Project Management Manager
Resume:
JACOB (SAY SIONG) GOH
P.Eng, PMP, PMI-RMP, MBA, PhD.
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PROFILE
Jacob is an Engineer and Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in Project Management, Chemical, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering. Having worked internationally across Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States, Jacob's broad range of experiences, skills and knowledge has equipped him for organization effectiveness and efficiency and ensure risk management by recognizing potential problems before they occur. His experiences range from small to large scale companies where he oversaw all aspects of project management to ensure utmost quality when it comes to design, implementation, verification, and validation of engineering designs. He is also a trainer for PMP, RMP-PMI, LSSGB/LSSYB (Lean Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt) and has successfully taught as a course instructor for multiple years.
•Project Management,
•Chemical (Start-up & Commissioning, Operations, in upstream and downstream of Oil & Gas industries, Petrochemicals /Polyethylene process, Pharmaceutical),
•Mechanical (Turnaround, Reliability & Maintenance), and
•Civil (Construction) Engineering.
EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Spacious Construction Corp, Richmond, Vancouver, BC. April 2022 to Sept 2022
Managed 3 construction projects works at various job sites (high rise building, warehouse, residential) in accordance with health and safety, environmental compliance, scope, schedule, cost, quality, and sustainability. (Location- (1) High rise building: 9466, Beckwith Road, Richmond. (2) Warehouse: 179/181, Graybar Road, Richmond. (3) Residential: 2715, 21st, Vancouver)
Reviewed drawing and technical design details/engineering requirements.
Worked with engineering consultants on technical issues.
Issued shop drawings for construction work.
Installation of structural steel, wall, plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air-conditioning) equipment, sprinkler system, fire alarm system, electrical work & lighting, etc, including system leak test and rough-in, and get approval from City inspection on these installations.
Prioritized activities that impact the critical path, efficiency, and productivity.
Effectively communicated with various trades in a fast-paced environment of change.
Identified risks and implemented effective mitigation strategies.
TRAINER, COURSE INSTRUCTOR (PMP, RMP-PMI, & LSSGB/ LSSYB)
Training Institution, USA April 2018- Jan 2022
Conducted PMP, RMP-PMI (Risk Management Professional) (based on PMBoK Rev 6) and LSSGB/LSSYB (Lean Six Sigma Green/Yellow Belt) examination preparation workshop and courses at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Face to Face and online. Training Institutions were:
oiCertGiobal LLC, Houston, Texas, USA.
oTutorial Consulting LLC, Houston, Texas, USA
oCertification Planner LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
oBestcareerleap Pvt. Ltd, Texas, USA.
PROJECT MANAGER
Sherritt International Corporation, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada. June 2014- July 2015
Managed multi-discipline Projects for Sherritt Plant (Gas Reform, Sulphuric Acid, Ammonia Recovery, Power House, Water Treatment, Ammonium Sulphate Granulation, Utility supplies) & Corefco Plant (Nickel, Cobalt, Sulphide Precipitate, Ammonium Sulphate, Ammonia Plant), safely, within budget, on schedule and quality.
Responsible for 34 projects (Cad 15 mil). Led the team in project management, engineering & execution. Completed successfully April 2015 Turnaround.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER (TURNAROUND + RELIABILITY & MAINTENANCE, PROJECT)
Suncor Energy Inc., Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 to July 2013
Reliability and Maintenance (Steam) Engineering work for Plant 31 (Steam Power Generation), Plant 35 (Auxiliary Boiler House), Plant 36 (Electrostatic Precipitator) to supply Superheated Steam to Steam Turbine Generators Power Generation, Oil Sands Extraction / Upgrading.
Completion of 83 Engineering tasks successfully. Developed Engineering Scope of Work for Boiler & Steam Turbine Generator.
Reliability & maintenance of rotating equipment- monitoring vibration and integrity. Implementation of Bad Actor program. Engineering Turnaround work for TA April 2013.
