Jesmar Buenaflor, Senior Plant Operator

Jesmar Buenaflor

Senior Plant Operator

APEX Water Solutions

Location
Philippines
Education
Diploma, Materials Science and Engineering Technology
Experience
13 years, 6 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 6 Months

Senior Plant Operator at APEX Water Solutions
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since April 2020

Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning
 Identifying problems and shortcomings with existing systems.
 Ensuring the safe testing and commissioning of completed installations to achieve the necessary plant performance in accordance with project requirements.
 Monitoring progress, recording all test results, witnessing final testing and acceptance of equipment
 investigating problems, diagnosing and troubleshooting
 Ensuring safe working conditions
 Writing reports and documentation
Plant Operation
 Assisting with startup, shutdown, and operations of facility equipment.
 Monitoring and overseeing plant operations.
 Identifying problems that arise and resolving them.
 Ensuring that safety and environmental rules and programs are strictly adhered to.
 Conceptualizing and recommending plant improvement strategies.
 Carrying out site inspections and audits.
 Performing preventative and maintenance measures.
 Observing gauges, dials, switches, and alarms, and other indicators to ensure that all machines are working properly.
 Training new hires and cross-training other staff members.
 Maintaining a clean, hazard-free work environment.

Control Room Operator at Metito Overseas Qatar WLL
  • Qatar - Doha
  • September 2020 to March 2022

 Monitors and regulates plant inflow and outflow based on client demand and
requirement. (300, 000 m3/d)
 Monitors and controls the process parameters of SBRs and adjusts valves and gates
to regulate the flow of sewage.
 Maintaining records of process readings, observing variations in operating conditions, and interpreting trends of equipment and process readings to determine load
requirements.
 Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment such as inlet screens,
blowers, decanters, and pumps.
 Gives directions to PLANT ATTENDANTS and SEWAGE-DISPOSAL WORKERS in performing routine operations and maintenance.
 Reporting to Shift in Charge for any abnormalities observed in the process.
 Coordinating with the maintenance team on the field for daily maintenance works and permits.

Field Operator at Qatar Electricity and Water Company
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2016 to August 2020

(Desalination, Water Treatment, Electro Chlorination)

• Constant communication with CCR Operator for field operations such as making manual adjustments to valves and equipment etc.
• Assists CCR/Supervisor in plant start up and shutdown activities
• Observe local instruments, gauges, and meters to verify conformance to standard operating practice
• Collect samples of various streams and delivers them to the laboratory.
• Start and stop pumps, compressors and other equipment based on the direction of the panel operator.
• Patrol the plant and ensures that the equipment is operating normally and that no unusual conditions exist.
• Responsible for preparing equipment for maintenance including isolation, draining, steaming, and other procedures as required.
• Responsible for preparation such as plant isolation etc., for day-to-day maintenance work.
• Perform daily check and minor maintenance based on the check list etc.
• Take appropriate actions in accordance with Panel Operator and Lead Operator in case of emergency.
• Work directly with the foreign experts in the transfer of technical advice during the initial period of operation.
• Maintain safe and stable operation of the plant (Desalination, Water treatment and Electro Chlorination)

Boiler Operator at General Chemicals and Resins Consortium Inc.
  • Philippines - Cavite City
  • December 2014 to October 2016

Coal Fired Boiler Unit Operator

•In charge of Coal fired Boiler Unit (Water tube-type boiler) during Start up & Depressurizing.
•Records Coal Actual and Initial level/Inventory.
•Monitors the availability of Chemicals used in Boiler Unit operation.
•Monitors the Availability of Process water; soft water and return condensate.
•Monitors the condition of the ff: pumps; North & South feed water pump, Chemical pump.
•Monitor the cut-in/off Pressure of Boiler unit.
•Monitors the Bi-hourly TDS & TANNIN INDEX of boiler water.
•In charge of Fast-blow down & Soot Blowing Procedure of boiler unit.
•Monitors the STEAM MAIN Pressure & Auxiliary pressure gauges.
•In charge of Running the Generator Set during Emergency to Normal Operation & vice versa.

Demineralization Operator at General Chemicals and Resins Consortium Inc.
  • Philippines - Cavite City
  • December 2014 to October 2016

• Operates and regenerates the following water treatment facilities:
1. Mixed- bed polisher Unit
2. Dou- bed De-ionizer Unit
3. Water Softener Units
4. Carbon Filtered Unit
5. Depth Filtered Unit
• In charge of water de-mineralized delivery which is mainly used for polymerization process.
• Monitors the process water resistivity, conductivity, pH, TDS and hardness.
• Monitors and lubricates Bottle- type cooling tower draft fans.
• Perform water treatment of the cooling tower basin and ice pool for pH, Alkalinity, hardness, TDS and fungal growth control.
• In charge of softened water delivery for boiler feed water.
• Operates and monitors package chillers (water cooled and air cooled type condensers).
• Operates and lubricates two stage air compressors used for pneumatic actuators and factory air.
• In charge of power transfer from Normal to emergency power supply and vice versa.

Laboratory Technician at Holcim Philippines Incorporated
  • Philippines - Iligan City
  • November 2013 to May 2014

• Supervise the Limestone sample preparation and hand over to XRF for chemical analysis
• Testing of physical properties of raw material, raw mill, clinker and cement
• Maintaining hourly samples in the shift for daily average analysis.
• Supervise the clinker sample preparation and hand over to XRF for Chemical analysis.
• Recording the results in the register and report the same to the shift chemist.
• Performing any extra duties assigned by the Shift Chemist

Education

Diploma, Materials Science and Engineering Technology
  • at Mindanao State University Iligan Institute of Technology
  • November 2024

Material Science and Engineering Technology

Specialties & Skills

Laboratory Analysis
Boilers
Water Treatment
Power Plants
Field Operations
Communication
Leadership
Fast learning
Safe work practices
Equipment operation
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Time management
Customer service
Flexibility
Stress management
Manual dexterity
SCADA Operation
DCS Operation
HMI Operation
Process Control
MSFE - Desalination
Waste Water Treatment
Chemical Handling
Cooling Tower
Compressors
Heat Exchangers
Ultra Filtration
Oil-Water Separation Unit
Micro Filtration

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Languages

English
Expert
Tagalog
Expert

Training and Certifications

T-BOSIET (Tropical Basic offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training) (Training)
Training Institute:
Venture Gulf Safety & Security Training Centre
Date Attended:
July 2022
Authorized Gas Testing (Training)
Training Institute:
Venture Gulf Safety & Security Training Centre
Date Attended:
February 2023

Hobbies

  • Basketball
  • Stock Market Trading