Renato Apostol

• A short term contract & seconded to Linde Engineering by providing QA/QC and Handover Documentation expertise services during the commissioning and completion of Nitrogen Liquefaction Unit (NLU 6) Project, Apalit, Pampanga, Philippines
• Planned, resourced, performed, controlled, managed and documented all aspects of quality control
• Ensured that inspection systems and controls are implemented and verified all test reports are in accordance with the contract requirements
• Organized, coordinated and controlled the handover documentation system process with the different subcontractors prior to submission to the client acceptance & approval

• A short term contract by providing consultancy services to the company during the construction and completion of SBPL 455MW Coal Fired Power Plant Site Preparation Project
• Functioned as Project Manager and led disciplined engineers during the construction and completion of the project. Directly reporting to Company Project Director. Attended weekly corporate meeting and presented the progress reports
• Provided real time status on issues affecting the progress of works by maintaining open lines of communication among parties
• Organized, coordinated and controlled the execution of the works associated with the construction/completion of the project being performed by subcontractors ensuring compliance and conformance with the safety plan, quality plan, schedule and Company requirement
• Managed the availability of labor, construction materials and equipment and ensure these are adequate to complete the works according to schedule.
• Assessed and approved Contractors' Progress Billing, Purchase Request and Purchase Order.

• Partnering with South Oil Company of Iraq by providing Project Management Consultancy to develop upstream production facilities and infrastructure to meet 1.2MMBOPD production target at West Qurna 2 Oil Field
• Supervised QA/QC during construction of the Well Pad Priority Works Project designed to allow early commencement of production/pilot well pad drilling for Yamama Formation Development Project
• Developed and implemented the quality management system as outlined in the Project Plan thru continuous monitoring of all activities by ensuring execution of ITP, procedures and methodology for QA/QC processes.
• Created, organized and implemented QA/QC reporting process, ensuring alignment and interaction between all field contractors and acted as first line response for deviations/non-conformance reporting
• Directed the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the work flow process and working with other in-house personnel and external personnel to produce and document a quality product

• Providing Project Management Consultancy, Engineering and Construction services for the citywide Jeddah Storm Water Drainage Program to improve storm water, flood control and wastewater infrastructure
• Responsible for QA/QC on the construction and completion of the package including Concrete Channels, Roads, Dams/Spillways, Pipelines and Pedestrian Bridges
• Provided written daily QC reports that reinforce activities which are being constructed in conformance with each specific project’s established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner
• Coordinated with EPC Contractor all inspections, monitor and record inspections and tests made as per the approved ITP and Project Specifications

• Advising Abu Dhabi Gas Development Company (Al Hosn Gas) during EPC phase of Shah Gas Development Construction Program
• TPI for construction of Shah Process Plant and Sulphur Recovery Units, supervising and participating in construction surveillance on site, advising management and recommending actions to resolve issues
• Civil progress monitoring of construction and sub-contractors work activities to ensure within schedule and in compliance with health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Prepared discipline civil weekly reports and reviewed contractor daily reports.
• Managed the EPC contractor construction team to ensure performance complies with contract specifications, relevant standards and codes and correct hand-over documentation is produced
• Assisted the Engineering department in the evaluation and correction of specific quality control problems and issues
• Audited conformance and expedited corrective action on deviations/non-compliance

• Advising Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Company Ltd (ADGAS) during construction of EPC 1, Das Island for Offshore Associated Gases (OAG) project
• Deputized for the PMC Construction Manager & QA/QC Manager during their rotational leave
• Supported the PMC QA/QC Manager for the development of the Quality Program and responsible for the independent surveillance and audit of the project for compliance with procedures
• Led PMC Field Engineers during construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases
• Liaised with clients to integrate client and company commissioning/certification/close-out process
• Coordinated with the EPC Contractor QC staff to compile and maintain pertinent records of inspection and testing until end of the contract and all pertinent records for retention on completion of the project
• Led and coordinated with contractor during system walkdown, raising and clearing punch list items
• Supervised and monitored all contractor QA/QC activities to verify their adequacy and effectiveness to address all quality issues throughout field construction
• Implemented a surveillance audit procedure to monitor construction, fabrication and quality control while taking into account customer specifications, applicable standards and codes
• Reviewed construction procedures, method statements, Inspection & Test Plans, QC records, piping test packages and loop test package prepared by contractor
• Attended weekly quality meeting and construction progress meeting, raising any issues to the company for discussion and resolution with the EPC contractor