Led, planned & executed Turnaround / Shutdown work successfully for Upgrading U2 & U1 at Suncor base plant.
Assigned as Team Lead Turnaround for Plant 56, 59, 21, (TA June 2011), Plant 55 (TA Oct 2011), & furnace (57F-1B) (TA Feb 2012).
Developed & coordinated Scope of Work on pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fin fan coolers, piping with discipline engineers for 30 Plants.
Reliability Engineering repair & improve integrity on Furnace, Coker Drum, Flare Stack, Flare KO Drum, Heat Exchangers, Diesel Separator (ASME BPVC Sec VIII Div 2 vessel) & compiled reports for ABSA.
Reviewed engineering design & drawings, provide technical input in compliance with Environment, Health, Safety, Regulation, Code (API, ASME, TEMA, ANSI, ASTM, NACE), Suncor specification & policies.
Provided Engineering solution & solving problems, responded to RFI (Request for Information) & RR (Repair Request) timely.
Evaluation of QA NDE reports on RT, UT, PT, MT, WFMT, SOHIC (Stress Oriented Hydrogen Induced Cracking), hydrotest, Eddy current, etc.
Performed Fitness for-Service on pressure vessel & heat exchanger as per API.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Shell Chemicals Scotford, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada 2006 to 2010
Completion of 9 projects successfully for Styrene Monomer / Ethylene Glycol Plant (Project: USD$8 million. Turnaround: USD$50 Million) (Turnaround Sept 2009), to increase the safety and mechanical integrity.
Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & HAZOP study. Cost Estimating & Budgeting. Benefit-Risk assessment.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Shell Chemicals Seraya, Singapore 2004 to 2006
Completion of 113 projects successfully for MPG (Monopropylene Glycol), Polyols, and SMPO (Styrene Monomer & Propylene Oxide) plant to increase its safety and mechanical integrity (Project: USD$4 million. Turnaround: USD $20million) (Turnaround April 2006). Conducted Scoping, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Corrective Actions and Proposal. Execution.
Led a team of professionals to restore successfully the integrity and reliability of the cooling water system on GRE (Glassfibre Reinforced Epoxy) piping (Cost: USD$1million). Conducted Root Cause Analysis (RCA), identified defective pipes, & proposed options of repair and execution.
Increased the efficiency and restored integrity for Cogen boiler and steam boiler through shutdown maintenance work and system modification.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Shell Chemicals Seraya, Singapore 2003 to 2004
Led a team of maintenance and unit engineers in rectification, trouble shooting, repair and preventive maintenance of pump, Cogen-gas turbine, boiler, chiller, incinerator, process vessel/tank, tower, biotreator, water treatment & utilities system, etc. (TA/Shutdown job 2004)
Performed Root Cause Analysis (RCA); identify failure, gap analysis, risk evaluation, development of solutions and mitigation of the mechanical equipment failure to achieve higher plant profitability.
Involved in Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) to establish safe minimum levels of maintenance, capital maintenance regimes and plans, increased cost effectiveness, machine uptime, and a greater risk management. Implementation of Bad Actor program.
PLANT SUPERINTENDENT
IFFCO Oil Processing Pte Ltd, Malaysia 2002 to 2003
Revamped oil processing plant successfully by saving USD$300,000 per year or USD$25,000 per month on boiler fuel consumption.
Rectification of the mechanical issue on frequent pumps failure. Trouble-shooting of Process equipment upset. Shutdown maintenance (SD 2002) work on Fractionation Tower, Splitter, Degasser, Distillation Still, tanks, etc. Modification of Steam utility system for efficiency and cost saving.
Increased productivity for an oil processing plant. Set up an efficient computer reporting system to enhance organization's communication.
