KUMANAN SANMUGAM
Operation Manager (Petroleum)
Klang, Selangor
Summary
Self-starting Operations Manager offering high-level experience in supervision of production enhancement & flow assurance operations. Adept at directing work of consultants and supervisors. Successful introducing lean manufacturing to increase productivity and prudent spending. Well organized, attentive to detail and vigilant in achieving safety and environmental impact reduction objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Operation Manager
Reservoir Link Solutions Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
2019.11 - Current
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
- Worked in matrix management environment with oversight of division level managers, operations, sales, finance, human resources, safety and compliance.
- Identified procedure or process changes required to improve performance and productivity.
- Managed evaluation and testing of wells.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
- Directed team of 8 personnel in field and backend operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and deploy optimal strategies for handling production enhancement & flow assurance needs.
Senior Field Engineer
Deleum Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
2016.12 - 2019.11
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Hired and supervised subcontractors to improve production and meet critical deadlines.
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
Field Operation Engineer
Deleum Chemicals Sdn Bhd
Kuala Lumpur
2013.08 - 2016.12
- Prepared documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
- Oversaw solution mixing, distillation, drying and containment processes.
- Coordinated workloads to fit with tight deadlines and employee schedules.
- Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.
- Developed and tested formulas for flow assurance chemicals
- Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes.
- Managed operational documents and produced reports detailing activities.
Production Engineer
Elpion Silicon Sdn Bhd
Banting
2013.08 - 2013.10
- Created engineering documentation for manufacturing processes, equipment specifications and change notices.
- Decreased in-house production issues by establishing and coordinating sub-contracting and outsourcing requirements and processes.
- Supervised entire production process and prepared proper documentation for dispatch.
- Practiced lean principles, which led to improvements in workflow and quality and waste reduction.
Education
Master of Engineering - Master of Petroleum Engineering
Univerisiti Teknologi Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2016.06 - 2017.07
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Pahang, Malaysia 2009.09 - 2013.06
Skills
Project Management
undefinedCertification
Graduate Technologist , , Malaysia Board of Technologist
Work Availability
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Timeline
Graduate Technologist , , Malaysia Board of Technologist
2020-11
Operation Manager
Reservoir Link Solutions Sdn Bhd
2019.11 - Current
The International Well Control Forum Level 2
2018-06
Senior Field Engineer
Deleum Oilfield Services Sdn Bhd
2016.12 - 2019.11
Master of Engineering - Master of Petroleum Engineering
Univerisiti Teknologi Malaysia
2016.06 - 2017.07
Graduate Engineer. BOARD OF ENGINEERS MALAYSIA
2015-11
Field Operation Engineer
Deleum Chemicals Sdn Bhd
2013.08 - 2016.12
Production Engineer
Elpion Silicon Sdn Bhd
2013.08 - 2013.10
Bachelor of Engineering - Chemical Engineering
Universiti Malaysia Pahang
2009.09 - 2013.06
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