Leopoldo Lapig

adsilb@r.postjobfree.com

+63-921-***-****

Ormoc City, Philippines

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lapig/

Professional Summary

Internationally experienced mechanical engineer with impressive 25+ years background in power plant/oil & gas downstream-petrochemical plant/manufacturing plant from design, installation, testing, commissioning functions to handling new plant startups and operation and maintenance activities. Successful developing and directing teams to achieve aggressive business goals. Highly effective leveraging key resources, process improvements, and skills to maximize quality, safety, and delivery performance across organizations. Excel at planning, scheduling and implementing maintenance, inspection, and programs to minimize workplace injuries, production downtime, and costs while meeting environmental/health/safety compliance requirements. Particularly recognized for excellence in:

Maintenance Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical Design

Maintenance Scheduling

Predictive Maintenance

Commissioning & Startup

O & M Procedures Development

Equipment Overhaul

Project Management

Bid Evaluation & Assessment

Risk Management

Troubleshooting & Repair

Team Leadership

Presentation Skills

Budget Preparation & Adherence

Oral & Written Communication

Inspection & Analysis

Strengths

Proficiency using System Applications and Products (SAP), Primavera P6, MS Project, MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Performance Maximization Software (PMAX) & Distributed Control System (DCS)

Sound knowledge of international standards and best practices such as API, ASME, ANSI, NFPA.

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills including multitasking to ensure projects are completed on time and maintenance schedules are realistic and successfully adhered to

Known for quality excellence and a do-it-right-the-first-time design standard

Proven ability to remain calm whilst resolving immediate operation and maintenance problems and issues, and using initiative to put in place procedures to eliminate problem recurrence

Exceptional dedication to the adherence of occupational safety, health and environment regulations

Good communication skills with clarity in providing technical support and advice to clients and colleagues

Confidence in effective staff training, supervision, management, and performance evaluation

Proven expertise in policy, plan and procedure development, analysis and maintenance

Background working to set budgets, keeping costs low whilst maintaining quality workmanship

Employment History

Energy Development Corporation - Pasig City, Philippines November 2020 - Present

Mechanical Design Engineer

Research and analyze contractors' design calculations, specifications, piping & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), process flow diagrams (PFD), piping isometric drawings (ISO), general arrangement drawings (GA) and original equipment manufacturer manuals (OEM) to assess design feasibility, buildability, and integration capability of designed mechanical & piping components for the power plant projects.

Perform initial and ongoing design reviews for 100% of projects in a timely manner.

Provide critical analysis and suggestions on documents for correcting errors with 98% adoption of recommendations.

Prevented costly reworks through careful design review that identified flaws in equipment and piping models prior to construction.

Self-Employed - Ormoc City, Philippines March 2018 - November 2020

Day Trader

Traded stocks, market indexes, currencies and commodities.

Sadara Chemical Company - Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia March 2014 - March 2018

(Sadara is a joint venture petrochemical company between Saudi Aramco and Dow Chemical Company)

Maintenance Planning Engineer I

Planned and prepared work packages for commissioning & startup (CSU), plant preventive maintenance (PPM), corrective maintenance (CM) and improvement projects using SAP following the Sadara Maintenance Work Process (SMWP) for works to be performed by the respective maintenance crafts and contractors to insure that the plant is operated and maintained in a safe, efficient, cost-effective, environmentally-acceptable and sustainable manner, in compliance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.

Maintained zero work order backlog.

Produced very well documented and detailed maintenance plans during both commissioning and startup phase and normal operations which resulted in zero equipment breakdown, zero accidents, early completion of works and expenses within budget.

Contributed significantly in maintenance department’s achievement of a yearly average of 90% schedule compliance for repair works and 97% on PPM works.

Identified and developed standard work routines and task lists in SAP for all equipment in areas of responsibility.

Maintained database and report on tracking work completion, scheduled vs. unscheduled work, and other metrics to track and improve overall maintenance performance.

Established critical spare parts kits and reduced on hand inventory by 21%.

SMH Industrial Services Co. Ltd. - Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia September 2012 - March 2014

(SMH - Yes Yem Yech)

Maintenance Planner cum Maintenance Supervisor

Planned and scheduled commissioning & startup, routine, shutdown and improvement works for the plant facilities and infrastructure of Petrochemical Conversion Co. Ltd. (subsidiary of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company).

Improved equipment reliability by 40% though the implemention of a CMMS to schedule and execute preventive and predictive maintenance and mitigate all hazards or risks.

Achieved a 50% reduction in maintenance cost by maintaining a routine service program for plant equipment.

