Lorenzo Paiste, Senior Resident Electrical Engineer

Lorenzo Paiste

Senior Resident Electrical Engineer

Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd./Royal Commission for Yanbu

Location
Philippines
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
Experience
26 years, 9 Months

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Total years of experience :26 years, 9 Months

Senior Resident Electrical Engineer at Saudi Arabian Parsons Ltd./Royal Commission for Yanbu
  • Saudi Arabia - Yanbu
  • March 2018 to July 2018

PROJECT HANDLED:

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR YANBU, GENERAL UTILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE, UNIVERSITY & RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PROJECTS:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Act as site representative on all matters related to electrical works.
Oversee compliance with the construction project specifications, Royal Commission standards drawings, plans and requirements related to electrical works.
Review material approval submittals, inspection & test plans, shop drawings and provide recommendations to Engineering & Construction Support Group for approval.
Liaise with Contractor's Representative on issues related to the review & approval of shop drawings and other technical documents related to electrical works.
Review results of inspection and field tests to ensure compliance to Project specifications and standards.
Review Contractor's Invoice and provide relevant information and data to the Senior Resident Construction Manager and Contract Administrator for the Project evaluation process.
Supervise the planning, coordination and implementation of construction projects to ensure the project adhere to all plans and regulations and that safety measures are appropriately taken.

Electrical Engineer at Almeer Technical Services
  • Saudi Arabia
  • November 2016 to December 2017

UPGRADE CONTROL SYSTEM OF ARAMCO SOUTH GHAWAR PRODUCING DEPARTMENT (GAS AND OIL SEPARATION PLANT) AT UTHMANIYAH GOSP 4 & 13 AND HAWIYAH GOSP 2 & 4.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Oversee electrical construction for the upgrading of Process Control System and Uninterruptable Power Supply System.
Installation and commissioning of Temporary UPS for PCS power switchover activities.
Installation and commissioning of upgraded UPS system for the power supply of I & C system.
Installation and commissioning of new Process Control Systems ( DCS, ESD, VMS, Process Network System, Server System and Console cabinets & work stations).
Upgrading of HP & LP Gas Compressor and Process Air Compressor Control System.
Installation and commissioning of new Fire Alarm and Detection System.
Review IFC Drawings and preparation of Redline Drawings as per actual installation.
Perform and carry out duties as instructed/directed by the Construction and Project manager.

Electrical Engineer, Start- up and Commissioning at Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2015 to January 2016

Lead the Auxiliary electrcal system start-up and commissioning of 1.75 Gw/unit of nuclear power plant.

Electrical Engineer at Bin Sammar Company ( ARAMCO Contractor )
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • July 2011 to July 2014

PROJECT HANDLED:

þ Aramco Project, Eastern Province
South Ghawar Producing Division, Saudi Arabia

o Construction and installation of 500 meters underground MV main power cable, 1500KVA, 13.8KV/440V power sub-station, power distribution systems, power and lighting systems, 1.3 kilometer underground telecommunication cable & underground fiber optic cable (telecommunication networks) and fire alarm systems of Saudi ARAMCO South Ghawar Sea Water Injection Division maintenance and office buildings near Uthmaniyah WIP 4.
o Construction and installation of instrumentation network system of Saudi ARAMCO SWIP's five gas turbine unit in Haradh Gas and Oil Separation Plant (GOSP) 2.
o Construction of five Gas and Oil Separation Plant security facilities, underground telecommunication networks, outdoor area flood lightings and street lightings in Saudi ARAMCO South Ghawar, Hawiyah and Haradh Gas Producing Division.
o Construction of the fire station building of Saudi Aramco Haradh Gas Plant.
o Construction of 15 kilometer Hofuf-Al Hasa Airport Road.

