Cesar Franco, Piping Designer

Cesar Franco

Piping Designer

ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd

Location
Singapore
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
17 years, 7 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 7 Months

Piping Designer at ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • May 2018 to February 2020

Responsible for all mechanical and piping designs and verifications.
Incorporate changes in P&ID’s according to Global Management of Change (GMOC) and Regional Projects.
Prepare Plot plan, General Arrangement (GA), Isometrics, Bill of Material, Line List, Tie-in List. Site check to verify piping routing, tie-in location and equipment location.
Coordinate with Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) designers for Instrument/Piping Interface. Ensure engineering design is according to company General Information and Instructions (GII) and General Practices (GP’s). Issue engineering package for review and participate in constructability review with System Application & Electrical (SAE) engineers, contract engineers, operation and maintenances and other business units (BU).
Drafting and 3D Modelling using SMARTPLANT ISOMETRICS and AUTOCAD PLANT 3D.

Layout & Piping Engineer at Saipem SA
  • Singapore
  • February 2015 to April 2017

Reporting to Field Engineering Manager, responsible
in a day to day activities related to piping. Provide engineering support to different departments/discipline, client, suppliers and sub-contractors. Review & monitor piping design deliverables, vendor technical and non-technical documents/drawings. Attend all piping engineering related design review & meetings. Monitor and review field design changes (FDC). Issue site instructions (SI) to subcontractors and respond
to the site technical query (STQ) raised by them.
Onboard ship survey to verify the new & existing piping condition to provide isometric, supports and layout drawings for pre-fabrication and erection. Provide the construction, procurement, integration, carry over team and subcontractors the required
technical information for the proper execution of there work.

Piping Engineer at Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • March 2012 to December 2014

Reporting to the Engineering & Project Manager, responsible in day to day activities related to piping. Provide engineering support to different departments/discipline, client and suppliers. Review & monitor piping design deliverables, vendor technical and non-technical documents. Lead all piping engineering related design review & meetings. Monitor and review design change. Prepare Marine & Topside piping & equipment general arrangement drawings, isometric & support drawings with BOM, P&ID’s, pipe support and As-Built drawings. Prepare Valve list, Specialty List & Line List. Prepare Purchase Order Specifications / Material Requisition.
Assist in preparation of documents and drawings in Basic Design & FEED stage. Coordination with vendors, site construction engineers, supervisors in design, fabrication & erection stage.

Piping Designer at Wasco Engineering Services Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • September 2010 to January 2012

Prepare FPSO topside modules general arrangement drawings like Water Treatment, Water Injection, Chemical Injection, SRU & Utility, Crude Oil Separation & Stabilization, Production Manifold, Launchers & Receivers, HP & LP Flare KO Drum, Safety KO Drum, Gas Dehydration, Metering Skid, Diesel Injection & Circulation, Compressor Modules, Pipe Racks and Chemical Injection for Subsea.
Prepare overall module deck layout and access location.
Checking of isometric drawings before issuing it for fabrications.
Generate piping and support bill of quantity for purchase order.
Prepare master piping material tracking sheets.
Prepare pipe support design, fabrication and erection drawing based on pipe stress calculation report.
Study & prepare material handling drawing for all major equipment like pumps, motors, compressors etc.
Run clash report and study resolution using Navis Works software.
Prepare insulation, painting, piping material specifications, piping line list per client and process requirements.
Attend client technical & coordination meeting.
Checking of piping system process & utility flow diagram.
Review and evaluate supplier / vendor drawings and documents.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned by head of department.

Piping Designer at Jurong Engineering Singapore Limited
  • Singapore
  • June 2010 to September 2010

Prepare pipe and equipments general arrangement drawings with relevant support type and location.
Multi-discipline 3D modeling like equipment, pipes and supports, E&I and structures using CadWorks and AutoCAD, generate isometric drawings and checking before issuing for fabrication.
Prepare piping and support bill of quantity for purchase order.
Prepare pipe support design, fabrication and erection drawing based on pipe stress calculation report.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned by head of department.

