Gaudencio Candelario, Senior Field Mechanical Engineer

Gaudencio Candelario

Senior Field Mechanical Engineer

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO)

Location
Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
Education
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
31 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :31 years, 1 Months

Senior Field Mechanical Engineer at Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO)
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • My current job since August 2014

Duties: Project Construction Management
- Conduct and submit reports for ES&H and Quality senior management audits to Project Field Engineer (PFE).
- Monitor contractor Quality control program including site inspections for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals and building codes.
- Maintain project safety awareness and enforce company safety policy.
- Facilitate coordination of contractor’s work with third parties, i.e., SEC, MARAFIQ (electrical and water ) or other public Saudi agencies.
- Review technical submittals, respond to contractors technical queries and coordinate with Engineering Department on technical issues.
- Supervise quantity take-offs, review contractor monthly invoices, and review Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.
- Monitor as-builts drawings, prepare daily reports on each contractor, and evaluate construction material testing results.
- Provide technical supports to the preparation of Field change requests and change orders.
- Participate in construction progress meetings, final inspections, testing and commissioning, and preparation of punch lists.
- Review engineering design packages for constructability issues and lessons learned.
- Provide input to the project critical items list as required.

Senior Field mechanical engineer at Overseas Bechtel Inc.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • January 2013 to December 2013

Duties: Project Construction Management
- Attendance to outstanding work lists (OWL) and formal punch list inspections and recording of findings.
- Attendance to Fire and Life safety inspections for closing QCDD (Qatar Civil Defense Department) and KEO (IIA) comments.
- Attendance to the punch list coordination meetings.
- Engaging and expediting the contractor in technical resolution of findings.
-Attendance to OWL and formal punch list re-inspections.
- Processing approval of OWL items where this is required by Team manager.
- Processing approval of Formal punch list items through Punchworks.
- Attendance to Witness/Hold T&C inspections and recording of compliance status.
- Surveillance inspection of T&C activity and recording of compliance status.
- Engaging and expediting the contractor in technical resolution of T&C non-compliance.
-Championing ES&H compliance through attendance of start talks, conducting ES&H tours and compliance checks.
- Issuance of ES&H action notices where applicable and engaging with contractor to re-solve.

Delivery Mechanical Engineer at Overseas Bechtel Inc.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2009 to December 2012

Duties: Project Construction Management
- Carry out daily inspections with the contractor to satisfy him that the works are being carried out to the highest levels of ES&H requirements.
- Monitor the works (HVAC, Plumbing and fire fighting) to verify compliance with the relevant drawings and specifications. Record no-conformances, accept satisfactory work and raise punchlist items.
- Monitor progress against accepted schedule.
- Monitor contractor’s plant and manpower usage.
- Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) with review of contractor’s method statements and advice on construction methodology.
- Verity the works are being carried out in accordance with the accepted method statements. Report any non-conformance to RE.
- Advise and assist RE with the coordination of interfacing contracts.
- Interact daily with the contractor’s site engineers.
- Analyze productivity and quality then produce relevant metrics to demonstrate performance.
- Prepare daily construction report and take photographs where relevant.
- Liaise with the field engineers and advice on ITP monitoring points.
- Monitor the testing and commissioning of all major mechanical systems such as cooling tower, chillers, air handling units, pumps, VRV units, FM-200 fire suppressions system, fire pumps and several elevators and conveyors.
- Engaged on the review of final turnover documents, as-built drawings and operation and maintenance manuals (O&M) for mechanical systems.
- Attend and interact on weekly quality meetings, four weeks rolling construction schedules and safety meetings with tours.

Elecctro-mechanical Engineer at PARC International consulting engineers
  • Sudan - Khartoum
  • August 2006 to December 2008

