Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
ResearchAssistant
MOHD EFFENDI ABD RAHMAN

MOHD EFFENDI ABD RAHMAN

Senior Engineer (Maintenance & Project)
Kemaman

Summary

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of progressive experience in maintenance, project management, and engineering design across diverse industries including chemical manufacturing, oil & gas and education. Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams, optimize maintenance programs, oversee complex projects from conception to commissioning and ensure adherence to stringent quality and safety standards. Adept at budget management, tender preparation, root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Senior Engineer (Maintenance & Project)

VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
08.2019 - Current

Company Overview: (Chemicals Manufacturing Plant)

  • Leading maintenance activities for a wide range of static and rotating mechanical equipment which includes heat exchangers, pressure filters, compressors, pumps, turbo centrifuge decanters, calciner rotary kiln, cooling towers, HVAC and industrial refrigeration systems.
  • Implemented and managed CMMS to streamline preventive maintenance scheduling.
  • Assisted the Maintenance & Project Manager in preparing, managing, and administering OPEX and CAPEX budgets for various maintenance activities and capital upgrade projects.
  • Support technical teams for new facility design including system development, equipment specifications, operating procedures, inspections and maintenance programs.
  • Responsible as Certified Lifting Engineer to ensure safe and efficient lifting operations by developing plans, supervising teams and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
  • Contribute to the development and optimization of maintenance strategies based on equipment condition assessments, operational requirements and industry best practices.
  • Prepare of spare parts requirement and maintenance stock for plant equipment and machinery.
  • Conduct thorough Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and failure investigations, providing detail reports and recommending corrective action.
  • Oversee and manage CAPEX projects for plant improvement initiatives including budgeting, resource allocation and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
  • Develop cost estimates, evaluate equipment, review bids, perform economic analysis and make recommendations on selection of equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety and environment (HSE) policies and promote a safety-first culture within the team.
  • Follow up and action all maintenance issues identified at the Synergy Meeting with the Production and Technical team.


Project Involved:

  • Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation & Commissioning (EPCIC) of Tetrachloride Cooling System Upgrading at Tetra Dilution Plant.
  • Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of Oil Suppressant for Tetrachloride Bund and Foam Deployment at Tetra Dilution Plant.
  • Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Fabrication, Installation & Commissioning of Rotary Dryer for Pacific Iron Product (PIP) plant.
  • Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, Commissioning (EPCIC) of HVAC System Upgrading for Main Control Room.

Project Manager

ZABSI INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SDN BHD
01.2018 - 07.2019

Company Overview: Project, Maintenance & Consultant Service Provider

  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordination and implementation of the project and maintenance work.
  • Oversee and monitor the progress of the project implementation in accordance with the work program, contract and Specification.
  • To ensure project implementation and completion within stipulated time, cost and quality.
  • Responsible to prepare the tender, proposal, quotation, costing, sourcing and review sub-contractor for new project and maintenance work.
  • Accountable to ensure all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants and that the requirement of the contract is being satisfied.
  • Development and integration of engineering, procurement and construction management plans and schedules.
  • Maintaining on-going project schedules by interfacing with site supervisors and engineers to secure progress information.
  • Involved in Engineering Design for HVAC & LEV system accordance local and international standards.
  • Providing hands-on technical and construction expertise for the control aspect of construction management.
  • Identify specific risks associated with executing planned activities.
  • Responsible for preparing and developing Quality Management System QMS ISO9001:2015
  • Responsible as Management Representative and Internal Auditor for Quality Management System QMS ISO9001:2015

Project Involved:

  • Term Contract for Maintenance, Inspection, Testing and Examination on Local and General Exhaust Ventilation (LEV & GEV) System at ATSD Laboratory Building at MRCSB.
  • Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of LEV & GEV Pressurization System Improvement at Laboratory for IPC Malaysia B.V at FPSO Bertam.
  • Service Agreement for Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) at BASF Petronas Sdn Bhd.
  • Provision of Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of Chilled Water System (MRU-0400C) for BASF Petronas Sdn Bhd.
  • The Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) of HVAC System at B559 Substation Cherry Plant, BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd.
  • HVAC Plant Services for Millwide at Lynas Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
  • The Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) of HVAC System Upgrading at Petronas Gas Control Center (PGCC) at PGB GTR Segamat.

Project Manager

HVAC EXPERTS (M) SDN BHD
02.2015 - 12.2017
  • Responsible to prepare the tender, proposal, quotation, costing, sourcing and review sub-contractor for new project and maintenance work.
  • Involved in Engineering Design for Process Cooling & HVAC system accordance Petronas Technical Standard (PTS), ASHRAE and BASF Petronas Technical Rules.
  • Schedule preparation, pre-planning and resource forecasting for engineering and other technical activities relating to the project
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, recommending actions.
  • Manage project team resources and training and develop extensive project management experience and expertise.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Accountable to ensure all assigned personnel are coordinating their activities with other project participants and that the requirement of the contract is being satisfied.
  • Responsible for preparing and developing Quality Management System QMS ISO9001:2008 and ISO9001:2015.
  • Responsible as Management Representative and Internal Auditor for Quality Management System QMS ISO9001:2008 and ISO9001:2015
  • Project Involved:
  • The Provision of the Non-Comprehensive Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Services at Instep Campus.
  • HVAC Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Services at BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd.
  • The Provision of Split Unit Air Condition Maintenance Services and Related Works in Petronas Residential & Commercial Premises, Kertih.
  • Term Contract for Building Aircond & Hvac Chiller for Petronas Chemicals LDPE Sdn Bhd
  • Provision to Rental & Supply C/W Installation of Portable Air Conditioner to CR Asia For Shutdown Servicing At Acrylic Plant, Basf, Gebeng
  • Provision To Supply, Deliver, Installation, Testing and Commissioning for Replacement of The Existing HVAC Outdoor Unit at Mtb,Petronas Gas Berhad
  • The provision of manpower, supervision, equipment, tools, materials and consumables for design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, testing and commissioning of HVAC at CCR 123 Gas Processing Kertih (GPK) Plant, Petronas Gas Berhad.
  • The Provision of Supply, Delivery, Install and Commissioning of Precision Air conditioning for Instrumentation and UPS Room within MCB at Utilities Plant Gebeng, Petronas Gas Berhad.
  • Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of HVAC Systems for RFCC, LTU, PRU units for Petronas RAPID Project Package 1, CTCI Chiyoda Joint Venture.
  • Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of HVAC Systems for CDU, ARDS & HCDU units for Petronas RAPID Project Package 2, Sinopec Engineering Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
  • Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) of HVAC Systems for EO/EG Petronas RAPID Project Package 11, Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.
  • Master Service Agreement for The Provision of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Maintenance Services (Onshore & Offshore) for Peninsular Malaysia Region for Petronas Group of Companies.

