Nur Farizan Aliasan
Environmental Practitioner
Lot 6457, Desa Pujut, Bandar Baru Permyjaya, 98000 Miri, Sarawak.
Summary
Dynamic HSE Leader with over 15 years of proven success in driving environmental, health, and safety excellence across complex upstream and downstream oil & gas operations. Experienced in project planning and execution, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning (EPCC), and decommissioning of pipeline projects. Recognized leadership in developing and implementing robust environmental and safety programs, conducting high-impact risk assessments, sustaining license to operate. A certified ISO 14001:2015 auditor with expertise in leading root cause investigations and strategizing emergency response. Skilled in aligning HSE initiatives with Sustainable Development Goals, passionate about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and stakeholder engagement. Known for strong management, analytical, and communication skills, with a proven track record in problem-solving and process improvement to enhance compliance and secure regulatory approvals under demanding conditions. Advocate of Generative Culture, fostering proactive intervention culture & psychological safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Manager (Environment)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
03.2022 - Current
- Managing and leading the development and implementation of environmental management systems & sustainability strategy
- Ensured project evaluated during design stage, to comply with PETRONAS Carbon Commitment, Carbon Footprint Assessment and PETRONAS position on Nature & Biodiversity Nature & Biodiversity Ecosystem Services
- Provided guidance on air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, noise, soil & groundwater, and hazardous substances to align with corporate and regulatory requirements and laws
- Spokesperson with government agencies & community for environmental matters
- Advisor in Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Marine Ecology Impact Assessments (IAME), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Decommissioning Environmental Plans (DEP)
- Advisor for environment monitoring reports for offshore and onshore facilities, corporate environmental manual/procedures.
- Advisor for offshore and onshore wastewater, sewage, hazardous waste, and soil and groundwater contamination; managed Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and advisor for groundwater well installation and monitoring strategies.
- Management of tenders - developed pre-qualification for environmental contracts, monitor contract execution post-award
- Managed environmental data & performance reporting through statistical tools
- Reviewed/endorsed environmental risk assessments e.g. hazard effect registers, environmental aspect impacts
- Lead Tier 3 emergency response drills, activating the Malaysia Oil Spill Contingency Plan (MOSCoP) and shoreline cleanup, in coordination 40+ government agencies e.g. National Security Council and Department of Environment
- Grievance focal, ensuring investigations are conducted on compliance issues, complaints on environmental matter from regulatory body / communities
- Lead Auditor for ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System, lead HSEMS Audit in Company, lead HSEMS Audit for business partners
- Trainer for Scheduled Waste (hazardous waste) Management for employees and contractors
- Advocate sustainability efforts at onshore & offshore facilities e.g. rainwater harvesting, solar panel installation & energy saving, recycling of wastes, responsible hazardous wastes management, wastewater management
- Advised on the development of the Malaysia Kasawari Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Manual
- Focal person for Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Risk Assessment (BESRA)
- Project advisor for waste-to-resources & single-used plastic phase out program
- Lead methane emission quantification and verified GHG inventories across assets
- Lead pilot carbon offset project e.g. mangrove rehabilitation, in collaboration with various stakeholders
Sr. Executive (Environment)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Coordinate the execution of environmental management systems, risk assessments, conducted audits/inspection, execute environmental monitoring and reporting, environmental budgeting
- Lead the monitoring of a soil phytoremediation project until reaching acceptable site screening level as per government's contaminated land guideline
- Advocate sustainability efforts at onshore & offshore facilities e.g. rainwater harvesting, solar panel installation & energy saving, recycling of wastes, responsible hazardous wastes management
- Lead Auditor for ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS), lead HSEMS Audit in Company, lead HSEMS Audit for business partners
- Lead internal assurance for soil & groundwater management, hazardous waste, air emissions management, and wastewater management
- Trainer for employee & contractors on environmental subjects e.g. hazardous waste, wastewater, environment hazardous substance, EIA, EMS
- Lead and coordinate environmental sampling programs, including air emissions, wastewater discharge, hazardous waste, ambient air quality, boundary noise quality, soil and groundwater management
- Developed Environmental Manuals, Environmental Procedures and process flows
- Resource person for environmental hazardous substance phase-out plans
- Transforms raw environmental data (analysis) to assist decision-making, policy formulation, and environmental protection
