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Kuldip SINGH

Address: Perth Western Australia Australia Telephone: Mobile - +673 871 1072 (Brunei) Email – kuldips@bigpond.com Date of Birth: 19th October 1958 Nationality: Australian

Experience Summary

Extensive petro-chemical, oil and gas construction, maintenance and fabrication Experience comprising of on and offshore pipelines, pressure vessels, steel fabrication and erection, plant construction, and upgrades, piping systems, power stations, offshore platforms and production mills in the Supervision, QA/QC and Management positions, with a complete understanding the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001-Quality, Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Conducting compliance and systems quality audits on contractors and internally to ensure all work is carried out in compliance with contract requirements and promoting quality awareness, continuous improvement process, to both company and sub-contractor personnel. Have worked in remote areas both locally and overseas and managed projects in the QA/QC role to the value in excess of Australian Billions of Dollars comprising of civil, mechanical, electrical & instrumentation, HVAC, NDT, surface treatment and piping work. Ability to speak read and write various South East Asian languages and dialects. Managing Operations with a workforce of up to 150 personnel including Managers, Coordinators, Engineers, Planners, various categories of Inspection and NDT personnel including trainees and General Helpers Qualifications – Academic M.B.A. in Project Management – September 2011 B.B.A in Project Management – March 2004 Diploma in Engineering (Welding Technology) – March 1984

Qualifications – Quality Internal Auditor – Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001), Certificate Topesh Consultancy and Training Services Assessor / Lead Assessor – Management Systems, Certificate P.E. Batalas Assessor / Lead Assessor – Quality Management System, Certificate Quality Assurance Services Welding Inspector – Certificate Welding Technology Institute of Australia Welding Inspector – Diploma British Institute of N.D.T. Radiographic, Magnetic Particle, Dye Penetrant Testing and Ultrasonic Testing PTAS Inspection and Testing Services, ASNT Level 2

Introduction to Radiation Safety – Certificate University of Singapore

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Radiographic Film Interpretation – Certificate Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research

Qualifications – Health, Safety and Environment Metalliferous Mining – Surface Occupational Health and Safety Training – Certificate Course Subjects – Introduction Legislation – NSW OHS Act, Mines Inspection Act Communications/Safety Committees General Safety Rules and Procedures Hazardous Substances Risk Assessment and Hazard Reporting Working at Heights Introduction to Confined Space Basic Fire Awareness Energy Isolation and Control Environmental Emergency First Aid Workers Compensation Course conducted by SGS Australia Pty Ltd Management of Safety and Employee Relations Workshop - Certificate BHP Direct Reduced Iron Pty Ltd Environmental Systems Auditor - Environmental Management System, Certificate Quality Assurance Services Implementing an Environmental Management System – Certificate Quality Assurance Services MEGAMAS Senior Management Site Visit Engagement Skills Professional Memberships Chartered Member – Chartered Quality Institute

Member – American Institute of Non Destructive Testing

Member – Australasian Corrosion Association Inc.

Member – Australian Institute of Project Management

Fellow – Australian Institute Management

Fellow – American Academy of Project Management

Certified International Project Manager – American Academy of Project Management

Business Experience PTAS-Inspection and Testing Sdn Bhd – Negara Brunei Darussalam March 2016 to Date General Manager Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the services, pricing, tenders, and/or coordinate with Clients Manage staff, preparing work schedules and assigning specific duties Review financial statements, invoices, expenditures and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement

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Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures, conferring with Executive management, organisation officials, and staff members as necessary. Determine staffing requirements, and interview, hire and train new employees, or oversee those personnel training processes. Monitor businesses and agencies to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed services while staying within budgetary limits. PTAS-Inspection and Testing Sdn Bhd – Negara Brunei Darussalam February 2007 to February 2016 Manager – Operations Reporting to the General Manager, responsible for but not limited to;

Ensuring the successful management of the business activities which include but not limited to Inspection and Testing, Fabrication and Construction to achieve the objectives and strategic direction of PTAS Group Executive Board

Continued growth and development of the region through strong client focussed engagement and delivery

Promoting a culture of business excellence within the region and broader PTAS group

Collaboration with stakeholders in the broader business to foster key internal partnerships and consistent business practices across all projects and maintenance contracts

Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and environment performance

Promoting the PTAS values and culture within the region

Managing multi discipline contracts and multi discipline skills and labour

Leading major tenders with International construction experience

Proactive leadership and people management with a focus on the ability to create effective teams to maximise the productive ability of individuals while working on team and organisational goals, including performance management, relationship building, negotiation and influence

Commercial and Contractual awareness including head contract and subcontract understanding and interpretation

Financial management skills including behaviours in reducing costs and meeting budgets

Risk management skills in identifying and achieving an overall balance between risk and return.

