Tong Khee Ming

Seasoned Mechanical Engineer with extensive expertise in energy and waste management infrastructure, focused on efficient plant operations and optimal process engineering to meet key objectives.

Skilled in leading multidisciplinary technical teams, building strong networks and engaging diverse stakeholders, often going the extra mile to deliver cross-functional projects from planning through to successful commissioning, upholding the highest safety and quality standards.

Proficient in deploying data analytics and risk management strategies to inform fact-based decision making with full accountability to drive continuous improvement in complex engineering environments.

Senior Engineer - NEA Integrated Waste Management Facility

Steer a team of technical officers overseeing IWMF project delivery, managing contractor relations to ensure project alignment with technical specifications to deliver objectives and future reliability, overseeing contract negotiations and enforcement to improve compliance.
Core responsibilities:
− Collaboration
− Construction
− Commissioning Procedures
− On-site Supervision
− Testing Protocols
− Factory Acceptance Tests
− Quality Standards

Achievements:
− Appointed to conduct lectures and share environmental protection knowledge and information on the IWMF project to Government Officials of ASEAN countries. 
− Spearheaded group of technical supervisors in testing of critical software including Distributed Control System and Permit-to-Work interface prior to the commissioning of IWMF.

Operation Engineer - NEA Tuas South Incineration Plant

Led technical teams of 25-30 ensuring safe operation and maintenance of the plant's incineration and power generation processes, implementing operational strategies for plant maintenance to achieve enhanced safety and efficiency.

Core responsibilities:
− Safe Practices
− Emergency Protocols
− Workplace Safety
− Process Optimisation
− Daily Traffic Operations
− Procurement
− Tenders
− Maintenance
− Planning and Scheduling

Achievements:
− Optimised operational protocols for incineration processes, leading to improvements in efficiency and a reduction in maintenance-related downtime. 
− Spearheaded a waste diversion exercise between Tuas Marine Transfer Station, NEA Headquarters and Singapore’s waste companies.

Inspection / Risk Based Inspection Engineer Support - Shell Pulau Bukom Manufacturing Site

Reduced inspection frequencies and enhanced equipment reliability at the Long Residue Catalytic Cracker unit by identifying and mitigating operational risks.
Core responsibilities:
− Maintenance Schedules
− Safety Standards
− Quality Assurance
− Piping Inspection Procedures
− Data Analysis
− Inspection Protocols

Achievements:
− Carried out risk-based inspection program that resulted in a decrease in equipment failures, enhancing plant safety and reliability.

Bachelor of Engineering – BEng (Hons)
• Mechanical Design Engineering • University of Glasgow • UK • 2015