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Sr. Piping Design Engineer
CAREER SUMMARY
Wide range international experience and balance of engineering expertise with 22+ years solid background of Piping Design in the petroleum contracting industry, covering all aspects of design activities principles and practices gained from working on large projects in the petrochemical Oil and Gas Industry. Experience from FEED, FEL, to detailed engineering covering offshore and onshore. Experience with project execution and regulatory issues contractual issues, project proposal, technical bid analysis, changed order analysis, commercial awareness, tender documentation, inspection, start-up, pre-com and commissioning includes within operating plant environment turnaround management.
Working knowledge of coded and standards ASME B31.3/5/8, API, ANSI, ASTM, ISA, AWS. Knowledge of ISO9001, company standards by Fluor Daniel, KBR, Aramco, Petronas, Shell, Esso, ConocoPhillips, Kvaerner, Total, Technip and Worley Parson.
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENT AND STRENGHTS
BUSINESS ACHIEVEMENT
Co-Founder of EJJV Philippines Inc. serving the oil and gas sector local and international as VP and General Manager.
STRENGHT
Project checker/design approver
Proficient at monitoring execution budgets and schedules.
Have strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, skills and decision-making
Self-starter, organized forward thinking team player, analysis, judgment and initiative
Work standards, quality orientation, detailed oriented, integrity and innovation
Experience in multidiscipline coordination, interacting with high-level client personnel
Capable of handling tasks having some degree of complexity and ability to manage priorities, drive solutions and deliver on commitments to schedule,.
Proactive and self motivated and able to work under pressure: identifying problem areas and taking necessary actions to drive problems to their conclusion with an ability to think "outside the box".
Excellent in oral and written communication and computer literate.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2007-2007
SENIOR PIPING ENGINEER - Vetco Aibel AS, Stavanger Norway seconded to ConocoPhillips Norway for Greater Ekofisk Modification (GEM).
Member of integrated team for (FEL) Front End Loading work process and project development for EKOFISK Complex offshore modification located in the North Sea. Work involved appraisal/concept selections, optimization, risk evaluation to initial phase/budget process.
2006-2006
LEAD PIPING ENGINEER - Nippon Steel Construction Indonesia (NISCONI)
Client: Total EP Indonesia, Project: TUNU Field Offshore Development Phase II North and Peciko 5
Managing team of piping engineers and designers, organized and manage all aspects of workload of a team of piping discipline, reports and technical documentations. Ensure that the relevant design rules and procedures are complied with. Identification of applicable engineering procedures and related best practices. Interface with other disciplines, communication to vendors to ensure packages are fit for purpose with adequate design interface defined. Generation of piping specifications and provide input to Front End Engineering (FEED) studies and detail design project. Duties include preparation /interpretation and review of ITB for turnkey EPCC contract, engineering cost estimates technical and commercial. Identifies deviations/exception in job scope, magnitude of changes and initiates deviation notices and clarification. Interface with Procurement department for project cost estimating. Exercise guidance to staff in the maintenance & preparation of piping balk materials, valve & SP Items. Evaluates quotation summaries, material and component substitution, for technical compliance. Review with discipline contract deliverables.
2005 - 2006
VP/GENERAL MANAGER - EJJV Philippines Inc – Various Projects/Clients
Manage and creation of company strategic business goals and objectives marketing objectives, organization, financial goals, cost and profit. Evaluate project scope and develop execution plans and detailed procedures. Develop engineering execution strategies for FEED and EPC elements of projects. Provides regular updates to Board of Directors with projects financial & operational status, forecasting operational planning and budgeting, plans, organizes, develops and controls to optimize the utilization of resources.
