Plant Engineer

MARK THEODORE H. DABON

Contact Information

Address :CBNC FD-30A Dawsonite st., Rio Tuba, Bataraza, Palawan, Philippines, 5306

Mobile No. : Philippines +63-920-***-****

E-mail : **********@*****.***

Career Objective

To secure a position in the company that best fits my qualifications, where I can effectively contribute my knowledge and skills as a CHEMICAL ENGINEER

Employment History

Ma’aden Wa’ad Al Shamal Phosphate Company (Turaif, Saudi Arabia)

Industry: Phosphate-Fertilizer Grade

Beneficiation Operator (August 2016 – Present)

Conducts Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Task of Primary Crushing, Grinding and Classification, Flotation, Concentrate Washing, Tailings Dewatering, Water Treatment and Reagent Area.

Review the history of operational parameters around the clock and take appropriate action to meet the operational standards.

Control the operation of the plant and equipment to comply with all EHS standards.

Ensure all actions are taken for the safe shutdown and start up in specific areas of the plant in line with standard operating procedures.

Take necessary actions to facilitate the authorization of work permits to work in the field specifying conditions to work safely and ensure compliance

Provide on– the-job training for Field Operator Trainees to ensure they are performing to minimum performance standards.

Educated on all operational HSE Management System to ensure all MWSPC Operators in his specific areas observes standard HSE processes and operating procedures.

Writes and submits reports to Shift Supervisor regarding operational, plant equipment, and maintenance requirements, etc.

Act as Permit Authorizer

Philippine Associated Smelting and Refining Corporation (Isabel, Leyte)

Industry: Copper Smelter and Refinery

Area Shift Manager (April 2015 – October 2015)

Prepares work and manpower plans, schedules and activities according to production plans in order to achieve the department objectives and targets

Directs personnel/associates in accomplishing corporate, division and department level targets, goal, objectives, programs and activities

Supervises personnel/associates in the operation and maintenance of the operations to ensure safe, efficient and standard production and operation of plant equipment’s

Coordinates with all Refinery operations, maintenance and support groups/departments in the implementation of work/manpower plans and in the scheduling of maintenance works of plant equipment and facilities to ensure continued plant operation/production

Monitors operations performance against production plans and parameters in order to control operations and costs

Conducts corrective and preventive actions to mitigate, resolve and/or address potential and actual problems

Performs research and studies to support process improvement projects and initiatives such as cost reduction, operations efficiency, improve work procedures and other continues improvements goals and objectives

Manages the budgets and resource requirements to ensure that theses are available and optimized in the operations of the department and area of assignment

Permit Authorizer

African Minerals Limited (Tonkolili, Sierra Leone)

Industry: Iron Mine and Processing

Metallurgical Technician (June 2014 – August 2014)

Responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation of the Beneficiation Plant and Metallurgical Laboratory.

Contribute to achievement of production targets in a safe and efficient manner

Responsible for ensuring daily, weekly and monthly metallurgical production reporting is provided on time at a high and accurate standard

Provide continual support to Operations team to ensure best processing practice is achieved, challenged and continuously optimized

Liaise with the Metallurgical and Analytical laboratories to provide support and build relationships across all departments that focus on the combined business targets

Commissioning and Operation Control Room Operator -SCADA (August 2012 – May 2014)

Commission and start-up the Beneficiation plant

Responsible for the maintaining and monitoring process conditions and the advantage to optimize when the opportunities arise

Analyze and interpret test results that are in completion through the unit operators

Ensure all operations repair and maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with standards, procedures and permit to work requirements

Act as Area Authority

Report any defects or anomalies in a timely manner

Respond to process trips and unplanned equipment stoppages in a timely manner

Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew change

Use core trade skills to support operations and maintenance teams where required

Participate in Root Cause Analysis activities to improve process reliability

Identify and propose ideas and solutions that will increase efficiency in production, cost or time without loss if integrity and present to management

Support and improve team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices

Field and Control Room operations trainer

Permit Authorizer

Coral Bay Nickel Corporation (Palawan, Philippines)

Industry: Mixed Nickel and Cobalt Sulfide / High Pressure Acid Leaching-HPAL Section

Process Engineer-Production Shift Leader (January 2012- August 2012)