- Executed environmental programs/CSR within company and with external stakeholders - advocate sustainability practices to younger generations
- Lead development/review of Hazard Effect Register/HAZID
- Resource person for Climate Change & Adaptation Risk Assessment
Sr. Executive (HSE)
PETRONAS Gas Berhad
09.2013 - 03.2018
- Oversee HSEMS plans and budgets, sustained ISO 9001 certification, monitored HSE KPIs to ensure compliance with government & company requirements
- Spearhead the annual HSE Plan implementation by organizing, monitoring, and tracking, actively engaging workers in HSE campaigns for Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline & Miri/Bintulu Gas Distribution System operation & maintenance
- Lead EIA, EMP compliance and environmental monitoring of gas pipeline project, operation & maintenance; reviewed and monitored abandonment plans for project
- Advised on project HSE Operational Readiness, ensuring a smooth transition from project phase to handover to operation
- Developed procedures e.g. Permit to Work, Job Hazard Analysis, Hazardous Waste, Chemical Handling
- Lead HSE investigations and managed crisis response to a gas pipeline explosion, developing ALARP-based HSE procedures
- Presented HSE performance reports to government agencies
- Trained employees and contractors in HSE subjects, advocate HSE requirements during turnarounds
- Developed environmental risk registers and emergency response plans, including medical response. Led Tier 1 and Tier 2 emergency exercises within company/government agencies
Environment Officer
COTRADE Manpower Services Seconded to PETRONAS Gas
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Seconded to PETRONAS Gas Berhad, Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline Project
- Provided environmental oversight for the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) contractor for the construction of gas pipeline project
- Lead the coordination and implementation of EIA, EMP, Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (ESCP), and project's environmental monitoring program. Regularly inspect and provided assurance to Company on contractor's environmental performance
- Lead in monitoring of contractor's progress for environmental control at site
- Lead the discussion with government authorities for environmental issues during project, such as hazardous waste management and transportation from remote areas, base camps wastes & sewage management, erosion and sediment management
Environment Officer
Chemsain Konsultant Sdn. Bhd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Seconded to PETRONAS Gas Berhad, Sabah Sarawak Gas Pipeline Project
- Conducted regular environmental sampling across onshore pipeline route, covering ambient air, noise levels, and surface water quality as per EIA and EMP requirement
- Lead environmental compliance through data collection, analysis, and reporting, and submission of environmental reports to relevant authorities
- Identify environmental risks and recommend corrective actions to sustain consent to operate and reduce environmental impacts during construction activities
- Environment auditor for the project, recommend corrective actions
Laboratory Supervisor
Shin Yang Plywood Sdn Bhd
09.2006 - 12.2008
- Ensure product compliance with Japanese Agricultural Standards
- Lead product performance tests and provide recommendations for improvement
Education
Bachelor of Forestry Science With Honours -
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Kota Kinabalu 06.2003 - 09.2006
Skills
Compliance & Risk Management Identifying and addressing compliance gaps with government/corporate laws/requirement, hazard identification, risk assessments, management of change, management of high-risk environments (eg oil spill management, high pressure pipeline etc)
HSE KPI Reporting & Monitoring Implementing and monitoring process improvements to enhance HSE performance
Environmental Management Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (ESCP), Environmental sampling, Pollution Abatement Systems performance & root cause analysis
Hazardous Waste Management Competent Person, competent trainer, waste-to-resources advisor
Studies Biodiversity & Ecosystem Services Risk Assessment, Soil & groundwater contamination & remediation, environmental hazardous substance phase-out plan
Environmental Auditing Certified ISO14001:2015 EMS Lead Auditor
Safe System of Work: Emergency response & preparedness, Permit to Work implementation, HSE audits and inspections, Tripod Beta
Trainer: Scheduled waste management, wastewater management, ISO 14001:2015 EMS awareness, hazardous substance, EIA requirements, safe chemical handling, and internal PTW procedures
Certification
Certified Environmental Professional in Scheduled Wastes Management, CePSWaM/00872, Environment Institute of Malaysia, 01/2016
Paper Presentations
Produced Water Predicaments and Outcome, International Petroleum Technology Conference, 02/12/2024, 02/14/2024, Dhahran Expo, Saudi Arabia
Reference
Ms. Cecelia Lakai, Senior Manager (HSE)
PETRONAS Abu Dhabi/Upstream
cecelia_lakai@petronas.com
Timeline
Manager (Environment)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
03.2022 - Current
Sr. Executive (Environment)
PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
04.2018 - 02.2022
Sr. Executive (HSE)
PETRONAS Gas Berhad
09.2013 - 03.2018
Environment Officer
COTRADE Manpower Services Seconded to PETRONAS Gas
01.2011 - 09.2013
Environment Officer
Chemsain Konsultant Sdn. Bhd.
01.2009 - 01.2011
Laboratory Supervisor
Shin Yang Plywood Sdn Bhd
09.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Forestry Science With Honours -
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
06.2003 - 09.2006