Ferdinand Corpuz, Electrical commissioning engineer

Ferdinand Corpuz

Electrical commissioning engineer

Schlumberger - Kuwait

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineer
Experience
22 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :22 years, 1 Months

Electrical commissioning engineer at Schlumberger - Kuwait
  • Kuwait - Al Ahmadi
  • March 2018 to September 2019

• Generally responsible of monitoring of all electrical related works at site.
• Provide engineering and technical supports to all the electrical work groups at site.
• Coordinates with Client / Consultant’s representatives for any site instructions and inspection of works.
• Performed Commissioning protection test and trip test of Transformers, HV Switchgear, ACB, MCCB using a testing instrument.
• Responsible for the monitoring and makes necessary actions to sustain continuous and safe operation of the Substations.
• Develop and maintain log sheets, equipment checklist, and other tools to track operation and maintenance.
• To undertake fault finding and diagnostic activities including fault rectification.
• Assign targets for accomplishments and ensure targets are met on daily basis for all electrical groups at site.
• Performs other related duties as may be required by the project site Manager.
• Directly responsible for the safety of all electrical groups’ personnel of the project by ensuring that the project execution will be done according to all applicable health, safety, sanitary and environmental standards.
• To help develop operational procedures for the designated areas.
• To contribute to ensuring pre commissioning/commissioning activities.
• Punch listing.
• Ensure that all activities in the day-to-day operation are carried out in a manner safe for personnel and equipment and minimizing the impact on the environment.
• General housekeeping, isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.

ORM Coordinator at SPIE OGS
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2014 to August 2014

• Responsible for continuously monitoring the Plant’s critical streams
to ensure balanced operation rates and optimum operations.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting assistance in Engineering
and facilities and issues safe PTW system.
• Liaise between operations control rooms during sequential start-
ups, shutdowns and emergencies.
• Ensure clear guidelines are delivered to manage and reduce
negative impact during power interruptions or emergencies.
• Investigate quality defects for root cause and help improve
manufacturing system efficiency.
• Monitor productivity and activities to ensure they are compliant with
the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) guidelines.
• Relay production constraints to appropriate business and planning
organization to provide accurate input to production plan.
• Submits KPI monthly report and site daily reports, inspection
requests, estimates and all applicable monitoring reports on regular
basis or as required. Keep equipment operational by coordinating
maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s
instructions and established procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Experience with contractors and worldwide suppliers, in particular those involved in the construction of major oil and gas facilities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
• Perform any job-related activities as requested immediate by the manager.

Electrical Engineer at SPIE OAG Services
  • Qatar - Doha
  • April 2011 to April 2014

• Generally responsible for implementations and monitoring of all
electrical related works at site.
• Manages directly and provide engineering and technical
supports to all the electrical work groups at site.
• Coordinates with Client / Consultant’s representatives for any
site instructions and inspection of works.
• Attending meeting with Clients and Colleagues to get a
comprehensive understanding of any project specific needs.
• Performed preventive maintenance and operation of the 3
Units Motor Generator, Motor 1500 KW, 4160V, 60HZ Star; and
Generator 1500KVA, 11KV, 60HZ, with common grounding
resistor; & VSDS converter.
• Responsible for switching operation of HV/LV SWGR during emergency and preventive maintenance shutdown of substations.
• Responsible for operation and maintenance of Ring Main Unit (RMU) 11KV of 34 Substations 11KV/440V HV/LV SWGR, Transformers, Capacitor Bank, Battery Charger, Battery Bank, Cathodic protection.
• Performed protection test and trip test of ACB, MCCB using a PRO10/T & TT1 ABB testing instrument.
• Responsible for the monitoring and makes necessary actions to sustain continuous and safe operation of the Substations.
• Develop and maintain log sheets, equipment checklist, and other tools to track operation and maintenance.
• To undertake fault finding and diagnostic activities including fault rectification.
• Generally responsible for implementations and monitoring of all electrical related works at site.
• Estimates, prepares and assigns the resources such as manpower, materials, consumables, equipment, tools, etc., required for all electrical and related works prior to execution.
• Manages directly and provide engineering and technical supports to all the electrical work groups at site.
• Plans the execution of all electrical related works and coordinates the to end users.
• Coordinates with Client / Consultant’s representatives for any site instructions and inspection of works.
• Assign targets for accomplishments and ensure targets are met on daily basis for all electrical groups at site.
• Submits site daily reports, inspection requests, estimates and all applicable monitoring reports on regular basis or as required.
• Performs other related duties as may be required by the project site Manager.
• Directly responsible for the safety of all electrical groups’ personnel of the project by ensuring that the project execution will be done according to all applicable health, safety, sanitary and environmental standards.
• To help develop operational procedures for the designated areas
• To contribute to ensuring pre commissioning/commissioning activities.
• Punch listing.
• Experience with contractors and worldwide suppliers, in particular
those involved in the construction of major oil and gas facilities.
• Ensure that all activities in the day-to-day operation are carried out
in a manner safe for personnel and equipment and minimizing the
impact on the environment.
• General housekeeping, isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.