COMMISSIONING ENGINEER
Foster Wheeler Eastern (Schering Plough Pharmaceutical Plant) Singapore 2002–2002
Led commissioning team successfully in planning and execution of 38 system on OSBL (Offsite Battery Limit) and ISBL (Insite Battery Limit) for MPP (Multi-Product Bulk Manufacturing Plant), producing loratadine (active ingredient of Claritin), and mometasone furoate (anti-inflammatory)
Conducted Qualification validation, approval, certification of commissioning packages.
GDP/GMP Trained. (Good Distribution Practice/ Good Manufacturing Practice)
OPERATIONS TEAM LEADER
ExxonMobil Chemical, Singapore Polyethylene Plant 1998–2002
Pioneered and started-up successfully a Polyethylene UNIPOL plant on schedule & no loss time accidents in 1999. Cost: USD$600 Mil. 460K MTA.
Achieved world records of polyethylene production per week (Ave 65 ton/hour in 2000) for ExxonMobil Singapore PE plant
Designed technological training material for UNIPOL polyethylene operators. Technical writing on Standard Operating Procedure. Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO-14000-Environmental Awareness. HAZOP study. Assigned as Trainer for UNIPOL polyethylene process.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Titan Polyethylene Malaysia 1992–1998
Pioneered & started-up successfully a Polyethylene UNIPOL plant on schedule & no loss time accidents in 1993. Cost: USD$300 mil. 200K MTA.
Designed technological training material for UNIPOL polyethylene operators. Technical writing on Standard Operating Procedure. Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO-14000-Environmental Awareness. HAZOP study
OIL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST
ExxonMobil Exploration & Production Malaysia Inc. 1984–1992
Extensive experience in operating 9 offshore oil rig platforms, including Tapis D- Pumping Platform.
Start-up/commissioning successfully offshore Oil rig-Semangkok A. Achieved high crude oil production target at various oil platforms.
Start-up and operating crude oil process and utility system such as Christmas tree, oil separator, flare scrubber, Corrugated Plate Interceptors, steam, potable water, instrument air, N2, firewater, fuel system, etc.
CIVIL TECHNICIAN
Public Works Department, Dungun, Trengganu, Malaysia. 1983–1984
Supervised civil engineering work successfully for a campus building project (USD$6 million in 1984).
East-West Highway, Public Works Department, Jeli, Kelantan, Malaysia. 1982– 1983
Supervised civil engineering work successfully on heavy highway bridges (Sungai Pergau, Sungai Balau, Sungai Jeli) (USD$4 million in 1983).
EDUCATION
PHD IN STRATEGY, PROGRAMME AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SKEMA Business School, ESC Lille, Lille, France, 2017
ENGINEERING
Degree in Petroleum Engineering -Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2013
Degree in Chemical Engineering (with Petroleum & Mechanical) for APEGA Technical Exam, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2014
Master in Mechanical Engineering- Washington International University, Washington DC, USA, 2004
Degree in Chemical Engineering- Atlantic International University, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, 2003
Boiler/Steam Engineer (Second Grade) – Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore, 2005
Diploma (Ordinary National) Civil Engineering – Ungku Omar Polytechnic, Malaysia, 1982
Diploma, Building Science – The Ellis School of Building, Worcester, England, United Kingdom, 1984
MANAGEMENT
MBA (General Management)- Strathclyde Business School, United Kingdom, 1999
Graduate Certificate in Project Management - University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, 2007
Post Graduate Diploma BA- University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, 1996
ACCREDITATION
P.Eng (Professional Engineer).
oEGBC (Registration/License Number: 60030. User ID: 254885),
oAPEGA (P.Eng ID: 122739).
EGBC =The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the province of BC, Canada.
APEGA =The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, Canada.
PMP (Project Management Professional), since June 09, 2009, (PMP no: 1268035)
PMI-RMP (Risk Management Professional), since Dec 29, 2010 (RMP-PMI no:1380755)
LSSGB- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Six Sigma Global Institute, Oct 24, 2019. Credential ID: 13984276
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION
Award of Appreciation for Director-Project of the Year (2017 -2018) and a facilitator for PMP Study group (2017, 2018) for PMINAC (PMI North Alberta Chapter), Edmonton.
