Benito B. Bulawan, PME

Experience

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  Enertech Systems Industries Incporated

  Jul 1984 - Aug 1989

  Asst Mechanical Engineer

  fabrication, production, installation and maintenance.

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  MOD Al Sweihan Camp, Abu Dhabi

  Nov 1991 - Jun 1994

  Mechanical Engineer

  Workshop Facility Installations, fabrication,Specific functions:a. Assist in the review of vendor manual regarding the installations and balancing of equipment and machineries for the workshop.b. Assist in the training and seminars of operators and technicians for the new machineries and equipment, providing them the complete operation and maintenance guide supplied by the supplier and manufacturer's representative.c. Inspect the orientations, spacing, gaps, man ways and maintenance space for each equipment to ensure the efficient operation of the facility.d. Prepare an operation checklist as guide before starting any machinery to avoid unexpected breakdowns due to negligence on the part of the operator.e. Assist in the checking of included accessories, together with spare parts for each machines and equipment and prepare logbook and index card.f. Inspect installed equipment in accordance to drawing lay out, and corresponding capacity mentioned on the name plate as per equipment schedules.g. Coordinate with the contractor representative at every completed zones of the project to evaluate the remaining task for final inspection at owner side.h. Check materials delivered at warehouse as per the delivery list submitted by the vendor, if possible, open crates, packages, containers or boxes for sampling test and to verify the authencity as per the technical specifications on the contract.i. Collect all the necessary vendor instruction manuals, mill certificates, batch number, and date of manufacture, delivery points of origin, company address, contact number, P.O. Box and other data for future references in buying replacement parts.l. Assist in the TAB (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) of the equipment before commissioning activities is implemented as witnessed by the owner representative. Show less

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  Alarilla Construction

  Aug 1994 - Feb 1996

  Project Engineer

  Mechanical Projects, erection and maintenance,Specific functions:a. Assist in the preparation of drawings, and construction permit approval for the whole project (civil, mechanical and electrical).b. Prepare the necessary BOQ for MEP works HVAC, FF and PL, including the equipment to be delivered at site for MEP activities.c. Prepare the drawing for 7 Storage Tanks for construction, starting with ground excavation, ring foundation and erection of bottom, shell and roof plates.d. Conduct a coordination meeting with the mechanical group, welding and fabrication group, installation group and technical support group.e. Monitor fabrication and welding works especially on bad weather conditions to avoid any unnecessary incidents.f. Give instructions to supervisor regarding manpower maximum output in their own skills and capacity within a quality workmanship standard.g. Check consumable stocks from time to time to avoid work stoppage due to un availability of welding electrodes in the area.h. Manage the selection of manpower at the site, with the approval of the HR management.i. Monitor the progress of the project in accordance to the work schedules and advance delivery of materials at site.j. Assist for the isometric layout of the piping route for Fire Sprinkler system, plumbing and service pipeline to pumping station and to oil storage tanks.k. Supervise the QA/QC standards for the project in compliance to the API, ANSI, ASME and NFPA international standards.l. Assist in the installation of split ducted package air conditioning system, AHU and outdoor units for the admin building.m. Prepare weekly and monthly progress summary report for billing requirements.n. Assist in the installation, testing and commissioning of fire pump, feed pumps,o. Engine generator set, and other equipment.p. Coordinate with the client representative daily for any instructions and memorandums to be implemented. Show less

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  Dong Ah Consurtium

  Jul 1996 - Jul 1998

  QA/QC Engineer

  Great Man-Made River Project, Pipe laying works, insulation, Specific functions: a. Prepare checklist and attachment drawings for final inspection of BRNA Inspectors and for acceptance before any other activity is executed.b. Review drawings of pumping stations, water tank, valve chambers, piping route stations and other mechanical equipment lay out orientation.c. Conduct coordination meeting with QA/QC Inspectors to finalize reports of every completed phase of the project.d. Submit inspection checklist to consultant at every end of the day for the next day inspection.e. Review lay out drawing and installation procedure for every flanged joints of butterfly valves for block valves from 4.0m diameter to 1.5m diameter for PCCP pipeline connections.f. Review lay out drawing and installation procedures for every flanged joint connection of butterfly valves for block valves from 1.0m diameter to 300mm diameter DI pipes bell and spigot type.g. Check accuracy of spindle connection to valve stem for manual drive mechanism at every block valves.h. Prepare bolt tightening sequence procedures for installing butterfly valves and sleeve joints for spigot connections.i. Coordinate with NDT inspectors regarding welding test activity at Pumping Station manifolds.j. Assist with QA/QC Civil Inspector regarding equipment orientation, slab opening and pipe sleeve allowances before any concreting schedules.k. Submit damage reports for any materials, equipment, or properties affected by any installations at site.l. Conduct on-site actual inspections on DI Pipes before pipe installation is implemented so as to minimize any delay of the work. m. Submit summary reports of pipe repairs on PE external insulation and cement lined internal insulation for ductile iron pipes.n. Prepare necessary procedure for repair if unusual activity is not in the approved procedures by Brown and Root North Africa engineers. Show less

