DATE OF BIRTH
EDUCATION
FORMAL
B.E (Civil) Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Registered Professional Engineer No. 49754 Institute Of Engineers Australia.
INFORMAL
Institution of Civil Engineers Conference on Maintenance and Inspection of Offshore Structures “Under Deck Access and Maintenance Vehicle”
Monash University Melbourne. Units for “Advanced Structural Engineering Analysis” and “Beam Column Stability Applied to 3D Offshore Structures”
RESIDENCE & CONTACT INFORMATION
35 Country Club Drive, Clifton Springs 3222, Victoria, Australia
Mobile - phone No. +60-104**-**** (Malaysia)
E-mail address: ***.**.********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
30+ years experience in various fields of civil and structural engineering both onshore and offshore.
oDesign of onshore refinery, process and petrochemical facilities.
oExperience with major oil companies in facilities/project departments
oDesign of offshore oil and gas jacket and topside facilities, transportation, lifting, launching of jacket structures through conceptual, FEED and final. Extensive experience in the analysis of jackets, topsides, and foundations using SACS, Strudl, GRLWEAP etc. and familiar with FE Strand7 program. Experienced in installation of jackets, piles and decks.
oSupervise project-engineering teams. Provide fabrication and construction supervision.
oThird Party integrity engineering for aged offshore platform facilities.
oPreparation/reviewing budgetary man-hour and project resource schedules and requirements.
oPreparation of jacket and topside structural design and detail standards, specifications and design criteria in accordance with code requirements.
oExtensive experience in projects and achieving results within multi-discipline design teams.
oMentoring to junior engineers
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Jan 2013 - Present
AKER SOLUTIONS MALAYSIA
Structural Engineering Department
Position:
Senior Structural Lead - Main Steel Framing Module
Statoil Norway – Gina Krog EPCH - Oil and Gas Production Topsides
The Gina Krog platform is a 4 legged jacket with integrated modular topsides. The topsides consist of a Main Steel Framing, Process, Utility and Living Quarters modules in a water depth of 116 meters. The structural design for the modules is carried out in accordance with Norsok, DNV and European codes of practice.
August 2010 – Jan 2013
MMCOGEL MALAYSIA
Structural Engineering Department
Position:
Senior Structural Lead-Advisor
Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Limited – PR-PA detail design (EPC Labuan Shipyard Engineering SDN BHD)
Prepare and maintain DSR/CTR schedules and reports for detail engineering analyses & design for the Permas PR-PA wellhead platform. Upgrade structural models and review analyses and design reports for AFC approval and client issue. Review AFC drawings, MTO’s and cutting plans for fabrication.
Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Limited – BE-PA FEED
Prepare and maintain DSR (Deliverables Status Report)/CTR (Cost Time Resources) schedules and reports for front end engineering analyses & design for the Belum BE-PA wellhead platform. Prepare structural models and review analyses and design reports for approval and client issue. Review drawings for approval and issue.
Murphy Sarawak Oil Co. Limited – PR-PA FEED
Prepare and maintain DSR/CTR schedules and reports for front end engineering analyses & design for the Permas PR-PA wellhead platform. Prepare structural models and review analyses and design reports for approval and client issue. Review drawings for approval and client issue.
Talisman Malaysia Limited – WHRP FEED
Prepare and maintain DSR/CTR schedules and reports for front end engineering analyses & design for the front end engineering analyses & design of the WHRP wellhead tripod platform. Review analyses and design reports for approval and client issue. Review drawings for approval and issue.
Brunei Shell Petroleum – AMAPA09 Compressor Platform EPC - HP COMPRESSOR MODULES
Prepare and maintain DSR/CTR schedules and reports for front end engineering analyses & design of the HP98 and HP99 Triple level HP compression modules & brown field interface analyses & design for AMPA09 compressor platform. Review structural models and analyses and design reports for approval for client issue. Review drawings for approval and issue.
