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References
Awards
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KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
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TAN MENG SIN

Production Supervisor
Melaka
TAN MENG SIN

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Production Supervisor with extensive experience in the energy sector, specializing in production volume recovery and process optimization. Committed to enhancing safety and operational efficiency while thriving in challenging environments that require innovative solutions. Proven expertise in managing diverse teams and projects, focusing on achieving exceptional operational performance, substantial cost savings, and improved resource management. Eager to contribute to a mission prioritizing excellence and sustainability in production, driving impactful results that benefit both the organization and the environment.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

PETRONAS Carigali

Operation Supervisor
03.2025 - Current

Job overview

  • Led successful closure of eMOC, reinstating the pilot fuel gas line to the flare tip, resulting in a 60 km³/day reduction in flaring and contributing to PETRONAS’ Carbon Emissions 2050 vision.
  • Coordinated high-risk shutdown operations, including pipeline depressurization, water seal implementation, and SDV replacement, ensuring safe execution and zero incidents.
  • Achieved MYR 1.41 million in total cost savings through strategic initiatives such as: Avoiding MYR 250K repair cost by mothballing WM-470.
    Avoiding MYR 60K clamp purchase via water seal strategy.
    Reusing surplus valves, saving MYR 1.1 million.
  • Upgraded PN-500 Safety Shutdown System from relay-based to PLC-based logic, improving system reliability and reducing false trips in Heating Medium and Fuel Gas operations.
  • Enabled uninterrupted pump operations and extended asset life through reuse strategy, leak testing, and cross-functional coordination with supply chain and maintenance teams.
  • Demonstrated EDGE leadership behaviors by proactively leading change, driving innovation, and executing performance-focused initiatives aligned with PETRONAS’ War On Wastage KPI.

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.

Production Supervisor
06.2023 - 03.2025

Job overview

  • Sit in as WellWork Supervisor for production volume recovery (0.3kbd) by replacing ScSSV (Insert Valve) and run MIT for leak detection and install pack off.
  • Planned SD to conduct annual ESD testing with all upstream feeder flowing to Tapis Pump.
  • Pro-actively close-out integrity finding.
  • Achieved the longest platform unplanned SD with 566 days.
  • Pro-actively follow-up & close-out on FIMSO2 NFFS finding to prevent LOPC. Own initiative survey & order material for rectification.
  • Successful completed Tapis Pump annual ESD testing with upstream flowing.
  • Successfully mitigated lube oil cooler fan vibration due to structure issue. Total rectified 4 cooler fan structure - Cost Saving RM300k each cooler fan.
  • Optimizing cost reduction by utilized surplus materials from TKY or KSB and re-utilized make safe equipment. Total cost savings: RM2 million.

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.

Production Supervisor
06.2022 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Involvement in managing design MOL pump re-staging project.
  • Optimized & Operationalize Semangkok Platform Produced Water System – CPI, without impacting water effluent quality and cost saving RM500,000.00/year.
  • Stand-in as WellWork Supv for coordination & monitoring Slickline team to perform insert-valve replacement. (Volume recovery: 1.1kbd).
  • Chemical optimization successfully reduced 20L/day without jeopardize produced water effluent quality. Cost saving RM57,000/year.
  • Re-design Separator Water phase’s SDV location as designed failed safe to secured and minimize LOPC.
  • Successful troubleshoot TG-410D fuel switching issue by fine-tuning FG control valve from triggered HH.
  • Successfully commissioning new Diesel Generator (16kW).


ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.

Production Supervisor
10.2020 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Organizing and coordinating preventative maintenance, platform turnaround scope, and timeline
  • Contributed to System Pressure Reduction (SPR) initiatives and enhanced Gas Compressor throughput to optimize reservoir management and sustainability volume capacity.
  • Commissioned turbine gas compressor upgrade, ensuring thorough execution and adherence to scope. Achieved increased compressor throughput of 40 MMCFD through effective project management.
  • Involve in planning, scoping, and strategically commissioning new CPI to improve water handling efficiency
  • Ownership in progressing Management of Change (MOC) and Risk Assessment (RA) items to closure for responsible operating area and take proactive measure in ensuring no expiry for temporary MOC.
  • Streamlined and operationalized Semangkok platform produced water system – CPI, ensuring no impact on water effluent quality while achieving RM500,000.00 annual cost savings.
  • Conducted water seal and pipeline SDV replacement, ensuring production volume remained unaffected
  • Led team to successfully remove stuck pig from 23 km MOL pipeline, addressing high sand and wax accumulation. Restored production volume to 10 kbd through strategic flow direction adjustments.
  • Maximized manpower and resource efficiency through strategic planning.
  • Handling of total 10 pax for production team member and vendor (e.g.: Choke Team, Baker Hughes for chemical monitoring, IR team, Emerson, Trisystems).
  • Executed IbB & IbC MOL pipeline riser repairs free from environmental impact, reflecting strong focus on sustainability and alignment with environmental standards.
  • Achieved 100% pigging compliance for consecutive 3 years.
  • Successfully unclogged Closed Casion and resumed Produced Water System to lower down export WCT 3%, and clogged at 195m below sea level. Effective collaboration with multiple functional groups.
  • Contributed to North Oil Asset during Covid19 outbreak to achieve recovery of 10kbd production and restored network for supporting other Asset.


ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.

Production Technician
11.2011 - 10.2020

Job overview

  • Accountable for meeting established targets, including oil, gas, injection and sales, effluent discharge quality.
  • Coordinate with Technical and Reservoir Engineer to set production priorities and confirm comprehension among responsible direct reports.
  • Facilitate efficient Operator Care by confirming completion of operator care rounds, verifying Visual Cue operational parameters, and contributing to shift handovers regarding Operator Care surveillance insights.
  • Collaborate with supervisor and actively connect with support group to craft execution plan enhancing efficiency and equipment/facility reliability.
  • Strategically plan, execute, and oversee production-related compliance activities to ensure adherence with Wellhead CDT’s and well tests
  • Conducted custody meter proving and sampling to ensure accuracy in measurements. Executed production preventative maintenance tasks to enhance equipment reliability.
  • Revamped and streamlined efforts for black start-up platform at IbC
  • Effectively fine-tuned PID control valves (FCV-160, LCV-150, LCV-210, LCV-130 & LCV-151) to enhance pump efficiency and stabilize process
  • Developed and enhanced IntelaTrac Operator Care surveillance check
  • Elevated volume capacity (800kl) from 6 Idle Well Restoration at IbC without WellWork Team
  • Enhanced cost efficiency, achieving RM300k savings and minimizing CPI vessel cleaning to a 6-month interval
  • Special Task: appointed as Site Safety Leader, Satellite Platform DPIC, GL rotator, SD Coordinator, Operator Care champion & Boardman.

Education

University Technology Malaysia
Johor

Bachelor of Engineering from Technology Management in Oil And Gas
04.2001

Skills

Efficiency in production operations

References

Chong Kong Fatt, Semangkok - OIM , chong.kongfatt@petronas.com, +6012-6347081


Nik Kamarul Shahril Bin Nik Muhamad, Tapis DPE - OIM, nkamarulshahril.nmuh@petronas.com, +6013-6723404




Awards

Unloading campaign and key bottleneck IbC-08L and C-12U (volume increased 5 kbd), Safe Execution and Completion repair crack crane turret at IbC., Safe and Successful TCOT SD work planning and execution., Successful recover stalled pig and restored production from IbA & SmK (10kbd)., Irong Barat excellent operation performance for year 2021, EMEPMI achieved strongest of Safety & Operation Excellence outcome in 2021.

Training

  • T-Bosiet with CA-EBS
  • Damage Control Team
  • Helideck Standard Course
  • Major Emergency Management
  • QOC inspection

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Enhanced Volume Capacity: Idle Well Restoration - 5 kbd. Stand-in WellWork Supv Gas Lift Optimization
  • Cost Reduction: Executed cost-saving strategies resulting in RM2 million savings.
  • Project Management: IbB & IbC delta-V PLC Upgrade. Commissioned SmK Delta-V DCS. Commissioned IbA’s Sand Pot, OSR & CPI
  • Team Development: Enhancing Team knowledge on OIMS Echometer & Gas Lift Optimization Fine-tuning control valve skill Training & Coaching - DPIC
  • Collaboration & Process Improvement: Achieved the longest unplanned shutdown of 566 days and maintaining MOL Pump reliability for exporting almost 120 kbd of liquid to onshore

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Operation Supervisor

PETRONAS Carigali
03.2025 - Current

Production Supervisor

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.
06.2023 - 03.2025

Production Supervisor

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.
06.2022 - 06.2023

Production Supervisor

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.
10.2020 - 06.2022

Production Technician

ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc.
11.2011 - 10.2020

University Technology Malaysia

Bachelor of Engineering from Technology Management in Oil And Gas
04.2001

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