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  Kuwait National Guard

  Jun 1999 - May 2009

  Mechanical Fabrication Engineer

  Military Support Facility workshop, maintenance and fabrication works, Specific functions:a. Inspection for repair and maintenance of all electro-mechanical equipment.b. Prepare job card for fabrication of spare parts, fixtures, components of armored vehicles, special structures, barriers, heavy bollards,c. Inspection of new mechanical equipment deliveries and installations works including testing operations and maintenance.d. Check shutdown maintenance activities for HVAC equipment, corrective maintenance schedule and parts replacements.e. Review fabrication AutoCAD drawings for machine works, thickness, material, quantity and surface finish.f. Prepare AutoCAD layout drawing dimensions and allowable fabrication tolerance finish and the actual application.g. Assist in the design and modifications of workshop facility for possible upgrading and modernization strategy.h. Supervise fabrication of special parts and accessories for production and for stock purpose.i. Study possible material replacement for damaged parts of machines, motors,vehicles, heavy equipment and industrial tools.j. Coordinate with workshop engineer in charge of any special projects for fabrication schedules.k. Assist in the selection of equipment required in the departments, such as HVAC systems, plumbing works and fire protection systems.l. Review subcontracting of suppliers for the materials and parts needed for the entire production process.m. Prepare BOQ for every corresponding project of replacement and fabrication.n. Inspection of machine components for any additional safety guarding requirements specially on rotating machineries.o. Assist in the planning and preparation of drawings and lay out for proposed additional structures on the military training yard.p. Study possible project proposals for improvement inside the military camp.q. Present a new type of technology as per presentation of the dealers to select which is the applicable, economical and safe operation. Show less

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  Ekin Proje

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2011

  HVAC Site Engineer

  MEP works, HVAC, PL and FF,Specific functions:a. Direct Supervision of all HVAC units erection and installation.b. Review MEP composite drawings from time to time to evaluate some changes.c. Prepare Method Statement for every phase of work for HVAC systems.d. Prepare program of works and detailed work procedure at every zones to ensure the correct equipment are installed in that area.e. Conduct on-site inspections as per request by the client site engineer for every completed area of installations and give further comments as per drawings.f. Coordinate with the QA/QC Engineers of the consultants regarding the final inspection of the job and the acceptance report.g. Coordinate with civil engineers at site for the activities that will affect the MEP installations and other preparations for slab openings.h. Coordinate with the design group regarding some possible discrepancy in the composite drawing where ducts and pipes clashes on the spacing.i. Inspect materials delivery at warehouse to check orientation of equipments and their technical specifications.j. Check pipe ends and equipment openings if properly sealed and no dents and paint scratches.k. Coordinate with materials engineer if delivered materials receive NCR (Non- Conformance Report) from consultants and prepare the necessary data of the specifications required. l. Coordinate with the project manager daily for all work schedules and submit the necessary reports completed to the document control area.m. Coordinate with other vendor or suppliers if found out delivered materials are out of specifications and not according to standards.n. Monitor the progress of the inspection by locations and phase of work and prepare a summary report for HVAC status.o. Attend the weekly coordination meeting, Safety meeting and some emergency meeting.p. Follow up NCR reports from time to time to avoid excessive NCR penalties.q. Review any variations of the project if MEP installations are affected. Show less