Responsible for the efficient and safe operation at the Beneficiation, High Pressure Acid Leach, Pre-Neutralization, Counter Current Decantation and Neutralization Sections through Distributed Control System, monitoring, field equipment operation, follow-up of regular sampling and results of the analysis for proper recording and appropriate action or necessary adjustment to stabilize process conditions

Exercises functions demonstrating capabilities to supervise, lead, control, organize and plan regular activities

Coordinates with field operators for proper control and adjustment required in the course of operation

Gathers process data and monitors process equipment status

Prepares required standard operating procedures for shutdown activities and prepares monthly production reports

Conducts certain experiments for the operation and modifications in the Distributed Control System

Implements environmental protection and control measures at all times by consistent monitoring of pH on plant discharges and scrubber operations for air pollution, gas detection and dust control on working areas

Supervises various field and DCS activities

Gives assistance to the Technical Staff in pre-commissioning and commissioning activities

Has the ability to interpret P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram)

Substitute for Foreman during its absence.

Field and Control Room operations trainer

Permit Authorizer

Process Engineer-Control Room/DCS operator -YOKOGAWA (August 2010 – January 2012)

Over-all in charge (Control Room Main Operator) of Distributed Control System (DCS) operation during all operational and shutdown/ start-up conditions

Monitors and controls all operating parameters for the efficient reaction, maximum recovery rates and reagents optimization

Confirms and checks operation parameters and regular sampling analysis results for proper recording and conducts action to maintain stable operation parameters conditions

Submits work requests for sub-standard conditions of equipment and/ or improvement of facilities

Evaluates process data gathered and perform corrective measures to maintain and improve process operations

Research and Development Commissioning Engineer-Senior Supervisor -Nickel Hydroxide-Cobalt Solvent Extraction Plant (June 2008 – August 2010)

Participated in both field and control room activities involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning and operation of Nickel Hydroxide production.

Supervise both field and control room activities involved in the pre-commissioning, commissioning and operation of Chromite Recovery process Pilot Plant with Hydrocyclone.

Lead both field and control room activities involved Final Neutralization section modification

Has complete understanding of the pilot plant’s processes and operations and ensures safe and successful test runs

Responsible for writing and proper implementation of Standard Operating Procedures

Takes the lead in implementing emergency response to any untoward operational, safety and environmental incident

Makes necessary coordination with the Japanese Technical Staff assigned to R & D on what tests and/or activities to be performed

Oversees the correct and safe implementation of the R&D’s operations and gives directions to operators in the implementation of activities to meet objectives

Responsible for the proper operations of process equipment’s and controls

Involve in the Plant Process Design and modification after data gathering and conclusion from the Pilot plant scale

Software and Equipment’s Operated

Distributive Control System-DCS (YOKOGAWA, SCADA-Citect)

Conveyor Belts, ore stackers

Dry and Wet Screening Machines (scrubber-drum washer, dewatering screens, roller screens, vibrating screen, dry screen)

Agitators and Pumps (GEHO, LEWA, positive displacement pumps, screw pumps, Centrifugal pumps)

Hydrocyclone (de-sliming, dewatering and classifying), density separator, spiral

Cone Crusher, Double Roller Crusher

Rod mill

Flotation machines

Solvent Extraction Mixer Settlers and Carbon Columns

Filter Press, Belt Filter

Autoclave

Deep Cone and High Rate Thickeners

Scrubbers, blowers and fan

Air and Oxygen PSA-Compressor

Hydrogen Sulfide gas plant equipment’s

SAP and ORACLE oriented

Anode Preparation Machine, Scrap Anode Washing Machine and Cathode Stripping Machine

Educational Background

Tertiary

Field of Study : B.S. Chemical Engineering

Institute/University : University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, Philippines

Achievements/Awards : Sports Award

Graduation Date : March 2006

Additional Information

Graduation Date : March 2006

Additional Information

ACADEMIC PROJECT:

Production of Biodiesel from Waste Vegetable Oil

SEMINARS/ TRAININGS ATTENDED:

Occupational Safety and Health (April 16-20, 2012)

Seminar on Wastewater Management (October 9, 2009)

Seminar on Automation of Boiling House Operation

Symposium on ISO 14001 (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Symposium on Petroleum Refining

AFFILIATIONS:

Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (2009-present)

Junior Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (2003-2006)

References

*References are available on request

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