Avtar Sodhi

Consultant - Manager at PwC Malaysia
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(386) 825-5501
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Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, MY
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Dharamjeet Singh Rekhraj

Avtar is a very hardworking and dedicated person, very thorough and detailed in reviewing technical and commercial tenders; this had made the work for the offshore and onshore execution team much easier

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Experience

    • Malaysia
    • Accounting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Consultant - Manager
      • Aug 2016 - Present

      Position: ManagerResponsibilities:Report to Executive Director. Member of the Portfolio and Programme Management (PPM) team. Involved in project management and project delivery as well as management of various stakeholders, both internal and external. Managed and facilitated the merger & integration of local educational institutes, analysis on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) processes of a local bank, review of Recurrent Related Party Transactions (RRPT) for a national Oil & Gas company as well as review and enhancement of procurement policies & procedures for an oil & gas company and a national airport operator.

    • United Kingdom
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Engineer / Project-to-Asset Engineer
      • Aug 2011 - Dec 2015

      Project: Gumusut-Kakap Oil Export Pipeline (Aug.’11 to Dec.’15)Position: Project EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Project Manager.Ensure no LTI.Report project progress.Administer interface with various project disciplines.Participate in shore-coordination activities,interfaces & meetings.Compile resources(updates,schedule,cost,risk & challenges) & present to client.Achievements:• Coordinated submission of quarterly Environment Monitoring Report to DOE.• Coordinated review process(internal & client) & ensured completeness of PTI application for DOSH’s approval.• Participated in the development & review process of PTO application for DOSH’s approval.• Participated in project completion & asset handover to client.Position: Project-to-Asset EngineerResponsibility:Report to PtA Lead.Report As-Built Package Review progress.Establish PtA delivery plan(final documentation deliverables).Author As-Built Package Review Checklist,Package Summary & Final Documentation Plan.Coordinate As-Built Package reviews.Participate in PtA meetings(internal & client).Achievements:• Completed reviews & acceptance of As-Built Packages as per PtA delivery plan.• Recruited & guided a team of Final Documentation Coordinators(3 personnel) in executing Final Documentation package.• Executed Final Documentation services contract prudently - ensured proper scope completion/contract close-out within schedule,quality goal & reduced cost (58%).Project: Gumusut-Kakap Floating Production System (Mar.’15 to Dec.’15)Position: Project EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Engineering Manager.Facilitate MR process.Coordinate TBE amongst buyers & discipline engineers.Track TBE correspondences & report daily TBE progress.Participate in weekly MR/PO meetings.Achievements:• Improved quality of MRs.• Implemented mechanism to improve TBE turn-around time.• Resolved issues pertaining to pre-PO & post-PO.• Executed 3 roles from Mar.’15 to Dec.’15 & administered the respective deliverables.

    • Project Engineer (Instrumentation & Control and ELV)
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2011

      Project: Jotun Solvent Based Paint Factory (EPCIC Project)Position: Project Engineer (Instrumentation & Control and ELV)Responsibilities:Report to MEP Construction Manager. Prepare and present Project Progress Reports (Weekly and Monthly). Review design drawings and project specifications. Coordinate the installation and commissioning of field Instrumentation and Extra Low Voltage systems (PABX, PA, Card Access and CCTV). Administer site works align with HSSE, schedule, cost and quality objectives. Perform inspections (material, installation, hook-up, testing) and Punch List close-out. Participate in progress and inter-discipline site coordination meetings.Achievements:• Reviewed, reconciled and verified Progress Claims, Variation Orders and Engineering/Field Instructions from design to as-built stage.• Assisted contractors in preparing Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), Mobilization Plan and Focus Activities for approval.

    • Malaysia
    • Oil and Gas
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Electrical & Instrument Commissioning Engineer
      • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

      Project: Tangga Barat Central Processing Platform (TBCP-A)Position: Electrical & Instrument Commissioning EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Lead Commissioning Engineer. Prepare and present Project Progress Reports (Weekly). Monitor fabrication progress of jacket, main support frames (MSF) and seven (7) modules. Compile, review and mark-up drawings (P&IDs, cable block diagrams, junction box, marshalling cabinet wiring diagrams, etc.) for functional test execution. Supervise calibration of PSVs, Pressure & Temperature Gauges and PDIT. Participate in weekly progress meetings with client and contractors.Achievements:• Planned, identified, sourced and laid/terminated surplus cables (as temporary inter-module integration) between field instrumentation, junction boxes and marshalling cabinets for testing and pre-commissioning.• Planned and performed functional test of Fusible Plug Loop system successfully.• Authored, submitted and obtained approval for Testing and Pre-Commissioning Procedures from client.

