NOR DIYANA BINTI MD TAH
Summary
Experienced Project Planner supporting integrated Engineering, Construction, Procurement, HUC & Commissioning, Installation, and Drilling teams in delivering complex capital projects. Demonstrated strength in schedule governance, variance analysis, and reporting while ensuring full compliance with regulatory and client requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Planning & Scheduling
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
Malaysia
05.2019 - Current
- Execute project planning and scheduling strategies to ensure projects are completed on time and deliver optimal value.
- Developed and prepared the Project Control Planning Package (PCPP) to outline the process that will be used to measure progress, control cost, and schedule, and analyse variances.
- Planned, coordinated, and managed project schedules and work breakdown structures (WBS) covering all activities and key milestones outlined in the PCPP.
- Develop a progress tracking and reporting system based on the WBS.
- Plan and implement overall schedule performance strategies, identify issues, and propose schedule optimization opportunities.
- Prepare and analyze critical paths, verify progress, perform schedule analysis, and recommend mitigation actions.
- Coordinate with clients, subcontractors, and vendors on scheduling and progress updates.
- Establish resource planning and utilization for the project.
- Evaluate critical paths, schedule-related risks, mitigation actions, and improvement opportunities.
- Support project sanctions, forecasting, and change management activities to ensure compliance with corporate governance.
- Analyze project performance trends, map findings, and recommend improvements for better project control.
- Implement schedule performance strategies, highlight concerns, recommend corrective actions, and ensure schedule targets are achieved to protect the company’s interests and reputation.
- List of Projects : Baram South Redevelopment Project I Baram FIESTA Project I Betty Water Injection Project I Bendai GFD (Pre-Development) I Miri ORF (Pre Development) I Baronia Redevelopment Phase 1 I Temana Integrated (Pre Development)
Project Planner & Scheduler
Petronnic Sdn Bhd
Malaysia
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Developed and constructed a Master and Detail Schedule with resources for the project based on the PETRONAS Project Management System (PPMS) and SKO Pipeline Integrity Road Map.
- Developed Project Control Planning Package (PCPP) outlining processes for measuring progress, controlling costs, scheduling, and analyzing variances.
- Update and analyze Project Schedule and Cost, highlight schedule and cost variance/issues, critical path and make recommendations to the Project Managers on effective mitigation
- Developed and compiled the project control exhibits for the Invitation to Bid (ITB).
- List of projects : EPCIC PL324 Pipeline Replacement Project I EPCIC PL348 Pipeline Replacement Project I PL293 16" 2KM Trunkline Sectional Replacement Pipeline Replacement I Dulang Enhanced Water Alternate Gas (EWAG) Field Trial Project (Pre-Development) I Provision of Engineering, Procurement, Installation and Testing (EPIT) of Non Metallic Pipeline (NMP) Pilot Demonstration Technology Project I Dulang East (Pre-Development)
Project Planner & Scheduler
ZECON BERHAD
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed comprehensive Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and detailed work programmes for the PERMATA Children's Specialist Hospital project, covering External Works, Piling, Civil & Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, ICT, and Medical Equipment scopes.
- Aligned subcontractor schedules with the master schedule by identifying gaps, resolving conflicts, and advising project managers and directors on effective mitigation strategies.
- Prepared and communicated project progress updates and outlook assessments to the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, the Chancellor of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and associated banking partners.
Project Planner & Scheduler
Aworldtec Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Developed and constructed a Master and Detail Schedule with resources for the project based on the PETRONAS Project Management System (PPMS) and SKO Pipeline Integrity Road Map.
- Developed Project Control Planning Package (PCPP) outlining processes for measuring progress, controlling costs, scheduling, and analyzing variances.
- Update and analyze Project Schedule and Cost, highlight schedule and cost variance/issues, critical path and make recommendations to the Project Managers on effective mitigation
- Review and analyze Contractor’s Schedule, highlight issues and make recommendations to the Project Managers on effective resolutions with Contractors
- Registered, coordinate and interfacing with SKO, MISC & DFIN on marine spread movement at each field locations and managing vessel clashing with asset owner
- List Projects: PL215 Pipeline Replacement & Topside Rejuvenation Project I Cluster 4 (Bayan) Topside Rejuvenation Project I Cluster 5 (Temana) Topside Rejuvenation Project
Junior Planning Engineer
Petrofac E&C Sdn Bhd
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Developed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) with corresponding resource and cost budgets to facilitate effective planning and control.
- Assisted the Senior Planning Engineer in developing and implementing a project planning and progress control system, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Gathered and validated input from project stakeholders, improving schedule accuracy, and ensuring timely updates.
- Prepared weekly Offshore Projects and Operations (OPO) and monthly progress reports, including S-Curve updates, and manpower loading analysis.
- Prepare a weekly report for critical delays in material deliveries extracted from the procurement schedule and expediting report.
Executive
Celcom Axiata Berhad
12.2009 - 08.2011
- Registered and activated prepaid and postpaid lines for employee testing at Celcom.
- Analyzed monthly CMP usage data to identify trends, supporting departmental decision making.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Electronics, Telecommunications, Multimedia
University
Skills
- Project Scheduling & Critical Path Analysis (CPA)
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Stakeholder Management
- Resource Planning
Accomplishments
- Appreciation Award for Bekok-C Project
- Short listed for PETRONAS Upstream Success Story Competition 2014 for SKO Pipeline & Topside Replacement of PL373 Project
- International Project Management Conference 2022 : Co-writer/presenter of Electronics Project Brief, Transformation a Monotonous Project Portfolio Management paper (video presentation)
Timeline
Executive Planning & Scheduling
Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS)
05.2019 - Current
Project Planner & Scheduler
Petronnic Sdn Bhd
07.2017 - 04.2019
Project Planner & Scheduler
ZECON BERHAD
04.2016 - 07.2017
Project Planner & Scheduler
Aworldtec Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
05.2014 - 03.2016
Junior Planning Engineer
Petrofac E&C Sdn Bhd
09.2011 - 04.2013
Executive
Celcom Axiata Berhad
12.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) - Electronics, Telecommunications, Multimedia
University