Shiht Charge/ Commissioning Engineer at Daewoo E&C LTD
  • Libya - Misrata
  • February 2009 to February 2010

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NATURE OF WORK:
• Fully in charge of power plant operations for duration of duty period.
• Manage and lead Operations Shift Group, Closely monitoring the operational parameters and issues safe PTW system.
• Take necessary action to prevent equipment failure, Respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures as required.
• In conjunction with Operations Superintendent ensuring the safe, reliable, environmentally and commercially efficient operation of the plant.
• Develop system scoping documents testing procedure and reports.
• Makes necessary adjustments based on operating conditions and maintains a variety of record such as oil/gas flow, temperature, pressure etc. Carries out routine maintenance on all plants and equipment and participates in isolating plants/equipment for major maintenance.
• Regulates the voltage and frequency, and controls active and reactive power flow in the network.
• Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment to ensure quality efficiency and productivity.
• Assure that the plant meets requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Prepare permit to work and other safety permits and acquire appropriate approvals.
• Supervise of Operation in DCS system. Monitor plant equipment from the control room; identify abnormal conditions, diagnosis problems and take corrective action when needed.
• Directs the switching operations by giving instructions to field engineers in carrying-out switching in the 400kV, 220kV, 20kV and 10.5kV primary substations for maintenance and repair of network components, and for after fault restorations conforming all operations done in strict compliance with department safety rules and regulations giving priority to safety and security.
• Issues safety documents for works in the field ensuring proper isolation and ear thing.
• Full involvement in the EPC phase of the Power Plant including mechanical completion and commissioning.
• Work closely with client site personnel and vendor service engineers engaged in pre-commissioning activities such as Commissioning and Start-up of SIEMENS 287MW STG5-4000F Gas Turbine Units1, 2.
• Commissioning of Electrical System, Functional test protection circuit of auto Transformer, main transformer & auxiliary transformer 400MVA, 400/220/(10.KV)/240-300MVA, 400/20KV/18.75-25MVA, 20/10.5KV.
• Commissioning of 10KV Medium voltage and 400V low voltage switchgear functional test. Including SIPROTEC 7SJ62 (Siemens) Multi-function Protection Relay and ABB SUE3000 Auto Bus Transfer.
• Commissioning of Generator Circuit Breaker (GCB) ABB HECS 100L T type for Steam and Gas Turbine Generator with the ABB vendor supervisor.
• Commissioning of Steam turbine and Generator protection GPR, TGR, TPR AVR and EHG with Fuji Vendors.
• (Pre)-commission & start-up facilities motor and pumps form medium10KV to low voltage 400V ensuring test procedures are implemented check rotation, vibration, starting and running current, acceptance criteria are met and passed on to client.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure adequate provisions have been made for testing and other pre-commissioning functions.
• Able to perform and solve any unexpected problem happen in time of commissioning period.
• Supervise construction craft labor assigned him. May administer on safety and clearance tagging procedure.
• May supervise and direct an operational shift as the facility progresses through commissioning and testing.
• Informs management about important events and abnormalities.