Sarawak Shell Petroleum – South Furious SFDP-A Compression Platform Additional Compressors conceptual Study
Perform brown field topside conceptual study to determine additional decks and existing structure modification requirements to accommodate a new Valerius 3 stage 60MT compressor. Prepare topside modification drawings and construction/installation sequence packages based on shut down scheduling and topside crane lift capacity. Prepare MTO’s.
CARIGALI - PTTEPI - MDE, MDF & JKA Gas Wellhead platforms PETRONAS-PTTEP Phase 2
MDE & MDF Pre-service and in-service structural analysis and design of a 20 & 16 slot new gas wellhead production topsides and substructures in water depths of 60 meters.
Re-analyze the existing JKA platform due to up-grading modifications for in-service & fatigue. Review drawings for approval and issue.
August 2008 - 2010
CUEL Thailand
Structural Engineering Department
Position:
Senior Structural Lead-Advisor
Chevron MGWC Hub Gas Wellhead platform - EPC
Pre-service and in-service structural analysis and design of a 24 slot gas wellhead production topsides and substructure in a water depth of 68 meters
Chevron PLP-4 Platong EPC – Gas Wellhead platform
Pre-service and in-service structural analysis and design of a 24 slot gas wellhead production topsides and substructure in a water depth of 73 meters
Chevron MGDB EPC - Hub Oil Wellhead platform
Pre-service and in-service structural analysis and design of a 24 slot with 8 risers oil wellhead production topsides and substructure in a water depth of 76 meters
2007 – 2008
MMCOGEL MALAYSIA
Structural Engineering Department
Position:
Senior Structural Lead-Advisor
Pearl Development Project Vietnam
Braced Monopod Well Platform
Participate with the various engineering disciplines in the development of the conceptual phase to FEED level through to detail design. Lead a structural group of engineers and assist and advise in the analytical approaches used for the design of the structure. Report to project team and maintain schedules and deliverables as required for the project
Carigali-Hess CKP (Process Platform) Mercury Removal Modification Project
Existing 8 leg substructure with process topsides modified for additional equipment, piping and E&I. Prepare existing analytical files for in-place static, dynamic and spectral fatigue analysis in a water depth of 45 meters.
Provide staged construction/installation documentation to suit operations schedules and crane barge lift capacities. Review and check of all design documentation, construction drawings, mto’s etc. for AFC issue.
2006 – 2007
SONANGOL (NATIONAL OIL COMPANY ANGOLA)
Facilities Engineering Department
Position:
Lead Structural Offshore Engineer - Advisor
Modifications and Future Development Block 3 (Former TOTAL production area)
Planning includes (1) jacket/topside validation analysis of 10 existing platforms for additional production wells, deck areas and heavier skidded work-over rigs for in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue resistance. Prepare and provide structural arrangement and detail drawings, MTO sheets and weight control documentation. Water depth ranges of approximately 120 to 300 ft. (2) Conceptual design for future various production and process platform structures for new concession area development. (3) Block 14 to Block 2 gas injection tripod structure conceptual design for FEED purposes. (4) Palanca FSO-Corroded hull plate re-instatement project using Veristar program and vessel stability load management program in order to develop and optimize replacement sequencing. Analysis performed in conjunction with BV together with the preparation of required work packages.
2004 – 2006
SINGGAR MULIA ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INDONESIA
Position:
Principal Structural Offshore Engineer
Sadewa WHP – Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
The Sadewa wellhead gas production platform is located in an approximate water depth of 280 ft.
Required as part of project group to work in conjunction with the appointed consultant to assist in the structural FEED concept and final development of the gas platform jacket and deck structure. Review and independently perform structural validation analysis of finalized structure for in-place, seismic, spectral fatigue, jacket and deck load out, tow, and jacket launch and installation and deck installation. Pile driving analysis using GRLWEAP program. Review structural arrangement and detail drawings, MTO sheets and weight control documentation.
PTT Riser Platform – Saipem Thailand
Review of proposed procedures and to carry out an independent analytical check of the 8 leg jacket for load out, tow and launching and drawing arrangements and details. Approximate water depth 203 ft.