þ MARAFIQ Power and Water Utility Company Project, Eastern province
Jubail, Saudi Arabia

o Construction and installation of offloading tank, 300KVA, 13.8KV/440V power sub-station, power distribution system, outdoor and indoor lighting system, power system and motor controls for MARAFIQ Waste Water Treatment Plant, Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs difficult and sometimes complex inspection tasks. Inspects various facets of electrical works on site and performs continuous surveillance of assigned activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards & specifications, documents nonconformance and participates in determining appropriate resolution. Inspection activities include the following areas: Electrical works including MEP Systems, HV, and MV, LV, ELV, underground utilities, telecommunication networks, fire alarm system, HVAC, cathode protection and outdoor area & street lightings.
• Tracking the project progress periodically to ensure that the scheduled works and the interfaces with other services and contractors are met. Ensuring superior levels of quality by adhering to approved design, BOQ, method statement, inspection test plan, quality control procedures, and contractual terms & conditions.
• Performed site supervision for the installation of electrical power sub-station and distribution system (1500KVA, 13.8KV/480V/208V/120V), outdoor & indoor lighting systems, underground facilities (telecommunication networks), fire protection system & instrumentation and cathode protection for the construction of maintenance and office buildings of Saudi ARAMCO South Ghawar Sea Water Injection Division.
• Performed site supervision for the installation of electrical power sub-station and distribution system of 300KVA, 13.8KV/440V, outdoor and indoor lighting system, power systems and instrumentation & controls for MARAFIQ Waste Water Treatment Plant in Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
• Executed the installation of vibration detection system using fibre optic cable for each five units of gas turbine units of Gas & Oil Separation Plant and Water Injection Plant 2 in Haradh, Saudi ARAMCO.
• Managed the construction of various Saudi ARAMCO South Ghawar Oil Producing Division (SGPD) security facilities, underground facilities (telecommunication system) outdoor area lightings and street lightings.
• Managed the execution for the construction of ARAMCO Haradh Gas Plant Fire Station Building.
• Review electrical designs made by Aramco’s consultants.
• Review and prepare electrical technical submittals.
• Prepare electrical scope of works.
• Performed site supervision and implementation of an occupational safety management system in providing and maintaining construction equipment, including spares and systems of work that are safe and without risk to health.

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer at Middle East Industry Tiles and Blocks Company W.L.L.
  • Qatar - Doha
  • November 2006 to May 2011

PROJECT HANDLED:

þ Middle East Industry Plant and Facility Projects
Industrial Area, State of Qatar

o Construction and installation of automated stationary Vibro-press Block making machine and its facilities.
o Construction of two automated concrete batching plants.
o Installation of automated tile pressing machine.
o Installation of tile polishing machine.
o Commissioning and start-up of new Mobile Block Baking Machine (SIEMENS SIMATIC S-7 CONTROL) and provide a hands-on training of the assigned control operators.
o Operation and maintenance of all machines and equipment and waste water treatment plant.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performed the supervision for the upgrade of Kharamaa 1500KVA, 11KV/380V substation and main distribution panel board for industrial facility power supplies.
• Supervised the construction, installation and O&M of Automated Stationary Vibro-press Block Making machine and Concrete batching Plant.
• Performed, installation of SCADA/DCS using PLC (Telemecanique MODICON TSX), commissioning and start-up of a concrete batching plant and conduct a hands-on training to the assigned control room operators. Designed and implemented the remodelling of board return conveying system of the highly automated Stationary Block Making Machine to make more efficient and smooth flow of operation.
• Performed the commissioning and start-up of new Mobile Block Baking Machine (SIEMENS SIMATIC S-7 CONTROL) and provide a hands-on training of the assigned control operators.
• Performed proactive problem solving efforts for manufacturing processes; troubleshooting and diagnose cause of failure for the industrial automated system with DCS, SCADA, PLCs (Siemens Simatic S-7 and telemecanique Modicon TSX), variable speed drives and output instruments (water flow meter, control valves, distance encoder, photo cellular switch, inductive proximeter switches, profibus and relays).
• Performed the supervision and management of the operation and maintenance of the two manufacturing plants.

