ERICKSON FLORES
Binangonan, Province of Rizal
Summary
Electrical Engineer and PV solar design engineer specializing in energy generation evaluation and system design for large-scale PV systems. With more than 10 years of professional experience in the field of electrical engineering, such as construction, design engineering, renewable energy, maintenance, and power systems. Knowledgeable of local (PEC) and international (NEC, IEC, NEC, AS/NZ) industry standards. Capable of using PVSyst, computer-aided design tools such as AutoCAD and SmartSketch, lighting software such as Dialux, and 3D modeling software such as Smart Plant 3D (SP3D) and Smart Plan Review. Also capable of using SKM power tools for power system analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Electrical Engineer and PV Design Engineer
AFRY Philippines Inc.
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive review of all electrical drawings and documents
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including project managers, designers, and contractors to coordinate the implementation of electrical designs
- Utilize software tools and modeling techniques to analyze and optimize PV systems layouts and electrical configurations
- Perform energy yield analysis to predict performance of PV Systems
- Generate comprehensive report for Site visit, technical due diligence and other relevant project reports
- 34.37 MW Armenia Solar Power Project and 67 MW San Manuel Solar Power Project
- Deputy Project Manager - Owners Engineer
- Coordinate daily activities and monitor project milestones to ensure timely completion
- Review and verify engineering designs and technical specifications
- Ensure that all construction, electrical, and mechanical works meet industry standards and project requirements.
- Monitor quality control throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning
- 49 MW Cordon Solar Power Project and 18.75MW Bongabon Solar Power Project
- Electrical and Solar Engineer - Owners Engineer
- Review and verify engineering designs and technical specifications
- Ensure that all construction, electrical, and mechanical works meet industry standards and project requirements.
- Monitor quality control throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through commissioning
- Conducted Performance Ratio Test
- 112 MW Tanay Wind Farm Project
- Technical Advisory services to support investors and developers in conducting a technical due diligence report for 112 MW wind project located in Tanay, Rizal
- Scope of Services include site visits and site assessments, power plant design reviews, technology reviews, and contract reviews
- Responsibility for report preparation on site assessment and TDD report
- 64 MW Alabat Wind Farm Project
- Technical Advisory services to support investors and developers in conducting a technical due diligence report for 62 MW wind project located in Alabat Island
- Scope of Services include site visits and site assessments, power plant design reviews, technology reviews, and contract reviews
- Responsibility for report preparation on site assessment and TDD report
- 518 MLD Upper Wawa Dam in Rodrigues Rizal
- Provide comprehensive review for all electrical design drawings, materials approval, and technical specifications.
- Review all submitted electrical drawings and evaluate the conformance of designs to national and international design codes and standards and Owner’s requirements.
- 67 MWac San Manuel Pangasinan and 34.37MW Armenia Tarlac Solar Power Project
- Provide comprehensive review for all electrical design drawings, materials approval, and technical specifications.
- Review all submitted electrical drawings and evaluate the conformance of designs to national and international design codes and standards and Owner’s requirements.
- Provide PV simulation optimization study to evaluate detailed system losses and assessment of energy yield.
- 212 MW Talim Wind Project and 93 MW Sembrano Wind Energy Project
- Technical Advisory services to support investors and developers in conducting a technical due diligence report. Scope of Services include site visits and site assessments, power plant design reviews, technology reviews, and contract reviews. Responsibility for report preparation on site assessment and final TDD report.
- 69kV NAREDCO Substation and Transmission Line and Infanta 1 and 2 Solar Power Project Substation and Transmission Line
- Provide comprehensive review for all electrical design drawings, materials approval, and technical specifications.
- Review all submitted electrical drawings and evaluate the conformance of designs to national and international design codes and standards and Owner’s requirements.
Design Engineer
Satellite Office - ESC Engineering
Ortigas Pasig City
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Develop lighting design using Dialux Revit.
- Provide detailed drawing deliverables using AutoCAD.
- Develop 2D deliverables for Power, Lighting and Fire Detection layout plan using AutoCAD.
Associate Design Engineer - Engineer II
Flour Daniel Inc - Philippines
Muntinlupa City
08.2018 - 09.2019
- Develop lighting and power drawing for major process area
- Task start from establishing required illumination levels, illumination calculation using Dialux, fixture selection, SP3D modelling of fixtures, circuiting, cable sizing and voltage drop calculation
- Develop underground power drawings for building
- Scope of tasks include routing and voltage drop calculation
- Develop overall grounding plan for the whole plant
- Handles 2D deliverables for grounding plan drawings and lighting layout plan using AutoCAD and Smartsketch
Power Systems Engineer - Engineer II
Vertiv Co. (formerly Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd. ROHQ)
Mandaluyong City
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Perform ground fault studies, short circuit analysis, and protective device coordination
- Generate comprehensive report and analysis which include system reliability considerations, plant grounding and specific recommendations for improvement of overall safety and reliability of the power system plus detailed plans for action item improvements as well as plans for future growth, consolidation of services, equipment relocation, etc
- Support full range of engineering studies, including arc-flash, load flow, online partial discharge and commissioning work
- Gain a working knowledge of policy and procedures, computer software, and data utilization in the conduct of power system and engineering studies
MEPF Engineer
DMCI Project Developers Inc.
Makati City
05.2016 - 07.2016
- Responsible for design implementation on site for all MEPF project scope
- Estimates and orders DMCI supplied materials, ensure delivery and monitoring inventory of OSM and Subcontractor materials
- Reviews plans and ensures correct implementation and ensures safe work practices are implemented
- Monitors daily, weekly and monthly productivity of all MEPF subcontractors
Electrical Site Engineer
PetroSolar Corp.
Tarlac City
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Overseas overall project activities
- Reviews and implementation of drawings, specifications and tender documents for the following activities
- 50MWp Solar Power Plant construction electro-mechanical works and civil works
- TSPP 69kV Transmission line construction
- TSPP 69kV Switchyard and switching station construction
- Conduct field inspection and coordinates with contractors during implementation of the above activities
- Site supervision and coordination of the project from construction up to testing and commissioning
- Attend technical meetings with other companies and entities regarding technical requirements for interconnection and government regulations
- Maintenance of all Power Plant equipment
Education
Master of Science - Energy Engineering
University of The Philippines - Diliman
Diliman, Quezon CityMaster of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Intramuros, Metro Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University of The Philippines
Sta. Mesa, Manila05.2011
Skills
- PVSyst simulation tools
- SKM Power Tools
- AutoCAD
- SP3D
- MS Office
- PVSyst
- PVSol
- Dialux
- SmartSketch
- Electrical engineering standards
- Team leadership
Languages
Filipino
English
Timeline
Senior Electrical Engineer and PV Design Engineer
AFRY Philippines Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Design Engineer
Satellite Office - ESC Engineering
09.2019 - 04.2022
Associate Design Engineer - Engineer II
Flour Daniel Inc - Philippines
08.2018 - 09.2019
Power Systems Engineer - Engineer II
Vertiv Co. (formerly Emerson Electric (Asia) Ltd. ROHQ)
05.2016 - 02.2018
MEPF Engineer
DMCI Project Developers Inc.
05.2016 - 07.2016
Electrical Site Engineer
PetroSolar Corp.
07.2015 - 05.2016
Master of Science - Energy Engineering
University of The Philippines - Diliman
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Mapua Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University of The Philippines