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Registration: 25.12.2025

Muhamad Zul Faisal Bin Salleh Mustafa

Specialization: Refrigeration System Manager
— Results-driven with 15 years of comprehensive experience in leading complex projects across Refrigeration, HVAC, and Energy sectors. — Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, with expertise in stakeholder management, resource optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. — Skilled in developing project scopes, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality deliverables within tight deadlines. — Experienced in leading teams across multiple countries (Malaysia & Singapore) while maintaining exceptional communication with C-level stakeholders.
— Results-driven with 15 years of comprehensive experience in leading complex projects across Refrigeration, HVAC, and Energy sectors. — Proven track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion, with expertise in stakeholder management, resource optimization, and cross-functional team leadership. — Skilled in developing project scopes, managing budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring quality deliverables within tight deadlines. — Experienced in leading teams across multiple countries (Malaysia & Singapore) while maintaining exceptional communication with C-level stakeholders.

Skills

Energy Management Projects
HVAC
Refrigeration Systems
Business Case Development
ROI Analysis
Project Management Software
Engineering Software
Project Scope Definition & Planning
Budget Management
Cost Control
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Resource Allocation & Optimization
Quality Assurance & Standards
Post-Project Evaluation
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Executive Presentations
Status Reporting & Documentation
Conflict Resolution
Client Relationship Management
Microsoft Project
SAP Materials Requisition Planning
Microsoft Excel
Visual Basic Programming
AutoCAD
Energy Monitoring Systems

Work experience

Refrigeration System Manager
since 03.2025 - Till the present day |E Frigo (M)
CRM, P&L, HVAC, ROI, TCO, Capex, OPEX
● Support Maintenance and Service teams in costing, budgeting, planning and execution. ● Review and prepare quotations for breakdown repairs, coordinating with vendors for cost optimization. ● Ensure team achieves monthly revenue target of RM250,000 through strategic planning and execution. ● Manage work permits and logistics for technicians performing preventive maintenance. ● Lead fit-out projects including supermarket closures, managing permits, logistics, and asset recovery. ● Analyze project costs and prepare competitive quotations for clients.
Grab Driver
02.2024 - 02.2025 |NDA
CRM, AutoCAD
● Maintained income stability during retrenchment. ● Developed strong customer service and time management skills. ● Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during career transition.
Senior Project Manager
01.2022 - 01.2024 |City Facilities Management
P&L, Capex, ROI
● Led and motivated cross-functional teams across Malaysia and Singapore, ensuring successful energy project implementations. ● Developed comprehensive project scopes and objectives in collaboration with multiple stakeholders. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: ● Managed subordinate team members across Malaysia & Singapore, overseeing energy initiative implementations. ● Estimated initial fund/Capex requirements for energy initiative projects ranging from RM500K to RM5M. ● Developed comprehensive business cases including initial funding, technology selection, potential savings, and ROI calculations. ● Presented energy project business cases to C-level clients and stakeholders with 90% approval rate. ● Tracked project progress and delivered weekly status reports to stakeholders. ● Measured and verified energy reduction achievements against business case projections upon project completion. ● Researched and evaluated new energy reduction technologies available in the market. ● Conducted pilot projects for new technologies, analyzing results and presenting findings to stakeholders. ● Ensured all project deliverables met established quality standards through systematic review processes. ● Facilitated smooth project handover to operational teams with complete documentation.
Project Manager
08.2016 - 12.2021 |City Facilities Management
ROI, CRM, HVAC, EC, AC, Capex, POC
● Led energy initiative projects focusing on Air-Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration for Hypermarket and Retail environments. ● Managed projects from POC (Proof of Concept) through ROI calculation, savings estimation, scheduling, installation, rollout, and energy validation. Major Projects Delivered: ● Refrigeration Compressor Manager/Controller: Managed retrofitting of devices to optimize compressor operations, enabling energy-saving functions and reducing consumption through strategic control implementation. ● LED Tube Lights Retrofitting: Successfully managed the conversion of fluorescent to LED lighting across 30 hypermarket stores, overseeing project scheduling, equipment installation, and technical problem resolution. ● EC (Electronically Commutated) Fans: Led retrofitting of AC fans to EC fans for refrigerated cases and cold rooms, including ROI calculations and post-installation energy reduction validation. ● Defrost on Demand System: Implemented systems to reduce unnecessary defrost cycles in refrigerated cases and cold rooms, managing installation, ROI calculations, and project scheduling. Key Responsibilities: ● Developed detailed project plans including timelines, resource allocation, and budgets for energy initiatives. ● Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies for technical projects. ● Served as primary point of contact for all project stakeholders including clients, vendors, and technical teams. ● Monitored project progress and performance, ensuring delivery within financial constraints. ● Implemented quality control processes ensuring all deliverables met established standards. ● Facilitated project handover to operational teams with complete documentation.
Refrigeration Project Manager
08.2015 - 08.2016 |City Facilities Management
CRM, Capex, HVAC
Commercial Refrigeration: ● Conducted engineering reviews on refrigeration load calculations and equipment sizing. ● Performed equipment selection for commercial refrigeration systems. ● Provided engineering support to operations team for technical solutions. ● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance.
R&D Manager
05.2013 - 07.2015 |Far East Maju Engineering Works
Microsoft Visual Basic, SAP
● Managed subordinate members in the R&D team of engineers and technicians. ● Researched and developed new products from concept to market launch. ● Further developed Heat Load Calculation and Product Selection Software using Microsoft Visual Basic and mobile applications. ● Studied and improved manufacturing process flow. ● Provided technical support to sales department and customers. ● Improved and maintained quality system of the company. ● Supported Production and Sales departments in product technicality and costing using SAP. Key Projects: ● 2013: Developed Refrigeration Brine Cooler using Ethylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol refrigerants. ● 2014: Created Ultra Low Temperature Series Unit Cooler for -40°C to -60°C applications using Cascade System. ● 2015: Enhanced existing Refrigeration Condensing Unit with Scroll Type compressor (ScrollPak unit).
R&D Engineer
09.2011 - 04.2013 |Far East Maju Engineering Works
Visual Basic, R&D, Ansys, EDM, HVAC, SAP
● Designed refrigeration heat exchangers and conducted prototype testing. ● Managed engineering data and technical documentation systems. ● Simulated performance of customized heat exchangers using specialized software. ● Improved manufacturing process flow and provided technical support to Sales. Key Projects: ● 2011: Developed Ultra Low Profile Unit Cooler for ultra-low temperature applications. ● 2012: Created Cold Room Heat Load Calculation software using Visual Basic. ● 2013: Managed third-party development of Product Selection apps for iOS and Android.
Project Engineer
08.2010 - 08.2011 |Yik Loong Air Cond
QA & Standards, ACMV
● Managed ACMV installation projects for commercial buildings. ● Supervised site progress and coordinated with contractors and consultants. ● Ensured project deliverables met quality standards and timelines.

Educational background

Engineering Mechanical (Bachelor’s Degree)
Till 2010
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Diploma of Manufacturing Engineering
Till 2006
Universiti Teknologi MARA

Languages

MalayNativeEnglishUpper Intermediate