Established and maintained complete equipment parts catalog, equipment history, storeroom and materials master list.

Developed equipment criticality rankings that identify and address potential risk associated with the operation and maintenance of plant equipment.

Managed a team of 15 mechanical technicians effectively to complete projects and maintenance activities within targets.

Ambatovy - Toamasina, Madagascar October 2011 - July 2012

(Ambatovy is an enterprise held by three entities namely Sherritt International, Sumitomo Corporation & Korea Resources.)

Shift Supervisor

Led, trained, coached and directed 33 DCS and lead operators and field operators in the refinery and ammonium sulfate areas during the pre-commissioning/commissioning/startup phase up to normal operation stage.

Resolved technical issues in a timely manner through close coordination with the maintenance department.

Played a key role in the development of 200+ pages of procedures on safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the refinery and ammonium sulfate plants.

Key contributor as part of the supervision team and in the training of the local national Malagasy workforce.

Energy Development Corporation (EDC) - Taguig City, Philippines July 1998 - January 2011

(EDC was formerly known as PNOC-EDC, Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation)

Shift Supervisor (50 MW Northern Negros Power Plant), January 2007 – January 2011

Managed personnel and equipment in electricity generating plant composed of steam turbine, generators, cooling towers, pumps, vacuum devices, fans, condensers, air compressors, reverse osmosis water treatment plant and switchyards, using state-of-the-art DCS through application of standard operating procedures, dispatch instructions, and company policies.

Maintained zero on-the-job accidents record by implementing emergency contingency/risk management plans.

Improved the procedure for steam turbine valve stem freedom test that reduced the possibility of costly human error to almost nil.

Spearheaded the development from scratch of 150+ plant operations, maintenance and safety procedures, and capital and operational budgets.

Assisted the power plant leadership in establishing the optimum plant operating configuration and equipment selection for plant loads based on availability, efficiency, reliability and cost.

Used technical and negotiation skills to reduce the contractor’s final price by 10% for water treatment services.

Assisted the plant management in hiring competent plant operation and maintenance personnel.

Trained, led and directed a team of up to 12 Plant Operations Engineers.

Performed well as the plant overall officer-in-charge in the absence of the Plant Manager.

Key player in Northern Negros Power Plant receiving the 2010 Safety Award from Safety and Health Association of the Philippine Energy Sector Inc. (SHAPES).

Lead Engineer (50 MW Northern Negros Power Plant), March 2006 – January 2007

Led a team of engineers and tecnicians in the installation, testing, commissioning and startup activities of the power plant facilities.

Maintained testing, commissioning and startup/dispatch on time, within budget and zero accident.

Ensured that necessary permits and licenses are in place prior to commencement of each commissioning activity.

Managed equipment specifications and technical dossiers in an efficient and effective manner.

Ensured that quality, safety, health and environmental (SHE) requirements are adhered to at all times.

Ensured that design changes are followed through the approved change management and risk mitigation procedures.

Played key role in the discussion, execution, evaluation and timely closing out of all pending works and warranty issues of the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor.

Promoted to Shift Supervisor of Power Plant Operations Department.

Maintenance Engineer (592.25 MW Leyte Power Plants), July 1998 – March 2006

Managed the implementation of maintenance activities in accordance with respective energy conversion and power purchase contracts for Leyte power plants composed of 131.86 MW Upper Mahiao Power Plant (Ormat Combined Cycle Units); 232.5 MW Malitbog Power Plant (Fuji Turbine-Generator Units); 180 MW Mahanagdong Power Plant (Toshiba Turbine- Generator Units); and 50.89 MW Optimisation Power Plants (Ormat Energy Converter Units).

Analyzed plants performance, bringing in $240K of additional revenue per year for the company.

Provided technical expertise to plant staff on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluated equipment’s durability and conditions.

Evaluated and proposed modification of maintenance schedules for higher management’s well informed decision.

Ensured that the quality of machine, equipment and plant maintenance operations, including those carried out by third parties, is in line with reference codes and standards.

Carried out quality inspections on maintenance jobs.

Created and maintained complete documentation, including services records, repair reports and functional evaluations.

Received commendation from PNOC-EDC for exemplary team contribution to success in power plant’s yearly energy dispatch of 4,388 GWh.

Appointed Supervisor of Leyte Power Plant Operations and Maintenance Section during 2004-2006.

Pedan’s Construction Corporation - City of Manila, Philippines February – July 1998

Consultant Mechanical Engineer

Served as subject matter expert in the planning, design, construction and commissioning stages of the projects.