Warranty Engineer at Dewoo E&C LTD
  • Libya - Benghazi
  • February 2009 to July 2009

NATURE OF WORK:
• Preparation of inspection and maintenance work
• Follow-up of operation of the Plant (production, maintenance, inspection)
• Follow-up of reliability
• Issued weekly report to managers and stating the operating condition of the plant.
• Attend meeting with GECOL (General Electricity Company of Libya) regarding the warranty up-date logs.
• Supervision of maintenance tasks such as repair plant instrumentation and electrical circuits; assisting in troubleshooting and inspecting programmable logic controllers, including control card replacement and wiring terminations; and reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical one-lines, logic drawings, technical manuals and P&ID's, write routine reports, solve practical problems.
• Start-up/shutdown and normal operations of power stations; installation, maintenance, testing and/or operation of gas turbine driven generators, transformers, pumps, motors, Diesel Gen-set, batteries, battery chargers, PLC, 400kV indoor/outdoor substations, switch boards, oil/vacuum / SF6 gas insulated circuit breakers etc.
• The Plant is composed of four(4) existing Gas Turbines and Generators, four(4) new Heat Recovery Steam Generators, two(2) new Steam Turbines and Generators and associated Balance of Plant equipment, which are subdivided in two Blocks ( Block 21, involving 2x GT13 E1 ALSTOM; Block 22, involving 1GT13 E1 and 1GT13 E2 ALSTOM). Each Block has two (2) Gas Turbines, two (2) HRSGs and one (1) Steam Turbine, including associated Balance of Plant equipment. Desalination plant Air compressors, water treatment equipment, motors, pumps, diesel generators, and other auxiliary equipment.

Warranty Engineer at IHI Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries LTD. Co
  • Algeria - Oran
  • January 2008 to December 2008

NATURE OF WORK:
• Supervision of maintenance tasks
• Training of the Owners personnel
• Preparation of inspection and maintenance work
• Follow-up of operation of the boilers (production, maintenance, inspection)
• Follow-up of reliability
• Issued weekly report to managers in Tokyo stating the operating condition of the plant.
• Experience with contractors and worldwide suppliers in particular those involved in the construction of power plant facilities.

Shift Charge Engineer at IHI Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. Co
  • Algeria - Oran
  • August 2007 to December 2007

NATURE OF WORK:
• Responsible for the operation start-up, shutdown of 4 units Boiler steam feed to Liquefied Natural Gas refinery in Sonatrach.
• Makes necessary adjustments based on operating conditions and maintains a variety of record such
as oil/gas flow, temperature, pressure etc. Carries out routine maintenance on all plants and equipment
and participates in isolating plants/equipment for major maintenance.
• Take necessary action to prevent equipment failure, Respond to alarms by taking appropriate corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures as required.
• Assure that the plant meets requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Regulates the voltage and frequency, and controls active and reactive power flow in the network.
• Informs management about important events and abnormalities.
• Prepare permit to work and other safety permits and acquire appropriate approvals.
• Supervise of Operation in DCS system. Monitor plant equipment from the control room; identify abnormal conditions, diagnosis problems and take corrective action when needed.
• Work closely with client site personnel and vendor service Engineers engaged in pre-commissioning activities. Review engineering drawing and specifications to ensure adequate provisions have been made for testing, flushing, cleaning and other pre-commissioning functions and pre-commissioning Mechanical and Electrical systems in the plant.
• Supervise construction craft labor assigned him. Establish safe conditions for equipment maintenance.
• May supervise and direct an operational shift as the facility progresses through commissioning and testing.

