JAMES MARKO B MENDOZA

Phone: +63-43-722-**** Mobile: +63-915*******

E-Mail: actfza@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary

Combined extensive work experience of twenty-one (21) years on large and small scale Greenfield and Brownfield project within the Oil & Gas, Refinery Facilities, Petrochemical and Offshore Platform: Instrument Commissioning Site Leader/Supervisor and Construction Superintendent/Supervisor. These experiences obtained through multi-tasking positions from Construction supervision, Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning to organizing hand-over at project completion to clients. Experienced in Field bus system and all phases of construction operations relating to field activities of instrument engineering disciplines, construction technologies and jobsite management, Commissioning and Start-up activities relating to instrumentation discipline, Flexible and adaptable to working in a progressively changing work environment and conversant in HSE legislations and conventions. Understand instrumentation construction practices, industry codes and standards, design layout criteria pertinent to instrumentation, standard engineering work planning and control methods, conduct independent work requiring judgment in the application of engineering principles and practices. Skill to lead and mentor subordinates for successful project completion, interface with client counterparts and consultants to build effective relationship. Working Knowledge of ICAPS©/OPERCOM methodology, documentation and developing Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Operational Test procedures. Experienced and Conversant to the Safe Work Permits system procedure, regulation and enforcement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

SPIE Oil & Gas Services - TOTAL EP Borneo MLS Gas Platform Project, Vung Tau, Vietnam

Instrument/Telecom Commissioning Site Leader

Aug 2014 to July 2015

Developed Instrument & Telecommunication Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Operational Test procedure in-line with OPERCOM® methodology.

Prepare and Review of P&ID mark-up drawings, ensure correct subsystem boundary limits to achieved sub-system commissioning priority.

Mentor EPC contractor on construction, pre-commissioning and commissioning to achieve construction and commissioning completions handover to client.

Lead Commissioning and Completion activities by preparing Mechanical Completion plans, pre-commissioning & commissioning strategy, handover plans and preparation of completion check sheets in accordance with project requirements.

Review Instrument/Telecommunication item tag during ICAPS© Database population.

Plan, Coordinate and monitor Instrument Loop Testing activity, ensure it is in-line with sub-system priority for systematic handover to client.

Japan Gas Corporation – IGD 5 Process Plant Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Instrument Commissioning Supervisor

Feb 2014 to Mar 2014

Prepare tools/equipment/materials, manpower, and plan work execution; ensuring that it will be completed within scheduled shutdown.

Lead Instrument shutdown activity for Acid Gas Flare, such as modification of temperature monitoring system.

Japan Gas Corporation – IGD 5 Process Plant Project, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Instrument Commissioning Supervisor

June 2013 to Nov 2013

Supervise instrument related activities during equipment commissioning and performance test. Ensure all operation raise issues regarding instrument function are corrected as per approved logic design and alarms/trips setting are monitored and recorded accordingly.

Supervise Analyser modification works are as per designed modification and work activity is in-line with the target schedule.

ATS Construction International, Inc. - THPAL Plant Project, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines

QA/QC Lead (Instrumentation)

Oct 2012 to May 2013

Provide inputs on the development of QC Project documentation flow control, filing system pertaining to QC inspection/testing, procedure and database monitoring system.

Responsible for supervision of field quality control activities and provide inputs to project construction team to ensure the desired result are obtained.

Review inspection/test procedure of work. Delegate inspector to attend inspection/test to be witness by client to record the test result to obtain witness signature.

Verify inspection report to client. Attend inspection meeting between client to address problems regarding inspection and quality control activities. Submit schedule inspection activities.

In-charge in scheduling of Loop Functional Sequence Testing and Inspection Report Dossier Handover to client. Monitoring and reviewing of Loop Test Folder and Punch items.

ATS Construction International, Inc. – PASAR VPS Oxygen Plant Project, Leyte, Philippines

Construction Superintendent (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Mar 2012 to Oct 2012

Responsible for the project construction implementation. Supervise, plan, coordinates and technically direct field supervisor and foreman for all matters pertaining to electrical/instrumentation works.

Provide assistance to the project manager in administering contractual obligation of the company to ensure that the construction work being performed and the direction of the project is within the scope of the contract. Discuss to the project manager regarding the construction monthly progress billing and accomplishment, material requirement, manpower supply, Energization and commissioning of the project.

Submit periodic reports to the management, attend coordination meeting with client’s representative, inspectors and subcontractors regarding construction update and problems.

Responsible for the approval of materials and equipment requisition slips required by workers. Perform other related functions requires by the management.

SATORP Project – JUBAIL EXPORT REFINERY Package 6 Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia, KSA

Instrument Commissioning Lead

July 2011 up to Apr 2012

Planning and execution monitoring of instrument construction work activity as per commissioning priority.

