Jonathan Garciano

Experience

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  National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Trainee
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  National Grid Corporation of the Philippines

  Jun 2015 - now

  ▪Oversee all phases of construction at high-voltage substations, including foundation, architectural, mechanical, and high-voltage equipment works, as well as secondary devices installation, cabling, testing, commissioning, and energization.▪Develop and update erection, installation, and equipment delivery schedules with clear milestones, aligning periodic work plans with contractor schedules for efficient resource deployment.▪Review project plans, specifications, and the Critical Path Network to ensure timely and effective execution and ensure strict compliance with technical and administrative requirements,specifications, approved design drawings, and quality control standards.▪Conduct inspections to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications, ensuring quality control procedures align with IMS and NGCP standards.▪Evaluate and endorse progress reports, accomplishment certificates, and delivered materials and equipment to assure quality.▪Collaborate with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and NGCP teams (Operation and Maintenance/System Operations) to harmonize activities, resolve project issues, and facilitate testing, commissioning, and energization.▪Represent NGCP in meetings and coordinate system shutdowns and other critical activities.▪Review and endorse contractual documents, monitor budgets, and recommend corrective measures for overruns or underruns.▪Supervise personnel, ensure compliance with corporate policies, identify training opportunities, and manage resource allocation for timely project delivery. Show less ▪Review and study project development schemes, designs, and construction drawings for effective project implementation.▪Assist in the installation, testing, and commissioning of transmission lines and substation projects.▪Coordinate with contractors and NGCP teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunications, Protection) for collaborative work efforts.▪Conduct daily inspections on substation works to ensure contractor compliance with NGCP specifications, schedules, designs, and international standards.▪Prepare and submit daily and weekly reports on project progress, delays, and issues and track contractor accomplishments and prepare Work Accomplishment Certificates and other required reports.▪Organize project inspection documents for future reference and prepare close-out documents for completed projects.▪Monitor resource utilization, including vehicles and materials, address contractual claims, variation orders, time extensions, and other project issues.▪Collaborate with stakeholders, including contractors, NGCP teams, and Local Government Units, to ensure smooth project implementation.▪Resolve disputes by interpreting plans and specifications with contractor and Engineering Design Department▪Represent NGCP in project-related meetings and activities, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.▪Contribute to process improvements and uphold corporate policies and guidelines. Show less ▪Supported project implementation by reviewing and analyzing development schemes, designs, and construction drawings under senior engineers' guidance.▪Assisted in the installation, testing, and commissioning of transmission lines and substation projects, ensuring compliance with timelines and technical specifications.▪Conducted daily inspections of substation works, verifying contractor adherence to NGCP specifications, schedules, and standards.▪Collaborated with contractors and NGCP teams (Electrical, Mechanical, Telecommunications, Protection) for effective project coordination.▪Prepared and submitted progress reports, tracking contractor accomplishments and addressing project issues, including delays and variations.▪Supported in resource monitoring and the efficient use of materials and vehicles, contributing to project success.▪Represented NGCP in meetings, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards while contributing to continuous improvement. Show less -Gained hands-on experience in the Operation & Maintenance of 138kV & 230kV Substations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.-Engaged in Transmission Line Monitoring & Maintenance, enhancing system integrity and efficiency.-Supported functions within the System Operations Area Control Center Dispatch, contributing to seamless energy distribution and coordination.-Contributed to the operation of the 440MW Monopole Leyte-Luzon HVDC Ormoc Converter Station, facilitating high-voltage direct current transmission.-Conducted transmission line monitoring, enhancing system performance.-Executed dispatch operations for Area Control Center, optimizing efficiency.-Oversaw 440MW HVDC Ormoc Converter Station, driving energy productivity. Show less

  • Construction Project Supervisor

    Jul 2021 - now

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    Sept 2018 - Jun 2021

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    Jan 2016 - Sept 2018

  • Cadet Engineer

    Jun 2015 - Dec 2015