Unocal Indonesia
Structural Integrity/Assessment of Aged Platforms
Team Leader for the structural analytical assessment of existing aged platforms with exceeded platform lives for the purpose of re-establishing the structural integrity of the platforms to maintain safe operation. 12 platforms were undertaken and completed utilizing various levels of analysis and strengthening and modification work carried out based on the outcomes. All platform structures required in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue load resistance verification and compliance to codes and domestic technical regulations. All analytical work performed used the EDI SACS program software. Preparation of reports, drawings, inspection schedules and summaries etc: for Third party appraisal and certification. 125-190 ft water depth ranges.
Premier Oil West Lobe Gas WHP
Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
Platform located in an approximate water depth of 300 ft. Develop multi discipline design schedules and milestones. Supervise and co-ordinate Discipline engineering. Client interfacing and project budget reviews. Review of design reports and equipment data sheets. Supervision and checking of structural in-place, seismic, fatigue, deck and jacket load out, lift, transportation, jacket upending and jacket and deck installation analyses and procedures. Pile driving analysis using GRLWEAP program. Review technical design documentation. Review weight control and MTO documentation.
2001 – 2003
UNOCAL INDONESIA
Position:
Senior Structural Offshore Engineer/Project Leader
Yakin Production Platform-Compressor Upgrade
Upgrade to increase compression delivery to Yakin Field. Develop work scopes, basis of design and specifications for mechanical, structural and EPC packages. Review design, drawings and installation documentation. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and contract supervision through to award of work contract.
Upgrading Pump Caissons for Attaka and Yakin Fields
Production nominated platforms for replacement of pumps caissons. Prepare engineering documentation and award contracts for design of new pumps, caissons, piping and tie-ins, headers, jacket walkway and existing deck modifications. Review of submitted engineering packages and pump vendor documentation. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and contract supervision through to award of work contract.
Attaka Bravo Well Production Platforms
Optimize existing 15-slot, 6-leg jacket template platform for maximum number of additional wells. Perform preliminary load-resistance optimization analysis using EDI SACS program software to verify an additional 9. Carry out final in-place operating, seismic and spectral fatigue analysis. Prepare engineering details, supervise and check modification drawings. Prepare design report for Third Party appraisal and certification.
Structural Integrity/Assessment of Aged Platforms
Team leader for the structural analytical assessment of existing aged platforms with exceeded platform lives for the purpose of re-establishing the structural integrity of the platforms to maintain safe operation. 35 existing 3, 4, and 6 leg jacket/pile wellhead production and process platform structures with exceeded design lives were undertaken and completed utilizing both in-house structural engineers and external consultants. All analytical work performed used the EDI SACS program software. Various levels of analysis were utilized and strengthening and modification carried out based on the outcomes. All platform structures required in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue load resistance verification and compliance to codes and domestic technical regulations. Re-analyze pile capacities using improved soil parameters and verification of the capacities using GRLWEAP program. Preparation of reports, drawings, inspection schedules and summaries etc: for Third party appraisal and certification. 125-190 ft water depth ranges.
1999 – 2001
PT INDOSPEC ASIA (AMERICAN BUREAU OF SHIIPING)
Position:
Principal Structural Engineer
Carry out the structural analysis and certification reports in accordance with API, DNV and ABS classification requirements on behalf of MIGAS PERTAMINA for production, process and quarter’s fixed template jacket platforms, fpso structural framing, hull conversions, barge conversion for floating production systems, etc. operated by various Production Sharing Companies in Indonesia. Analyses for either new or modified existing jacket platform structures is performed to enable a certificate of compliance (SKKP) from MIGAS to be issued to operate or maintain operation off a platform structure. Analytical work uses EDI SACS finite elements program software. Pile drive-ability checks using GRLWEAP program.
1998 – 1999
MAXUS YPF INDONESIA
Position:
Senior Structural Engineer
In-fill Well Program North and South Production Areas
Team Leader for the North and South production area platform additional wells project. Work performed for various 4, 6 and 8 leg platform structures. Perform in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue analyses, detail design and supervision of detail drawings for construction modifications and additional support and deck framing. 120-200 ft water depth ranges.
