Process Plant Operations Team
Resume:
VICTOR C.ESPINOSA
Nationality: Filipino
Date of Birth: June 28, 1980
Home Address: #*** ******* **, ****. ***,
Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Phone: +63-915******* (Philippines)
+628********** (Indonesia)
Email: ***********@*****.***
PROFILE
Substantial work experience in process plant commissioning and operation of mineral processing and chemical plants in local and abroad. Knowledgeable in performing process plant activities in site. Participated in the successful, safe pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and continuous operation of Ambatovy Nickel Project in Madagascar and HPAL plant OF META NIKEL in Gordes, Turkey. Currently involved in EPC Company Japan Gas Corp (JGC) as Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning Supervisor in Thailand Harmony Petrochemical project. Proven track records; of identifying and implementing process controls and improvements that enhances productivity and profitability. Safety and results oriented team player with strong interpersonal, and communication skills; able to interact with all levels of professionals and deliver effective results. Computer literate; familiar with basic computer knowledge of MS office. Hard working and able to work under pressure.
OTHER SKILLS
Experienced in operation of hydrometallurgical processing HPAL plant and Pyro-metallurgical plant operation for Silicon metal production. And Calcination operation for Ferronickel production.
Able to operate and manage equipment operation such as but not limited to pumps, air compressors, Blowers, Agitators, Thickeners, Floatation Cells, Vacuum Filters, Rotary Kiln, Boilers, ore Crushers, and ore Grinders.
Engaged in Pre-commissioning activities of EPC Company operation such as but not limited to air blowing; water flushing; steam blowing; tightness test; mechanical run test of pumps, agitators, blowers, air fin coolers and fans; nitrogen purging.
WORK SUMMARY
LEAD PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, Novevember 20, 2023 to present in Chiyoda International Corp in Gresik Indonesia under Manyar Smelting Project
ENGINEER III, October 22, 2022 up to September 30, 2023 in Chiyoda Philippines Corporation under Manyar Smelting Pj in Indonesia and NFE Pj in Qatar.
PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, October 07 2021 to July 1, 2022 in Harmony Petrochemical Project in Thailand (under Kuraray GC) by JGC Contractors
PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, January 20, 2018 to December 16, 2019 in Jazan Refinery and Terminal Facility in Saudi Arabia (under ARAMCO) by Daewoo/JGC JV Contractors in EPC12
PROJECT SITE IN-CHARGE, in Pilipinas KAO Plant Waste Water Tank Treatment Facility Installation (under PILIPINAS KAO PETROCHEMICAL Company) by JGC Philippines Contractor
PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, December 16, 2015 to January 30, 2017 in North Mindanao Import Facility in Cagayan de Oro Philippines (under SHELL GLOBAL DEPOT) by JGC Philippines Contractor
PROCESS TRAINER May 16, 2015 to October 25, 2015 in High Pressure Acid Leach Plant in Turkey (under META NIKEL under ZURLO GROUP of Company)
PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, January 12,2014 to January 7, 2015 in Donngi Senoro LNG Plant in Luwuk Indonesia (under MITSUBISHI & PERTAMINA Company) by JGC Indonesia Contractor
PRE-COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR, February 12, 2013 to May 31, 2013 in Taganito High Pressure Acid Plant in Surigao Philippines (under SUMITOMO Mining Company) by JGC Yokohama Japan Contractor
PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR, April 21, 2010 to June 8, 2012 in AMBATOVY NICKEL PLANT PJ-High Pressure Acid Leach Plant in Toamasina Madagascar (under Sherritt International and Kores Korea Company) by SNC LAVALIN Contractor
JUNIOR PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, February 2, 2009 to April 19, 2010 in Coral Bay Nickel High Pressure Acid Leach Plant in Palawan Philippines (under SUMITOMO Mining Company) by JGC Yokohama Japan Contractor
PROCESS ENGINEER, March 5, 2007 to February 9, 2009 in Platinum Group Metal Corporation in Manticao, Misamis Oriental Philippines (under Atayde Group of Company) by 4K Engineering Contractor
LINE METALLURGIST, January 7, 2003 to March 1, 2007 in Mindanao Silicon Metal Corporation Silicon Smelting Plant in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Philippines (under Belgian Company)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Duration: October 22, 2022 – Present
Position: Engineer III
Company: Chiyoda Philippines Corporation
Location(s): Ortigas Techno Point, Ortigas Philippines
Project(s): MSP-Manyar Smelting and NFE-North Field East Project
Responsibilities:
● Prepared necessary document used for procedure generation such as latest P&ID’s for Mark-up, MS Narrative, Vendor supplied document and other important dossiers.
