Project Engineer

CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

CHRISTOPHER S.T.C CHONG

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

B.EngTech Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical/Manufacturing)

University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands.

F.S.F.E Fiji Seventh Form Examination

F.S.L.C Fiji School Leaving Certificate

CERTIFICATIONS

API 653 Above Ground Storage Tank Inspector, Certification Number - 48226

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & M AJOR TRAINING COURSES:

2013 API 653 Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction Course – Conducted by Ivor

W ilden, Authorized Trainer for API, W orldwide Tank Services - W ellington, New Zealand.

2012 Project Management Training Course - ExxonMobil

2012 Pacific Islands Engineering Conference, Melbourne – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2011 Hazardous Risk Assessment – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2011 Storage Tank Facilities Fire Hazard Management Workshop – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. –

Resource Protection International. 23 CPD Hrs

2011 Critical Assets Database Training - ExxonMobil

2011 Refresher Training - ExxonMobil Approved Work Permit Authorizer and Assigned Tank

Cleaning Supervisor

2010 First Aider – Red Cross Society Approved.

2010 Storage Tank Design, Contruction and Maintenance Workshop API 650/653 - (ExxonMobil,

Singapore)

2010 Inclusion and Diversity – Training for Managers – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2010 Supervisory Training – Coaching and Feedback – (ExxonMobil, Fiji)

2009 Work Control Procedure Course – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2009 Assigned Tank Cleaning Supervisor Training – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2008 Pacific Islands Engineering Conference – (ExxonMobil, Fiji)

2003 Organisational Communications - (Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji)

2003 Boiler Instruction Course - (R.G Morton, Engineering Consultant, Boiler Inspection & Training

Services, Australia)

2001 Rotary Youth Leadership Award - (Rotary Club, Lautoka)

2007 Supervisory Training – (Forum, Australia)

2006-2008 Pacific Islands Engineering Conference (ExxonMobil)

2007 Introduction to SAP – Accounting Management (ExxonMobil)

2006 Tank Cleaning Supervisory Training – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2006 Work Control Procedure Course – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2006 Basic Terminal Operations Workshop – (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2005 Customer Service Functionalization Workshop - (ExxonMobil, Australia)

2003 Team Leader Development Workshop - (Nestle, Australia )

2003 Leadership and Quality Course - (Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji)

2003 Budgeting for Capital Works - (Training & Productivity Authority of Fiji)

SKILLS: - Project Management and Scheduling

- Contractor Management

- Capital Project Preparation and Tender documentation

- Terminal Operations and Management

- Analytic Skills

- Knowledge in SAP

- Microsoft Project

- Oil Storage tank construction and repairs to API 650/653

- Oil Pipeline installation and repairs to API 570

- Project Cost Control and Analysis

- Managing Oil Pipeline Transfer Operations

- Excellent Communication Skills

- Safety and Risk Management Skills

- Conducting Site Pre-Construction Meetings and Safety Toolbox Meetings

- Mentoring and Coaching Skills

- Emergency Controller experience in Major Incident

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Suva Terminal Manager – Fiji Islands

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd

Dec 2012 – June 2014

Responsibilities:

- Safe and efficient running of the Terminal according to company policies

and procedures with emphasis in the management of all staff to

maximise output.

- Emergency Controller of the Terminal Emergency Response Team in

the event of any emergency, with a strong focus on safe work practices.

- Implement ExxonMobil Hydrocarbon Control Practices Manual at the terminal.

Raise Hydrocarbon Control standards through stewardship of oil loss committee.

Closure of all audit findings.

- Achieve business results and KPI's for assigned area whilst ensuring all activity is

conducted in a flawless manner reflective of the following company guidelines:

Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), Operations Integrity Management System

(OIMS), Controls Integrity Management System (CIMS), Global Product Quality

Management System (GPQMS) and Hydrocarbon Practices (HCP) systems.

