Planning EngineerJul 2022 - Dec 2023Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M Pte Ltd, Singapore Planning EngineerJul 2022 - Dec 2023Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M Pte Ltd, Singapore Achievements:
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives as lead auditor for ISO: 9001 compliances, optimizing key Business Assessment Process audit reporting efficiency by 25% through early delivery.
- Improved up to 50% of operations efficiency by advancing CMMS development, specifically the IBM Maximo System.
- Enhanced operational reliability by reviewing plant cross-department modification plans
- Achieved substantial cost savings by orchestrating seamless 5x 7-to-9-day plant outages, minimizing disruptions and downtime.
- Contributed as an integral team player in the successful execution of a major GT26 High Efficiency (HE) upgrade project spanning 2-month—the first of its kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
Key Tasks:
- Enhanced plant reliability through periodic maintenance plan reviews, averting unnecessary outages.
- Conducted monthly reviews, reducing downtime by 15% through improved asset tracking and maintenance scheduling.
- Contributed to HSE and BMOS committees, emphasizing a commitment to health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Ensured seamless warehouse operations by supervising staff in the absence of the warehouse in-charge, optimizing receiving, storing, and distribution processes.
Technical EngineerFeb 2020 – Jun 2022Assistant Technical EngineerAug 2017 - Jan 2020
Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M Pte Ltd, Singapore
Achievements:
- Saved 50% headcount costs by efficiently managing dual roles in shift operations and Technical Engineer functions for 3 months.
- Achieved recurring 30% cost savings every quarter by uncovering and resolving discrepancies in OEM's monthly service charges versus calculated EOH.
- Contributed as a team player in the successful execution of the HRSG HP Economizers replacement project.
- Ensured regulatory compliance through accurate and timely submission of annual reports, preventing non-compliance penalties. Managed timely submission of reports including the Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP) for PUB, SO2 emissions for NEA, and the Energy Conservation Acts (ECA) by NEA.
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- Key Tasks:
- Appointed Water Efficiency Manager, aiding WEMP requirements for KMC O&M.
- Implemented real-time data analysis, established KPIs, and integrated predictive analytics, boosting equipment reliability, and reducing unplanned downtime and costs.
- Conducted efficiency calculations for a Combined Cycle Power Plant.
- Identified and resolved inefficiencies through in-depth analysis of existing systems.
- Implemented technical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment functionality, contributing to operational excellence.
- Established and managed a centralized database and documentation system, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.
Assistant Planning Engineer Jan 2017 – Jul 2017
Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M Pte Ltd, Singapore
Key Tasks:
- Managed daily operations and outage activities using IBM MAXIMO System. Oversaw preventive maintenance, work orders, service requests, and purchase requisitions for efficient execution.
- Coordinated O&M and plant outage activities, ensuring the power plant operates safely, reliably, and efficiently
- Contributed to achieving and maintaining high-quality standards, resulting in positive feedback and conformity during external audits.
Operations Technical OfficerJul 2014 – Dec 2016
Keppel Merlimau Cogen O&M Pte Ltd, Singapore
Achievements:
- Exemplified exceptional adaptability by successfully assuming the role of the first female Operations Technical Officer in a male-dominated power plant environment.
Key Tasks:
- Power Plant Operation
- Support for Operational Setup
- Troubleshooting and Analysis
- Data Recording
- Defect Reporting