PTAS Sdn Bhd – Negara Brunei Darussalam September 2004 to January 2007 Group HSE and Quality Manager

Employed to manage the Group’s, HSE and Quality Management System which includes seven business operating units and fourteen joint venture operating units both in Brunei Darussalam and Australia. Duties included the complete review of the operational activities within the business units and to prepare, implement and maintain a single management system for the Group. Prepared, implemented, maintained and achieved certification to an Integrated Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 to which PTAS Group were the first in the South East Asian region. Duties further included supervising a team of HSE Officers, QA Managers, QC Engineers and Inspection personnel. Ensure that work is carried out in compliance with international standards, client specific requirements and by competence and trained personnel. Identify system deficiencies or improvements through audit processes, site visits, and customer feedback. Close liaison with Brunei Shell Petroleum and Brunei LNG, to ensure that specific Shell requirements are considered during the execution of the contract and/or tender process. Conducting systems and compliance audits to ensure that all personnel fully understand and comply with the applicable procedures and work instructions, review of technical procedures to ensure compliance with International and Client Standards. Allocate responsibilities and supervision of all QC personnel and co-ordinate Inspection and Test groups.

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Thiess TKK Joint Venture – Darwin LNG Project September 2003 to August 2004 QA/QC Manager- Brisbane, Qld and Darwin, NT Employed as a contractor/consultant for the Darwin LNG Storage Tank. Thiess TKK

were awarded the Design, Procurement and Construction contract for the fabrication and erection of one 188,000 cubic meters LNG Storage Tank. Duties included the establishment, implementation and co-ordination of quality control programs for construction consistent with design standards, specifications, standards, codes, statutory regulations and the contractual obligations. Allocate responsibilities and supervision of all QC personnel and co-ordinate Inspection and Test groups.

Ensure all construction process and installations are performed in accordance with procedures and quality control programs in particular to the 9% Nickel Steel. Provide expertise and assistance to site activities including queries about QA/QC requirements. Develop specialised QC procedures for site activities. Responsible for the overall organisation and management of the site audit program and reporting any actions that arise from audit findings, identifying and scheduling audits and the identification/selection of audit teams and scope. Ensure that all quality assurance and quality control documentation generated by Suppliers, Contractors and on-site is compiled progressively for final handover.

Leighton Contractors Pty Limited – Stanwell Magnesium Project April 2003 to August 2003 Site Quality Manager – Rockhampton, Qld Duties included the establishment, implementation and co-ordination of quality

control programs for construction consistent with design standards, specifications, standards, codes, statutory regulations and the contractual obligations. Allocate responsibilities and supervision of all QC personnel and co-ordinate Inspection and Test groups. Ensure all construction process and installations are performed in accordance with procedures and quality control programs. Provide expertise and assistance to site activities including queries about QA/QC requirements. Develop specialised QC procedures for site activities. Responsible for the overall organisation and management of the site audit program and reporting any actions that arise from audit findings, identifying and scheduling audits and the identification/selection of audit teams and scope. Advise the Project Director of any quality related problems and prepare technical data for satisfactory resolution and ensure that the resolution of the problems are implemented and monitored. Ensure that documentation generated by Contractors is compiled progressively for final handover. Due to financial problems, the project have been mothballed into a care and maintenance mode indefinitely.

Kellogg Joint Venture – Train 4LNG Expansion Projects June 2002 to March 2003 Senior QC Inspector – Karratha, WA Duties were responsible for ensuring all welding, non-destructive testing (NDT)

performed at field adheres to Project specifications & procedures and providing assistance to Construction Engineers in inspecting works. Oversee and assist the Construction Engineers in the inspection of civil, electrical, structural steel, piping works and other inspections and supervise field inspection personnel and monitor inspection activities at field to verify compliance with approved Erection Contractor ITPs. Designation of workload assignments for Welding and NDT Inspectors, maintaining all records relating to welding, welder qualifications, welding procedures, NDT, weld tracking, material traceability and other related documents. Evaluation of welding quality problems and provide recommendations, solutions and corrective action.