Analyze and design various minimum jacket structures utilizing hybrid tripod configurations, propped caisson configurations. Perform structural in-place, seismic, fatigue, deck and jacket load out, lift, transportation, jacket upending and jacket and deck installation analyses and procedures. Perform pile-driving analyses using GRLWEAP program Review prepared technical design documentation. Review prepared weight control and MTO documentation.
1990 - 1998
ARCO INDONESIA FACILITIES ENGINEERING
Position:
Senior Structural/Project Engineer
In-fill well and Work Over Rig Program. ARII Area Concession Java Sea
Carry out preliminary analysis to identify 3, 4 & 6 leg jacket production structures suitable for additional in-fill wells and proposed rig loads. Finalize project development and costing for engineering and tentative modifications to structure and relocated equipment and piping.
In-place, seismic and spectral fatigue analysis of structures, detail design and supervision of modification detail structural and piping drawings and isometrics. Supervise Fabrication and offshore installation. 140-230 ft water depth ranges.
Structural Integrity/Assessment of Aged Platforms
Team leader for the structural analytical assessment of existing aged platforms with exceeded platform lives for the purpose of re-establishing the structural integrity of the platforms to maintain safe operation. Planning and execution of 105 aged offshore structures for the purpose of re-establishing the structural integrity of the platforms to maintain safe operation. Various levels of analysis were utilized and strengthening and modification carried out based on the outcomes. All platform structures required in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue load resistance verification and compliance to codes and domestic technical regulations. Re-analyze pile capacities using improved soil parameters and verification of the capacities using GRLWEAP program. Preparation of reports, drawings, inspection schedules and summaries etc: for Third party appraisal and certification. 140-230 ft water depth ranges.
1988 – 1990
MARATHON OIL COMPANY (SEMBAWANG SINGAPORE)
Position:
Site Structural/Construction Engineer
Steelhead Gas Production Platform Cook Inlet Alaska
Reconstruction of Living Quarters, Water Injection and Pipe-rack Modules
Finalize detail structural design utilizing EDI SACS program software and structural, piping and mechanical drawings. Review vendor and suppliers’ equipment material and data submissions pre-purchase. Testing installed piping and equipment function before load-out. Lift and load-out analysis and transportation design for tow to Cook Inlet Alaska. Supervise construction, contractors, scheduling of work, and reporting.
1987 – 1988
RESTECH CONSULTANTS PTY LTD - MELBOURNE
Position:
Senior Structural Engineer
Esso Australia-Well Flow Line Fatigue Resistance and Maintenance Program
Extensive computer fatigue analyses using Caesar 2 piping program was performed on wellhead to header flow-lines on Halibut, Fortescue Snapper and West Kingfish production platforms. Development of maintenance program and piping drawings for the lines affected by corrosion and over stressing. Prepare analysis reports for submission to Third Party and development of projected costs for budget purposes.
Esso Australia-Crane Module Bream Production Platform
Perform global in-place structural analysis for an additional boom crane and deck extensions for major production equipment additions. Supervise detail arrangement and construction drawings. Lift and transport analysis and details. Design report for Third Party submission. Supervise offshore construction modifications and installation. Approximate water depth of 260 ft.
Esso Australia-Bream Production Platform Topside Production Module
Perform structural analysis of in-place jacket/topside, design and supervision of detail arrangement and construction drawings. Tow, deck lift and jacket launch analysis and details and the design of pile foundations and pile driving analysis. Develop jacket and deck installation procedures and supervise offshore installation activities. Approximate water depth of 260 ft.
1986 – 1987
WOODSIDE OFFSHORE PETROLEUM
Position:
Senior Structural Engineer
North Rankin A Platform
Perform jacket and topside fatigue re-analysis. Provide joint strengthening design and details for upper jacket joints. Perform analysis, design and supervision of detail arrangement and construction drawings for the PLQ-2 permanent living quarters-module. Lift analysis for a Gas recycling module and strengthening design and details. Approximate water depth of 280 ft.