Special Project:

Fiji Start Up Lead – Stripes SAP R3 Implementation

2014 Special Assignment: -

- Design and Install Automated Additive Injection system for Mobil Oil Fiji Terminals.

Senior Project Engineer – Pacific Islands

Mobil Oil Australia Pty. Limited

July 2010 – Nov 2012

Responsibilities: - Management and Stewardship of Capital Expenditure Budgets

- Planning, Preparation of Tender Documents, Tendering and Management

of Capital Projects and certain maintenance projects within the Pacific

Region. Ensuring all Facility Design and Construction comply with

ExxonMobil and Industry Codes and Standards.

- PI Capital Assets Reliability Program Stewardship.

- PNG Capex Program – POM Tank 1 Repair $1.2M

Operations Supervisor – Vuda Terminal

Mobil Oil Australia Pty. Limited

Sept 2009 – July 2010

Responsibilities: - Management and Stewardship of Terminal Maintenance and Inspections

Systems.

- Management of Capital Expenditure Projects in the terminal.

- Management and Stewardship of Terminal Operations and Integrity

Management Systems.

- Management and Stewardship of Controls Integrity Management Systems.

- Management and Stewardship of Terminal Product Distribution Systems

- Management and Stewardship of Product Quality Management S ystems.

- Develop Operating Expenditure Budgets for Management review.

- Identify and Develop Continuous Improvement Projects.

Engineering Team Lead

Mobil Oil Australia Pty. Limited – Fiji & South West Pacific.

Sept 2006 – Jan 2009

Responsibilities: - Management and Stewardship of Fiji Capital Expenditure Budget

- Planning, Preparation of Tender Documents, Tendering and Management

of Capital Projects and certain maintenance projects within the Fiji Region.

Ensuring all Facility Design and Construction comply with Mobil and Industry

Codes and Standards.

Operations/Project Engineer

Mobil Oil Australia Pty. Limited – Fiji & South West Pacific.

August 2004 – August 2006

Responsibilities: - Planning, Preparation of Tender Documents, Tendering and Management

of Capital Projects and certain maintenance projects within the Fiji Region.

Ensuring all Facility Design and Construction comply with Mobil and Industry

Codes and Standards.

Highlights: Major Projects

- Start-Up Lead, Stripes Implementation of SAP R3 in Fiji, 2014

- External Controls Audit – Manage the Terminal to achieve a Flawless

result for the terminals. No findings.

PNG, POM Tank 1 Upgrade, US$1.0M

- Marshall Islands, Majuro Terminal Upgrade, 5 Tanks Repair and Upgrade,

1 Tank Demolition, Supply and install New Fire Pump, Supply and install

HLA System - US$2.5M

- PNG, Port Moresby 4-Point Mooring Repair and Upgrade – US$1.5M

- PNG, Port Moresby ULP Tank 4 – Repair and Upgrade – US$0.7M

- Fiji, Vuda Terminal Electrical Survey and Upgrades - US$0.2M)

- Fiji, Vuda Tank 2 Repair and Upgrade (Tank Floor/Roof/Shell Repairs, new

stairs - US$0.5M)

- Fiji, Malau Tank 4 Repair and Upgrade (Tank Floor/Roof Repairs -

US$0.4M)

- Fiji, Suva/Vuda HLA Installation (US$0.3M)

- Fiji, Malau MBM Design and Build Project (4 point mooring des ign, build

and installation - US$1M)

- Kiribati, Tarawa Tank 1 Roof Replacement – (US$0.1M)

- Fiji, Vuda Submarine Pipeline (1km x 250NB Steel pipeline refurbishment,

installation and commissioning – US$1.0 M)

- Fiji, Vuda Tank 9 Repairs (Floor replacement, minor repairs to roof and

shell – US$0.3M)

- Fiji, Vuda Terminal Internal Pipeline Replacements (replacement pipeline

sections as per NDT recommendations – US$0.3M)

