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ARNEL CALING LEPATO

Jubail,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Diligent Electrical Project Engineer with background in electrical project management and successful completion of various complex projects. Managed project timelines and resources efficiently, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to quality standards. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills in cross-functional team environments.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Electrical Project Engineer

SAUDI SERVICES FOR ELECTRO MECHANIC WORKS CO.
08.2009 - Current
  • Ensure that the materials/equipment to be supply shall meet the client specified standards and specification
  • Source out qualified & approved equipment manufacturer & supplier
  • Obtain quotations, evaluates technical offer, negotiate the price, payment terms & delivery terms & prepare purchase order
  • Continuous coordination & follow-up to the supplier and or manufacturers for materials delivery to avoid delays
  • Expediting the delivery to align with project schedule & looking for an alternative solution if ever the delivery will be delayed
  • Gather, review & submit to client all technical requirements for all substation equipment
  • Review of project documents (PTS) to determine the time frame & to allot required resources
  • Establish a work plan in order to meet the schedule of the project
  • Provide an immediate response on client technical comments/query to obtain immediate approval of proposed equipment/ materials
  • Initiate a realistic estimate of electrical, mechanical materials/equipment for substation project requirement
  • Prepare required documents for equipment factory inspections
  • Monitor and supervise the installation of Electrical Equipment’s (likes; GIS, Transformers, Switchgears, AC/DC Panels, Battery & Chargers, SAS, Protection & Telecom Panels, Lighting System, Grounding & Shielding System, Shunt Reactors, etc...)
  • Testing and Commissioning of newly installed substation equipment such as EHV and HV Power Transformers, EHV and HV GIS, EHV Shunt Reactors, MV Switchgears, AC/DC Panels, SAS, Control & Protection Panels, Telecom Panels, etc.

On going Project:

  • Jubail Desalination Plant Phase-2JUBAIL

Projects Completed:

  • RO& STP Project (ARAMCO)- Jizan Economic City,
  • Water Handling Debottlenecking Project- South Ghawar
  • Construction of Al Adel 380kV/110kV/13.8kV BSP Substation in Jeddah, KSA
  • Construction of New 110kV/13.8kV KAIA Substation “C” in Jeddah, KSA
  • Construction of Al-Lith 380kV/110kV/13.8kV BSP Substation in Al-Lith, KSA
  • Expansion of 110kV/13.8kV Sawamalh Substation in Sawamlah, KSA
  • Construction of 132kV/13.8kV Rafha Power Plant Substation in Rafha, KSA
  • Construction of 380kV/115kV BSP Substation in Jubail, KSA (RC-27)
  • Expansion of 115kv/13.8kV Substation 19BD & 43BD in Jubail, KSA ( RC-23)

Instrumentation Supervisor

CISCO INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
12.2008 - 08.2009
  • Lead and supervise on the installations of field instruments & instruments piping for the Rice Husk Generating Power Plant Project
  • Conduct calibrations of all field instruments and provide calibration certificates
  • Source out qualified leads in designated market area and explain type of product and service offered
  • Inspect & Evaluate the work to ensure it will meet the quality standard set by the customer
  • Ensure that the activities shall be accomplished on time
  • Provide progress reports
  • Establish good relationships with a client
  • Regularly attend meeting at site

Electrical Technician

SAUDI SNACKS FOOD LTD. (PEPSICO)
11.2007 - 11.2008
  • Extensive maintenance technician experience in food manufacturing industries
  • Provide support on the daily operation of the plant
  • Responsible in the daily maintenance activities in a cost effective and efficient manner
  • Plan, improved & implement maintenance standard procedures
  • Maintain an adequate spare parts and tool inventory to properly support the plant operation
  • Administer an effective preventive & corrective maintenance program to minimize equipment failure
  • Maintain work place and equipment clean, net & safe
  • Perform scheduled maintenance
  • Update & maintain maintenance records for future use & reference