Review of applied commissioning work permit.

Perform Final walk down for a given sub-system. Review all punch list, closing and changing of category.

Review and approved of Ready for Pre-Commissioning Dossier (Instrument Discipline) prior to commissioning of involved sub-system.

Preparation of Instrument related Commissioning Procedures.

Reviewing of uploaded Instrument items in Integrated Commissioning and Progress System (ICAPS©). Ensuring that all instrument I/O points, item type code has been assigned and uploaded with a relevant ICAPS© forms and in correct subsystem assignment.

Reviewing of Commissioning Loop Folder. Ensuring all the relevant drawing is approved and of latest IFC revision.

Coordinate and assigned specific area of responsibility to Instrument Foreman/Technicians to ensure a smooth and timely completion of priority sub-system.

Responsible for planning and monitoring all onsite construction operations of the instrumentation subcontractor to ensure they comply with the overall established project scope, schedule and work plan, manages implementation and performance accordingly, ensuring SATORP standard are strictly adhere and applied to completed work.

Monitor material and equipment delivery and ensure storage and preservation are performed and recorded, in line with vendor.

Monitor/Supervise loop checking and function testing of Emergency Shutdown System (ESD, Fire & Gas Detection System (FGS) and Instrument / Electrical Interface.

SAUDI ARABIAN BECHTEL COMPANY - Khursaniyah Gas Plant Project, Jubail, Saudi Arabia, KSA

Field Instrument Engineer

Nov 2006 up to Feb 2010

Assigned by the E&I Department Manager as focal point in assigned Area for project construction execution, control and coordination. Promotes the creation of a safe work environment, supported by leadership which fosters openness, trust, communication, teamwork, empowerment, innovation and satisfaction.

Supervises and Coordinate activities of instrumentation works on vendor equipment (mainly GE turbine/Compressors). This covers construction monitoring/weekly Progress report, system turnover, and issue punch list items to expedite construction activities, coordinate with commissioning group on system completion, and re-checks all IFC drawing based on up-dated drawing.

Monitoring and Supervision of the EPC contractor to ensure that the project is completed safely (zero accidents philosophy) and to the required quality, ensure Construction works are executed in accordance with project HSE, technical standards, quality standards and procedures defined in contract and Project documents.

Responsible for Review / Checking and Incorporation of Vendor Detail Information (VDI) for the Mechanical Completion Dossier which includes Instrument Datasheet, P&ID, Cable Block Diagram, Termination Drawing, I/O list, Hook-Up drawings, Loop drawings, Local Control Panel / Junction Box, General Arrangement Drawings, Control Narrative, Cause and Effects Matrix to ensure all relevant vendor information meet the design Specification and Functional Control requirement, final as-built and standards prior submission to Project Management Team (PMT).

Liaise with Vendor, Project Management Team (PMT), Commissioning and Client for all technical aspect during Fabrication, Installation and Pre-Commissioning to recommend proper course of actions.

Supervise generation of As-Built drawing based on site actual condition in accordance with client standard procedure. Maintain proper documentation and control for Internal Quality Audit purposes. Perform other job related duties as may be required.

GUANGDONG DAPENG LNG COMPANY LTD. - Guangdong LNG Terminal Project, Shenzhen, PRC

Instrument Commissioning Engineer

Mar 2006 to May 2006

Monitor, review and assist construction completion progress on “Instrumentation Completion Stage” of agreed systems and sub-systems. Carried out jointly with construction, a review of the system punch list status to establish the final agreed consolidated punch list for the system prior to commissioning and start-up.

Task includes monitoring Site acceptance test, loop-checking and final instrument acceptance test activities. Ensuring that the relevant requirements in hook-up drawing, specification are strictly adhere in installation of instruments, witness, accepted and sign-off by the clients or client’s representative.

Supervise/Witness Site Acceptance test and commissioning of Harbour Docking System (Berthing Aid System & Quick Release Hook).

JAPAN GAS CORPORATION - Nanhai Petrochemical Project (LOP), Guangdong Province, PRC

Instrument Commissioning Supervisor

Dec 2005 to Feb 2006

Responsible in monitoring all instrument construction punch list & loop checking are in accordance with the client specifications and to ensure its maintenance accessibility, quality, integrity & reliability are meet in order to achieve a Faultless start-up.

Coordinate with contractor with regards to design problem during functional testing and loop testing of instruments. Also to ensure that proper documentation is being used during the test and to ensure also that the changes made are being reflected on the documents.

Review and verify work list, technical specification & work procedures and recommend some changes to minimize error during the execution of the loop test.

Follow up necessary action with regards to commissioning queries to achieved planned results and improvement to reached quality management system.