- Review all construction Contractors Mechanical/Electrical discipline design submittals including detailed design calculation, design and analysis, construction drawings, installation details, etc.
- Ensure that all design details submitted by construction contractors comply with the client’ requirements specified in the scope of works and technical specifications of the construction contracts and clients engineering standards, Materials standard specification and construction standards.
- Review all “Material Proposals” and purchase orders submitted by construction contractor and shall ensure that the proposed materials comply with clients requirements specified in the respective construction contracts “Scope of Works and Specification”, clients Material Standard specifications and relevant international standards.
- Direct supervision to projects executions of works.
- Maintain quality control procedures for installation of the project and shall monitor all inspection functions associated with such quality control procedures to ensure that workmanship and physical properties of all equipment and materials conform to the requirements of the construction contract.
- Promptly inform construction contractor the rejection of any work or materials not in conformance with the construction contract in writing.
- Report promptly to the client’s whenever a work or material fails to conform to the construction contract.
- Monitor and report to the client the results of the final testing, inspection and checking of the project.
- Provide commissioning assistance to the client.
- Review and comments on all materials and equipment inspection reports, test reports, shipping reports and delivery reports submitted to the client’s by construction contractor and construction contractor’s inspection agencies.
- Inspect construction contractor’s incoming materials for damage and for compliance with construction contract’s technical specifications. If a material is damaged or is not complying with the requirements specified in the construction contract, and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Hold weekly construction progress meeting separately with the construction contractor to determine work progress, discuss problems, coordinate actions, plan and anticipate future requirements.
- Provide other special reports as directed by the client.
- Provide a monthly construction management progress report containing a narrative description of all mechanical activities performed within the reporting month.
- Assist client during client management review meetings and other special meeting as directed by client.
- Monitor construction contractor’s work schedule. If the actual work completed by the construction contractor is less than the forecast, suggest appropriate action to be taken by the construction contractor.
- Continuously evaluate the quality and progress of work to confirm its compliance with the requirements specified in the construction contract and, if required, shall take necessary action to upgrade the quality of supervision and manpower employed by the construction contractor.
- Witness all field-testing of the project and all components parts of the projects by construction contractor of their appointed inspection agencies in their entirety.
- Review all vendor test data.

Mechanical Engineer at Arabian Air-Conditioning Contracting Co.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • July 2005 to May 2006

- Review projects specifications, references, drawings, and other pertinent documents for the value engineering purposes.
- Prepares shop drawings and materials submittals to be submitted to the client for approval.
- Prepares materials inquiries as per specs, bill of quantities, and materials take-off for all HVAC works.
- Prepares HVAC project submittals/transmittals in consultation with the Project Manager.

Mechanical Engineer at Zamel and Turbag consulting Engineers
  • Saudi Arabia - Eastern Province
  • June 2003 to April 2005

Duties: Project Design Management
- Preparation of documents for the project
systematically.
- Conduct base, pre-final and final details design for
HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Fighting works.
- Coordinate the Mechanical discipline with other
discipline.
- Analysis of manufacturers and vendors proposals
for furnishing of materials and equipments.

Duties: Project Construction Management
- Review all construction Contractors Mechanical discipline design submittals including detailed design calculation, design and analysis, construction drawings, installation details, etc.
- Ensure that all design details submitted by construction contractors comply with the client’ requirements specified in the scope of works and technical specifications of the construction contracts and clients engineering standards, Materials standard specification and construction standards.
- Review all “Material Proposals” and purchase orders submitted by construction contractor and shall ensure that the proposed materials comply with clients requirements specified in the respective construction contracts “Scope of Works and Specification”, clients Material Standard specifications and relevant international standards.
- Direct supervision to projects executions of works.
- Maintain quality control procedures for installation of the project and shall monitor all inspection functions associated with such quality control procedures to ensure that workmanship and physical properties of all equipment and materials conform to the requirements of the construction contract.
- Promptly inform construction contractor the rejection of any work or materials not in conformance with the construction contract in writing.
- Report promptly to the client’s whenever a work or material fails to conform to the construction contract.
- Monitor and report to the client the results of the final testing, inspection and checking of the project.
- Provide commissioning assistance to the client.
- Review and comments on all materials and equipment inspection reports, test reports, shipping reports and delivery reports submitted to the client’s by construction contractor and construction contractor’s inspection agencies.
- Inspect construction contractor’s incoming materials for damage and for compliance with construction contract’s technical specifications. If a material is damaged or is not complying with the requirements specified in the construction contract, and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Hold weekly construction progress meeting separately with the construction contractor to determine work progress, discuss problems, coordinate actions, plan and anticipate future requirements.
- Provide other special reports as directed by the client.
- Provide a monthly construction management progress report containing a narrative description of all mechanical activities performed within the reporting month.
- Assist client during client management review meetings and other special meeting as directed by client.
- Monitor construction contractor’s work schedule. If the actual work completed by the construction contractor is less than the forecast, suggest appropriate action to be taken by the construction contractor.
- Continuously evaluate the quality and progress of work to confirm its compliance with the requirements specified in the construction contract and, if required, shall take necessary action to upgrade the quality of supervision and manpower employed by the construction contractor.
- Witness all field-testing of the project and all components parts of the projects by construction contractor of their appointed inspection agencies in their entirety.
- Review all vendor test data.

