Muhammad Zahar Abdullah, Operations Manager

Muhammad Zahar Abdullah

Operations Manager

Barakah Offshore Petroleum

Location
Malaysia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
Experience
24 years, 0 months

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Operations Manager at Barakah Offshore Petroleum
  • Malaysia
  • My current job since November 2014

Project assigned to:
Provision of Hook-Up Commissioning and Topside Major Maintenance for Petronas Carigali, West Malaysia for :-
• PFLNG1 Offshore Works Post Installation & Onboard Hook Up, Commissioning and Start Up in Kanowit Fields, Sarawak
• EnQuest Petroleum PM8 Block in Sabah Water
• Lundin Bertam PM307 Block in Terengganu Waters

Description of duties:
• Oversee hook-up contractor & vendors
• Track budget, POB, and progress against planned levels & schedule
• Develop and approve contractor's drawings, work plan, work packs and schedule
• Assist with development of tender packages
• Provide direction and leadership during installation of the topsides and hook-up operations
• Maintain familiarity with structural and piping drawings, ISO's and specifications to ensure the latest revisions are being adapted
• Lead HUC in overall team meetings

Resident Engineer at Sepakat Setia Perunding
  • Malaysia
  • May 2014 to October 2014

Project assigned to:
Rehabilitation Project of Sewerage System at UNISEL Bestari Jaya using Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) Lining Method and Sewerage Treatment Plant Rehabilitation. (MYR38m)

Description of duties:
• Assure Site Document Control Procedure is implemented by the contractor.
• Act as the focal person in communicating projects issues between contractors, client and authority.
• Oversee compliancy of material and workmanship with the project requirement.
• Oversee material testing for compliance with the specifications and By-Laws.
• Measure, ascertain and verify amount of work done under the contract for the purpose of interim and / or final payment to the contractor by the client.
• Take and retain records of actual executed measurements and the Non-Conforming Records (NCR).
• Liaise with relevant parties on project issues and consulting contractor in work coordination.
• Prepare progress reports.
• Be the focal person at the project site and attending meetings by client, contractors and authority.
• Handle design changes, disputes between contractor-client and possible variations of works.
• Verify and endorse as-built drawings with the declaration of completed works being constructed as per specifications.

Project Manager at IC & E Group
  • Malaysia
  • December 2010 to April 2014

Project assigned to:
• Proposed Continuing Abandoned New Court Complex for Klang Municipal Council under Jabatan Kerja Raya, Klang. (Rescue Project - MYR25m)
• Package 1, Bore Piling, Basement and Retaining Wall for Proposed New Headquarters for Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (Selangor State Development Body) - 4 to 8 stories building of 4 blocks; Comprising of Offices, Auditorium, Commercial Center, Banquet Rooms, Gymnasium and Sub-basement Parking. (MYR24.5m)
• Proposed Continuing Abandoned New Kuala Lumpur International Remote Control Circuit at Taman Metropolitan, Kepong for Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur. (MYR6.5m)

Description of duties:
• Manage project development and progress.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates to team members and stakeholders.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, recommended subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Plane and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Coach and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Conduct project post mortem and created recommendations in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Developed best practices and tools for project execution and management.

Resident Engineer at AECOM
  • Malaysia
  • July 2008 to October 2010

Project assigned to:
Design & Build of Health Clinic, Food Control Lab & Vector Lab for the District Office of Bandar Botanic, Klang.

Description of duties:
• Assure Site Document Control Procedure is implemented by the contractor.
• Act as the focal person in communicating projects issues between contractors, client and authority.
• Oversee compliancy of the materials and workmanship with the project requirement.
• Oversee material testing for compliance with the specifications and By-Laws.
• Measure, ascertain and verify the amount of work done under the contract for the purpose of interim/ final payment to the contractor by the client.
• Take and retain records of actual executed measurements and the Non-Conforming Records (NCR).
• Liaise with Civil Engineer on project issues and consulting contractor in work coordination.
• Prepare regular progress reports.
• Be the focal person at the project site and attended meetings by client, contractors and authority.
• Handle design changes, disputes between contractor-client and possible variations of works.
• Verify and endorse as-built drawings with the declaration of completed works being constructed as per specifications.

