Zuli Izwan Zulkafli, Project Manager

Zuli Izwan Zulkafli

Project Manager

Energy Equipment Tech Corporation

Location
Malaysia
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
Experience
13 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 4 Months

Project Manager at Energy Equipment Tech Corporation
  • Philippines - Manila
  • My current job since July 2023

Project Name

East Bay Phase 2 13KM x 48 Submarine Pipeline Scopes:

1. 48 x 13KM Submarine Pipelaying Activities
2. 48 Subsea Tie-In Activities
3. 13 x 1km string surface towing activities
4. 48 Post trenching activities
5. 48 x 900m Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
6. 48 Pre-commissioning activities Results Led Energy Equipment Tech Corporation to penetrate Philippines.
Construction industries after contract awarded. The main goal of the project is to Install 13KM x 48 CWC.
Pipeline across the lake.
7.To deliver 250MLD of portable water daily from the Pakil Water Treatment Plan in Rizal to Taguig, Pateros and
portions of Pasig.

Challenges
1. Shallow water(lake) depth-Maximum 5m
2. Pasig River Access-Very narrow for construction Marine Spread.
3. Unavailability of common Pipelaying equipment's and machineries such as winches, rollers, davits etc.
4. pre-assigned team members by management (Not own setup).
5. Limited financial strength due to company running concurrent project elsewhere etc.

Efforts
1. Elegantly positive in progress despite the company financial challenges by negotiating with vendors.
2. Engaging local marine spread vendors who can perform due diligence to pass the Pasig River.
3. Import pipelaying equipment's and machineries from abroad to avoid compromising the quality of laying.
4. Closely engage with Owner to ensure all project concern, efforts and catch-up plan is being informed.
5. Diligently selecting pipeline welding production vendors to ensure production volume and quality is achieved.

Senior Engineer (Offshore Installation) / Company Site Representative (CSR) at PETRONAS
  • Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
  • January 2020 to July 2023

Project Name
1. Bokor GLC Cooler Replacement
2. Kasawari Topside, Jacket and Appurtenance Installation - 1 x Jacket, 1 x Topside, 1 x Bridge
3. Dayang Topaz 2 Anchors and Anchors Wires Retrieval - 2 x 7T Anchors, and 4KM Anchor Wires
4. Kanowit (KASS) Subsea Intervention and Inspection Campaign - Xmas Tree + Subsea Control Module (SCM),
HFL& EFL replacement and GVI
5. Bayan 20 x 12.753km Gas Pipeline Riser and Spool Installation
6. Bakau NAG Pipeline, Riser and Spool Installation-29km x 16inches Gas and Oil pipeline

Results
1. Successfully completed all above projects without major HSE concern.
2. Successfully eliminated potential of production loss due to backup GLC cooler faulty by timely replacement.
3. Successfully installed jacket prior to float over entry which eliminated commercial and schedule impact of float
over barge standby.
4. Successfully led the team to retrieve the insurance evidence of 2x anchors and 4km of anchor wires
5. Successfully completed Riser installation inside Turnaround windows period given which eliminated potential of delay in platform start-up.

Efforts
1.Conducted multiple session of review, improvement, and challenge session to tackle the 30mm gap of cooler
replacement tolerance which resulted to brilliant solution of goal post as guide for removal and installation.
2.Creative solution was determined onboard among team members by combination of vessel position, vessel
move and crane load monitoring to ensure anchors which sucked 9m into the mud is retrieved successfully.
3.Regular update and opportunity-based discussion among Turn Around team members and Offshore Installation
Manager (OIM) to ensure all opportunities taken in terms of operation hours versus other activities, vessel
positioning to ensure no stoppage for other activities such as HUC vessel, Topside Maintenance Vessel etc.
4.Coordinate Subsea team with Marine and Diving team to ensure all underwater construction activities was
conducted safely due to complexity.