Recognition for assisting the UoA (University of Alberta) Co-op Engineering team as Evaluator
Scholarship Award for GCPM (Graduate Certificate in Project Management)- University of Alberta & PMI
Recognition for successful coordinating scope preparation for Turnaround Engineering, Suncor Energy Inc, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.
Recognition Award for assistance to a Shell China operating plant while working with Shell Chemicals Scotford, Canada
Special Recognition Award for the GRE Repair work at Shell Chemicals Seraya, Singapore,
Recognition for successful in Revamping lFFCO Oil Processing Plant in Malaysia
Successful Start-up Award for ExxonMobil Polyethylene Plant, Singapore
Successful Start-up Award for Titan Polyethylene Plant in Malaysia.
Recognition for Discovery of trapped water in Cycle gas Compressor, which avoid potential Start-up delay for Polyethylene Plant if the water was discovered at a later stage for Titan Polyethylene Plant in Malaysia.
Operational Excellence Award 1991 for Tapis D / Pumping Platform, ExxonMobil Malaysia.
Recognition of service as Safety Chairman for “Semangkok A” ExxonMobil oil rig 1989 -1990
KNOWLEDGE & APPLICATION OF ENGINEERING STANDARDS
ASME Section VIII Div 1 & 2,
B31.1 (Pressure piping),
B31.3 (Process piping),
API510 (Pressure Vessel Inspection),
API570 (Piping inspection),
API571-Degradation mechanisms of refinery units,
API579-Fitness for Service (FFS) analysis of static equipment,
TEMA, ANSI, ASTM, NACE standards, SAP system,
Primavera, MS Project and Microsoft office software.
VOLUNTEER WORKS
Panel of adjudicators for Project Management project at tertiary institution (NAIT Business Program- JR Shaw School of Business-Final year students BBA Project Management project), Nov 2017, April 2018, Nov 2018, April 2019, Nov 2019
Director -Project of the Year (2017-2018) and a facilitator for PMP Study group (2017, 2018) for PMINAC, Edmonton.
Evaluator for University of Alberta (Faculty of Engineering) Co-op Engineering students, June 2018,
Mentor for the APEGA Mentoring Program (2019, mentoring 3 Mentees -EIT)
PUBLICATIONS
Based on PhD research paper: Risk management with project complexity (A study of the relationship between soft skills, risk identification, complexity identification and project performance), there are 3 publications (in progress):
1)Soft skills and risk identification,
2)Soft skills and complexity identification, and
3)Relationship between soft skills, risk identification, complexity identification, and project performance.
ACHIEVEMENT
•Managed 3 civil construction works at warehouse, high rise building, residential (April- Sept, 2022).
•Completed 8 Turnaround Engineering Projects, i.e. 4 at Suncor Energy (Oil Sands), 3 at Shell Chemicals plant, 1 at Sherritt Plant & Corefco Plant.
•Start-ups & commissioned 2 Polyethylene Unipol plants, i.e. ExxonMobil (1999) & Titan (1993).
•Completed 3 assignment as Team Lead for Suncor Turnaround, & furnace (57F-1B) melt down tube replacement (2011- 2012)
•Completed developing & coordinating 729 Engineering Scope of Work (Hydrotreater & Coker) for Suncor 2012 Turnaround
•Completed 83 Engineering tasks as Mechanical Engineer, Suncor Reliability & Maintenance
•Managed 34 Projects concurrently as Project Manager for Sherritt Plant & Corefco Plant.
•Completed 113 (1.5yrs) & 9 (3.5 yrs) projects successfully as Project Engineer for Shell Chemical Singapore & Canada respectively
•Commissioned one pharmaceuticals plant (Schering Plough) safely & timely
•Revamped one oil processing - fatty acid plant, to improve its plant integrity & productivity, & saving USD$300,000/year
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