Piping Engineer at Downer EDI Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • April 2009 to June 2010

Check and weld mapping of all isometric design drawings issued by client and produce shop fabrication drawing for subcontractor and construction team use.
Coordinate with planning department and work pack coordinator for exact scope of work.
Review and check all client specifications, standards, drawings and documents issued.
Project Control System (PCS) entering of all mechanical and piping shop and field activities per isometric, layout plan and detailed drawings for planning use and man hour loading.
Assists work and hydro test pack coordinator, staff and field engineers procurement personnel in preparation of work and test packages, purchased requisition/order, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Work Method Statement (WMS) and other related documents necessary for work package hand-over.
Prepare standard, special and secondary pipe support drawing for shop fabrication and purchasing.
Prepare site technical query (STQ) regarding design and technical issues conflict with client standards.
Inform contract department for any change order and deviation of work scope based on Advanced Revision Notices (ARN), Field Instructions (FI) and other revised client drawings.
Prepare as-built drawings and incorporate all changes in PCS.
Check structural calculations and drawings.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned by managers.

Piping Designer at Sembawang Marine & Offshore Engineering Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • February 2009 to April 2009

Pipe modeling with relevant pipe supports using Bentley Autoplant and AutoCad based on latest approved Piping and Instrumentation Diagram.
Multi-discipline 3D modelling like piping, civil/structural etc.
Equipments layout and modeling using Autocad and Bentley Autoplant.
Study all scope of work for proper execution of the project.
Review vendor/supplier drawing.
Recommend solutions to mechanical and piping problems including structural, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment layout and foundation.
Isometric generation and checking from Bentley Autoplant Explorer and Navisworks Jetstream 3D viewer for accuracy and precision before issuing.
Perform 60 and 90 percent client 3D Model review.
Extraction of Isometric Drawing using Autoplant Isogen and Rebis.
Pipe routing and checking Isometric Drawing based on P&ID and Piping Specification and Standards.
Resolved and approved clashes.
Check all Inter-discipline Check (IDC) and Vendor data Incorporation (VDI) before modeling.
Assign at project site to assist clients in construction.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor/lead of section.

Piping Designer at Jacobs Engineering Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • December 2006 to January 2009

Pipe modeling with relevant pipe supports using Bentley Autoplant and AutoCad based on latest approved Piping and Instrumentation Diagram.
Multi-discipline 3D modelling like piping, civil/structural etc.
Equipments layout and modeling using Autocad and Bentley Autoplant.
Study all scope of work for proper execution of the project.
Review vendor/supplier drawing.
Recommend solutions to mechanical and piping problems including structural, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment layout and foundation.
Isometric generation and checking from Bentley Autoplant Explorer and Navisworks Jetstream 3D viewer for accuracy and precision before issuing.
Perform 60 and 90 percent client 3D Model review.
Extraction of Isometric Drawing using Autoplant Isogen and Rebis.
Pipe routing and checking Isometric Drawing based on P&ID and Piping Specification and Standards.
Resolved and approved clashes.
Check all Inter-discipline Check (IDC) and Vendor data Incorporation (VDI) before modeling.
Assign at project site to assist clients in construction.
Perform other duties as maybe assigned by immediate supervisor/lead of section.

CAD Designer at CADSkills Pte Ltd
  • Singapore
  • July 2006 to November 2006

Prepare and update Isometric drawing through Microstation and Autocad.
Pipe routing and checking Isometric Drawing based on P&ID and Piping Specification and Standards.
Prepare piping, structural, electrical, instrumentation and architectural lay-out, plans, sections and as-built drawings.
Prepare material purchase requisitions based on latest drawing revision.
Study all scope of work and correspondence for tender bidding works.
Estimate all necessary materials needed base on latest revision of piping and structural drawings.
Prepare target schedule and weekly status for the project assigned.
Recommend solutions to mechanical and piping problems including structural, electrical and mechanical drawings, equipment layout and foundation.
Familiarize the general plan, specification and standard to be used.
Generate piping general arrangement drawing with relevant pipe support location and details.

Piping Designer at Sime Darby Malaysia Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • February 2004 to November 2005