2004 - 2005
PIPING ENGINEER - Ranhill Worley Sdn Bhd
Clients: Talisman Energy, Project: Tulip (BT-A) Platform, Client: PDOC Petrodar Operating Company Ltd. Republic of Sudan. Project: Melut Basin Oil Dev. Client: Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd. Project: Sumandak Drilling Platform –A, Client: Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Co. Ltd. Project: Neem Field Development, Client: BG Exploration and Production India Ltd. Project: Panna Gas Compression Module
Pro-active involvement with all disciplines to develop optimum design solutions (offshore and onshore) conceptual studies to detailed design phase and co-ordinate the efforts relating piping engineering, piping design and equipment layout functions to meet the objectives of various offshore oil and gas installations. Liaise across the organization with members of other disciplines and departments within the provisions and guidelines of the Quality Assurance systems
2001 - 2003
PIPING ENGINEER - Kvaerner Petrominco (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Client: MTBE Polypropylene (M) Sdn Bhd Petronas Kuantan Malaysia Project: N-Butan (Phase-1)
Provide technical expertise, design capabilities and technical support relating to the development of the new facility, solving problems, requisition and technical specifications. Ensure that the level of design work is appropriate for the complexity of the construction tasks, achieving a good balance between design costs and implementation costs. Liaise with the Project Management Team to resolve any technical issues. Performs work which involves field walk down and site surveying, investigations, structures, systems, tie-in schedule, equipment with relatively few complex features, test package etc. Interface with client, project management and engineering disciplines to insure compatibility of new concept and design from existing production facility to the new plant.
2000 - 2001
PIPING PROJECT ENGINEER - Technip Geoproduction (M) Sdn Bhd (Onshore Project)
Client: Petronas Penpisan Melaka (PPMSB) Malaysia Project: Plant Modification for PSR-1 and PSR-2
Performed the following major task for PMC's team. Responsible for project engineering execution and effectively communicating contract and project scope details to all engineering team members. Highlights areas of improvement and recommends cost-effective engineering for Petronas project modification works. Supervise the construction of minor modification and improvement projects carried out in-house to insure execution and completion to stablish company standard and specifications. Performs engineering duties (including cost control, scheduling, contract preparation, and administartion etc.) Detailed technical evaluation of turnkey EPC bids and participation in contract negotiation. Reviews design drawing submitted by contractor and proposes amendmends. Pre-Feasibility/Feasibility studies, project proposal, economic analysis, project sanction, Bid evaluation, subcontractor scope of work budget and schedule and other deliverables for project implementation up to commissioning. Management and Control for turnaround project associated with the design and modifications of existing production. Monitor and control project progress to meet deadlines as required to fit with Petronas campaign based on maintenance and shutdown program. Report directly to Project Manager
(Offshore Project) Client: Carigali Triton Operating Company (CTOC) Project: Cakerawala Gas Field Development (Offshore), Malaysia
Develop a compact layout to optimize space requirements. Detailed piping design for central processing platform, gathering systems, heavy oil and light oil production treatment storage, ship loading, gas sweetening dehydration, compression, LPG recovery, water injection, fire protection, gas lift, power generation and associated utilities. Producing, checking, back checking comprising plot plans, equipment arrangement drawing, vessel orientation, 3D model, general arrangement and isometric manual/computer drawings using PDMS design review. Squad checking, vendors data review and other disciplines drawings, solve flexibility problems, MTO, Stress Iso sketches, equipment orientations, quality requirements, escape route, safety, specifications, codes, norms and standards.
1999 - 2000
PIPING INSPECTOR - MW Kellogg Brown & Root
Client: Exxon Chemical Singapore, Project: Singapore Olefins Project, Singapore Syngas Pte Ltd
Monitor the Construction Contractors quality in conjunction with the Supervisors and Quality Management team. Field surveillance of the construction activities verify contractor QA/QC method statement to ensure all mechanical & piping installations are in compliance with specifications & that all documentation are completed. Preparation, evaluate and approval all Test Package prior for testing and commissioning. Verify piping connections to equipment are not stressed. Monitor installation of equipment including, setting, cold & hot alignment, clearances, correct support configuration, internals installation, packing, trays, final closure, trim out & insulation. Checked flange bolt-ups, including verification of flange face condition & gaskets. Inspect equipment after completion to ensure all components are per the drawing &report deficiencies on the pre-hydro punch list. Witness pressure tests including verification of temperature, pressure & calibration of test instrumentation, safety devices & verify leak tightness. Assist in system turnover. Conduct reinstatement walk down & log outstanding items on the punch list. Monitor insulation installation including correct type & application.
