Zulkarnain Zulkarnain

Highly accomplished and Certified Mechanical Engineer offering 10+ years of high-density project expertise in Mechanical Maintenance Management and statutory QA/QC Field Inspections across geothermal power plants, refineries, LNG terminals, and offshore/onshore oil & gas platforms. Proven track record as a Project Quality Representative for major energy leaders—including Pertamina, Medco E&P, PHE (ONWJ, WMO, OSES), and PT Badak LNG—with a strong expertise in executing Risk-Based Inspections (RBI), managing cross-border material procurement (including PMI deployment in South Korea), and leading complex shutdown turnarounds (TA). Recognized for a strict commitment to engineering codes (ASME, API) and HSE leadership, seamlessly leveraging IBM Maximo to optimize asset integrity, clear technical punch lists, and deliver complex mechanical completions with zero safety incidents.

Mechanical Lead Static | December 2024 – Present

PT. Supreme Energy Rantau Dedap, South Sumatra

• Asset Management & Overhaul: Lead and execute comprehensive preventive, predictive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance programs for 100% of static mechanical assets within a high-capacity geothermal power plant.

• System Optimization: Command the deployment of IBM Maximo to digitize maintenance tracking, systematically reducing equipment downtime through precise scheduling and historical data analytics.

• Standardization & HSE: Formulate and propose critical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) while strictly enforcing HSE management frameworks, successfully maintaining a 100% incident-free operational record.

PT. Titis Sampurna Inspection, Jakarta

• PROJECT FOCUS: Statutory Inspection & Government Certifications (MIGAS / BNSP)
  • Pressure Vessel Integrity: Evaluated Manufacturer Data Books, ITPs, and engineering designs to issue Certificates of Inspection (COI), calculating corrosion degradation rates and remaining life assessments (RLA) under ASME Section VIII.

  • Pipeline Compliance: Conducted thorough visual, dimensional, and ultrasonic thickness checks on major distribution networks, securing official Operating Approvals (PLO) from the Directorate General of Oil and Gas.

  • Rotating Asset Validation: Supervised critical performance metrics (NPSH, vibration, alignment, and RPM) during both Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for heavy-duty pumps and compressors.

• PROJECT FOCUS: Offshore & Onshore Major Project Assignments
  • PHE ONWJ, PHE WMO, & PHE OSES Fast-Track Projects: Served as the dedicated QA/QC Representative managing structural and piping fabrication; successfully cross-checked welder certifications, monitored welding repair rates within strict thresholds, evaluated RT films, and cleared extensive mechanical punch lists to close out non-conformance reports (NCR).

  • PT Badak LNG Bontang Asset Integrity Project (Aug 2022 – Nov 2023): Executed advanced Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) risk assessments for pressure vessels and storage tanks using API 510/570 standards; audited NDT contractor reports (UT, RT, MT) to prepare robust Fitness-For-Service (FFS) documentation.

  • JOB Pertamina Medco E&P CPP Senoro Turnaround Project (Jul – Oct 2021): Managed quality assurance for the EPC mill production and shutdown activities; enforced rigorous material traceability controls and coordinated with sub-contractors on priority structural issues under strict deadlines.

  • JGC Indonesia - Medco Blok AA International Project (Busan, South Korea - Oct 2016): Deployed overseas as the EPC QC Representative at the international fabrication yard; verified component material metallurgy for high-pressure flanges using Positive Material Identification (PMI) and witnessed stringent mechanical destructive testings.

  • PT Santos Geothermal/Oil Project (Sep 2015 – Feb 2016): Appointed as QA/QC and Handover Certificate Package (HCP) Engineer; audited and signed off engineering documentation (MW1, MP1, SF1, PL1 certificates) to seamless transition assets from the construction phase to active operations.

PT Sucofindo, South Sumatra

• Lifting & Rigging Audit: Critically reviewed and approved heavy-lift technical inspection reports for the PHE Offshore North West Java project to verify structural compliance before asset deployment.

• Field Monitoring: Managed and logged daily performance trackers for third-party QA/QC field inspectors deployed at client operational sites.

PT Indonesia Fibreboard Industry, South Sumatra

• Plant Maintenance: Assisted in real-time mechanical troubleshooting, modification, and alignment of heavy production machinery within the Barker, Boiler, and Refinery areas.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering | GPA: 2.88 / 4.00

Sriwijaya University, South Sumatra

• Specialization: Machine Production (CAD/CAM Computer-Aided Design)

• Timeline: August 2006 – December 2011

Statutory & Government Qualifications (MIGAS / BNSP / Kemnaker)

• Confined Space OSH Technician | Ministry of Manpower (Valid until Apr 2031)

• First-Level Geothermal Operations Supervisor (PPS) | BNSP / LSP Energi Mandiri (Valid until Jun 2030)

• Pressure Vessel Inspector | LPK-KPD Migas & BNSP (Valid until Oct 2026)

• Rotating Equipment Inspector | LPK-KPD Migas & BNSP (Valid until Jul 2026)

• Pipeline Inspector | LPK-KPD Migas & BNSP

• Radiography Interpretation Level II | Indonesia Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (Valid until Nov 2028)

• Welding Inspector (Comprehensive Level) | B4T Bandung / Ministry of Industry

• CSWIP 3.0 Visual Welding Inspector | TWI Certification Ltd (Expired Mar 2024)

• Mechanical Plumbing & Pump Expert (Madya) | LPJK (Expired Nov 2024)

• Acoustic Monitoring with MIDAS Meter (MTP-059) | Score Diagnostics Limited

• Leading Others Effectively | Dale Carnegie Training

• Maintenance Management Training | Fiqry Jaya Manunggal

• Sea Survival Course | PT Omega Trainindo Mandiri