• Providing independent inspection for EPC phase of construction of Inter Refineries Pipelines project for Abu Dhabi Oil Refinery Company (TAKREER)
• Laid 233.5km of 10” & 12" pipelines from Abu Dhabi Refinery to Ruwais Terminal, 208.5km of 16" from Ruwais to Mussafah Terminals, 28km of 10" from Mussafah Terminal to Abu Dhabi International Airport and 18km of 10" from Mussafah to AGI (Maqta Tie-In) including valve stations, substation buildings, control buildings, storage tanks and mainline pumps in terminals and refineries
• Checked and verified punch list adequacy/accuracy, inspected and witnessed testing to completion
• Coordinated, inspected and ensured compliance of construction activities with approved procedures, international codes & standards, project specifications and HSE requirements
• Attended kick off and QA/QC meetings with EPC Contractor and PMC, highlighting any QA/QC issues
• Reviewed QA/QC documents and procedures and final documentation against company requirements
• Raised Non-Conformance Reports and followed-up on corrective actions

• Contracted to QatarGas, Conoco Phillips and Shell joint venture to construct 3 & 4 onshore LNG facilities for Super Gas Plant-Trains 6&7
• Oversaw 4 subcontractors; CCIC, Nasser Al Hajri, Gama and Kettaneh for LNG train construction
• Interpreted specifications, drawings, plans, construction methods and procedures
• Lead non-conformance investigation with relevant departments and agree (CAR) corrective actions
• Responded to technical queries raised by sub-contractors and resolved quality deficiencies in conjunction with the sub-contractors and Qatar Gas personnel
• Promptly reported unresolved quality deficiencies to QA/QC Manager for further action
• Implemented safety and quality of works to ensure guaranteed services and satisfaction of client
• Scrutinized on the EPC subcontractors’ quality performance by constant inspection of construction activities to ensure that the EPC scope of work is performed to the approved drawing and project specification, good quality workmanship, recommended engineering practices and suitable techniques

• Contracted to Saudi Aramco for the Strategic Storage Program (SSSP) consisting of underground oil storage and associated supply and distribution facilities throughout the country
• Project involved 75km of API 1104, 12” high-pressure multi-product bi-directional cross-country supply and distribution pipelines along highways from Aramco Bulk Plant, Qassim to Buraidah underground storage facilities, including block valve stations, fiber optic cable installation, substation buildings, storage tanks, supply pump and receiving stations
• Also included 248km of 14” API 5L, Grade 65 high-pressure hydrocarbon products pipeline between Aramco Bulk Plant, Jizan and Abha underground storage facilities, including supply pump station, booster stations, block valve stations, receiving station, storage tanks, fiber optic cable installation and substation buildings. A pipeline crossing mountainous regions with altitude changes of 2, 730 meters and a 10km tunnel built with drill & blast method, shotcrete and rock bolting
• Coordinated, supervised and monitored a multi-national subcontractor inspection team to ensure that products and processes comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
• Established detailed quality systems to ensure performance, quality, cost and safety standards
• Set up handover documentation system and reviewed quality documentation such as As-built drawings, discipline packages and mechanical completion dossiers prior to system commissioning and obtaining client approval
• Coordinated and directed pre-construction test, initial inspection and inspection for area and discipline releases
• Organized with the Client's representatives for the conduct of day-to-day quality related project activities
• Raised Non-Conformance Report (NCR) once the activities deviated from the Contract Specifications and followed up on the corrective actions
• Managed the continuous Quality training, assessment of the staff

• Quality Control Technician / Laboratory Technician during construction of Air Base Facility (Aircraft Shelters & Hanger Bays, Runways & Taxiways) - KKMC, Hafr Al Batin, K. S. A. & soil investigation/feasibility study for the proposed Sulayyil Air Base - As Sulayyil, K. S. A.
• Responsible for on-site monitoring & quality control inspection of concrete & asphalt mixes during paving or pouring operations.
• Conduct visual analysis & performs necessary test on any construction materials.
• In-charge of the laboratory chemical testing; perform, analyze & evaluate chemical testing of water, soil & aggregates in accordance to the materials classification & specification.
• Evaluate results of the different kinds of testing of soil & aggregates & recommend to what it’s suited for according to the material classification & specifications.