Senior Project Engineer

INTEGRATED MIE SDN BHD
04.2012 - 12.2014
  • Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordination and implementation of the project / maintenance work.
  • Ensure projects are executed timely within the approved budget and in accordance with contractual requirements, procedure and specification
  • Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements and performance standards, completing technical studies, preparing cost estimates.
  • Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, sequencing project elements.
  • Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems.
  • Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications and plan and schedule changes, recommending actions.
  • Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends recommending actions.
  • Responsible for preparing the tender, proposal, quotation and costing for new project/maintenance work.
  • Project Involved:
  • Provision of Supply, Delivery, Installation & Commissioning of Transmitter and Flow Meter for Derivative Plant at PCOGD.
  • Provision of Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Submersible Pump for Waste Chemicals Tank at Padang Kubu Palm Oil Mills
  • To Perform Overhaul and Service M.O.V at Petronas Penapisan Terengganu.
  • Provision of Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of AHU Cooling Coil at Petronas Penapisan Terengganu.

Draftsman

PETRONAS CHEMICALS FERTILIZER (KEDAH) SDN BHD
03.2011 - 02.2012
  • Prepare detailed drawings using CAD software to create wiring diagrams, single-line schematics, panel layouts, and termination schedules.
  • Translate engineering designs to convert sketches, calculations and specifications from electrical engineers into technical drawings.
  • Update and revise drawings to reflect design changes, site modifications or redlines from engineers and project managers.
  • Coordinate with teams and work closely with engineers and site teams to ensure drawings are practical and accurate
  • Maintain drawing registers and version control.

Senior Lecturer

POLITEKNIK SULTAN MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN
08.2004 - 02.2011
  • Teaching commitment of 18 hours per week in Mechanical Engineering subjects such as
  • 1. Mechanical Engineering Design
  • 2. Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
  • 3. Mechanic of Machine
  • 4. GMAW – TIG Welding Workshop Practice
  • 5. Production System
  • Conduct all required assessments of learner’s work and preparation for examinations to require college and/or awarding body requirements.
  • Transfer and share skills and knowledge with other team members through workshops or other staff development activities.
  • Take responsibility for a course and contribute to curriculum development
  • Undertake mentoring of trainee lecturers.
  • Participate in the student recruitment and admissions process, including open evenings, external visits, marketing activities, interviewing and enrolment.
  • Manage and supervise educational visits and compliance with Health and Safety requirements
  • Involved in supervision of final year student project
  • Responsible as an academic advisor.
  • Involved in Volleyball Coaching for Polytechnic of Malaysia.

Mechanical Engineer – Internship

KERITH TERMINALS SDN BHD
04.2002 - 07.2002
  • Assist in inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating and static equipment
  • Support vibration analysis, thermographic surveys and oil sampling activities.
  • Help prepare technical documentation including datasheets, maintenance logs and inspection reports.
  • Oversee and monitor the progress of the project / maintenance implementation in accordance with the work program, contract and specification.

Education

Master of Mechanical Engineering -

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
09.2022

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Hons - undefined

Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO)
04.2004

Skills

Software – Microsoft Office, Project, AutoCAD & SAP

Certification

Certified Lifting Engineer

References

  • Azham, Bin Hasan, Planning Manager, +60124211302, Venator Asia Sdn Bhd
  • Mohamad Hazwan, Bin Halim, Reliability Manager, +60136860987, Venator Asia Sdn Bhd
  • Mohd Rokhairi, Bin Johari, Sr. Technical Field Instrumentation & Control, +60139248289, Pengerang Refinery and Petrochemical (Prefchem)

Timeline

Senior Engineer (Maintenance & Project)

VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
08.2019 - Current

Project Manager

ZABSI INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SDN BHD
01.2018 - 07.2019

Project Manager

HVAC EXPERTS (M) SDN BHD
02.2015 - 12.2017

Senior Project Engineer

INTEGRATED MIE SDN BHD
04.2012 - 12.2014

Draftsman

PETRONAS CHEMICALS FERTILIZER (KEDAH) SDN BHD
03.2011 - 02.2012

Senior Lecturer

POLITEKNIK SULTAN MIZAN ZAINAL ABIDIN
08.2004 - 02.2011

Mechanical Engineer – Internship

KERITH TERMINALS SDN BHD
04.2002 - 07.2002

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Hons - undefined

Kolej Universiti Teknologi Tun Hussein Onn (KUiTTHO)

Master of Mechanical Engineering -

Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
MOHD EFFENDI ABD RAHMANSenior Engineer (Maintenance & Project)