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Khairon Zainal

Khairon Zainal

Production Supervisor
Singapore

Summary

A result-oriented and accomplished professional with 10+ years experienced in the oil and gas industry. Comprehensive expertise, an HSE mindset, quality focus, and the capacity to lead multinational staff. Offering strong communication skills, proactive approach to decision making and problem solving, and the ability to work effectively in team-based environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Production Supervisor

ASM Front-End Manufacturing Singapore (FEMS)
2024.02 - Current
  • Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of production data, enabling informed decision-making for process improvements.
  • Track progress of each tool through waterfall and tool traveler.
  • Follow up on QDR/NC for quality issues and replacement parts to keep line moving.
  • Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.

Assembly Technician II

ASM Front-End Manufacturing Singapore (FEMS)
2021.12 - 2024.01
  • Assembly of front-end semiconductor wafer processing equipment.
  • Assemble complex mechanical units with extreme care and accuracy to meet strict inspection, testing and operating specifications.
  • Inspect parts for proper machining finish and dimensions.
  • Position, erect, align, level; position sub-assemblies, units and separates components and integrate their operations.
  • Plan assembly procedures and methods to assure efficient and timely progress.
  • Familiarize with SAP to retrieve drawings and documents, and to check parts availability, movement and stock as well.
  • Provide suggestions to improve assembly line work flow.
  • Maintain work area clean, safe and organized by 5S house-keeping.

Service Engineer

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
2016.10 - 2021.06

To take responsibility for supporting and servicing all products and clients for NOV Process & Flow Technologies business within the region. Mechanical servicing and installation of Chemineer® mixing equipment, Mono® progressive cavity pump (PCP) and Wellstream Processing separation and treatment pressure vessels.

Field experience:

  • Work preparation before reporting to customer site. Customer point of contact, discussing work scope, estimated completion date, tools required, drawings and manuals, permits before work commencement, manpower support and JHAs.
  • Installation of various Chemineer® mixing equipment at customer's site. Check for any missing or damaged items from part lists and general drawings. Vessel preparation before installation begin. Required PPEs are to be worn before going to site. All relevant permits such as, confined space and hot work has been signed off by authorize personal. Tools are available at site. Checking levelness of pressure vessel flange. Supervise lifting activities to ensure all personals involve in work are in safe area and will not cost damaged to customer equipment. All joints to be torque as per manuals. Installation of mechanical seal on drive shaft. Shaft straightness check to be carry out. If shaft straightness deviate, shaft straightening will have to be conducted in-situ. Supervise and provide direction for welding work on steady bearing inside vessel. Verified motor flexi-coupling alignment. Filled gearbox with recommended gear oil. Ensure enough grease for bearings. Rotate mixer via motor flexi-coupling to listen for any abnormal noise coming from gearbox or motor. De-couple flexi-coupling if motor solo test run is required by customer.
  • Refurbished Chemineer® gearbox at NOV workshop. Create Gearbox Service Checklist, together with guidance of UK Senior Service Engineer, to facilitate and provide clear instructions on step by step disassembly and assembly of Chemineer® gearbox.
  • Disassembly and assembly of Mono® progressive cavity pump (PCP) at NOV workshop. Inspect and report any defects or damages found during disassembly and replaced any components as required before returning to customer for operation.

Service & Aftermarket Sales Coordinator:

  • Support aftermarket sales enquiries. Check pricing from JDE and create cost sheet. Prepare quotation base on customer’s request order. Submit invoices to customer after completion of service work or delivery of requested items.
  • Contact vendors to purchase items locally to support field service work. Prepare purchase order upon receiving quotation from vendors. Follow up on delivery of items.
  • Involve in managing project for our client in Malaysia. Coordinate receiving of equipment from site to NOV workshop, availability of new parts for disassembly and assembly work, liaising with vendors for repair work base on engineering drawing, ensuring any technical issues were communicated with client and meeting dateline for every processes.

Achievements:

  • Achieve customer satisfaction by completing installation and maintenance of Chemineer® mixing equipment at ExxonMobil SBA (Singapore), Shell Bukom (Singapore), Novozymes Biotechnology (China), Reliance Industries (India), RJC Associates (Thailand), Formosa (Taiwan), Akzo Nobel (Singapore), Michelman (Singapore), GSK (Singapore), 3M Innovation (Singapore) and Infineum (Singapore).
  • Successfully complete demolition and installation of existing pressure vessels for Yinson Production FPSO in China within time frame given by project team.

Lead Field Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas (Hydril PCB PTE LTD)
2014.01 - 2015.09

Direct mechanical and hydraulic engineering operations, planning and scheduling tasks for a team of five to seven Field Service Engineers (FSE’s).

Field experience:

  • Ensure smooth workflow processes by using critical thinking to evaluate situations, set priorities, and manage project timelines.
  • Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, especially with blowout preventer (BOP) stack and control systems.
  • Deliver superior customer service by working directly with customers to resolve issues and communicate project status.
  • Expedited problem resolutions by collaborating with engineering staff and management team on planning and issue resolution.