Generate piping general arrangement/isometric drawing with relevant pipe support location and details.
Performs scope of works, schedule and material take off per package for every subcontractor.
Conduct routine inspection on progress of piping works to ensure conformity with plan & specifications.
Invite all vendors for Technical Bid Evaluation (TBE) of piping materials, pipe fittings, valves for purchasing.
Multi-discipline coordination with Engineering design for all Inter-modules / Modules to ensure piping elevations are meet for interface tie-in point to Marine piping systems.
Review global material take off in isometric drawings from PDS to ensure the correct quantity, completeness and specification.
Familiarity in all International codes such as ANSI, ASME, API, JIS & BS Standards.
Prepare As-Built drawing and modifications as per project from the tender stage through completion of project.
Conduct line checking to ensure that the line is completed based on latest revision of piping drawing prior for approval of clients.
Make Piping Weight Control Report .
Prepare Potential Change Order (PCO).
Checking of Isometric and Pipe Support Drawings versus PDS Model.
Updating and Annotating Isometric drawing through Microstations.
Batching and Extraction of Isometric Drawing using PDS Isogen, Drawing Manager.
Pipe routing and checking Isometric Drawing based on P&ID and Piping Specification and Standards.
Perform & operates design review (using Smart Plant Review) for every discipline that need clarification and technical design checks in accordance with the client’s and design standards specifications and requirements.
Check all Inter-discipline Check (IDC) and Vendor data Incorporation (VDI).
On bidding works, Prepare Material Take- off based on ISO sketches, P&ID, equipment layout and piping specs.

Assisstant Engineer at Syarikat Steelcon Sdn Bhd
  • Malaysia
  • May 2003 to February 2004

Review/familiarize AFC Documents (specifications and standards, design drawings vendor data) to be used in the project.
Arrange all personal active file such as P&ID, General Arrangement, Vendor data sheets, isometric drawing, progress report based on the latest revision of all drawing for accurate and fast checking.
Attend necessary meeting with clients for technical brief and status of project.
Prepare Material Take (MTO) and raised Material Requisition.
Conduct shop isometric drawing mark up generated by PDMS based on latest P&ID and project specs.
Prepare detailed pipe support drawing and coordinate PDMS operator prior to model.
Check all Inter-discipline Check (IDC) and Vendor data Incorporation (VDI).
Prepare as built drawing.
On bidding works, Prepare Material take off based on ISO sketches, P&ID, equipment layout and piping specs.
Study all scope of work and correspondence for bidding works.
Conduct/share safety brief or orientation to all engineering colleagues as per management requirements.

Piping Engineer at Bobcock Hitachi Philippines Inc.
  • Philippines
  • April 2002 to May 2003

Developed piping sketches based on site conditions.
Check and review relevant shop fabrication drawings as per relevant code and project requirements.
Identify problem area and non-compliance on the part of subcontractor and work-out solutions to construction and inspection Engineers.
Developed piping isometric drawing based from piping general assembly, piping and instrument diagram and piping specifications.
Ensure all sketches drawing to be done by draftsman are completed.
Prepare progress report weekly and submit to the Construction Manager.
Conduct line checking to ensure that the line is completed based on latest revision of piping drawing prior for approval of clients.

Project Site Engineer at ARS Construction Corporation
  • Philippines
  • November 2000 to March 2002

Supervise hauling and fixing of air handling and condensing units.
In-charge in installation of piping of AHU and condensing units as well as hydro testing of pipes.
Supervise the installation of ventilating units, air conditioning and ventilating ducts.
Review Contractors, Quality Control documents and inspection reports.
Ensure contractors compliance with project requirements and contract documents by routine surveillance.
Ensure vendor material proposed by technical bid evaluation based on project/clients specification.
Estimate all necessary materials needed base on latest revision of piping drawing.
Liaise with clients site Engineer for any revision of IFC drawing.
Prepare detailed piping support drawings and location as per piping GA and structure frame drawings.
Prepare target schedule and weekly status for the project assigned.
Prepare as-built drawings.
Developed piping isometric drawings based from piping general assembly drawings, piping and instrument diagram, structural drawings and piping project specifications.
Prepared detailed piping support drawings and locations as per piping GA and structure frame drawings.
Prepare piping MTO for bidding purpose and also for piping material requisitions.
Check and resolved piping interferences to the equipment and structure.
Check isometric drawing generated by PDMS to ensure all materials are accordance to the P&ID.
Prepare as built drawing.
Prepare hydro test packages as per piping classes, designated pressure test and material specification.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Batangas State University
  • November 2000

Graduated Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering ; Registered / Licensed Mechanical Engineer in the Philippines

Specialties & Skills

Material Handling
Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat Reader), Microstation
3D modelling using diffn't computer Software
Mechanical Piping Design & Drafting
Equipment & Piping Layout
Piping Material Requisiton
Conceptual,FEED & Detailed Design
AutoCAD 2D & 3D Modelling, PDMS, Bentley (AutoPlant, Explorer & Navis Works), CadWorks, Isogen V5, P
Checking & Review

Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Member
  • November 2000

Hobbies

  • Vlogging , Basketball