1998 - 1999
SENIOR PIPING DESIGNER - Fluor Daniel Inc., Philippines
Client: Eastman Kodak Company New York Project: Kodak China Program
Area Lead Supervisor, execute design and drafting activities (Concept, Plant Layout, Technical Study & Detailed Design). Responsible for coaching, teaching, supervision, developing piping design estimates, control level schedules and, staffing needs for the assigned area. Development of all required discipline deliverables for the assigned area, communication flow, both verbal and written within Piping Engineering and with other design and engineering disciplines including vendor correspondence. Reviews and approves Area/Unit piping design drawings and isometrics. Coordinates piping design activities and important technical issues and co-ordinate work with other design and engineering groups. Monitors and controls budget/schedule including labor hours, deviations, and progress. Receives and distributes design instructions pertaining to plant design requirements and procedures. Represents Area/Unit piping design in meetings with suppliers, subcontractors, licensors, clients, and other Company disciplines and produces documentation required for conference or meeting notes.
Provide man hour estimates, manpower schedule, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Reviews and checks design, calculations, 3D models, quality auditing activities, accuracy, neatness, functionality and completeness to insure integrity and philosophy of the design using (DRV) Design Review Environment. Squad checking and reviewing designs data, vendor data, including inter discipline design review. Contribute and participates in new ideas and fosters a work environment that is based upon openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation, and satisfaction. Attend client meeting for engineering design update at the J-space model. Assist in on the job training of assign personnel and provide input for their performance evaluation. Award received for two months ahead of schedule in the completion of piping engineering design.
1996 - 1998
LEAD PIPING DESIGNER - Technip Geoproduction (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
Client: Esso Production Malaysia Inc. (EPMI), Project: TCOT Upgrade Project, Teregganu, Malaysia, Client: Elf Petroleum Asia, Project: Lumut Onshore Production Plant, Brunei Shell, Client: Cabot Corporation Port Dickson, Malaysia, Project: CMS – 1020 Semi-Scale, Client: Fetrovietnam Gas, Baria - Vungtau Province, Project: Phu My Petrochemical Complex, Client: Titan Petrochemical (M) Sdn. Bhd., Project: EDC/VCM Plant, Johor Bharu, Malaysia, Client: Total Exploration & Production Thailand, Project: Bongkot Field Development Project
(Phase 3)
Lead and coordinates piping design development for onshore and offshore projects, coaching, teaching, supervision, FEED development, Plot/Plant Layout concept, review, check and ensure that work performed in accordance with the applicable codes and standards, Quality Procedures and Work Procedures and that Project Quality Plan requirements are achieved. Directly performs and administers work of designers and drafters. Responsible for the maintenance of quality Plant Layout and Piping system design, study drawings, piping supports, detailed 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models. Coordinates and makes jobsite visits to resolve problems, squad checking, review vendor package and equipment drawings and prepares letters for replies to vendor correspondence. Provide input into feasibility studies, options identification, evaluation and selection. Feasibility studies for various onshore/offshore and petrochemical projects. Participate in Bidding preparation, basic design, engineering cost estimates in collaboration with Proposal Bidding Team.
1994 - 1996
PIPING SUPERINTENDENT - Fluor Daniel Pacific Inc.
Client: Dupont – Singapore, Project: Nylon CP Project, Processing Plant, Module 1-6
Manage Construction Sub-Contactors for satisfactory completion of mechanical/piping construction activities within the time and budget constraints. Assist field engineering construction staff for prompt engineering interpretation and decisions within defined technical standards to ensure that Project Design and Specification requirements are met. Monitor the project technical progress and inform the Engineering Manager and the Project Manager of any work or proposed work that appears to be outside the project scope or any serious problems in task accomplishment. Issued field design memo (FDM) or Change Request to improve existing design and construction system. Liaise with materials and warehouse personnel to ensure timely availability of company supplied materials. Liaise closely internally and externally with client, Contractors and Statutory bodies to resolve any technical queries and contractual issues. Analyze information to identify problems e.g. behind schedule, productivity, engineering design error, vendor error, subcontractor construction deficiency, problem-solving including chance order analysis, back charges etc. Reviews and approval invoices submitted by contractors, ensures compliance with work satisfactorily completed, makes necessary corrections, and submits to supervisor for endorsement and payment processing. Attend contractors' weekly progress meetings and monitor the accuracy of contractors' monthly progress reporting.