United KG – Various Fabrication Contracts February 2002 to June Quality Superintendent (Workshops) – Kwinana, WA

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Employed to manage all quality related activities on all fabrication work being carried out at the 3 main workshops based at Kwinana. Duties included but not limited to facilitate the development and implementation of the Division’s quality management systems, providing technical support and co-ordination of the planning, execution and recording of process and product verification, consistent with the achievement of both the client and statutory requirements. Key responsibilities included the assessment and reporting on system performance, review the suitability and effectiveness by division management as a tool for initiating ongoing improvement. Provide technical and quality input to tender submissions, facilitate the development and implementation of quality plans, inspection and test plans.

Coordination of inspection and test activities records undertaken in-house and at suppliers and maintain a program of review and analysis of products/process conformance/non-conformance and associated corrective/preventative actions.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Ridgeway Gold Mine-Concentrator Project May 2001 to January 2002 Quality Superintendent – Orange, NSW Employed for the construction and commissioning of the project. Managed all

QA/QC activities on and offsite, comprising of piping, structural steel, civil, earthwork, electrical and instrumentation, NDT, buildings, mechanical equipment installation, surface treatment from the fabrication, erection and commissioning stages. Responsible for the preparation and review of all quality assurance documents i.e. procedures, ITP’s, welding specifications etc. including subcontractors. Supervision of all quality inspection personnel including sub contractors. Review, compile and approved the MDR prior to submission to the client upon completion of the project.

Bradken Mining – Various Engineering, Fabrication and Foundry Contracts April 2000 to April 2001 Western Region Quality and Environment Manager – Perth, WA Responsibilities include the implementation and maintenance of the Quality and

Environmental Management System in accordance with the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001 and AS/NZS ISO 14001. Due to the recent major changes within Bradken and Smorgon Steel, my duties included the review of three separate Quality Management Systems (two ISO 9002 and one ISO 9001) to combine into a single Quality Management System for Bradken Mining, which was achieved in 12 weeks to AS/NZS ISO 9001-1994. Actively involved in the continuous improvement of processes and systems with Senior Management.

Bradken WA – Foundry Works August 1999 to March 2000 Consultant – Perth, WA Appointed to review the Quality Management System in place at both the

Bassendean and Welshpool Plants. Due to the inefficiency and lack of responsibilities associated with the Quality Management System, it was necessary to restructure the complete Quality System, which included rewriting all the procedures, job instructions, generating forms and delegating specific responsibilities to individual Managers, Supervisors etc. Upon completion of the above, was approached by Senior Management to review the current work practices carried out in the workshop and maintenance contracts in order to recommend any changes or improvement which will increase productivity, cost reduction, improve safety and quality of the finished product.

Raj Management Services – Consultancy Services January 1999 to July 1999 Consultant – Perth, WA Providing QA/QC, 3rd party Inspection and Consultancy services to various clients in

the Oil & Gas and Petro-Chemical Industries. Duties included providing technical assistance in preparing procedures, specifications, contract documents, vendor

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inspections, scheduling maintenance Inspection and Test requirements, review and preparation of various welding procedures for various materials for Oil and Gas plants both in Australia and Overseas covering piping systems, equipment, vessels and reviewing welding procedures and Manufacturer’s Data Records.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Consultancy Services June 1998 to December 1998 QA Consultant – Kwinana, WA Employed on contract to advise, assist and review Manufacturers Data Records for

shop fabrication of the topside’s pre-assembled units on the Lamanaria “FPSO” project for Woodside Offshore Petroleum. Responsible for the detail review of the MDR and closing out of all Engineering Changes pertaining to Quality related issues prior to submission to Woodside and the Certifying Authority on a progressive basis till completion of the project.

Flour Daniel Pty Ltd – Nickel and Cobalt Processing Plant Project April 1998 to May 1998 QA Manager – Murrin Murrin, WA Employed initially on contract as a Quality Manager to replace the former Quality

Manager on the Anaconda Nickel / Cobalt Mine Project with a value of Australian 0ne Billion dollars. Due to the near completion and nature of this fast track project, various serious discrepancies were encountered on the Project Management System. Approached by Senior Management to conduct an assessment on the project management system, which was in place on site. Carried out a detail assessment covering Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Quality Assurance. Produced a detail report in three weeks highlighting areas of concern and recommending corrective actions, which are to be implemented immediately.