● Generated Pre-commissioning and Commissioning Procedure for MSP and NFE PJ such as but not limited to Air Blowing, Air Drying, Leak Testing, Steam Blowing, Lube Oil Flushing, Nitrogen Purging and Mechanical Run Test such as but not limited to Pump, Agitator, Compressor, Material Handling Equipment, Special Equipment and Other equipment.
Duration: October 07, 2021 – July 01. 2022
Position: PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR
Company: JGC Yokohama
Location(s): Rayong, Thailand
Project(s): Harmony Petrochemical Project (Kuraray GC)
Responsibilities:
● Assist System walk down with Client for final line system verification prior to MC issuance.
● Supervised Pre-com activities for line system such Air blowing, Water Flushing, Steam Blowing, Tightness Test, Drying, MRT and Purging.
● Conducted daily routine tool box talk for Pre-commissioning direct workers to ensure safe execution of assigned task for the day.
● Prepare all dossiers needed such as Mark-up drawings and Isometric drawing and PTW before work started.
Duration: January 20, 2018 – December 16, 2019
Position: PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR
Company: JGC Yokohama
Location(s): JAZAN, SAUDI ARABIA
Project(s): Jazan Refinery and Terminal Facility (Aramco)
Responsibilities:
● Supervised Pre-com activities as per Test package in utility and process line of Aromatic and Naptha plant area such Air blowing, Hydro Milling, Chemical Cleaning, Tightness Test, Drying and Purging.
● Assist and Supervised Chemical Cleaning operation crew and preparation for two Adsorbent Towers in Aromatic area.
● Supervised Hydro milling and Aqua milling activity for 11 Compressors of Suction line with subcontractors.
● Facilitate Final re-instatement for Two Adsorbent Tower line such inline manual and control valve, PSV and spool pipes.
● Initiated Materials Withdrawal and Item requirement for Reinstatement.
● Performed Firewater system commissioning such as spray testing for Fire hydrant and Deluge system.
● Prepare all dossiers needed such as Mark-up drawings and Isometric drawing and PTW before work started.
Duration: May 16, 2015- October 25, 2015
Position: Project Site In-Charge
Company: JGC Philippines
Location(s): JASAAN, PHILIPPINES
Project(s): PILIPINAS KAO Waste Water Tanks Erection
Responsibilities:
● Supervised Site and Shop activities such material Shell plate preparation.
● Checked and verify fit-up and full welding work as per drawing.
● Conducted Non-destructive testing for integrity check for newly fabricated tanks.
● Facilitate subcontractors for FRP installation in shell, base and roof cover.
● Monitor and supervised civil work at site during demolition of old Tanks.
● Supervised soil testing prior to civil works.
● Supervised rebars and formwork at site for tanks base foundation installation.
● Supervised concrete pouring at site.
● Initiated Tank delivery from shop to site and erection.
● Supervised third party subcontractor for FRP Testing at site.
Duration: December 16, 2015 – January 30, 2017
Position: PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR
Company: JGC Philippines
Location(s): Cagayan de Oro City Philippines
Project(s): North Mindanao Import Facility (Pilipinas Shell DEPOT)
Responsibilities:
● Supervised Pre-commissioning activities.
● Performed Fire water service test for 3 units Diesel Pump, Fire hydrant, and Fire Monitors (Water/Foam).
● Assisted Vendor to operate equipment’s during Metering Skid Calibration, and Pump Mechanical Run-In (MRI).
● Assisted Instrument Technicians during Loop checking and testing.
● Conducted Safety talks prior to start of work.
● Assisted First Importation for Diesel and Gasoline Tank Filling during Tank Commissioning.
● Prepared PTW and continue coaching to ensure safety workmanship for manpower support.
Duration: May 16, 2015- October 25, 2015
Position: PROCESS TRAINER
Company: ZORLU GROUP of Company
Location(s): Gordes, Turkey
Project(s): META NIKEL PLANT PJ
Responsibilities:
● Assisted Senior and Process Engineer for DCS operation during Start-up and Shutdown in High Pressure Acid Leach Area.
● Supported Senior Engineer in making technical decision in Shift.
● Prepared Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for High Pressure Acid Leach (HPAL) Area.
● Facilitated Field operators in general shift activities and shutdown.
Duration: January 12, 2014 – January 07, 2015
Position: PRE-COMM/COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR
Company: JGC Yokohama
Location(s): Luwuk Indonesia
Project(s): Donggi Senoro LNG Plant (MITSUBISHI AND PERTAMINA INDONESIA)
Responsibilities:
● Performed Pre-commissioning activities as per Test packages such as Air blowing, and Water Flushing.
