Wai-Kin Leong

Experience

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  ABB

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2011

  Department Manager – Project Management & Planning

  Earlier Served as: Department Manager - Projects (2008 - 2009)Associate Manager - Projects (2005 – 2007)Sales and Project Engineer (2000 – 2004)Achievements / ProjectsPersonally managed more than RM 235 millions’ worth of projects (between Year 2000 to Year 2008) and lead an excellent team to successfully deliver and complete to customer satisfaction for projects worth RM 500 million in ABB (between Year 2008 to Year 2011).ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring to achieve yearly revenue of about 55-60 million USD. Control and Monitoring of KPIs (Revenue, Cash Flow, EBIT, Networking Capital, S&GA).Overseeing multiple project teams led by individual project managers.Effective Communication with customer & interface departments for technical/commercial issues.Preparing and Implementing Revenue and Collection Plans on annual and quarterly basis.Cost Control and Margin Improvement, and monitoring financial variance versus budget.Identification of Risks and Planning Risk Response Strategies with respect to scope of work and execution.Managing Change Control requirements, identifying contract variation and setting up claim/change order strategy.Manage team resources at all phases of the lifecycle to ensure effective delivery and secure revenue targets.Plan the required resources in terms of personnel, skill and processes to cater for future business needs.Planning and conducting negotiation for contractual issues and procurements with sub-suppliers.Ensuring the project on time delivery.Developing a high performance multi-disciplinary team with strong culture based on performance and integrity.Building shared vision among team members for successful execution.Preparing executive summaries of KPIs, presentations, project status updates and cash flow reports.Ensuring to complete project closure phase, handover/acceptance, post calculation and lessons learned.Managed a department project team of 14 members. Show less

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  Honeywell Process Solutions

  Aug 2011 - Mar 2017

  Project Manager

  Project / AchievementEPCIC Distribution Control System (DCS) for Taiko Palm Oleo (Zhang Jai Gang, China) Triacetin Plant (KL-Kepong Oleomas Sdn Bhd)EPCIC Melaka Co-gen Extension (Petronas Penapisan Melaka)EPCC of Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) of Upstream & Downstream Technology Park at Institute Technology Petronas at Kuala Trengganu (Petrofac / Petronas Berhad)Provision of modernization & upgrading Distributed Control System (DCS) & Operator Training Simulator (OTS) at INSTEP (Petronas Berhad)EPCC of Kinabalu Topsite Safety System (ESD/FGS) (Uzma Engineering / Petronas Cari-Gali)EPCC of Integrated Control & Safety System (ICSS) for Areospace Avionics (M) Sdn. Bhd. PlantResponsibilities:Project ownership of applications/projects normally up to RM2 Million (RM4 Million average annually).Collaborates with Chief Operation Manager (COO) to allocate resources at the project level.Procurement/vendor process (reviewing purchase orders, pricing and delivery schedules; approving vendor invoices).Identifies and corrects any project delivery, resource and/or workforce deficiencies.Project change management related to project scope, schedule and budget, including the negotiation of change orders with clients.Responsible for employee time & expense approval on billable projects.Facilitates internal & customer meetings to review and update project status.Maintaining on-going project documentation.Project close-out & audits (Updated & accurate project documentation in both electronic and hard copy format).Develops & maintains all project level communications and satisfaction levels.Tracks, manages and ultimately responsible for overall project delivery, profitability, quality & standardsLeads the following tasksProject KickoffFunctional Design Specification / DrawingProcurementProject Billing and CollectionProgramming / Configuration (Logics & Graphics)Factory Acceptance TestSite Acceptance Test / CommissioningClose-out Documentation Show less

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  Solarvest

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2018

  Senior Project Manager

  ProjectsInstallation of Substructure, Mounting Structure, Solar Photovoltaic modules and Electrical works for Proposed Development of a 50MW Large Scale Solar Photovoltaic Energy Producing Power Plant at Mukim Ayer Puteh, Daerah Pendang, Kedah Darul Aman (Client: Scatec Solar / Itramas Technology Sdn. Bhd.)Nature of Business Is a local Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) Company in Solar renewable energy which offer all in one solar power investment solution for residential, commercial and large scale solar plant up to 50MW.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for overall project delivery planning, execution and completion of projects including project budgeting, project reporting, quality assurance plan and achieving targeted project profitability.To plan, organise schedule and co-ordinate all project matters with relevant parties in insuring smooth, safe quality and execution, timely completion and handover in full compliant contract requirement.Lead and plan resources for the project delivery including manpower, site logistics, plant and machinery and review the adequate from time to time.To organise, co-ordinate and supervisory delivery of equipment, site evaluation, pre-commissioning and commissioning with sub-contractors, consultant and client.To liaise effectively with sub-contractors, consultants and with QS for progress / milestone claims.Effectively communicate project expectation/targets to execution team’s and sub-contractors in timely.Ability to work with all level of people and adapt to any kind or working environment.Travel and meet-up with sub-contractors, consultants or client regularly in connection with project duties.Strong leadership and abilities to lead site project teams, site supervisors, and general workers in solar system installation work against timeline and quality required.Ability to liaise with relevant government/local authorities for required approval such as CIDB and utility providers. Show less

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  Taiko Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

  Mar 2018 - now

  Lead Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

  Project:Electrical and Instrument design and implementation Chlor-Alkali Chemical Manufacturing Plant (company Turnkey project) at Banting for Taiko Resources Sdn Bhd.Nature of BusinessIs a largest inorganic chemical supplier and manufacturer to produce Chlor-Alkali and Sulphur Derivative Chemical in Malaysia. ResponsibilitiesTo be responsible for the execution and completion of the contract as defined in the work scope summary and to ensure that this is accomplished in-time, within the established budget and in accordance with the project specifications and standards engineering practices.To evaluate the bids submitted (typically 2 to 3 vendor), select, engage and obtain requisite approvals for any sub-vendor or subcontractors required for the execution of Scope of Work.Overseen and weekly progress report on work execution and planning of the project.Provide electrical and instrument discipline support to others within project team.Review contractor/vendor submittals drawing including technical queries and technical deviation.Preparation request for quotation including specification to secure services of engineering contractor or vendor equipment to perform detailed modeling, design and drawing.Actively in design and calculation of electrical installation for the project related to cable calculation, medium voltage (33kV and 11kV) Switchgear and Transformer, low voltage Main Switchboard (MSB) and Motor Control Cubicle (MCC) and Automation cabinets.The instrumentation focus on design System Architecture Distribution Control System (DCS), field instruments and Programmable Logic Control (PLC).To liaise with Tenaga Nasional Berhad related to 33kV Substation Building and Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) incoming cable laying. Show less