Mechanical Engineer at Saudi Technologists Consulting Engineers
  • Saudi Arabia
  • April 2001 to April 2003

6. April 2001 - April 2003
Saudi Technologists Consulting Engineers
Al Khobar, K.S.A.
Position held: Mechanical Engineer
Duties: Project Design Management
- Preparation of documents for the project
systematically.
- Conduct base, pre-final and final details design for
HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Fighting works.
- Coordinate the Mechanical discipline with other
discipline.
- Analysis of manufacturers and vendors proposals for furnishing of materials and equipments.

Projects: 1. 45BC Substation, 115kV/34.5kV and 115kV Cable Circuit, Jubail Royal Commission- Saudi Electric Company, K.S.A.
2. Substation 6F, 115kV/13.8kV, Mahatat JohainaYanbu, Royal Commission of Yanbu, K.S.A.
3. Al Khafji Community Package, Al Khafji, K.S.A.-Saudi Aramco and Kuwait Gulf Company

Duties: Project Construction Management
- Review all construction Contractors Mechanical discipline design submittals including detailed design calculation, design and analysis, construction drawings, installation details, etc.
- Ensure that all design details submitted by construction contractors comply with the client' requirements specified in the scope of works and technical specifications of the construction contracts and clients engineering standards, Materials standard specification and construction standards.
- Review all "Material Proposals" and purchase orders submitted by construction contractor and shall ensure that the proposed materials comply with clients requirements specified in the respective construction contracts "Scope of Works and Specification", clients Material Standard specifications and relevant international standards.
- Direct supervision to projects executions of works.
- Maintain quality control procedures for installation of the project and shall monitor all inspection functions associated with such quality control procedures to ensure that workmanship and physical properties of all equipment and materials conform to the requirements of the construction contract.
- Promptly inform construction contractor the rejection of any work or materials not in conformance with the construction contract in writing.
- Report promptly to the client's whenever a work or material fails to conform to the construction contract.
- Monitor and report to the client the results of the final testing, inspection and checking of the project.
- Provide commissioning assistance to the client.
- Review and comments on all materials and equipment inspection reports, test reports, shipping reports and delivery reports submitted to the client's by construction contractor and construction contractor's inspection agencies.
- Inspect construction contractor's incoming materials for damage and for compliance with construction contract's technical specifications. If a material is damaged or is not complying with the requirements specified in the construction contract, and ensure appropriate action is taken.
- Hold weekly construction progress meeting separately with the construction contractor to determine work progress, discuss problems, coordinate actions, plan and anticipate future requirements.
- Provide other special reports as directed by the client.
- Provide a monthly construction management progress report containing a narrative description of all mechanical activities performed within the reporting month.
- Assist client during client management review meetings and other special meeting as directed by client.
- Monitor construction contractor's work schedule. If the actual work completed by the construction contractor is less than the forecast, suggest appropriate action to be taken by the construction contractor.
- Continuously evaluate the quality and progress of work to confirm its compliance with the requirements specified in the construction contract and, if required, shall take necessary action to upgrade the quality of supervision and manpower employed by the construction contractor.
- Witness all field-testing of the project and all components parts of the projects by construction contractor of their appointed inspection agencies in their entirety.
- Review all vendor test data.

