Ikram Adnan
@ikramadnan
Senior mechanical engineer specializing in flange management and bolted joint integrity for oil & gas.
MalaysiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Senior Engineer with deep expertise in flange management, mechanical joint integrity, and bolted joint assurance in the oil & gas sector.
Over eight years I have led Total Flange Assurance (TFA) programs, developed critical joint master lists, and implemented a cloud-based flange management database called "Joint Under Integrity Controlled Environment (EJUICE)" to improve inspection and verification workflows.
I have delivered turnaround and shutdown joint integrity leadership for major clients including PETRONAS, Shell, BASF, and national petrochemical operators, performing torque/tension calculations, joint criticality categorization, and on-site verification and training.
I hold practical certifications in hydraulic tensioning and hand torque for flanged joints (ECITB Level III) and am experienced at planning JIT centres, defect management, and training teams to ensure safe, reliable high-pressure flange performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Engineer
Rich Ergon Sdn Bhd
Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 9 months)
Led flange management and joint integrity programs across multiple major turnarounds, establishing critical joint master lists and reducing flange defects through systematic assessment and control measures.
Flange Management Specialist
PETRONAS Chemicals
Aug 2024 - Sep 2024 (1 month)
Managed flange integrity for MTBE/PDH shutdowns, performing joint tightening calculations and JIT centre coordination to ensure safe turnaround execution and defect remediation.
Flange Management / Joint Integrity Specialist
BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd
Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 (3 months)
Delivered flange management and joint integrity services during turnaround, including JIT planning, lens ring strategy, training, and defect remediation for high-pressure systems.
SHPerformed engineering assessments and site verification for flange systems, established a cloud-based flange management database (EJUICE) and categorized joint criticality to improve integrity assurance.
SHConducted TFA consulting for SMDS recovery project including bolt tensioning/torqueing calculations, critical joint listing, and flange defect management to support project QA.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversiti Kuala Lumpur
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2014 - 2016
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with coursework and practical training relevant to mechanical systems and joint integrity.
ULUniversiti Kuala Lumpur
Diploma, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians
2010 - 2013
Completed a diploma/technical program in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians focused on electrical systems and technical practice.
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