Vivencio Cenas, Electrical/ELV Systems Engineer

Vivencio Cenas

Electrical/ELV Systems Engineer

AECOM

Location
Qatar - Doha
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communication
Experience
29 years, 10 Months

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Total years of experience :29 years, 10 Months

Electrical/ELV Systems Engineer at AECOM
  • Qatar - Doha
  • My current job since January 2017

Program Management and technical supervision of the Port Master Systems Integration Package (NPP0067) that comprises of (24) different systems.

• Developed and maintain a Document Monitoring System for CSRC’s and IR’s for easy tracking and reconciliation of documents.
• Reduced significantly overdue submittals pending with PMC from as high as 500 Drawings and Documents to less than 10.
• Consistently exceeds performance expectations by meeting the demands of the job in attending to the review of submittals and undertaking IR inspections at site.
• Provide analysis of documents submittal history identifying the cause of delay in document submittals.
• Continuously monitor document submittals from contractor and provide weekly or as requested, summary status to Sr. Resident Engineer.

Electrical Site Engineer at AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • November 2015 to November 2016

Programme management and technical supervision of Electrical works;

• Provide the lead role to make sure that electrical activities are performed safely in accordance with approved methods and safety procedures.
• Monitor work progress and provide close coordination with contractors to address delays.
• Inspect and confirm electrical installations to meet the requirements in the project specifications and issue NCR’s for non-compliance works.
• Review and comment Project Documents: Material Submittals, Construction Drawings, Method Statements, Testing & Commissioning Procedures and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Supervise Contractor’s Testing and Commissioning activities and certify compliance with the intended functionalities/performance.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests.

Sr. Testing & Commissioning Engineer at AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • June 2015 to November 2015

• Conduct with Contractor and approve Site Testing and Commissioning activities.
• Review and comment Testing and Commissioning Procedures.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Manage the Testing & Commissioning schedule, monitor progress to mitigate delays.

Railway Systems Engineer at AECOM
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2013 to June 2015

• Implementation lead in the program management for the installation, site inspection, construction supervision, progress monitoring, Testing & Commissioning, Site Acceptance and System integration/interfacing for the construction of a 268 km. Stage 1 Etihad Railway Line.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of Train Signalling System; eurobalise, axle counters, point machines, electronic interlocking, radio block center and traffic management system.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of Telecoms System; GSM-R radio, MSN, Voice Recording System, PAVA, telephone system, master clock, BMS and SCADA.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of Freight Control System; HABD, HWD, RHT, DED, ABD and RFID.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of Security System; Access Control & Intrusion Detection System, CCTV and Fire Alarm System.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of MV (11Kv) and LV power systems - cables, switchgears, wiring, lighting, etc.

Asst. MEP Manager at Y-VAN Service Co., Ltd.
  • Cambodia
  • August 2012 to March 2013

• Oversee the design of the 2-storey with mezzanine and rooftop, a 12-door apartment building.
• To provide consultancy in the design and construction of the AEON Mall Cambodia Project.
• Prepare technical proposal for prospective projects.
• To deliver engineering services in design and consultancy in upcoming projects.

Electrical Inspector/Commissioning Engineer at Parsons
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • June 2008 to October 2011

1. Manage the installations of electrical services in the Station for the Dubai Metro Project.
2. Provide on-site decision to resolve conflicts with other services, i.e. raceway re-routing.
3. Supervise installation for low voltage switchgear, electrical distribution panels, circuit breakers, UPS, VFD’s, and MCC’s with controls and soft-starter systems.
4. Maintain proper documentation of all installation, testing and commissioning works and provide report to higher management.
5. Ensure proper documentation of special operating instructions associated with electrical equipment.
6. Conduct daily inspection of contractor’s activities to make sure that approved Method Statements are followed and recognized engineering practices are observed.
7. Provide guidance for safe work practices and ensure that safety is practiced at site and report safety violations to higher management.
8. Take the lead role to make sure that electrical activities are performed safely in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Maintenance Engineer at Genials-Summa Kumagai-Systra Philippines Joint Venture
  • Philippines
  • November 2005 to September 2006

1. Developed maintenance work plans, schedule activities and organize working team.
2. Categorized maintenance as immediate or future and prepared maintenance plans, spare parts, materials and tools requirements.
3. Carry out regular audit of maintenance works recommends improvements as necessary.
4. Maintained an updated database of historical maintenance data for future analysis.
5. Monitor compliance to safety standards of the company during maintenance works.
6. Supervised line personnel in the implementation of work plans keeping in mind the target schedule.

Head of Maintenance Transition Team at Light Rail Transit Authority
  • Philippines
  • February 2003 to December 2004

1. Plan, organize and control the distribution of meager manpower for system monitoring, maintenance activities and assistance to contractors’ rectification works.
2. Implemented the Maintenance Checklist Program with detailed job plan, spares and material requirements, manpower and skills needed, and frequency and inputted into MAXIMO CMMS.
3. Participated in the preparation of safety and operations procedures for OCC.
4. Monitored compliance of line personnel to Safety Management Plan and EHS Standards of the company.
5. Prepared budget proposal and inventory buildup for tools, test equipments, and spares.
6. Revised the organizational structure of the Department including manpower calculations.
7. Implemented maintenance records, analyze its effectiveness and recommends/ implements changes as necessary.
8. Developed procedures for preventive/predictive maintenance testing of electric motors, electrical panels, and AHU equipments.

Project Engineer at Light Rail Transit Authority
  • Philippines
  • October 2001 to February 2003

1. Reviewed documents submitted by contractor to conform to contract requirements and accepted engineering practices.
2. Evaluated contactor’s installation works to conform to approved shop drawings.
3. Witnessed foreign Factory Acceptance Test (Korea, France Belgium, Spain) and sign off Site Acceptance Test.
4. Monitored project schedule in PRIMAVERA and provide reports to management.

Computer Programmer at National Steel Corporation
  • Philippines
  • October 1998 to June 2000

Team member tasked to convert the Mainframe data into a client-server Y2K-compliant system. Developed the Human Resource Information component comprises of the following modules: Employee Information (personal data, dependents, work experience, education, trainings, etc.), Leave Processing, Personnel Movement and Personnel Training, using Visual Basic 5 on an Oracle database.

Shop Systems Engineer at National Steel Corporation
  • Philippines
  • November 1991 to September 1998

1. Developed simplified testing and troubleshooting procedures for different Electronic Control Cards reducing substantially the repair time.
2. Developed test setups for systematic testing, troubleshooting & repair and for calibration of field instrumentations and electronic cards.
3. Involved in the successful implementation of Shop Systems Procedures that lead to eventual ISO 9000 certification of the Maintenance Shop.
4. Developed an Automatic Testing Program based on General Electric (GE) Series 6 PLC Ladder programming.
5. Developed procedures for preventive/predictive maintenance testing of electric motors and electrical panels.

Project Engineer at National Steel Corporation
  • Philippines
  • December 1989 to November 1991

1. Provide Technical evaluation of design documents and engineering drawings submitted by contactor to comply with contract requirements and accepted engineering practices.
2. Monitored contactor’s installation activities to ensure that approved shop drawings were implemented.
3. Conducted Testing and Commissioning of the different systems and equipments.
4. Monitored project schedule in FINEST HOUR and report to management progress.
5. Conducted technical Evaluations of electrical materials submitted from prospective suppliers.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronics and Communication
  • at Cebu Institute of Technology
  • March 1985

Specialties & Skills

Installations
Instructions
Installation
Commissioning
System Monitoring