Gen Amplayo

Experience

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  Wrigley

  Jun 1999 - Oct 1999

  Cadet Engineer

  • Performed troubleshooting of various electrical and machine operation problems regarding plant production• Performed operation and maintenance of HVAC control via Energy Management System (EMS)

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  Siemens

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  System Application Engineer

  • Prepared system design and application of Siemens’ BMS/BAS for various projects, including control valve and damper sizing, compatibility issue, field device selection (e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure, flow sensors) and automatic controller selection for the adequate operation of the system.• Prepared quantity take-off of local and imported equipment including pricing.• Attended pre-bid meeting and provide technical support to Sales Engineers during product presentation, clarification meetings and technical discussions.• Prepared application engineering and estimated for customers or sales and project requirements.• Prepared technical submittal and as-built documentation for completed projects.• Prepared shop drawings for project requirements, attended technical coordination and commissioning meetings at project.• Conducted site inspection and technical coordination meetings with client for data gatherings. Show less

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  Chittick Fire and Security Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  BMS / Senior Project Engineer

  • Supervised installation, cabling and termination, testing and commissioning of Thorwesten’s explosion vent, Sick-Maihak’s gas sampling and analysis, Ansul’s low pressure CO2 inertisation and Stejasa’s fast-acting damper systems including interface to Siemens’ Distributed Control System (DCS) in line with the implementation of Coal Plant Safety Project for Lafarge Philippines cement facilities.• Supervised installation, cabling and termination, testing and commissioning of Siemens’ Building Management System (BMS), Access Control and Intrusion Detection (ACID) system upgrade and Pelco’s Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) System for Philip Morris Manufacturing Project.• Prepared and implemented schedule of activities to meet target plan of construction.• Planned, organised and coordinated to ensure that manpower, materials and equipment are efficient to meet schedule, quality and safety.• Consolidated all the punch lists generated by operators and transmit it to contractors for expediting its completion.• Performed system walk down with contractors prior to turnover and acceptance of the system.• Provided technical support on-site and system training to end-user during clarification meetings, technical discussions and project turnover, respectively.• Prepared required project documentation such as progress reports and As-Built drawings.• Maintained and organized project filing system Show less

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  CML International (Dubai) L.L.C.

  May 2006 - May 2015

  • Oversaw completion of work related to ELV commissioning & testing of various projects• Prepared Commissioning Activity Schedule and Commissioning Program (Planning).• Prepared weekly/monthly accomplishment and commissioning reports for submission to the Client and preside commissioning meetings as required• Provided technical support and supervision to the project Commissioning Team.• Reviewed various ELV and MEP system commissioning method statements and Inspection Test Plans (ITP)• Prepared document reviews of Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), Basis of Design (BOD), commissioning appraisals and plans in accordance with LEED requirements and in accordance with the design, contracts, plans, specifications and standards of various systems and equipment.• Coordinated with contractors and suppliers, reviewed and prepared LC/ELV and MEP System Operation and Maintenance (O&M), System and Training Manuals. Show less • Performed site installation inspection, commissioning verification / witnessing and evaluation of the system / equipment performance and prepared site observation reports based on the approved commissioning procedures in accordance with the design, contracts, plans, specifications and standards of various systems and equipment such as:a) Low Current / Extra Low Voltage (LC/ELV) systems, e.g., Building Management System (BMS), Fire Alarm System (FAS), Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA), Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Access Control System (ACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Intercom system, Structured Cabling Network (SCN), Information & Communication Technology (ICT), etc.b) Mechanical services, e.g., Air Handling Systems, Compressed Air System, Smoke Ventilation system, CO Monitoring and Carpark Ventilation system, etc.c) Electrical systems, e.g., Generator, LV Panel boards, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Starter Panels, Emergency Central Battery System (ECBS), Earthing, Lightning Protection, Lighting Control System (LCS), etc.d) Public Health systems, e.g., Fire Suppression Systems (FM200, CO2, Inergen), etc.e) System Integration, e.g., Low Level (Hardwired) & High Level (Software Integration) of 3rd Party systems, Integrated Building Management System (iBMS), etc.• Prepared Commissioning Activity Schedule and Commissioning Program (Planning).• Up-Front works – prepared document reviews of OPR, BOD, commissioning appraisals and plans in accordance with LEED requirements prior to implementing final design and Issued for Construction drawings. Show less

  • ELV Manager

    Nov 2012 - May 2015

  • Senior Witnessing Engineer (ELV)

    May 2006 - Nov 2012
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  KEO International Consultants

  May 2015 - Sept 2017

  Sr. Testing & Commissioning Engineer (ELV)

