Current Role:Field Operator @ Medco E&P (Corridor Block)

Gas Processing Operator & Technical Trainer

Operating high-pressure surface facilities across Indonesia’s premier gas fields (Medco Corridor Block & PetroChina Jabung). Bridging 4+ years of DCS/field operations with chemical engineering rigor to train the next generation of energy operators.

BNSP Authorized Gas Tester
Pertamina Foundation PFsains 2025
Qatar Educated · Fluent English
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Bagas Rimawan

Gas Processing & Field Operator

UNJA S.Si
Current Facility2026 – Active

Medco E&P Indonesia · Corridor Block

TEG Dehydration, Multi-Stage Gas Compressors, WHB, Condensate Handling.

Previous Major Field4 Years (2022–2026)

PetroChina Jabung International LTD

aMDEA AGRU, Turbo-Expander, Cryogenic Cold Box, UOP Membrane, NGL Recovery.

Available for Training Workshops

Syllabi covering Gas Plant Operations, Amine Sweetening Troubleshooting, Process Safety (PSF/LSR), and Gas Laws thermodynamics.

Field Impact & Operating Standards

High-Consequence Gas Operations by the Numbers

4+ Years

Upstream Gas Processing

Operating surface facilities across two premier production blocks: Medco E&P Corridor & PetroChina Jabung.

0 LTI

Zero Incident Record

Rigorous application of Process Safety Fundamentals (PSF), Life-Saving Rules, LOTO, and Authorized Gas Testing.

98%

Target Plant Uptime

Maintained under upset and normal operations via real-time SCADA/DCS loop tuning and fast fault isolation.

PFsains '25

Pertamina Foundation

Awarded for Kenali Energi - Pirolite, developing circular pyrolysis tech converting plastic to fuel.

Field Track Record

Upstream Operations & Plant Experience

Real field hours in gas separation, sweetening, dehydration, and cryogenic fractionation across Indonesia’s most strategic onshore gas fields.

Field Operator

·Medco E&P IndonesiaActive Operation
February 2026 – PresentCorridor Block, South Sumatra / Jambi, IndonesiaCorridor Block

Operate and optimize natural gas production facilities across the strategic Corridor Block, managing separation, compression, and dehydration to meet stringent sales gas specifications.

Core Responsibilities & Operations

  • Manage two- and three-phase separation systems, gas engine-driven compressors, and Glycol Dehydration Unit (TEG).
  • Operate Fire-Heated Reboilers (FHR), Waste Heat Boilers (WHB), condensate handling, and plant utility equipment.
  • Monitor and control key parameters (pressure, temperature, flow rate, glycol concentration, compressor performance curves).
  • Execute safe operating practices including PTW, LOTO, and equipment isolation with routine preventive walk-throughs.
Systems:TEG Glycol UnitGas CompressorsFire-Heated ReboilerWaste Heat BoilerCondensate StrippersCorridor Block Gas Gathering

Field Operator

·PetroChina Jabung International LTD
August 2022 – February 2026Jabung Block, Jambi, IndonesiaJabung Block

Operated integrated natural gas processing and NGL recovery facilities with a 98% plant uptime record, SCADA/DCS monitoring, and ESD commissioning.

Core Responsibilities & Operations

  • Operated aMDEA Acid Gas Removal Unit (AGRU), Mercury Removal Unit (MRU), UOP Membrane Unit, and Amine Regeneration Systems.
  • Managed cryogenic Cold Box Refrigeration, Turbo-Expander, De-Ethanizer column, and NGL Recovery Unit.
  • Monitored real-time process loops via SCADA/DCS, ensuring acid gas removal efficiency and export gas contractual compliance.
  • Executed ESD, startup, shutdown, and Gas Compression Station commissioning from field and control room with P&ID validation.
Systems:aMDEA AGRUTurbo-ExpanderCold Box CryogenicsUOP MembraneDe-EthanizerMercury Removal UnitSCADA / DCS

Laboratory Technician (Intern)

·PetroChina Jabung International LTD
June 2019 – July 2019Jabung Block, Jambi, Indonesia

Conducted precision chemical analyses in compliance with ASTM and API standards to support daily plant production.

Knowledge Hub & Technical Writing

Engineering Insights & Training Notes

Practical guides breaking down complex plant thermodynamics, gas processing equipment, and field safety protocols.

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R&D and Chemical Innovation

Research, Pyrolysis & Scientific Publications

Applying academic chemistry research to tangible energy challenges—from waste-to-fuel conversion recognized by Pertamina Foundation to peer-reviewed hydrocarbon catalysis.

Research Appreciation from Pertamina Foundation at PFsains 2025

Kenali Energi – Pirolite

Multi-Type Plastic Waste Pyrolysis to Alternative Liquid Fuel

Community-based circular economy initiative applying plastic pyrolysis technology to convert municipal plastic waste into alternative liquid fuel ('Pirolite') for the community in Kenali Asam Atas, Jambi. Combines environmental waste reduction with accessible alternative energy.

PyrolysisRenewable FuelPertamina FoundationCircular Economy
Focus: Pyrolysis kinetics, hydrocarbon distillation, and community waste valorization.
Journal Publications

Catalytic Cracking of Polypropylene-Low Density Polyethylene Pyrolysis Oil over Hierarchical H-ZSM-5 Catalyst

IPTEK: The Journal For Technology and Science, Vol. 35 No. 3 (2024)

Investigated catalytic cracking of PP and LDPE pyrolysis oil using hierarchical H-ZSM-5 catalyst, significantly improving conversion of diesel-range hydrocarbons (C12–C24) into gasoline- and kerosene-range hydrocarbons (C7–C14) with higher aromatics.

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Adsorption of Peat Water Using Activated Carbon from Bintaro Fruit

Chempublish Journal, Vol. 2 No. 2 (2017)

Examined physical and chemical activation (KOH, ZnCl2, H3PO4 at 600°C) of Cerbera manghas (Bintaro) carbon characterized via SEM-EDX to remediate peat water color, pH, COD, and Fe content.

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Academic Foundation
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.)2016 – 2021

University of Jambi (UNJA), Indonesia

Focus on catalysis, organic reaction kinetics, and peat water purification.

High School Diploma2012 – 2015

Mesaieed International School, Qatar

International curriculum, native/professional English fluency.

Accreditations & Professional Standards

Certifications & Industry Credentials

Certified by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) and approved across Medco E&P and PetroChina operating standards.

Authorized Gas Tester (AGT)

BNSP (National Certification Agency)

2026BNSP

Permit To Work (PTW) Certification

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Energy Isolation & LOTO

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

H2S Awareness & Toxic Gas Safety

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Electrical Safety Level 2

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Hazardous Chemical Safety

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Mercury (Hg) Hazard Awareness

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Waste Management in Oil & Gas

Medco E&P Indonesia

2026

Process Control in Gas Plant Facilities

Alpha Petroleum Indonesia

2025

High-Rise Building Workforce Level 2

BNSP / Ministry of Labour

2024BNSP

Start-up & Commissioning Gas Plant

Alpha Petroleum Indonesia

2024

Fundamentals of Natural Gas Processing

Alpha Petroleum Indonesia

2024

Business Process For Oil, Gas & Geothermal

Alpha Petroleum Indonesia

2024

Production Operator of Oil and Gas

BNSP (National Certification Agency)

2024BNSP

Working in Confined Space

PetroChina International LTD

2024

Basic Fire Fighting

PetroChina International LTD

2024

Training Delivery Languages

Prepared to deliver modules and documentation in dual languages for domestic or multinational crews:

Indonesian: NativeEnglish: Professional Working (Qatar Educated)German: Beginner
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