Bouygues Offshore Australia – Sulphuric Acid Plant Project February 1998 to March 1998 Test Engineer – Murrin Murrin, WA Appointed to compile and produce test packs comprising of hydrostatic, pneumatic

and service tests on the Sulphuric Acid Plant for Anaconda, which was being constructed by Monsanto-Bos Australia Joint Venture. Duties included the review of these packs against P&iDs to isometrics, marking up of test limits, NDT clearance, generating punch list items on critical components prior to test, witnessing and re-instatement of these lines in accordance to specification and contractual requirements. Preparing maintenance and servicing manuals for various equipment and systems to cover the warranty period.

Bouygues Offshore Australia – Stag Offshore Production Facility Project August 1996 - to February 1998 Quality Manager/Construction Coordinator – Perth, WA and South Korea Appointed to manage all QA/QC activities on the Stag - Central Production Facility

for Apache Energy Limited. BOS Australia were awarded the contract for the design, procurement, supply, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, painting, testing, pre-commissioning, certification, load-out, sea fastening, transportation, installation, hook-up, system commissioning, final handover and the project management. Responsible for the implementation of the project quality plan, assign and coordinate inspection, NDT, verification and certification activities, coordinating the preparation, approval and implementation of quality control procedures and ITP’s to cover the entire scope of work including subcontracted works. Duties included conducting internal and external audits, identify and assist in the resolution of non-conformances, ensure all documentation is compiled progressively to meet certification and statutory requirements.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Hot Briquette Iron Project November 1995 to August 1996 QA/QC Superintendent - Perth, WA

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Appointed to set up a quality management system for the Port Hedland Hot Briquetted Iron Project for BHP Direct Reduced Iron Pty Ltd. United Construction were awarded to fabricate and erect the concentrator facility which included electrical and instrumentation, civil, earthworks, structural steel, piping, mechanical installation, conveyors, pressure vessels, surface treatment, non- destructive testing, HVAC etc. This project was awarded and carried out as an alliance contract between United Construction and BHP. Responsible for the preparation and review of project specific procedures, quality plan and inspection and test plans in accordance with ISO 9001 and contract specifications. Managing all QA/QC activities including sub contractors for the various discipline of work to ensure proper control during fabrication, erection and commissioning stages. Supervision of all QC personnel and document controller’s to ensure that work is being carried out as per the contract. Conduct 3rd party audits to ensure project compliance.

United Construction Pty Ltd – LPG Processing Plant Project August 1994 to November 1995 QA/QC Superintendent - Perth and Karratha, WA Employed on contract on the LPG Process Facility project for Woodside Offshore

Petroleum. Managed all QA/QC activities on and offsite, comprising of piping, structural steel, civil, earthwork, electrical and instrumentation, HVAC, fireproofing, NDT, buildings, mechanical equipment installation, insulation and surface treatment from the fabrication, erection and commissioning stages. Responsible for the preparation and review of all quality assurance documents i.e. procedures, ITP’s etc. including subcontractors. Supervision of all quality inspection personnel including sub contractors. Review, compile and approved the MDR prior to submission to Woodside on completion of the project. Upon completion of the project was approached by Woodside to prepare a detail yearly Inspection and Test requirements for maintenance programs and shutdown requirements covering piping systems, equipment and monitoring activities.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Consultancy Services May 1994 to July 1994 Technical Consultant - Perth, WA Employed on contract to assist the QA/QC Manager in preparing tender documents,

maintenance schedules for shutdown work in conjunction with Planning Engineers, Service Engineers in relation to QA/QC requirements, inspection, testing and monitoring activities for operational plant activities during periodic and shutdown schedules, preparation of ITP’s, Quality plans, procedures, operation manuals etc.

P.T. Ijtihad Mutu Sempana – Consultancy Services April 1984 Quality Assurance Consultant - Jakarta, Indonesia Appointed for three weeks to assist and guide in obtaining accreditation to ISO

9002 by Lloyd’s. Involved in guiding for the preparation of procedures and a Quality Management System to meet and comply with the requirements of ISO 9002.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Goodwyn ‘A’ Offshore Amenities Project October 1993 to March 1994 Senior QA/QC Inspector/Construction Coordinator - Perth, WA Employed on contract to manage the fabrication and assembly of the Goodwyn ‘A’

Amenities Module for Woodside Offshore Petroleum. Responsible for all QA/QC activities including QA documentation requirements and supervision of QC personnel of various disciplines including sub contractors.

