Mechanical Engineer Power Plant

CAREER SUMMARY

Benjamin De la Vega III is an Industrial Project QA/QC Mechanical Engineer professional with almost 10 years of experience in well-recognized organizations in the field of Industrial Inspection, Quality assurance, Quality control, Welding supervision, piping supervision and conformity Assessment of products and services.

Expertise in conducting receiving, in process and final inspection for achieving enhanced quality for the projects such as fabrication and construction in Oil & Gas, Energy, API Tanks, Piping, Steel Structure, and Mechanical Engineering Projects. Self-directed, team oriented, enthusiastic and processing solid organizational skills.

EDUCATION

BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Emilio Aguinaldo College of Philippines

2007

Associate of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Technological University of the Philippines

2003

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Liquid Penetrant Test 1 & 2, SNTC-TC-1A

2015

Magnetic Particle Test 1 & 2, SNTC-TC-1A

2015

Radiographic Test 1 & 2, SNTC-TC-1A

2015

Ultrasonic Test 1 & 2, SNTC-TC-1A

2015

Qa/Qc Welding Inspection, T.S.W.I.P (Accredited by A.W.S)

2015

A.S.M.E IX, T.S.W.I.P (Accredited by A.W.S)

2015

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Member of Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers

2008

Former Saudi Council of Engineers

2014

Member of American welding society

2018

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Client name: Prime Meridian Powergen Corporation

Avion 90-115MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), Batangas, Philippines (October 2016 to April 2017). Benj is the Mechanical Engineer who handles the as-built and punch list close-out. He also supports the Mechanical Lead to Improve the Operations and Maintenance Manual. In parallel with the activity he supervised the removal and installation of the two new exhaust silencers together with the alignment check of the Gas Turbine and Exhaust duct.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Client name: First Gen Corporation

San Gabriel 450 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant (CCPP), Batangas, Philippines (2015- to date). Mechanical Engineer responsible for ensuring compliance of the Contractor with the minimum functional specifications. Responsible for inspecting the quality of welding works and the installation of equipment. He did design review of site documents including mechanical as-built drawings. He also served as mechanical support engineer for the lead commissioning engineer during the commissioning phase.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Client name: Sadara Chemical Company

Sadara Project, Al Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia (2009-2015). Dailem the EPC contractor hired benj supervised the installation of rotary and static equipment’s. He was also involved in piping works from material take off to quality inspection. He also supervised the scheduled more than 150 workers at a time. Communication with the Quality control department at each and every stage of inspection. Co-ordination with the planning department to carry out work in planned schedules. He also co-ordinates with the technical department for any modifications, drawings and specifications.

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Client name: Kepco-SPC Power plant

KEPCO-SPC Power Plant Fired Coal Power Plant 200MW, Philippines (2007-2009). Benj was hired to supervise the installation of dry and wet firefighting system, coal fired boiler and mechanical equipment. He also prepared the quotations, variations, and running bills concerned. Arranging and forecasting of manpower, material, tools and machineries as per project requirement. Responsible for smooth running of projects, track and control on material labor output, utilization of site resources effectively, ensuring safety and quality as per company standards.

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