1984 – 1985
GLOBAL ENGINEERING AUSTRALIA
Position:
Senior Structural Engineer
Jacket and Topside Modifications – ESSO Marlin, Halibut and Kingfish A & B Production Platforms
In-place analysis, detail design and preparation of design report for submission to third party. Structures strengthened to accommodate larger capacity cranes, new and upgraded equipment loads and boat landing modifications. Supervise arrangement and detail drawings. Develop installation procedures for new strengthening.
1983 – 1984
PROTECH ENGINEERING BRUNEI
Position:
Lead Civil/Structural Engineer
Gas Compression Plant - Brunei Shell Petroleum
Onshore gas compression uplift facility for offshore well production. Conceptual design and plot plan development for the plant. Perform design of compressor train and plant equipment foundations, compressor steel portal frame buildings and foundations, ancillary steel and reinforced concrete buildings and foundations, onshore/offshore tie in structure, pipe stress analysis and design of pipe rack structures and foundations, design of plant access roads and drainage system.
Preparation of cost estimates for civil/structural works. Develop equipment installation procedures, various material specifications and construction schedules for road and drainage works.
Baronia Gas Project Offshore Production Platform (B.S.P.)
Analysis, design and supervision of detail arrangement and construction drawings for additional equipment deck extensions and modifications. Prepare report for third party review.
Seria Tank Groups - Oil Storage Facilities - Brunei Shell Petroleum
Maintenance and renewal program developed to replace and upgrade existing equipment, piping, drainage and structure for various light and heavy oil storage units.
Design of vessel supports, foundations and tank foundations, structural steel access and ancillary buildings, pipe racks/tracks and supports. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and supervise contract execution.
1982 – 1983
GLOBAL ENGINEERING BRUNEI
Position:
Civil/Structural Engineer
SES/4 Wharf Kuala Belait - Brunei Shell Petroleum
Carry out the design of sheet pile load-out wharf and piled pier facility. Supervise detail arrangement and construction drawings. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and supervise contract execution. Assist in project construction supervision
R.C. Bridges to Replace Existing Steel River Crossing Bridges
Design of single span pre-stressed R.C. T beams, R.C. piled abutments, road approaches and drainage system. Supervise detail arrangement and construction drawings. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and supervise contract execution.
Fairley Block 1 Gas Production Platform
Perform global structural analysis for the addition of 75 T replacement crane complete with pedestal and base support structure, additional separators and decks for new compressor modules. Supervise engineering and detail drawings for construction and installation.
1981 – 1982
DAVY MCKEE PACIFIC MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
Position:
Civil/Structural Engineer
Onshore oil, refinery and chemical process related civil/structural design, specification writing, and cost preparation. Carry out the design of heavy steel and R.C. structures, equipment foundations, and multi-story and portal frame type structures. Provide design for roadways, storm refinery effluent and fire water drainage systems. Prepare and document construction and fabrication tender packages and evaluation of these packages.
1980 - 1981
P.L.E. PACIFIC MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
Position:
Civil/Structural Engineer
Esso Australia Ltd. Flounder, West Kingfish A and B Production Platforms
Participation in a design team dedicated to the analysis and detail design of the jackets and topsides. Carry out in-place, seismic, fatigue analyses, load out, tow, and jacket launch and installation analyses. Finalize the design of the pile foundations and pile driving analysis. Review structural arrangement and detail drawings, MTO sheets and weight control documentation.
Esso Australia Ltd. Longford Gas Plant - Sale Victoria
Carry out the planning for the upgrading of the existing facilities and piping relocation. Perform the analysis and detail design of associated steel and R.C. structures, foundations and drainage systems. Carry out pipe stress analysis and design of piping supports and pipe racks using Caesar 2 piping program.