TECNIMONT - Nanhai Petrochemical Project (HDPE), Guangdong Province, PRC

Instrument Area Supervisor

May 2005 to Nov 2005

Review key engineering drawings, including field and design documents relating to the discipline. Coordinates with client representatives as delegated to obtain their approval on phases of work completed. Organize work and supervise vendors on-site during specific testing and commissioning activities, assist with temporary services and permit control. Review vendor’s data. Ensuring that complete system function test completed as per site acceptance test, witness and accepted by client.

Task includes monitoring Site acceptance test, loop-checking and final instrument acceptance test activities. Ensuring that the relevant requirements in hook-up drawing, specification are strictly adhere in installation of instruments, witness, accepted and sign-off by the clients or client’s representative.

Monitor, review and assist construction completion progress on “Instrumentation Completion Stage” of agreed systems and sub-systems. Carried out jointly with construction, a review of the system punch list status to establish the final agreed consolidated punch list for the system prior to commissioning and start-up.

McDermott CASPIAN CONTRACTORS, Inc. – EAST AZERI Platform Project - Baku, Azerbaijan

Instrument Supervisor

Sep 2003 to Mar 2004

Coordinate instrument commissioning preparation and activities for all phases of the East Azeri Topside/drilling deck project.

Organize day to day activities for technicians and vendor representatives for compressors and package equipment throughout all phases of the project.

Supervise all personnel engaged in instrumentation commissioning activities, inclusive of vendors and contractor personnel, to ensure all work is carried out in a safe and proficient manner.

To provide progress reports to the planning group and all necessary reports to ensure completion status is input into the Project Completions System.

IPEDEX PRODUCTION - KBR/TECHNIP JV - Qatar Petrochemical (Q – Chem) Project, Doha, Qatar

Instrument Commissioning Technician

June 2002 to Feb 2003

Assigned in pre-commissioning and commissioning. Responsible in DCS and ESD logic and sequence testing and function test of instruments associated with polyethylene, ethylene and hexane plant.

Perform functional test of Instrument loops from field to Main control room confirming the ESD, cause and effect matrix.

Perform technical review of contractor (CCC) instrumentation and control related work. Task includes reviewing hook-up drawing, wiring and termination schedule to assure compliance with project requirements.

Update and as-built instrumentation drawing (instrument loop diagram, instrument piping diagram, instrument hook-up details, instrument data sheet and I/O list as per logic diagram).

ISO OCTANE COMPANY - Gasoline Refinery and Blending Facility Project, Dubai, UAE

Instrument Lead

Mar 2001 to Mar 2002

Assigned as instrument commissioning/maintenance supervisor in the newly constructed Gasoline Refinery/Blending Facility including harbour docking operation.

Preparation of weekly activities based on all jobs entered into operators log book and insuring that it will be accomplished as per schedule.

Trained some newly (local) hired technicians on how to perform field calibration and how to approach and correct faults on various types of instruments and also how to do it safely to avoid accident and damaged to company’s property.

Monitor progress and quality of instrument calibration & loop checks on all areas.

Liaise with vendors and contractors for routine maintenance intervention and warranty claims as part of project handover period.

Review calibration range against data sheet of all level transmitters based on their actual mounting on the vessels.

TOTAL E&P MYANMAR - Offshore Gas Exploration and Production Facility, Yangon, Myanmar

Instrument Engineer

Mar 2000 to Feb 2001

As Technical Engineer, assist Instrument Commissioning Engineer prepare, coordinate and supervise the pre-commissioning and commissioning of instruments associated with Gas Compressor, Gas Turbine, Power Generation and Production Facility.

Monitor and provide status on progress of instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Liaise with construction team to optimize the release of system for commissioning.

Liaise with vendors and contractors for maintenance intervention, instrument failure and warranty claims as part of warranty period.

Ensure the implementation of allocated vendors commissioning procedures in conjunction with the system/package. Investigation, collecting technical data and issuance of instrument analysis maintenance report.

Preparation, updating of Electrical and Instrument Database. Creation of Electrical and Instrument spare part catalogue form. Accepting and preparing technical queries of instruments and spare part from manufacturer and vendors.

CEGELEC Abu Dhabi - Ruwais Oil and Gas Onshore Refinery (ADNOC), Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Instrument Supervisor

Nov 1998 to Nov 1999

As Lead Instrument for Instrument Revamping Project. Supervising hot transfer of existing system with the new system. Ensuring proper coordination to avoid unnecessary shutdown.

Monitor and provide status on progress of instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities. Ensuring start-up target can be achieved without delay.

Supervise commissioning and start-up of Process and Tank Farm Facility field instruments associated with flow, level, pressure and temperature such as transmitters, switches, control/shutdown valves and ESD system.