Site and Office Engineer at Absal Group of Companies, Aircon Division
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • December 1998 to March 2001

7. December 1998 - March 2001
Absal Group of Companies, Aircon Division
Riyadh, K.S.A.
Position: Site and Office Engineer
Duties: (Site Engineer)
- Site survey and investigation for the condition of every site prior to start of works.
- Coordinate with civil and electrical disciplines the mechanical works.
- Supervise and inspect the HVAC works
installations such as: Chillers, Air handling Units,
chilled water pipes, refrigerant pipes and fittings,
valves, pumps, ductworks, insulations, supports, and other jobs related to HVAC.
- Rectify all comments by the consultant within the witness test and before final turnover.
Duties: (Office Engineer)
- Prepares Design calculations/drawings, materials
take-off, and tendering for bidding purposes.
- Review projects specifications, references,
drawings and other pertinent documents.
- Prepares materials inquiries as per specification,
BOQ, materials take-off, for all HVAC and plumbing jobs for every project.
- Prepares materials submittal for approval.
- Conduct cost engineering estimates for the procurement of materials for all sites.
- Conduct coordination meetings with the consultant regarding the status of every project.
- Prepares testing and commissioning reports for all
HVAC and Plumbing works.

Projects: 1. Telephone Expansion Project (TEP-6) - Packaged 6 Projects, 26 sites-K.S.A.
2. Bugshan Hospital - Jeddah, K.S.A.
3. Saks of 5th Avenue, Kingdom Center-Riyadh
4. Princess Luluat Villa-Riyadh, K.S.A.
5. General Baksh villa- Riyadh, K.S.A.
6. Dr. Al Ghamdi villa- Riyadh, K.S.A.

Equipment Maintenance Supervisor at Tacloban City
  • Philippines
  • February 1997 to October 1998

6. February 1997 - Oct 1998
Unimasters Conglomeration
Tacloban City, Philippines

Position: Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Duties: 1. In-Charge of Maintenance section.
2. Supervision and monitor of all maintenance and servicing works for all heavy equipment in the field office.
3. Prepares schedules of maintenance and servicing of every equipment.
4. Attend monthly meeting at main office to discuss with the Operations Manager regarding status and problems of equipments at site.

Project: Macagtas Irrigation Dam,
Php 330 Million pesos

HVAC Site Engineer at MARC Inc
  • Philippines
  • August 1993 to December 1996

7. Aug 1993 - Dec 1996
MARC Inc.
Manila, Philippines

Position: HVAC Site Engineer
Duties: - Prepares documents for various projects.
- Review materials specifications for materials submittal/approval and purchase order.
- Supervise HVAC works installations for various projects.
- Prepares materials take-off, tendering and estimates related to the projects.
- Coordinates with the consultant to implement plans and schedules.
- Gathering and analysis of necessary information and data required of definitive plans and designs.

Projects: Residential and Commercial Buildings

Equipment Controller at Balm Construction
  • Philippines
  • April 1991 to May 1993

8. April 1991 - May 1993
Balm Construction
Manila, Philippines
Position: Equipment Controller

Duties: - Monitor all the motorpole employees on their daily assignments on the field.
- Controls the flow of spare parts, fuel and lubricants.
- Prepares the following reports: Monthly fuel consumption, Spare parts consumption, daily fuel/lubricants consumption for every equipments and monthly equipment income and expenses.


PRESENT CONTACT ADDRESS: K.S.A.
00966-537354213 - Mobile Phone
gpc0215@hotmail.com - Email Address

HOME ADDRESS: 10 Arradaza Street
Ormoc City
Philippines

RELIGION: Christian (Roman Catholic)

Education

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
  • at Leyte Institute of Technology
  • January 1991
High school or equivalent, Secondary level
  • at Northern Samar Academy
  • January 1985

Specialties & Skills

Plumbing
Construction Management
Engineering
Project Management
CLIENTS
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
ENGINEER
PLUMBING
TAKE-OFF
TESTING
WITNESS

Languages

Tagalog
Beginner

Memberships

Philippine Society of Mechanical
  • Member
Saudi Council of Engineers, Eastern
  • Member

Training and Certifications

Supervisor Leadership Training (Training)
Training Institute:
Bechtel Construction Operations Incorporated
Date Attended:
November 2009
Duration:
8 hours
Hazard Identifications Training school (Training)
Training Institute:
Bechtel Construction Operations Incorporated
Date Attended:
May 2011
Duration:
8 hours
Superintendent Leadership Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Bechtel Construction Operations Incorporated
Date Attended:
April 2013
Duration:
16 hours
Piping and Mechanical Workshop (Training)
Training Institute:
Bechtel Construction Operations Incorporated
Date Attended:
May 2011
Duration:
16 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading and Swimming