Facility Engineer at Advanced Maintenance Precision Management
  • Malaysia
  • November 2007 to July 2008

Description of duties:
• Plan, organize and supervise the repair work and maintenance of clients’ buildings and facilities.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned technicians; prioritize, schedule and assign work to assigned technicians.
• Supervise technicians by providing clear work instructions and observing the performance.
• Plan and lay out projects; purchase equipment, materials and supplies according to established procedures.
• Assure safe and efficient operation of equipment, working environment and assure compliance with established timeliness.
• Monitor progress of contracted work or third party including remodeling, new construction, painting and janitorial services and projects.
• Implement standard service offerings and assists with the development of standards and strategy as required.
• Prepare and monitor work requests for repair and maintenance and report any maintenance problems.
• Maintain and submit all maintenance record.
• Conduct periodic inspections on all clients’ buildings and facilities to identify and report repairs or maintenance requirement.
• Collate and prepare maintenance report.
• Provide consultations on related engineering matter.
• Prepare company standard of procedure (SOP) for Asset Warranty Management for contractor during and post Defect Liability Period (DLP).

Civil Engineer at Persada Electrical and Engineering Works
  • Malaysia
  • May 2004 to November 2007

Current project:
• Cameron Highlands & Batang Padang Hydroelectric Schemes Life Extension Project (MYR 200 mil.) A joint-venture with Siemens and consulted by SNC Lenelin, this project is to extend life of an old national power station for another 60 yrs. I am in charge of building a workshop and a control centre (SCADA) of five hydro power stations that supply power to the main national grid.

Description of duties:
Plan, design and coordinate civil engineering project. Analyse reports, maps, drawings and data to design project. This include:
• Plan and implement project within the allocated resources
• Manage project personnel. This include staff on-site training, staff monitoring and welfare
• Liaison with local authorities, clients and engineers
• Supervise external contractors during construction process
• Prepare tender and bidding documentation, technical specifications, construction drawings and work plans
• Identify sub-contractors and suppliers
• Research and analyse material and budget
• Prepare progress reports, Gantt charts, S-curve and analysis
• Conduct meetings with clients, architects, consultants, suppliers and vendors
• Prepare Minutes of Meeting

Civil Engineer at PTIS-Baxtech JV
  • Malaysia
  • February 2002 to April 2004

Projects:
• Kuala Selangor District Court (Grade-A Buiding) (MYR 5 mil.)
• Semarang & Erb West Oil Drilling Platform Refurbishment Project (MYR 400K)
Installation of new raised floor for the platform control room of 400sqm.
• Community Housing Development (MYR 25 mil.) Reinforced concrete housing complex comprising of three level underground car parks, ground floor retail and eighteen storey containing 62 apartments above.

Description of duties:
Organise civil engineering works on oil and gas platform and general building construction works; including:
• Plan and implement project within the allocated resources & project duration
• Manage project personnel. This include staff on-site training, monitoring and welfare
• Liaison with local authorities, clients and consultant
• Supervise external contractors during construction process (on-site)
• Prepare tender and bidding documentation, procurement, technical specifications, construction drawings and work plans
• Identify suppliers and sub-contractors
• Research and analyse material and budget
• Prepare progress reports, Gantt charts, S-curve and analysis
• Conduct meetings with clients, architects, suppliers and vendors

Site Engineer at IC & E Group
  • Malaysia
  • August 2000 to February 2002

Projects assigned to:
• Laying sewerage pipeline for Johor State Housing Development Project. (MYR20m)
• Construction of Food Stall Complex for Kuala Lumpur City Council. Two-Storey concrete building comprising of 40-units of stalls, an open sitting area with 500 seats and 30-units of shops. (MYR5m)

Description of duties:
• Assist Project Manager in planning and implementing projects within allocated resources.
• Coordinate project personnel.
• Liaise with local authorities, clients and consultants.
• Assist Project Manager in preparing tender and bid documentation, technical specifications, and construction drawings and work plans.
• Assist Quantity Surveyor in researching and analysing building material and budget.
• Prepare progress reports, charts and analysis.
• Conduct meetings with clients, architects, suppliers and vendors.

Trainee Engineer at MinConsult
  • Malaysia
  • May 2000 to July 2000

• Assist Structural Engineer and Project Manager in preparing tender and bid documentation, technical specifications, detail drawings and work plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Civil Engineering
  • at University Technology Malaysia
  • May 2000

Subjects covered include Structure Design, Hydraulics, Construction Technology, Quantity Survey and Procurement of material, Land Survey and Construction Project Management. Thesis: Steel Structure Connection

High school or equivalent, Science
  • at Sekolah Menengah Tuanku Abdul Rahman
  • December 1994

Specialties & Skills

Civil Engineering
Housing
Progress Reports
Procurement
MS Project
MS Office Applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Primavera
AutoCAD
Adobe Photoshop
Civil Engineering

Languages

English
Expert
Malay
Expert
Indonesian
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Engineers Malaysia
  • Member
  • June 2001
Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia
  • Member
  • June 2001
Malaysia Association of Facility Management
  • Ordinary Member
  • June 2015

Hobbies

  • Travel and Sports
    At university and school levels, I actively took part in the following sports: - Field Hockey - Football - Jungle trecking