Engineering Shift Supervisor

SAN MIGUEL BEVERAGE PACKAGING SPECIALIST INC.
11.2005 - 10.2007
  • Company Overview: (SAN MIGUEL CORP.)
  • Manage, oversee and supervise the entire engineering team to ensure that all areas under engineering department are fully operational & functional
  • Conduct monthly safety audit
  • Responsible and accountable to meet the targeted yield for electricity, fuel, water & CO2 in support to plant cost reduction program
  • Provide necessary training programs to my personnel to update their technical know-how to become more effective and efficient on their field
  • Check & evaluates all the machines record/checklist
  • Conducts weekly & monthly meeting to all my personnel
  • Ensures that all critical spare parts are available at all times
  • Ensures maintenance plan & schedule are timely & properly done
  • Ensure that power supply of the plant is stable to avoid PLC failure
  • Attend all plant meetings as schedule by Plant Manger or Planner
  • (SAN MIGUEL CORP.)
  • Radiological Health and Safety Officer
  • Responsible for the effective implementation of the Radiation Safety Program in accordance with the rules & regulations of Phil
  • Nuclear Research Institute
  • Responsible on securing applicable permits & renewal to appropriate government agency
  • Conduct monthly audit, test & inspections to ensure that radioactive material is not leaking, and the radioactive activity is within limit and maintain records
  • Provides supervision & training to all individuals who work in the vicinity of the nuclear equipment

Project Engineer

ARCHEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
08.2003 - 10.2005
  • Company Overview: (subsidiary of SAN MIGUEL CORP.)
  • Oversee the entire construction of Beverage Packaging Plant, includes equipment installation, testing & commissioning
  • Managing projects from conception, pre-production through to completion
  • Managing project budgets and keeping costs down
  • Responsible for the completion of all documentation
  • Evaluating tenders and providing recommendations
  • (subsidiary of SAN MIGUEL CORP.)
  • Preventive Maintenance Engineer
  • Developed maintenance and operating standards for newly installed machineries
  • Sustains and improves reliability, plant operation, maintenance, and systems documentation for a leading beverage plant facility
  • Implements a wide variety of engineering solutions to increase equipment availability, increase net operating rate, reduce operation losses, and achieve standard and acceptable production rates
  • Conduct failure investigation analysis to identify root cause and take corrective & preventive measures to maximize plant efficiency
  • Monitor and optimizing processes, troubleshooting problems in coordination with other departments and improving efficiency
  • Identifying areas of obstruction/ defects and conducting service and repair to rectify the equipment

Calibration Engineer

DAI-ICHI ELECTRONICS CORP.
05.2002 - 10.2002
  • Developed, validated, and documented end to end testing processes for electromechanical Instrumentation, measuring and test equipment, analytical, transducers, and transmitters
  • Audited Lab processes for compliance with safety requirements, operating procedures, and quality assurance plan
  • Maintain all the records and certificates of calibrations and ensure proper handling, preservations and storage of all standards instruments used for calibrations
  • Conduct calibrations of all field instruments and provide calibration certificates

Electrical/ Survey Engineer

SOOH POH ATC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS CONTRACTOR INC.
08.2001 - 05.2002
  • Highly involved in technical survey for new GSM wireless projects
  • Involved in the installation, testing & commissioning of battery bank & UPS
  • Conduct site survey on the proposed location of new cell site and/or upgrade cell sites
  • Load computations and electrical design for the proposed GSM cell site

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Era University
Quezon City, Philippines
03-2000

Skills

  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Knowledge of Electrical Regulations
  • Understanding of Electrical Safety Protocols
  • Value engineering
  • Power distribution systems
  • Budgeting and cost control
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem-solving
  • Efficient Change Order Coordination

Certification

  • Certified International Procurement Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified International Procurement Professional (CIPP)
  • Licensed Registered Electrical Engineer of the Philippines
  • Licensed Registered Master Electrical of the Philippines

Languages

Filipino
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Electrical Project Engineer

SAUDI SERVICES FOR ELECTRO MECHANIC WORKS CO.
08.2009 - Current

Instrumentation Supervisor

CISCO INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
12.2008 - 08.2009

Electrical Technician

SAUDI SNACKS FOOD LTD. (PEPSICO)
11.2007 - 11.2008

Engineering Shift Supervisor

SAN MIGUEL BEVERAGE PACKAGING SPECIALIST INC.
11.2005 - 10.2007

Project Engineer

ARCHEN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
08.2003 - 10.2005

Calibration Engineer

DAI-ICHI ELECTRONICS CORP.
05.2002 - 10.2002

Electrical/ Survey Engineer

SOOH POH ATC ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS CONTRACTOR INC.
08.2001 - 05.2002

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

New Era University
ARNEL CALING LEPATO