Chua Kia
Summary
Accomplished and strategic Head of Project Management with over 24 years of experience leading large-scale, cross- functional projects across diverse industries in Petrochemical, Power and Water, Renewable Energy and Battery Energy storage systems. Developed skills in leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic planning. Committed to leveraging these skills to drive success and innovation in new role.
Recent project highlight
1.
285 MWH Southeast Asia Largest BESS Project located in Jurong Island - Record breaking NTP to COD in 6 Months - As Project Director
https://youtu.be/FJXjB2LzPL4?feature=shared
2.
60MWp Floating Solar Project, Singapore - As Project Director
3.
600MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, Jurong Island Singapore - As Head of PMO Project Oversight
4.
Project development Technical Lead for various projects
a) Regional power import development projects ( Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia)
b) Regional Hydrogen import development projects (Indonesia, Malaysia)
c) Regional Solar development (Malaysia, Philippines)
d) Regional Wind farm development projects (Philippines, Vietnam)
e) SOFC, Ammonia Projects in Jurong Island
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Project Management Office
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
10.2022 - Current
- Led the setup of Project Management Office (PMO) including governance framework, standardisation of process, resource and competency / capability building.
- Mitigated project risks with proactive planning and consistent monitoring of potential issues throughout the project lifecycle.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders by consistently exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional results.
- Facilitated seamless collaboration between cross-functional teams by developing clear lines of communication and shared goals.
- Maintained high-quality standards across all projects by enforcing strict adherence to established guidelines and industry best practices.
- Boosted productivity through effective workload distribution among team members based on individual strengths and capabilities.
- Mentored junior project managers in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Championed process improvement initiatives by identifying areas of inefficiency and proposing innovative solutions for optimization.
- Streamlined project management processes by implementing agile methodologies and improving cross-functional team communication.
- Led training programs for new hires on project management methodologies to expedite their acclimatization into the company's working environment.
- Recruited and oversaw personnel to achieve performance and quality targets.
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
Projects and Engineering Director
Sembcorp Solar Singapore
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
Project Engineer/ Manager / Senior Manager
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2017
- Selected projects
Senior Engineer
Polyplastics Sdn Bhd.
11.2003 - 11.2007
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Lead initiatives focused on process improvement and debottlenecking to enhanced operation efficiency.
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Acidchem International Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 10.2003
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
- Followed through large scale chemical complex construction activities including factory/site acceptance tests to validate equipment functionality and commissioning startups.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Science, Malaysia
01-2006
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
University Putra Malaysia
01-2001
Skills
- Project Development
- Project Execution
- Engineering Management
- Team Management
- Organisational setup
Timeline
Head of Project Management Office
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
10.2022 - Current
Projects and Engineering Director
Sembcorp Solar Singapore
01.2018 - 10.2022
Project Engineer/ Manager / Senior Manager
Sembcorp Industries Ltd
11.2007 - 12.2017
Senior Engineer
Polyplastics Sdn Bhd.
11.2003 - 11.2007
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Acidchem International Pte Ltd
01.2001 - 10.2003
Master of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Science, Malaysia
Bachelor of Engineering - Engineering
University Putra Malaysia
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