    • Malaysia
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Instrument Engineer / Project Controls Engineer / Commissioning Engineer
      • Sep 2006 - Jan 2010

      Project: Melut Basin Oil & Gas Development Project – Phase II (Jan.’08 to Jan.’10)Position: Instrument EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Engineering Manager. Prepare Project Progress Reports (Weekly and Monthly). Review design, process and operational issues pertaining to Phase I. Review Phase II related technical documents (engineering designs, drawings, project specification/requirements, datasheets, reports, etc.). Perform technical bid evaluation, clarifications and kick-off meetings. Participate in HAZOPs.Achievements:• Coordinated interface between client, consultant and vendors.• Participated in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for Control Valves, Emergency Shutdown Valves (ESDV) and Motor Operated Valves (MOVs), both locally and abroad (India and Singapore).Project: Teluk Salut 190 MW Combined Cycle Conversion Power Plant Project (Sept.’06 to Dec.’07)Position: Instrument Engineer/Project Controls Engineer/Commissioning EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Project Manager/Project Control Manager/Commissioning Manager. Prepare Project Progress Reports (Weekly and Monthly). Set up Completions Database, Cable Pull Database and Material Management Database. Execute the installation, testing and calibration of instruments. Demarcate system boundaries and minimal set-up requirements for commissioning.Achievements:• Coordinated and supervised the commissioning/Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system within the stipulated schedule.• Administered and coordinated the Permit To Work (PTW) role diligently.• Trained site personnel on managing and maintenance of databases (Completions, Material Management and Cable Pulling).

    • United States
    • Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Equipment Engineer
      • May 2006 - Sep 2006

      Position: Equipment EngineerResponsibilities:Report to Equipment Section Head. Supervise the maintenance of equipment and production lines involved in plating process. Execute yield improvement activities and noise reduction programs. Perform Reliability Assessment on Surface Mount Technology (SMT) packages.Achievements:• Developed 3D solid modelling of production line using Autocad R14 and set-up a lab scale version of an actual production line.• Reduced noise at production floor by 10dB by installing acoustic absorbing materials and improving process mechanism.• Trained staffs and trainees on reliability assessment for SMT packages.

    • United States
    • Oil and Gas
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Senior Application Engineer – Consolidated
      • Apr 2004 - May 2006

      Position: Senior Application Engineer – ConsolidatedResponsibilities: Report to Head of Application Engineering. Process project and MRO RFQs/inquires on Pressure Safety Valves (PSV). Perform technical and engineering review on client’s specifications and requirements. Execute sizing and selection of PSVs based on process data and service application. Prepare technical and commercial tender for client’s evaluation. Establish close liaison with Dresser plants in U.S.A. and U.K., Dresser Regional offices, sales agents and clients.Achievements:• Sized, selected, proposed and secured sales of the 4900 Series (tubeless) Pilot Operated PSV.• Trained personnel from regional offices, sales agents & clients, both locally and abroad (Singapore & Australia), on product and software (sizing & selection).• Participated in technical clarifications, project kick-off meetings and performed resident engineering, both locally and abroad (Singapore and Australia).

Education

  • Northumbria University
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    2000 - 2002
  • Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC)
    Advanced Diploma In Analogue Electronics, Printed Circuit Board
    2003 - 2004
  • Swansea Institute of Higher Education
    Associate Diploma In Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    1995 - 1996
  • INFOTECH Computer Training School
    Certificate In MS-DOS, WORDPERFECT 6.0, LOTUS 1-2-3, DBASE, MS-DOS, WORDPERFECT 6.0, LOTUS 1-2-3, DBASE
    1995 - 1995
  • Maxwell Secondary School
    Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), equivalent to G.C.E. ‘O’ Level, Secondary Education
    1990 - 1994
  • Northumbria University
    Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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