Plant Engineering and Production Manager at Ilocos Sur Tomato Paste Plant, Incorporated
  • Philippines
  • October 1997 to October 2006

PROJECT HANDLED:

þ Ilocos Sur Tomato Paste Plant Buildings and Facility Projects
Philippines

o Installation of machines and equipment such as: two - 400KW standby power generator sets, 1000BHP steam generator, water pumps, process pumps, process pipes, product conveyors, product receiving bin, sorting table, process tanks, pre-heating machines, evaporators and condensers, cooling towers, product sterilizer and packing machine.
o Construction of cisterns and overhead tanks.
o Construction of waste water treatment plant.
o Construction of holding cells.
o Installation of 2000KVA, 13.2KV / 440V power substation and distribution.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performed the supervision and management of the operation and maintenance of the plant.
• Performed the design and supervision for the construction and installation of 2000KVA, 13.2KV / 440V sub - station, power distribution systems, indoor and outdoor lighting systems, telecommunication system and fire alarm system.
• Performed with the Italian Engineers the installation process instrumentation system, automation system (SCADA, DCS, HMI, GE FANUC series 70-30 PLC) and all distribution controls.
• Performed with the Italian Engineers the installation of pneumatic and hydraulic system.
• Directed and developed the operation and maintenance of the highly automated production equipment such as: 1000BHP Boiler, 2-400kw stand-by power generating units, 3 effects evaporator/condensing units, cooling towers, juice extraction group, pre - heating machines, product sterilizing and packing machine, Aerobic Biological Waste Water Treatment Plant and Electrical Power and Distribution Systems.
• Responsibilities involved supervising electrical and instrumentation team for the maintenance and development of instrumentation system (pressure and level transmitter, magnetic flow meter, RTDs and temperature transmitter, refractometer and output instruments like regulator valves, modulating valves, control valves, sensors, relays and solenoids), troubleshooting, fault analysis and resolving system issues for the control systems with SCADA, PLCs (GE FANUC SERIES 90-30) and variable speed drives.
• Designed, supervised the construction of 500MT fresh tomato holding cell and lead the installation of mechanical and electrical equipment such as water pumps and conveying units.
• Supervised the construction of an Aerobic Biological Waste Water treatment Plant.
• Lead proactive problem solving efforts for manufacturing processes; troubleshooting and diagnose cause of failure.
• Lead the engineering team for the implementation of plant development projects, installation and erection of equipment, fabrication projects and maintenances during off season.
• Perform project supervision for external power feeder cables pulling and termination.
• Perform project inspection and supervision for termination of control panels.
• Perform project reporting, planning and attend engineering team meetings.
• Executed electrical planning and design of the new constructed buildings and other proposed development projects.

Project Electrical Engineer at Wood Art Interior Design Center and Constrution
  • Philippines
  • April 1990 to July 1997

Responsibilities:
●Implemented and supervised the construction of commercial buildings (Restaurants, banks, condominiums, conference buildings and shopping malls), industrial buildings and residential buildings like townhouses, villas and sub-division houses.
●Preparation of electrical designs, layout plans, electrical bill of materials and costs estimates for project implementation and bids.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
  • at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
  • March 1990

Specialties & Skills

Troubleshooting
Problem Solving
Controls
Automation
Electrical Engineering
Project Management, Manufacturing Management, Facility Management, Construction Supervision
Exprtise in Instrumentation, Automation and Controls, PLC Program Applications
Computer proficient
Electrical construction supervision and implementation for residential, commercial and industrial
Electrical Engineering maintenance for industrial and commercial establishments
Project Management, Facility Management, Testing & Commissioning, Construction Supervision and Mgt.
Leadership, Interpersonal skills, Team building, Problem solving skills

Languages

English
Intermediate

Memberships

Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines
  • Member
  • July 1991