  • Independently conducted commissioning inspections and implemented Testing and Commissioning Plan, Method Statements, Testing and Commissioning Procedures, Data Sheets, Testing Criteria, Testing and Commissioning Reports, and/or validate or invalidate testing and commissioning results for this discipline.• Applied complete understanding of project specifications, codes and standards regarding Testing and Commissioning requirements for structured cabling, fibre optic cabling, telecommunication and data systems, interfacing multiple and sometimes complex operating systems, Security and Surveillance Systems, Access Control Systems, Building Management Systems, Building Automation Systems, and other related extra low voltage systems and devices.• Identified system conditions that are abnormal, determine their cause, and recommended corrective actions. Executed work in a manner compliant with the project schedule.• Actively participated in project Commissioning and Progress Meetings• Reviewed and coordinated with contractors to prepare Testing and Commissioning Method Statements, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Client Training Manuals. Show less

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  Consolidated Contractors International Company

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2021

  • Oversaw / organised construction teams and Sub-Contractors regarding pending installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of various systems, e.g., Instrumentation, SCADA/DCS, Building Management System (BMS), Access Control System (ACS), CCTV, FDAS, FM200, LCS, Fuel & Chlorination System, etc. including system integrations• Prepared and issued weekly Client/Consultant Inspection Schedule and Progress Reports to Client/Project Management/Consultant, attended construction and T&C progress meetings.• Served as coordinator with QA/QC and Sub-Contractors regarding close-out of installation and SATcomments, prepared Redlined Marked (RLM) and As-built drawings, raised inspection requests (IRs), and attended inspections with Kahramaa / Arcadis.• Coordinated with Procurement team and ordered materials as required to complete works as per project schedule.• Prepared and applied permit to work request, coordinated with Kahramaa and follow-up approval both regular and shutdown PTW requests.• Coordinated with Sub-Contractors and prepared handover documents, e.g., Testing and Commissioning Test Packs, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Training Manuals and attended close-out inspections. Show less • Actively participated in construction works by supervising installation teams, provide look ahead schedule and acquired daily progress reports.• Coordinated with Procurement team and ordered local and imported materials as required to complete works as per project schedule.• Conducted site observation to identify construction issues that holds up ELV installation andcommissioning progress, prepared Discovery Reports (DRs) of incomplete or defective works by Subcontractors and resolved issues by providing Request for Information (RFIs) in coordination with Design team for submission to the Construction / Commissioning Managers and Consultant.• Prepared installation and commissioning progress trackers or key statistics reports, updated daily and highlight delayed activities against project schedule depending on priority areas, issued to theCommissioning Manager, and attended commissioning progress meetings.• Reviewed testing and commissioning method statements, prepared test documents, raised commissioning inspection requests (CRFIs) and attended inspection with Consultants or Third-Party Inspectors / Commissioning Authority.• Applied complete understanding of project or contract specifications, codes and standards regarding installation, testing and commissioning requirements of various Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems, e.g., Building Management System (BMS), Access Control System (ACS), Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Guest Room Management System (GRMS), Programmable Logic Controller – Heat Exchanger (PLC-HEX), Carbon Monoxide Gas Detection System (CODS), Information and Communication Technology – Data Network System (ICT-DNS) and System Integration or Cause & Effect.• Coordinated with Sub-Contractors and prepared handover documents, e.g., Testing and Commissioning Test Packs, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) and Training Manuals and attended close-out inspections. Show less

  • Sr. Section Engineer (ELV, Instrumentation, Control & Automation)

    Jun 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Sr. Section Engineer - Testing & Commissioning (ELV)

    Oct 2017 - May 2020
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  Meralco Energy, Inc. (MSERV)

  Jan 2023 - Nov 2023

  Auxiliaries Specialist

  • Planned and led implementation of the project related with Building and Industrial Automation Systems, e.g., BMS, FDAS, Security Systems (Access Control System, Video Surveillance System), Lighting Control, Smart City / IoT Systems, Chiller Management System (CMS), SCADA / Substation Automation System (SAS), etc.• Prepared daily construction activity (planning and monitoring) and perform quality assurance and control.• Supervised work of sub-contractor and check implementation of shop drawings.• Coordinated with other trades regarding execution of work plan, oversaw the construction project from start to finish. Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project.• Performed a key role in project planning, budgeting, and identification of resources needed.• Projected accounting functions including managing the budget, tracking of team expenses, and minimizing exposure and risk in the project.• Created teams, develop the objective/goals of each and assign individual responsibilities. Provided direction and support to all project teams.• Coordinated the efforts of all parties involved in the project, internal resources, and vendors for the flawless execution of projects.• Performed periodic inspection to construction sites and review documentation of progress submitted by Project Engineer.• Served as key link with the Clients and review the deliverable prepared by the team before passing onto Client.• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget. Monitored Project budget, resources, and allocations.• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions required by upper management.• Prepared Purchase Requisition and monitor release of PO and delivery of items.• Reviewed and recommended billing of vendors and billing to Clients. Prepare and provide required attachment. Show less

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  CML International (Dubai) L.L.C.

  Nov 2023 - now

  Commissioning Manager