instrumentation operation, calibration and maintenance, improving consistency of field execution.
- Prepared daily progress reports, instrument check sheets and project close-out reports to maintain clear execution and handover records.
Instrument Supervisor
TTES INTEGRATED SERVICES SDN BHD
Miri, Malaysia
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised instrumentation teams executing 8K PPM Instrument Calibration & Health Check and change-out activities for gas turbine generators, gas turbine compressors and reciprocating compressors.
- Planned and scheduled instrumentation work using instrument lists and updated calibration procedures to reflect scope and equipment changes.
- Coordinated daily field activities with Operations, Engineers, Mechanical, Projects and Turnaround teams to maintain execution continuity.
- Performed pneumatic and electronic instrument troubleshooting using HART, Fluke meters, pressure and temperature test equipment.
- Supported engineering activities involving control loop modification, calibration and parameter adjustment.
- Prepared workpacks, daily progress reports and close-out reports, strengthening project documentation and execution control.
- Managed instrumentation activities within established cost and time constraints while maintaining project requirements.
QA/QC Engineer
SERBA DINAMIK CONTROLS SDN BHD
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Led QA/QC activities for instrumentation projects, ensuring compliance with PTS standards, approved procedures and project quality requirements.
- Conducted QA/QC inspections and generated monthly QA/QC reports for Project Engineer review and compilation.
- Verified calibration status and operational condition of test equipment before use, supporting reliable measurement and testing.
- Developed workpacks, JSAs, JMSs, WCSs, checklists, calibration sheets and procedures to support project execution.
- Led teams executing 8K PPM Instrument Calibration & Health Checks and replacements for gas turbine generators and compressors.
- Verified project documentation and compiled detailed close-out reports for project handover.
Instrument Engineer
SAPURA PINEWELL SDN BHD
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Led special studies and technical reviews covering IPF, Fire & Gas (FGS) Mapping and Alarm Management.
- Served as focal point for PRIME activities for Kumang and B11; focal point for CSSDP (RTOT & OTAM) for BIF and BCOT.
- Served as focal point for Fire & Gas mapping studies covering E11RC, B11, NC3, BCOT and BIF.
- Provided instrumentation discipline input to HAZID, HAZOP and MOC activities and reviewed cause-and-effect matrices.
- Prepared cost estimates, scopes of work, delivery schedules, contracting strategies, bid screening criteria and evaluation criteria.
- Reviewed Instrument & Control equipment specifications and bid packages and participated in FAT, CIST and UAT.
- Managed activity planning, schedule coordination and OPEX cost control and tracking.
Instrumentation Engineer
OCIM SDN BHD (FKA Tokuyama Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
06.2014 - 08.2019
- Maintained and calibrated field instrumentation and control systems to support accurate measurement, reliable operation and plant stability.
- Oversaw routine and strategic maintenance of electrical and instrumentation equipment against design specifications and operational requirements.
- Developed maintenance schedules for daily operations and planned shutdowns, prioritizing safety, quality and equipment reliability.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning instruments and control systems to restore operational functionality.
- Coordinated with procurement teams and vendors to secure instrumentation spare parts and maintenance resources.
- Prepared technical documentation including schematics, operating manuals and maintenance records.
- Maintained and operated intrusion alarm systems including card readers, turnstile arms and motion sensors using ACU 205/1000 boards and IBSS systems.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Diploma - Electronics Engineering
Politeknik Mukah Sarawak
Skills
- DCS
- Instrumentation calibration
- 8K PPM calibration
- Control loop testing/modification
- Pneumatic & electronic instrumentation
- HART
- Fluke
- QA/QC
- Calibration procedures
- Technical documentation
- Workpacks
- JHA/JSA/JMS/WCS
- FAT
- CIST
- UAT
- IPF
- Fire & Gas Mapping
- Alarm Management
- HAZID
- HAZOP
- MOC
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Planning & scheduling
- Cost control
- OPEX tracking
- Financial management
- Operations coordination
- Vendor coordination
- Microsoft Office
Certifications And Education
Strategic Manager Certificate - Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Turbotronic 4 Control System Operation Certificate, Bachelor's Degree, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 2010, Diploma, Electronics Engineering, Politeknik Mukah Sarawak, 2007
Selected Technical Projects
- 8K PPM Instrument Calibration, Health Check & Change-Out: Delivered calibration, health checks, troubleshooting and change-outs for gas turbine generators, gas turbine compressors and reciprocating compressors across D35, West Lutong, Baronia, Bokor, Baram, D18 and Tukau.
- Instrumentation Troubleshooting: Performed troubleshooting at Baram K-7100 and Tukau TKDP-B K1 using HART communicators, Fluke meters and portable pressure/temperature test equipment.
- PRIME / CSSDP / Fire & Gas: PRIME focal point for Kumang and B11; CSSDP focal point for BIF and BCOT; Fire & Gas Mapping focal point for E11RC, B11, NC3, BCOT and BIF.
Core Expertise
DCS, Instrument Calibration, 8K PPM, Control Loop Testing & Modification, Pneumatic & Electronic Instruments, Instrument Troubleshooting, HART, Fluke, Project Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control, OPEX Tracking, Workpacks, JHA/JSA/JMS/WCS, Technical Documentation, FAT, CIST, UAT, Maintenance Strategy, Equipment Health Checks, IPF, Fire & Gas Mapping, Alarm Management, HAZID, HAZOP, MOC, QA/QC, Team Supervision, Technician Development, Operations Coordination, Multidisciplinary Execution, Vendor Coordination, Stakeholder Management
Languages
Malay
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Instrument Supervisor
TENBEX ENGINEERING SDN BHD
10.2023 - 12.2025
Instrument Supervisor
TTES INTEGRATED SERVICES SDN BHD
10.2022 - 09.2023
QA/QC Engineer
SERBA DINAMIK CONTROLS SDN BHD
01.2021 - 09.2022
Instrument Engineer
SAPURA PINEWELL SDN BHD
09.2019 - 12.2020
Instrumentation Engineer
OCIM SDN BHD (FKA Tokuyama Malaysia Sdn Bhd)
06.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Diploma - Electronics Engineering
Politeknik Mukah Sarawak