● Conducted Tightness Test, Drying and Nitrogen Purging (Inerting) for Fractionation and Liquefaction Facilities. Also, included; Lube oil Heater Line, Heat Exchangers, Hydro Carbon Columns, Knock out Drums, Condensate Drums, and Flare System (Wet and Dry line)
● Performed Fire water testing for Fixed Spray and Nozzle Spray, Oscillating Remotely Operated Spray Monitor
● Conducted Mechanical Run test for self-prime vertical pumps.
● Prepared Work Permits and conducted tool box talk.
Duration: February 12, 2013 – May 31, 2013
Position: PRE-COMMISSIONING SUPERVISOR
Company: JGC Yokohama
Location(s): Surigao Philippines
Project(s): Taganito High Pressure Acid Leach Plant (SUMITOMO MINING CORP CO.)
Responsibilities:
● Supervised Pre-commissioning activities such as; Air blowing, Steam Blowing, Water Flushing, Valve Stroking with Instrument technicians and Tightness Test.
● Conducted Centrifugal Pump and Agitator Mechanical Run-In
● Performed Water Commissioning for Two (2) Train Autoclave and also included;
Vessels, Thickeners, Tanks, and Pipeline as per pre-commissioning procedure.
● Initiated Acid Curing of Two (2) Trains of Flash Vessels (LP MP HP) Flash vessels.
● Prepared necessary attachments for Work Permit.
Duration: April 21, 2010 – June 8, 2012
Position: PRODUCTION SHIFT SUPERVISOR
Company: SHERRITT INTERNATIONAL AND KORES KOREA
Location(s): Toamasina Madagascar
Project(s): Ambatovy Nickel Project
Responsibilities:
● Participated in regular ad-hoc meetings regarding production by providing feedback and specific expertise.
● Coordinated Start-up and Shutdown activities with Maintenance Coordinator and Production Superintendent.
● Managed all personnel issues.
● Reviewed/Checked Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Operation Checklist, Isolation Checklist are utilized by local production crew to enhance operation skills.
● Coaching and Trained Malagasy personnel of new equipment’s and operations such as; sampling, Pump line-up, Pump change over, Equipment power-up, Shutting down and resetting in MCC
● Participated in and ensure that all Health and SAFETY activities are completed as required.
● Participated in and performed incident investigations and reviews as required by the Company.
● Implement and enforced company policies and practices and procedures.
Duration: February 2, 2009 – April 19, 2010
Position: JUNIOR PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Company: SUMITOMO MINING CORP COMPANY
Location(s): Taganito, Surigao, Philippines
Project(s): Taganito High Pressure Acid Leach Plant
Responsibilities:
● Supervised and initiated commissioning activities in Line 2 Mixed Sulphide area.
● Performed field monitoring of running equipment in timely manner to ensure proper parameter control.
● Initiated running and stopping local controlled equipment.
● Closing and opening actuated valve through DCS operation and local field.
● Checked and Performed Pump line-up in the field during pump running and pump change over.
● Checked Field personnel of sampling activity as per sampling matrix for operating parameter adjustment if required.
Duration: March 05, 2007 – February 9, 2009
Position: PROCESS ENGINEER
Company: PLATINUM GROUP METAL CORP
Location(s): Manticao, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Project(s): Ferronickel Smelting Plant
Responsibilities:
● Evaluated metallurgical operating controls of Nickel Ore Calcining operation.
● Performed a continuous technical evaluation of the plant process to improve less cost during production of Calcined Nickel ore.
● Closely monitor line operations to maintain high productivity of quality Calcined Nickel ore for downstream process.
● Coordinate with production group for proper implementation of Kiln parameters and Raw Material blending to meet the desired quality output.
● Participated in management meeting with project team for implementation of capital projects.
Duration: July 07, 2003 – March 1, 2007
Position: LINE METALLURGIST
Company: MINDANAO SILICON METAL CORP
Location(s): Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
Project(s): Silicon Smelting Plant
Responsibilities:
● Supervised production team on the metallurgical parameters regarding Carbon requirement in Raw material area by providing batch dosage matrix.
● Supervised physical and chemical analysis of the charge material at the dosing system.
● Provide technical support to the production group on metallurgical matters.
● Anticipates metallurgical abnormalities and coordinates with the production group on remedial measures.
● Evaluates metallurgical data and recommend changes/improvements on dosing ratio whenever necessary.
● Implement metallurgical operating controls such as adjusted carbon input to furnace to improved silicon extraction during smelting process.
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