- Fiji, Vuda Product Pump Replacements (replacement of 4 x product pumps

– US$0.2M)

- Fiji, Suva Tank 3 Repairs (Double bottom installation, new stairs, roof rails,

manholes, nozzles – US$0.3M)

- Fiji, Suva Drainage Rehabilitation (upgrade drainage pipelines to HDPE

pipes from tank farm to separator pit – US$0 2M)

- Fiji, Suva Terminal Internal Pipeline Replacements (replacement pipeline

sections as per NDT recommendations – US$0.15M)

- Pacific Islands Condition Mooring Survey (Fiji (Vuda, Malau), Cook Is,

Norfolks Is, Tarawa, Christmas Is - US$0.2M)

- Fiji, Vuda Mooring Upgrade (Repairs to 4 x Buoys, replacement anchor

chains, pelican hooks - US$0.3M)

Projects / Services Engineer

Nestle Fiji Limited, Ba, Fiji Islands.

January 2001 – August 2004.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare project proposals to meet short and long term needs of the plant,

according to Nestlé standards.

- Manage Capital Investment Budget ensuring projects are executed within

schedules, quality and OHS requirements are met and progress and

variance reporting is completed.

- To provide information and support to Project Continuous Improvement

team, along with an effective working system.

- Ensure all Factory Key Drawings are updated.

Services:

Management of Services provided to the plant, which comprises of:

- Steam Generation and Distribution.

- Compressed Air Generation and Distribution.

- Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

- W ater Treatment and Supply

- W aste Water Treatment Plant

- Cooling Towers

- Fire Fighting System

Highlights: Major Projects:

- Construction of New Engineering Workshop/Office – FJ$300K

- Construction of Nestle Ba Noodle Factory.(Construction of 4000sq metre

manufacturing facility and warehouse – FJ$14.2M)

- Relocation of Noodle Plant Ex Nestle New Zealand to Ba Factory

(purchase and installations costs - FJ$8.0M)

- Upgrade of the Boiler House – FJ$20K

- Steam Boiler Upgrade (includes New Boiler installation and upgrade of old

Boiler as a standby - $300K).

- Air Conditioning Upgrade in Confectionery Packing Area - $300K

Special Projects

- Team Leader - Commissioning of Bubble Gum Line in Ba Factory –

Highlights:

2001-2002

- Team Leader - Decommissioning Noodle Line from Lami Plant - 2001

PERSONAL DETAILS

Residential Address: 18131 Laguna Place, Fontana, CA 92336

Telephone - (Home): +909-***-****

E-mail: *****.***.*****@*****.***

Nationality: Republic of the Fiji Islands

REFEREES:

Mr. Pradeep Singh

Lower Pacific Islands Fuel Terminals Operations Manager

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd

Brisbane, Queensland.

Australia.

Mobile +614-****-****,

Email: *******.*****@**********.***

Mr. Ewe-Gen Lim

Lead Country Manager Fiji and SW Pacific.Sub Cluster

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd – Fiji Branch

Telephone: +679-****-***

Mobile: +679-****-***

Email: ***-***.***@**********.***

Mr. Luke Niumataiwalu

Fiji Lead Terminals Manager

Mobil Oil Fiji

Fiji Islands.

Ph: +679-***-****

Mobile +679-***-****

Email: ****.************@**********.***

Mr. Richard Hedding

PNG/New Caledonia Engineering Team Lead

Mobil Oil Australia Pty Ltd

Melbourne, Victoria.

Australia

Mobile +614-****-****,

Email: *******.*.*******@**********.***

Mr. John Peacock

Business Support Manager

SGS New Zealand

Tauranga,

New Zealand

Mobile: +64-275-***-***

Email: ****.*******@***.***

Mr. Ivor Wildin

API 653 Training Instructor / Director

W orldwide Tank Services

Perth,

Australia.

Email: ****@*************.***.**

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