Provided field support on design modifications, material substitution, and procedural interpretation for the construction teams.

Assessed and analyzed technical issues and provided solutions to resolve the issues, without affecting the project contract requirements.

DCCD Engineering Corporation - Makati City, Philippines October 1996 – December 1997

(DCCD - Design, Consultation, Construction Management and Development)

Engineer II

Provided technical support to PNOC-EDC’s Engineering Design Department in the design, construction, testing and commissioning of the fluid collection and reinjection system (FCRS) for Leyte power plants with a total capacity of 592.25 MW of electric power.

Inspected work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify compliance to safety, contractual and technical specifications.

Performed quality control inspection at receipt of materials and produced acceptance or rejection report.

Detected and provided timely appropriate solutions for numerous technical issues with piping and mechanical components detected at site.

Played key role as a member of the commissioning team that fulfilled its commitment to supply steam to the power plants ahead of schedule and zero accidents.

Performed well enough to be offered permanent employment by PNOC-EDC.

Columbus Foods, Inc. - Pasig City, Philippines May 1995 – October 1996

Engineering and Maintenance Team Member

Researched, developed, planned and implemented preventive maintenance and repair procedures and plans of plant equipment.

Disassembled malfunctioning equipment when necessary to locate broken parts, and complete repairs using specialized tools.

Reduced equipment downtime by 60% by performing routine maintenance inspections on all equipment.

Commended on several occasions for outstanding teamwork mentality.

Enertech Systems Industries, Inc. - Quezon City, Philippines February 1994 – May 1995

Project and Service Engineer

Supervised and trained five technicians and three craftsmen to install new and refurbished steam boilers and auxiliary equipment according to customer requirements.

Formulated scope of work of each project, including budgetary numbers and goal of each project, achieving a 100% goal attainment within budget.

Performed initial testing and optimization procedures to ensure correct and efficient operation.

Earned excellent feedback from customers including high marks for efficient work and courteous manner.

San Miguel Foods, Inc. - Quezon City, Philippines October 1993 – January 1994

Engineer Intern

Provided technical support to maintenance engineers, maintenance technicians and computer programmers to develop a CMMS program ahead of schedule and under budget.

Procter and Gamble Philippines, Inc. - City of Manila, Philippines July 1992 – May 1993

Production Technician

Performed preventive maintenance and calibration of machines to improve availability and reliability.

Education & Profession

Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Graduated in 1993)

Professional Regulations Commission, Republic of the Philippines

License Mechanical Engineer (License No. 0050034)

Professional Affiliations

Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) / American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) / Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME)

Summary of Other Courses

Courses Taken Outside of the Philippines

Primavera 6 – Trainors Technology International Inc., Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling – Integrated for Training, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Safety Training for Shift Supervisors (In-depth) – Ambatovy Plant Site, Toamasina, Madagascar

T315-System 800xA Engineering (DCS Architecture, Operation and Maintenance Training) - ABB University, Singapore Training Centre, Singapore

Design, Operation and Maintenance of Northern Negros Power Plant - Fuji Electric Systems Co Ltd, Japan

Performance Maximization (PMAX) Modeling and Server Training / R*TIME Display Builder Training (for PMAX) - Scientech, LLC, Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA

Courses Taken in the Philippines

Employee Orientation on Policies and Geothermal Operations / Values In Action / Work World Workshop - Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation, Ormoc City

IQ Electrical Actuators, Pakscan Master Station and Pakscan Two Wire Control System - Rotork Controls (Singapore) Pte Ltd, Ormoc City

Performance Maximization Software (PMAX) Professional Development - Curtiss Wright Flow Control Company / Scientech, Ormoc City

Maintenance Management / Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring - University of the Philippines National Engineering Center / Engineering Research and Development Foundation Inc., Quezon City

Power Substation Operation and Preventive Maintenance / Maintenance of Rotating Machines - University of the Philippines National Engineering Center/ Engineering Research and Development Foundation Inc

Northern Negros Geothermal Power Plant Basic Operation and Maintenance - West Japan Engineering Consultants, Bago City

Loss Control Management - In Safety Inc., Bacolod City

Problem Solving and Decision Making / Project Management - Kepner-Tregoe, Cebu City

Industrial Electrician / Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation - Meralco Foundation Institute, Pasig City

System Blackout Restoration - National Transmission Corporation, Cebu City

Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) - RSA Reliability & Maintenance Consultancy, Ormoc City

ISO 14001:2004 Appreciation - Systems Network International, Ormoc City

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 12 October 1969

Languages & Dialects: English, Filipino & Cebuano

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