1972 - 1980
B.M. YOUNG & ASSOCIATES CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Position:
Civil/Structural Trainee Engineer
Sandwich engineering degree course study completion with involvement in projects related to various chemical/process plant and commercial complexes. Design of steel and R.C. buildings, foundations, piling, storm-water and industrial wastewater drainage and treatment facilities. Provide detail design of earthworks and retaining structures. Pipe stress analysis utilizing Caesar 2 program and related pipe support design.
BROWN FIELD RELATED PROJECT LIST
The listed projects are related to brown field projects involving minor and major upgrades/modifications to various types of platforms for production equipment additions or infill well additions.
MMCOGEL MALAYSIA
Structural Engineering Department
Position:
Senior Structural Lead-Advisor
Brunei Shell Petroleum – AMAPA09 Existing Compressor Platform - HP COMPRESSOR MODULES
Prepare and maintain DSR/CTR schedules and reports for front end engineering analyses & design of the HP98 and HP99 Triple level HP compression modules & brown field interface analyses & design for AMPA09 compressor platform. Review structural models and analyses and design reports for approval for client issue. Review drawings for approval and issue.
Sarawak Shell Petroleum – South Furious SFDP-A Compression Platform Additional Compressors conceptual Study
Perform brown field topside conceptual study to determine additional decks, existing structure modifications requirements to accommodate a new Valerius 3 stage 60MT compressor. Prepare topside modification drawings and construction/installation sequence packages based on shut down scheduling and topside crane lift capacity. Prepare MTO’s.
Carigali-Hess CKP (Process Platform) Mercury Removal Modification Project – Existing production platforms
Existing 8 leg substructure with process topsides modified for additional equipment, piping and E&I. Prepare existing analytical files for in-place static, dynamic and spectral fatigue analysis in a water depth of 45 meters.
Provide staged construction/installation documentation to suit operations schedules and crane barge lift capacities. Review and check of all design documentation, construction drawings, mto’s etc. for AFC issue.
UNOCAL INDONESIA
Position:
Senior Structural Offshore Engineer/Project Leader
Existing Yakin Production Platform-Compressor Upgrade
Upgrade to increase compression delivery to Yakin Field. Develop work scopes, basis of design and specifications for mechanical, structural and EPC packages. Review design, drawings and installation documentation. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and contract supervision through to award of work contract.
Upgrading Pump Caissons for Existing Attaka and Yakin Fields
Production nominated platforms for replacement of pumps caissons. Prepare engineering documentation and award contracts for design of new pumps, caissons, piping and tie-ins, headers, jacket walkway and existing deck modifications. Review of submitted engineering packages and pump vendor documentation. Prepare and evaluate tender documents and contract supervision through to award of work contract.
ARCO Indonesia FACILITIES ENGINEERING
Position:
Senior Structural/Project Engineer
In-fill well and Work Over Rig Program. ARII Area Concession Java Sea – Existing production platforms
Carry out preliminary analysis to identify 3, 4 & 6 leg jacket production structures suitable for additional in-fill wells and proposed rig loads. Finalize project development and costing for engineering and tentative modifications to structure and relocated equipment and piping.
In-place, seismic and spectral fatigue analysis of structures, detail design and supervision of modification detail structural and piping drawings and isometrics. Supervise Fabrication and offshore installation. 140-230 ft water depth ranges.
MAXUS YPF INDONESIA
Position:
Senior Structural Engineer
In-fill Well Program North and South Production Areas – Existing production platforms
Team Leader for the North and South production area platform additional wells project. Work performed for various 4, 6 and 8 leg platform structures. Perform in-place, seismic and spectral fatigue analyses, detail design and supervision of detail drawings for construction modifications and additional support and deck framing. 120-200 ft water depth ranges.
PROTECH ENGINEERING BRUNEI
Position:
Lead Civil/Structural Engineer
Existing Baronia Offshore Gas Production Platform Upgrade - Brunei Shell Petroleum
Analysis, design and supervision of detail arrangement and construction drawings for additional equipment deck extensions and modifications. Prepare report for third party review.