Shift Charge Engineer at IHI Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. Co
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2006 to July 2007

NATURE OF WORK:
• Responsible for the testing, commissioning and operation Start -Up and Shut down loading and Un-loading of 2 units 530 T/H Aux. Boiler to supplied steam in desalination plant.
• Supervise of Operation in DCS system. Work closely with client site personnel and vendor service engineers engaged in pre-commissioning activities. Review engineering drawing and specifications to ensure adequate provisions have been made for testing, flushing, cleaning and other pre-commissioning functions and pre-commissioning of all plant mechanical and electrical systems.
• Regulates the voltage and frequency, and controls active and reactive power flow in the network.
• Monitors plant parameters and records in the plant log sheets every 2 or 4 hours a variety of reading such as oil/gas, air /steam/water /flows and tank levels/temperatures, Tours the plant process areas regularly during assigned shift, checks an installation, equipment and valves to ensures smooth and safe operations of system.
• Supervise construction craft labor assigned him. May supervise and direct an operational shift as the facility progresses through commissioning and testing.
• Primary function will be to supervise, monitor and adjust equipment and processes from the Plant Control Room, to ensure maximum plant efficiency and good running condition.
• To maintain accurate logs, reports and invoices for appropriate decision making.
• Complete Plant production reports on a 24 hourly basis.
• To plan and co-ordinate upcoming or ongoing maintenance.
• To train and supervise outside Operators in such areas as process and safety.
• To issue Safe Work Permits and direct maintenance crews, ensuring their work will be accomplished safely and with minimum disruption to Plant production.

Shift Charge Engineer at IHI Ishikawajima Harima Heavy Industries Ltd. Co
  • Algeria - Oran
  • January 2005 to March 2006

NATURE OF WORK:
• Responsible for the Start -Up and Shut down loading and un-loading of 3 units 335MW Combine Cycle Power and Desalination Plant.
• Fully in charge of power plant operations for duration of duty period
• Manage and lead Operations Shift Group takes required action to correct operating conditions when alarms are activated.
• Reporting to Power Plant Operations Manager and fully responsible for the management of Algeria Power Plant during duty shift period.
• Monitors and ensures continuous electricity supply, within the prescribed values of limit violations, giving priority to security and safety.
• Regulates the voltage and frequency, and controls active and reactive power flow in the network.
• Issues safety documents for works in the field ensuring proper isolation and ear thing.
• Experience in operation of GE frame 6 gas turbines, Speed tronic Mark V control system,
• A thorough understanding of industrial safety, water, fuel, and steam system processes as well as gas turbine operation. Experience in combined cycle power plant operations / supervision and DCS control systems. Develop system scoping documents, testing procedures, and reports. Work closely with client site personnel and vendor service engineers engaged in pre-commissioning activities. Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure adequate provisions have been made for testing, flushing, cleaning and other pre-commissioning functions. Conduct direct cleaning, flushing, and pre commissioning of all plant mechanical systems. Must have the ability to conduct systems walk downs and generate punch lists. May administer the safety and clearance tagging procedure. May supervise and direct an operational shift as the facility progresses through commissioning and testing.
• To run-up and shutdown the water and power plant and their auxiliaries safely.
• To raise work orders on faulty equipment or abnormal occurrence to maintenance sections for rectification.
• To carry out adequate electrical and/or mechanical isolation and ensure safety requirements are met before issuing the PTW.
• To carry out HV switching and isolations
• To carry out investigation on plant defects/outages and submit reports.
• To train and supervise subordinate staff in carrying out their duties including regular checks/tests on
• plant/equipment

Shift Charge Engineer at SCOSA/ SIEMENS
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • June 1998 to September 2004