Taking lead role in promoting and implementing safe work practice on site. Ensure all activities to be performed are analyzed and planned to be executed in safe manners and in compliance with the client HSE requirement. Supervise control panel inspection and loop checking prior to hot transfer tie-in.

TOTAL E&P THAILAND – Offshore Gas Exploration and Production Platform, Bongkot Field, Thailand

Instrument Commissioning Technician

Feb to Nov 1998

Commissioning of Bongkot Production Platform Phase 3A Project. Commissioning and start-up of wellhead hydraulic control panel, ESD system and associated field instruments.

Assist Instrument Commissioning Engineer prepare, coordinate and supervise the pre-commissioning and commissioning of instruments associated with Gas Compressor, Gas Turbine, Power Generation and Production Facility. Monitor and provide status on progress of instrumentation pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.

Working closely with Engineering in solving encountered problems during loop checking and commissioning and reflecting of as-built of some undocumented instruments loops.

Responsible for implementing, execution and completion of all instrument pre commissioning activities.

Liaise with construction team to optimize the release of sub-system for commissioning.

Take a lead role in commissioning and trouble shooting of wellhead hydraulic control panels.

ASAHI TECHNEION - GASCO Bu Hasa Gas Extraction Plant, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Instrument Maintenance Technician

Jan 1995 to Jan 1998

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor to provide technical support to ensure the instrumentation maintenance of equipment, plant and associated systems are carried out in a safe and effective manner.

Perform predictive and corrective maintenance of field instruments associated with Gas Extraction Plant, Oil/Gas Separator Plant, Power Generation and rotating equipment such as Gas Turbine, Gas Compressor and Power Turbine. Attend to routine work schedule and job order raise by Operation Department to ensure smooth plant equipments operation.

Attend to all job requirements in assign area during emergency and annual shutdown. Task includes extending support to other engineering section and operation as required and respond as appropriate to plant upsets and emergencies.

Performing first line maintenance and reporting faults on plant and equipment to ensure maximum production and plant/equipment availability.

Performing breakdown repairs whenever required and being pro-active in identifying opportunities to improve plant, machinery reliability and performance.

Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the plant, protection of the environment to be considered at all times.

BUNDUQ OIL COMPANY LTD. - Oil Production and Water Injection Platform, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Instrument Maintenance Technician

July 1993 to Oct 1994

ABU DHABI OIL COMPANY - Oil Production Platform, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Instrument Maintenance Technician

July 1992 to May 1993

Perform predictive and corrective maintenance. Task includes recalibration of instruments associated with the production platform. Attend to routine work schedule and urgent work request by operation to ensure smooth production operation.

Perform annual wellhead maintenance. Task includes calibration, overhauling and servicing of wellhead hydraulic control panel, production/water injection wellhead and oil/water separator associated instruments.

Ensure a high standard of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the platform, protection of the environment to be considered at all times.

R SQUARE SERVICES ENTERPRISES – CALTEX Refinery Revamping Project, Batangas, Philippines

Instrument Fitter/Technician

July 1985 to Nov 1991

Involve in modification/upgrading of control panel, rehabilitation of instrument pneumatic/process impulse line, construction and commissioning of instruments associated with Crude Distillation and Fractionation Unit. Revamping and upgrading of field instruments associated with gasoline processing facility.

Servicing, overhauling and bench calibration of Control Valves, Motorized Valves, Relief Valves and Shut-down valves.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT:

Basic Refinery Instrument Craft – 1991, BATANGAS CALTEX REFINERY (BROD) Program

BS Aviation Electronics Engineering – 1985, Philippine State College of Aeronautics

TRAINING/SEMINARS ATTENDED:

BOSIET & HUET

IMOSTI, Cavite, Philippines – May 2015

BOSH

Safe Line Consultancy Inc., Batangas City, Philippines – Aug 2008

Safety Leadership Workshop

Bechtel Training Center, Khursaniyah, Jubail, Saudi Arabia – Nov 2007

Permit to work basic training

GASCO – Bu Hasa Training Center, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – Sep 1997

Lifting and Slinging

Gulf Technical & Safety training Center, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. – Jul 1997

REFERENCES:

Rolando M LARETA

Commissioning Site Leader

Total E&P – Borneo

MLS Gas Platform Project

E-mail: actfza@r.postjobfree.com

Takayuki Ishiwata

Site Manager

Japan Gas Corporation

Integrated Gas Development Habshan 5 Process Plant Project

E-mail: actfza@r.postjobfree.com

Jamal Abu Nahla

Head Reliability Section

Abu Dhabi Gas Industries (GASCO)

Email: actfza@r.postjobfree.com

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