Achievements:

  • Recognized as Core Member for GE Oil & Gas Drilling Korea New Build Commissioning Team by Management, participating in seven commissioning activities onboard various semi-submersibles and drill ships.
  • Promoted as result of demonstrated equipment expertise, team leadership, and successful interactions with clients.

Field Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas (Hydril PCB PTE LTD)
2011.12 - 2013.12

Installation, commissioning, troubleshooting and inspection of mechanical and hydraulic equipment, especially with the blowout preventer (BOP) stack and control systems. Work on-site onboard jack-ups, semi-submersibles, and drill ships.

Field experience:

  • Verify that level switches on Fluid Reservoir Unit (FRU) activate alarm system when fluid level reaches low-level set point.
  • Verify Hydraulic Pumping Unit (HPU) electrically operated actuator ball valves (Worcester Controls) open/close by sending command via HPU Interface Panel and Central Control Unit (CCU). Using jog button, verify that positive displacement quintuplex pumps (ClydeUnion Pumps, Reliable Pumps) rotation is correct. Verify all pressure relief valves in HPU skid have been calibrated and tag correctly. Pressure up skid to 5000psi to check pipe work and ball valves integrity. Pre-charged all accumulators with nitrogen.
  • Function test solenoid valves of Diverter Control Skid via CCU to activate pneumatic operated directional control valves on skid. From CCU, confirm commands are transmitted to increase and decrease regulator on skid. Pressure test skid to check for pipe work and ball valves integrity. Check for any leaks on directional control valves, flow control valves and check valves in system.
  • Test run High-Pressure Test Unit (HPTU) by sending commands via graphic display (BARTEC). To be able start and stop triplex pump (Reliable Pumps, Price Pumps). This system is able to perform low (0-1000PSI), medium (0-10,000PSI) and high (0-22,500PSI) pressure test for surface equipment and BOP stack. Critical checks on flow control valves, pressure relief valves and pipe connection to ensure there are no leaks during test run.
  • Establish communication from CCU to MUX BOP Control Pod via MUX cable. To be able to send signals to solenoid valves and activate shear seal valves to allow pressure fluid to flow to sub-plate mounted valves (SPM). BOP stack consists network of valves (T3 Failsafe, WOM Magnum Failsafe), filters, check valves, shuttle valves and pressure regulators which will need to be tested to ensure there are no leaks during actual operation.
  • Scheduled maintenance and inspection work on Annular and Ram BOPs, MUX Pods and wellhead connectors, failsafe valves (T3, WOM Magnum).

Achievement:

  • Received two GE Above & Beyond Bronze Awards for delivering superior results, one for technical expertise and dedication, and one for external focus.

Service Quality Coordinator

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
2008.12 - 2011.11

Managed the incident process from tool arrival to incident closure. Conducted internal audits and implemented changes to improve operations. Monitored and managed quality standards for the facility, communicating status to the Operation Manager and Area/Regional Service Quality Leader. Certified QMS Lead Auditor.

Work experience:

  • Used ITrax system to evaluate operational faults to determine whether tools were used incorrectly or there was design or service fault.
  • Maximized issue resolution by collaborating with all stakeholders, including engineering, sales, and operations.
  • Ensured standards compliance for all operations and calibrated equipment.

Achievement:

  • Based on superior audit performance, selected to audit other facilities in Far East region.
  • Top score in Internal Audit for Middle East Far East region.

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore
1999.07 - 2002.05

Skills

  • Installation & Commissioning

  • Inspections & Maintenance

  • Testing & Troubleshooting

  • Customer Relations

  • Project Management

  • Team Management

  • Quality Assurance

  • Health & Safety

Certification

NOV Process & Flow Technologies Service Technician Industrial Equipment Training (UK)

Timeline

Production Supervisor

ASM Front-End Manufacturing Singapore (FEMS)
2024.02 - Current

Assembly Technician II

ASM Front-End Manufacturing Singapore (FEMS)
2021.12 - 2024.01

Service Engineer

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
2016.10 - 2021.06

Lead Field Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas (Hydril PCB PTE LTD)
2014.01 - 2015.09

Field Service Engineer

GE Oil & Gas (Hydril PCB PTE LTD)
2011.12 - 2013.12

Service Quality Coordinator

National Oilwell Varco (NOV)
2008.12 - 2011.11

Mechanical Engineering

Ngee Ann Polytechnic
1999.07 - 2002.05

NOV Process & Flow Technologies Service Technician Industrial Equipment Training (UK)

FSE Hydril Hydraulic (Houston)

Basic MUX 101 (Houston)

Shipyard Supervisor Safety Singapore

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Perform Advanced Magnetic Particle Testing (Level II)

QMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Interpretation, Documentation & Implementation of ISO 9001:2008

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