Chiyoda Corporation – LNG Train ‘F’ Project March 1992 to September 1993 Chief QC Engineer/Construction Superintendent - Bontang, Indonesia Responsible for all QC matters on the Train ‘F’ LNG expansion Project for

PERTAMINA on the 57kms 36” underground gas pipeline from the Badak Field to

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the plant in Bontang. Duties include supervision of a team welding, civil earthwork, coating and NDE inspectors. Acting as a Construction Superintendent when required for the co-ordination of manpower, equipment and construction activities. Chiyoda Corporation were the Project Managers on this project. Assisted PERTAMINA to train local Inspection Engineers for surveillance work.

United Construction Pty Ltd – Maintenance Contract LNG Plant June 1990 to January 1992 QA/QC - Welding Engineer - Karratha, WA Attached on the maintenance contract on the LNG plant for Woodside Offshore

Petroleum. Duties include inspection of all fabricated products and major shutdowns both on the plant and the North Rankin ‘A’ platform. Responsible for all QA/QC, welding, and planning activities especially on major shutdowns on quality and welding related matters. Assisting Woodside Planning Engineers and Inspection Engineers for yearly inspection and testing of piping systems, equipment, condition monitoring etc.

Centurion Industries Pty Ltd – Various Fabrication Contracts March 1989 to June 1990 QC Inspector - Perth, WA Employed on the fabrication of pressure vessels, boilers and structural steel work for

various clients. Duties include liaison with third party inspectorate i.e. DOHSWA, Lloyd’s, ABS etc. Compilation of MDR’s, prepare and conduct weld procedures and welder qualification tests.

Transfield WA Division / Kinhill Engineers - Phase 2 LNG Expansion Project June 1987 to September 1988 Welding Foreperson - Karratha, WA Responsible for the supervision of welding personnel to ensure that all welding is

carried out in accordance with the approved WPS’s, ASME B31.3, AS 1554, AWS D1.1 and Woodside / KJR contract specifications.

Welding Inspector - Karratha, WA Employed on the Off Plot Mechanical North West Shelf Development Project – LNG

phase. Overseas Technical Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd – Submarine Water Pipeline Project April 1986 to March 1987 QA/QC Engineer - Singapore Responsible for all QA/QC activities on the 84” diameter submarine water pipeline:

two pipelines were laid from Singapore to West Malaysia, each with a distance of 4.8km including the stations and the land pipelines.

Inspection Control Services Pty Ltd – Inspection and NDT Operations 1985 - 1986 Operations Manager – Singapore Responsible for the supervision of NDT technicians, Inspectors of various disciplines,

and general manpower requirements. Duties include preparation of tender document, and general manpower requirements, liaison with client representatives and to ensure all safety requirements are adhered to in regards to radioactive material and equipment.

Inspection Control Services Pty Ltd – Various Maintenance and Construction Projects 1982 - 1985 Engineering/Welding Inspector / Construction Supervisor Major projects undertaken through Inspection Control Services for various client’s

and locations are as per listed below:

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Overseas Technical Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd Engineering Inspector - Yemen Arab Republic JGC Corporation Welding Inspector – Singapore Nei Parsons (S) Pty Ltd Welding Inspector – Singapore Harrick Engineering Pty Ltd Welding Inspector – Singapore Petronas/EPMI (M) SDN BHD Welding Inspector / Construction Supervisor - West Malaysia Brunei Shell Welding Inspector / Construction Supervisor - Brunei, various locations References Mr. Steve Keyser Mr. Carlo Puca

Deputy Project Director Group Quality Manager c/ Leighton Contractors c/- Clough Australia

Telephone: (617) 3367 5799 Telephone: (618) 92829281 Mobile: 0422 009 396 Mobile: 0437 804519

Mr. Tony Rodio Mr. James Hamilton URF EPCI Quality Coordinator Systems Manager c/ Inpex c/ Leighton Contractors Telephone: (618) 62136175 Telephone: (617) 3367 5799 Mobile: 0417 986 119 Mobile:0411 059 072