1992 - 1994
PIPING FIELD SUPERVISOR - Fluor Daniel Pacific Inc.
Client: Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Co., Batangas, Phils. Project: Tabangao Asset Renewal (STAR) Proj.
Management and audit the works of subcontractors to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with project specifications/procedures/method statements/scope of work and schedule. Ensures that construction follow the good practices to avoid/eliminate re-works. Expedite resolution of contractor's technical queries. Status Tracking, Progress Reporting and resolve design problem on the spot. Attend contractors' weekly progress meetings and monitor the accuracy of contractors' monthly progress reporting. Assists in preparation of forecasts, quantity take-offs and change orders. Ensure punch lists are compiled for outstanding works and that all punch list items are completed within schedule. Provide assistance to the commissioning team. Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on project, making safety a natural part of all work performed.
1991 - 1992
ASSOCIATE DESIGN ENGINEER – PIPING - Fluor Daniel Arabia Limited
Client: Saudi Aramco, Northern Area Saudi Arabia, Project: Onshore/Offshore Oil & Gas Plants Program Marjan GOSP & Tanajib Central Utility Plant (TACUP)
Assigned as Area Lead Supervisor, supervises daily work and activity of engineers and designers assigned to the discipline. Review project specifications, administrative and technical practices, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, and supplier information. Provide technical direction to designers and draftsmen. Evaluation selection application and adaptation of ARAMCO engineering design standards. Generating complex piping design works to designers along with moderate to heavy layouts. Checking and marking vendor drawings. Conduct field design survey to improved performance of existing equipment layout as per the new requirements of 600 MSC MBCD and capacity requirements. Assist construction team for technical support during construction for prompt resolution of field design changes, modification and contractibility including punch listing, as-builting material requisition etc. Award received for most outstanding performance in the completion of piping engineering drawing and development of hydrotest flowsheets by Saudi Aramco.
1989 - 1991
PIPING DESIGNER - Akra Engineering Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
Client: Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., West Malaysia, Project: Offshore Dulang Oil Field Development Proj.
Performance of Detailed Piping Engineering Design and production of basic drawing, development of piping general arrangement using specifications, standard drawings, design instructions, plot plan, flow diagrams, line list and supplier information through to issuing of piping isometrics for SELIGI "A" central process platform and living quarters module.
1986 – 1989
PIPING DESIGN/DRAFTSMAN - Atlantic Gulf & Pacific (AG&P
Client: ONGC/Snamprogetti, Project: Oil and Natural Gas Commission of India South Bassein Phase II, DBP Complex, Client: Union Oil Thailand (UOT), Project: Offshore Living Quarters (Thailand), Client: Ralph M. Parsons Co., Project: Cominco Alaska Red Dog Project, Zinc Production Plant, Northern Canada
Design drafting and layout, detailed piping isometric, MTO for all piping system involved various offshore/onshore production plants, compact skids, production separators, launchers receivers, compressors, pump stations and manifolds.
1984 – 1986
CADET FIELD ENGINEER - AG&P Batangas Marine & Fabrication Yard (BMFY)
Work involved various discipline in the construction/fabrication and erection of AG&P's 60 hectare Batangas Marine & Fabrication Yard (BMFY) as Cadet Field Engineer.
Qualifications: Adamson University Manila Philippines
B.S in Architectural 1979 - 84
Training: Intergraph - Plant Design System (PDS) Version 06.01.01.04
: Microstation95 Version 05.05.01
: Quality Control & Production: Offshore Basic Safety and Emergency Training – Falck Nutec Stavanger Norway
: Onshore Safety Orientation (OTS/02) – Overseas Technical Service (M) Sdn Bhd
: Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/ and other micro based Windows
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Nationality: Filipino
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