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
NATURE OF WORK:
• Responsible for the safe operation a four-unit 637t/h MCR Boiler and 4X 120 MW Steam Turbine
back pressure type through DCS.
• Take necessary action to prevent equipment failure, Respond to alarms by taking appropriate
corrective actions and execute plant shut-down and start-up procedures as required.
• Assure that the plant meets requirements while operating in a safe and efficient manner.
• Regulates the voltage and frequency, and controls active and reactive power flow in the network
• Prepare permit to work and other safety permits and acquire appropriate approvals.
• Operation Monitoring, Process control of equipment and information system all activities to be
made should be in logs.
• Informs management about important events and abnormalities.
• Coordinates with other maintenance and functional department for the safe operation of the Plant.
• Supervise in any operational activities in safe start-up and shutdown of plant.
• Initiated preparation of Plant Daily Production Report, like as power generation export, water,
Chemical and fuel Consumption report annual & Monthly report, improvements report.
• Perform Synchronize and De-Synchronize of the Generator to the grid. And initiate preparation of work request through Asset management and maintenance
• Provided engineering support for plant modification.
• Ensure that all activities in the day-to-day operation are carried out in a manner safe for personnel and equipment and minimizing the impact on the environment.
• General housekeeping, isolation and preparation of equipment for maintenance.
• Continuously monitors conditions of running and static equipment during the course of the shift, is able to identify problems as they arise and seek appropriate assistance.
• Sampling and laboratory testing in plant lab.
• Logs and acts on Lab results.
• Liaises with Panel Operator and co-workers
• Communication of events to Shift Supervisor and oncoming shift personnel
• Liaison with other operators and flexibility to work in other areas should it be required
• Troubleshoot and analyze process conditions continuously during the course of the shift to maintain optimal operation.
• Understands his role in maintaining the Site Safety and Environment plan.
• Communicates relevant changing conditions and situations to Panel Operator & Shift Supervisor.
• Involved pre-commissioning and activities of 4 units Boiler a 637t1h MCR capacity each with a
Backpressure type Steam turbine Generator 120 MW each capacity. Like chemical soda
Boiling process, steam blow and line flushing, loop leak checking and pump performance check,
load rejection test, island operation test and hot operation test, high-speed bus transfer Test, AVR
hot operation test, thermal expansion test, fuel change over test gas to oil, plant Performance
guarantee test 1 and 2, reliability test, hazard and risk analysis were done for the Plant to improve
the safety condition inside the plant.

Shift Charge Engineer at Bataan Pulp and Paper Mills Inc. Philippines
  • Philippines
  • March 1997 to June 1998

NATURE OF WORK:
• Responsible for the supervision of the entire operations of machineries and equipments at power
plant department a 130t/h MCR Boiler and Back Pressure Type Steam Turbine Generating capacity of 30MW.
• Coordinates with other department regarding the power supply system, water and mill air adjustment to be made for the improvement of operation.
• Prepare comprehensive report regarding the daily production report, such as power generation, water, chemical and fuel consumption report, annual and monthly report, shutdown report, and improvement report.
• Check and monitor the status of all equipment and defect report to be made.

Shift Charge Engineer at Trust International Paper Corp. Philippines
  • Philippines
  • October 1992 to March 1997

NATURE OF WORK
• Co-ordinates of the entire electrical installation and commissioning of medium voltage Transformer, switchgear motors controls and lighting.
• Conduct preventive maintenance schedule on all electrical auxiliaries’ equipment Leads on troubleshooting.
• Maintenance monitoring and operation of high voltage substation with 2 X 35 MVA, 2X30 MVA
Transformer 230 kV I 13.8 KV, plus SF6 high voltage circuit breakers and motor operated Disconnecting switches protection relays and metering.
• Conducted oil resistance test of oil Transformer.
• Implement of electrical programs and modification of work.
• Recommends alternative solution to the problems for the improvement of work methods and Equipment operation.
• Attends and provides technical consultation on negotiation for chance order of assigned Projects.
• Enforce all applicable safety regulation on site.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineer
  • at Electrical Engineer
  • October 1990

Registered Electrical Engineer Philippines. REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Professional Regulatory Commission of the Philippines. P.R.C No. 0015845 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA

Specialties & Skills

Microsoft Word
Warranty
Commissioning
Testing
MS Word/Excel

Languages

English
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