Head of Operation – Southern Malaysia Operation at PADIBERAS NASIONAL BERHAD
  • Malaysia - Johor Bahru
  • June 2019 to December 2019

Results
1. Maintained stockpiles quantity as per required by Malaysian Government
2. Maintained Rice security such as fumigation requirements, storage, Logistics, and trading.
3. Eliminated customer complaints by providing an outstanding service and after sales services.
4. Managed Port logistic related shipment from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Thailand

Senior Project Engineer at Innovative Pipeline Solutions Sdn. Bhd.
  • Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
  • November 2015 to January 2019

Scopes
1. Oversees the planning, design, and construction of large-scale projects.
2. Manages a team of engineers who specialize in different areas of expertise.
3. Prepares, coordinates, and monitors the project budget, timeline and quality.
4. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or
parts.
5. Designs fixtures, tools, and gauges

Engineer (Offshore Installation) at PETRONAS
  • Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
  • November 2009 to March 2015

Involvements
1. Dulang DL-B to DL-C 3 x 4.5KM Submarine Cable Replacement
2. EVA Pipeline Protection Works
3. Bintulu Crude Oil Terminal Pipeline Protection Works via rock dumping
4. TEP-B Platform to Bintulu Crude Oil Terminal Shore Approach Project via beach pull method
5. KIKEH deep-water ROV Inspection
6. Pipeline stability correction via concrete mattress installation (252 nos)
7. KNPG-B, MLDP-A, LHDP-A, KAKG-A, EWDP-B and EWP-A Jacket Strengthening via annulus grouting
8. Pipeline CP via Anode Frame Installation (212 Nos.)
9. 39 Major Platform Inspection utilizing Dynamic Positioning Diving Support Vessel
10. 200KM ROV Pipeline Inspection 2010
11. SMDP-B & SMJT-F Seabed Survey and Debris Cleaning
12. 15nos Riser Guard Installation
13. 150 KM ROV Pipeline Inspection

Highlights
1. Successfully steward submarine cable replacement which resulted 6 weeks activities completed in 2 weeks by
convincing loss adjuster, the evidence via ROV instead of the need to perform retrieval of the evidence.
2. Successfully completed pipeline protection works despite all the challenges faced related to authority.
Established rapport with authority to further understand the reasoning and to acquire early info to ensure
timely submission
3.Led the team as resident engineer at site to coordinate between onshore, offshore, authority and HUC activity
which resulted to no standby and on time commissioning.
4. Attended Kikeh deep-water ROV inspection to assist lead on operation
5. Led the team to perform 5 platform which equivalent to 20 jacket leg annuluses grouting which resulted to
timely completion and avoid cost impact of rig standby.
6. Completed 39 major platform inspection which involved effective coordination between logistics, inspection
strategy, weather limitation, equipment breakdown. Endurance of the vessel and spread flexibility of platforms
to be inspected is required.
7. Completed 15 riser guard installation which require coordination from all parties such as simultaneous activity
with HUC for hot work activities, drilling rig entry date to the installation location. Manage to coordinate and
job completed safely

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering (Hons)
  • at Universiti Teknologi Petronas
  • June 2024

Academic Accolades: • Silver Medal in Engineering Design Exhibition • Dean's List award for successful internship

Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Hons),
  • at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
  • September 2009

Specialties & Skills

Health and Safety
Influencer Marketing
Negotiation
Project Management
Offshore Project Management
CONSTRUCTION
PLANNING
DUE DILIGENCE
TRENCHING
DIRECTIONAL DRILLING
DRILLING
WELDING
FUMIGATION
MANAGEMENT
Planning,Scheduling, Quality Assurance, Cost Estimating, Engineering Onshore/Offshore, Pipelines
Project Management, Construction Management, Costing & Budgeting, Contract Administration
Resource Optimization, Quality Assurance/Control, Inspection, Offshore/Onshore
Project Engineering, Cost Control, Government Liaison, HSE, Engineering Design
Communication & Interpersonal skills, Strong Analytical and Problem Solving Skills
Project Testing & Commissioning, Turnkey Commercial Works, Engineering Resources

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Society of Petroleum Engineers
  • Member
  • November 2009
Board Of Engineers Malaysia
  • Engineer
  • June 2023

Training and Certifications

Industrial Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Ethylene Polyethylene (M) Sdn Bhd
Date Attended:
December 2007
Non Destructive Testing Level 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
INSTEP
Date Attended:
March 2012
Career Seminar PHP 2007 (Training)
Training Institute:
Ministry of Higher Education
Date Attended:
September 2007
Welding Technology , Level 2 (Training)
Training Institute:
INSTEP
Date Attended:
February 2012
WINCAIRS OFFSHORE SYSTEM VERSION 9.0.9 (Training)
Training Institute:
OCEANEERING
Date Attended:
March 2010

Hobbies

  • Golfing
    Runner up for Wasco-Bredero Tournament in Mines Golf and Country Resort and Saujana Golf and Country Resort