MOHD NAHARUDDIN BIN MOHD ARIFFIN
Bsc (Hons) Civil Engineering UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia
Chukai
Summary
Results-driven Civil and Structural Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, including 7 years focused on TNB plant and chemical plant projects and maintenance services. Demonstrates proficiency in Industrial Engineering and Project Leadership, consistently delivering innovative and complex infrastructure solutions. Strong track record in managing multifaceted projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to quality standards and timelines. Committed to driving excellence in engineering practices and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Engineer (Civil & Structural)
VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
06.2024 - Current
- Professional Experience: Team Leader (Civil & Structural) – Chemical Plant Operation
- Civil Team Lead: Spearheaded a cross-functional team in the execution of preventive maintenance, turnaround projects, and ad hoc civil tasks, leveraging SAP PM to manage data processing and work order lifecycles.
- Specialized Corrosion Mitigation: Managed the installation and rectification of high-performance lining systems, including Rubber lining, Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP), and Polypropylene (PP) for critical assets such as vessels, tanks, agitators, and non-metal piping systems.
- Advanced RC Asset Rehabilitation: Directed reinforced concrete (RC) restoration projects, including U-Crete 200 lining for plant slabs and the structural rectification of bund walls, industrial drains, beams, and columns to withstand chemical exposure.
- Structural Integrity & Steel Maintenance: Conducted visual assessments of highly corroded steel structures; supervised the replacement and installation of girt beams, purlins, support frames, and high-tensile bolting systems to ensure structural stability.
- Building & Utility Infrastructure: Oversaw the maintenance and rectification of essential plant building services, including roofing, industrial doors, and windows, ensuring weather-tightness and safety compliance.
- Civil Infrastructure Management: Managed plant utility maintenance, including the upkeep of industrial road networks, water supply systems, and sewerage infrastructure to support uninterrupted plant operations.
- Key Achievements
- Asset Life Extension: Improved the durability of chemical storage units by 20% through the strategic application of FRP and Polypropylene (PP) reinforcements in high-corrosion zones.
- Operational Excellence: Reduced plant floor degradation by implementing U-Crete 200 solutions, significantly lowering the frequency of repetitive floor maintenance in high-traffic chemical areas.
- Infrastructure Reliability: Maintained 100% utility uptime by executing a proactive maintenance schedule for plant water and sewerage systems, preventing environmental non-compliance.
- Maintenance Cost Optimization: Achieved an average civil maintenance profit of RM 398.8k annually, demonstrating strong financial management.
- Safety & Quality Leadership: Awarded the Best Quality 60-Second Check Award (July 2024) for excellence in proactive site safety and quality surveillance.
- Elite Performance Recognition: Rated “Above Expectation” (Score: 4) in the Final Review Standard PDP 2024, reflecting outstanding professional performance.
Project Engineer (Civil & Structural)
VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Professional Experience: Team Leader – EPCC Projects
- Spearheaded the full lifecycle of 4 major chemical plant refurbishment projects for Venator Asia Sdn. Bhd., overseeing all EPCC phases from initial scope development to final facility handover.
- Directed technical engineering workflows, utilizing STAAD Pro and TEKLA for advanced structural analysis to ensure high-precision Scope of Work (SOW) development.
- Orchestrated complex tender processes, including site evaluations and board presentations, ensuring 100% alignment with Standard Chemical Plant Procedures.
- Managed project execution by enforcing rigorous quality and safety compliance across international and local standards, including BS 8110, BS 5950, ISO 9001/14001/45001, and CIDB Q-LASSIC.
- Key Achievements
- Profit Optimization: Generated RM 4.0M in total profit across 4 projects by implementing strategic cost controls and operational efficiencies.
- Beneficial Operation: Guaranteed seamless facility functionality at handover, achieving immediate operational readiness for end-users through meticulous commissioning.
- Safety & Quality Leadership: Awarded the Best Quality 60-Second Check Award (March 2024) for excellence in proactive site safety and quality surveillance.
Resident Engineer
Malaysia Transformer Manufacturing (MTM) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Professional Experience & Technical Scope
- Project Leadership: Spearheaded end-to-end delivery of the Malaysia Transformer Manufacturing (MTM) facility from site clearing to final handover, ensuring 100% compliance with local authority CCC and CPC standards.
- Multidisciplinary Team Management: Directed cross-functional teams and chaired high-level consultant/contractor meetings to resolve technical barriers and maintain seamless project execution.
- Technical Integration & Operational Readiness: Managed the successful integration of specialized industrial technology—including Test Bays, Winding Machine Bases, and HV Transformer Oven Pits—to align building structure with modern factory requirements.
- Quality & Safety Excellence: Consistently delivered projects within budget and timeline using Microsoft Project; upheld rigorous standards including ISO 45001, Q-LASSIC (CIDB), BS8110, and BS5950.
- Subsidiary of Tenaga Nasional Berhad
- Key Achievements
- Financial Impact: Orchestrated the construction of a new 132kV (90MVA) factory, generating RM 23.7M in total profit through optimized cost controls and operational efficiency.
- Strategic Growth: Facilitated MTM’s expansion into global markets by successfully handing over a production-ready facility capable of delivering 132kV, 33kV, and 11kV transformers.
Civil & Infrastructure Engineer
Daewoo E&C Co, Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2016
- Professional Experience & Technical Scope
- Spearheaded Multi-Phase Execution: Directed end-to-end execution for major infrastructure packages, leveraging advanced technical skills to oversee monitoring, supervision, and holistic project management.
- Optimized Civil & Infrastructure Works: Controlled costs and accelerated schedules for high-complexity scopes, including earthworks, reinforced concrete foundations, basements, and tunnels.
- Rigorous Technical Compliance: Ensured 100% alignment with tender agreements, Bill of Quantities (BQ), and international standards (BS 8110 and BS 5950).
- Key Achievements
- Advanced Software Integration: Engineered high-precision technical designs and project schedules using Primavera V6 and AutoCAD to mitigate risks and maintain timeline integrity.
- High-Yield Financial Leadership: Delivered a RM 15.0 million profit on an initial project cost of RM 75.0 million during the MITEC Building Development, demonstrating elite cost-efficiency and strategic resource management.
- Elite Performance Recognition: Awarded "Best Performance Staff" in the Civil & Infrastructure Department (2015) for consistently exceeding KPIs and ensuring the excellence of project delivery.
- Strategic Project Handover: Successfully managed the transition and handover of the profitable MITEC project to the External Construction Team, enabling the seamless continuation of the broader RM 600+ million development.
Education
Bsc (Hons) - Civil Engineering
UiTM
Shah Alam, MalaysiaSkills
Project management expertise
Familiarity with building systems
Project management documentation
Expertise in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in Microsoft Project
Primavera P6 software proficiency
AutoCAD proficiency
Intermediate structural analysis skills
Tekla Structures proficiency - beginner
Timeline
Maintenance Engineer (Civil & Structural)
VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
06.2024 - Current
Project Engineer (Civil & Structural)
VENATOR ASIA SDN BHD
06.2022 - 05.2024
Resident Engineer
Malaysia Transformer Manufacturing (MTM) Sdn. Bhd.
01.2017 - 03.2020
Civil & Infrastructure Engineer
Daewoo E&C Co, Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2016
Bsc (Hons) - Civil Engineering
UiTM