I am a highly accomplished Chemical Engineer with 8+ years of success in optimizing production processes, automation and maximizing operational efficiency. I leverage deep expertise in performance analysis, production planning, and advanced process control to drive significant, measurable enhancements in productivity and system reliability. I am looking to transition my technical expertise and proven track record into a challenging role focused on process and business management.

Pei Fang Chua

I am a highly accomplished Chemical Engineer with 8+ years of success in optimizing production processes, automation and maximizing operational efficiency. I leverage deep expertise in performance analysis, production planning, and advanced process control to drive significant, measurable enhancements in productivity and system reliability. I am looking to transition my technical expertise and proven track record into a challenging role focused on process and business management.

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I am a highly accomplished Chemical Engineer with 8+ years of success in optimizing production processes, automation and maximizing operational efficiency. I leverage deep expertise in performance analysis, production planning, and advanced process control to drive significant, measurable enhancements in productivity and system reliability.

I am looking to transition my technical expertise and proven track record into a challenging role focused on process and business management.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Process / Production Engineer at Air Liquide Hefei, China
January 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Identified and fixed a turbine plug-in issue causing severe heat loss and production decrease; implemented a maintenance plan that recovered lost capacity and maximized energy efficiency. Led commissioning and testing for Air Separation Units (ASU) and nitrogen compressors to ensure safety, quality, and production volumes prior to final sign-off. Conducted critical design validation of plant loading against real-world scenarios and seasonal variations, and secured reliable N2/O2 gas supply through cross-functional collaboration. Ensured safety compliance and training; prepared start-up guidance for site operators.
Senior Process / Production Engineer & Optimisation Expert at Air Liquide Smart Innovative Centre, Malaysia
October 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
Designed and deployed Advanced Process Control (APC) projects, including Multi-Variable Predictive Controllers, Load-Thermal management tools, and advanced feed-forward control solutions to optimize plant operations. Architected and executed complex automation projects on Yokogawa Distributed Control Systems (Centum VP and CS3000), while remotely maintaining and fine-tuning APC tools. Drove continuous improvement with Real-Time Optimizer rollouts and DCS network upgrades. Governed Safety and IMS across sites by validating technical modifications, updating engineering specifications, and ensuring strict compliance with Group technical requirements. Led organizational knowledge sharing by delivering process-control training for site operators and country-level support teams to promote global best practices.
Production Planning Lead Engineer at Air Liquide Smart Innovative Centre, Malaysia
April 1, 2019 - July 1, 2022
Proposed production strategy by capturing energy-saving opportunities, accurately forecasting demands, consolidating local inputs, and managing liquid allocation across assets. Managed business continuity plans (minimum inventory) through liquid make-or-buy optimization. Consolidated monthly production reports, validated billing volumes, tracked incidents, and consolidated OPEX budgets (KPI, energy variance, ongoing optimization projects). Capitalized five Singapore plants’ production costs using digital twin models to maximize logistics and plant production efficiency. Built in-house predictive tools and dashboards; led performance analytics and production planning initiatives.
Real Time Engineer at Air Liquide Smart Innovative Centre, Malaysia
August 1, 2017 - March 1, 2019
Operated Air Liquide Asia-Pacific industrial gas pipeline networks in real-time; communicated plant-related information and coordinated site operations with the on-site operations team. Responded to supply chain disruptions and assisted during plant startups and shutdowns. Investigated process deviations, established action plans, and compiled weekly reliability reports. Planned energy use to improve capability and efficiency; supported liquid allocation and in-house predictive tooling to detect deviations.
Senior Performance Analyst & Optimisation Expert at Air Liquide Smart Innovative Centre, Malaysia
August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Led advanced performance analysis and optimization initiatives. Implemented a CPlex-based mathematical model integrating sourcing and production planning, delivering verifiable cost savings of €388k/year. Automated critical Singapore assets (liquefier and 8-compressor nitrogen train), achieving operational savings of ~€120k/year and reducing continuous DCS operator interventions. Used Python scripting for continuous data validation and real-time discrepancy resolution. Ensured long-term reliability of the Yokogawa DCS through expert fault diagnosis and robust preventive maintenance. Created comprehensive technical documentation and training programs to enable plant operators to handover knowledge effectively.

Education

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering at University of Malaya
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Bachelor of Materials Engineering at Beihang University
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Qualifications

Air Liquide Local Experts 2 in Large Industry - Smart Manufacturing
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Air Liquide Local Experts 1 in Large Industry - ASU Technology & Operations
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
PI Event Frames and Notifcations, PI Data Link, PI Vision Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Basic Occupational First Aid, CPR & AED
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Seeq: Foundation / Advanced Analytics Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Python Foundations Certified
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Quality Management Systems (QMS) ISO 9001:2015
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Malaysia Board of Engineers (BEM)
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026
Clean Driving License (Class B2 and D)
January 11, 2030 - March 28, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services, Other

Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

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