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  Greenflame Gas Co

  Aug 2011 - Feb 2012

  Project Site Engineer

  LPG gas piping, vaporizer units, valves and fittings installations,Specific functions:a. Supervision for the project execution as per the contract package and scope of works including monitoring of resources for the site.b. Conduct material inspection at company workshop before site delivery.c. Coordinate with main contractor for welders WQT for approval.d. Review all the scope of works for the specified contract requirements.e. Prepare mechanical inspection checklist for all pipe welding works, hanger fabrication and installations.f. Submit checklist to consultant mechanical inspector for inspection.g. Coordinate with MEP contractor during piping installation.h. Assist the Project Manager in progress monitoring of the project.i. Prepares inspection reports for billing submittal.j. Review drawing details and materials specifications.k. Assist the draftsman in the changes of the pipe routing layout.l. Review all the work schedules on all activities in the site.m. Evaluate quality workmanship on all activities as per the international standard requirements for pipe installations.n. Check pipeline invert level as per drawing approved by consultant.o. Coordinate with civil works contractor regarding the pipe opening and shaft locations before slab concrete pouring. p. Inspect all shop fabrication and welding works as necessary.q. Check all corresponding pipe sleeves, sizes and insulation requirements.r. Inspect welded joints from time to time before a third party request NDT test requirements. Mark all the joints inspected and prepare a summary report for approved checklist. Show less

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  Kuwait Pritchard Co.

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2014

  Mechanical Site Engineer

  North Motorways ProjectPumping Stations Upgrading, SCADA control room monitoring, a. Upgrading of HVAC systems and (Air Ventilation) for Pumping stations. b. Check materials BOQ and Technical Specifications according to contract. c. Supervision for dismantling of old ducts, wirings and outdoor condensing units. d. Prepare work procedures and schedules for the sub-contractors. e. Inspect and monitor status of installation works for indoor cooling equipment and copper pipes locations. f. Assist in testing and commissioning of completed AC units installations at pumping stations. g. Prepare weekly progress report with attached photos of comments and queries. h. Check proposed changes and modifications on pipe sizes and re-routing. i. Coordinate with clients Inspectors if there are variations in the installation works. j. Report to Project Manager if there is out of specification of delivered materials. k. Review work procedures as per the standard requirement of the contract. l. Monitor all the replacement and re-installation works in accordance with the package contract requirements. m. Evaluate the work schedules on 42 pumping stations, to cope up and adjust with the inspection time, and to avoid delay. n. Coordination with other mechanical inspectors and owner representatives. Show less

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  Emcor Facilities and Management Services

  Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  Facility Engineer (Mechanical Engineer-MEP)

  Al Marzouq Pearl Salmiyah Renovation and Improvement.Commercial, Retail and Residential Development.Specific Functions: a. Owner representative for renovation and upgrading of MEP systems. b. Invite proposals for tendering as per site conditions. c. Inspect materials deliveries by Contractors as per BOQ list. d. Follow up status of works and progress reports. e. Coordinate with Site Managers regarding owner’s instructions and approval. f. Assist in testing and commissioning of completed MEP installations. g. Prepare weekly progress report with attached photos of comments and queries. h. Check proposed modifications and variations cost as per list of scope of works. i. Follow up invoices and payments as per submitted progress percentage. j. Prepare hand over certificate as per completed package of works on site. k. Review work procedures as per the standard requirement of the project. l. Monitor all the dismantled and replaced units for delivery to stockyard. m. Evaluate the cost estimates variations as per submitted tender documents. n. Prepare proposals for work as per facility requirements to all listed contractors. o. Attend weekly progress meeting to point out status of work for each project. p. Attend coordination meeting as per request of MEP Consultants. Show less

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  M.H. Al Shaya Company

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2018

  Facility Coordinator / Supervisor

  Facility Maintenance, HVAC, PL, FF.. Specific Functions: a. Direct supervision of facility maintenance works for Sidra Complex. b. Manage MEP contractor, Electl, FF and HVAC –RASCO / Miraco c. Manage maintenance schedules of pumps room – Arabi Co./GFS d. Supervise maintenance and periodic cleaning of drainage and plumbing works. e. Coordinate with Project team if there is additional or facility improvement. f. Assist in testing and commissioning of completed MEP installations. g. Prepare daily log sheet for all maintenance activities as per work permit. h. Check proposed variations cost as per list of scope of works and lay out. i. Coordinate with civil and structural contractor for incomplete snags list. j. Monitor BMS system and Archibus computerized maintenance request. k. Submit reports, weekly and monthly work schedules to Facility Manager. l. Monitor FF alarm system and system line pressure at Alarm Valves area. m. Monitor Central Air-Cooled Chillers for voltage drop and cooling efficiency. n. Daily monitor all AHU, FCU, Fans, Ecology Units and Water Heaters. o. Daily monitor electrical panels, controls and MLTB incoming voltage. p. Supervise cleaning and garbage disposal by Almullah cleaning company. q. Supervise security personnel, monitor CCTV room if all cameras working. r. Monitor contractor’s monthly PPM services schedules for work permit issuance. Show less

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  AECOM Arifjan

  Sept 2018 - now

  HVAC Inspector

  Specializing in HVAC System