Fern Emmanuel De Castro
Petroleum Engineer
Makati City
Summary
Astute petroleum engineer professional with a proven record of success in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and high-level oil, gas and logistics negotiation. Experienced in cultivating useful partnerships to further the mission and achieve objectives. Performance-oriented, articulate, and resilient in the face of dynamic challenges. Utilizes superior communication skills to build meaningful and trusting relationships that consistently exceed client demands. Highly skilled petroleum engineer with outstanding team leadership abilities to consistently meet targets.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4042
4042
years of post-secondary education
20
20
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Fuel and Logistics Officer - MIA Offshore Project
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
02.2024 - Current
- Receives, monitors and dispenses Bunkering vessels fuel
- Managed functional areas of logistics.
- Aligned with vessel captain the total bunker to dispense, compute Innage, Ullage and total volume of fuel, and sign legal documents of the vessel prior to dispense
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Maintains records and prepares reports regarding quantity and value of fuel purchased, received, stored, and used in all marine equipments, dry plants, vehicles and storage tanks
- Collaborated with project managers to discuss procurement, logistics and service requirements for optimized purchasing power.
- Witnesses receipt of fuel and verify oil-gauging reports
- Managed import/export documentation processes to ensure timely clearance of goods through customs, reducing potential delays or penalties.
- Examines supplier documents and generating plant records to obtain fuel use and loss data
- Conducted regular risk assessments on logistics operations, identifying potential vulnerabilities and implementing effective mitigation measures.
- Prepares reports of quantity of fuel purchased, received, issued and in storage tanks
- Provided support to commander and executive staff members.
- Notifies Project Manager when discrepancies and errors cannot be resolved
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Maintain neatness and cleanliness and drain oil spillage
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Task to construct Job Hazard Analysis on new jobs and make amendments on existing JHAs
- Prepare daily reports of fuel issued
- Contact carrier representatives to make arrangements or to issue instructions for delivery of fuel
- Examine contents and compare with records, such as manifests, invoices, or orders, to verify accuracy of incoming or outgoing shipment
- Developed logistical checklists to guide activities support.
- Improved shipment tracking capabilities by implementing real-time visibility tools for accurate status updates from origin to destination.
Project Deparment Head
Honeywell Enraf - MCTI
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to project managers
- This role involves a variety of tasks, including scheduling, budgeting, communication, and documentation
- Creates and maintain project schedules and timelines
- Track project milestones and deadlines
- Coordinate with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks
- Develop and manage project budgets
- Track project expenses and invoices
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts
- Communicate with team members, clients, and stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and presentations
- Manage project documentation and correspondence
- Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies
- Monitor project risks and take corrective action as needed
- Manage project documentation and files
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers
- Assist in book travel and accommodations for team members
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential project obstacles and devised contingency plans
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, encouraging open dialogue and leveraging diverse skill sets
- Streamlined project processes through the introduction of efficient methodologies and tools
- Delivered regular project reports to senior management, highlighting progress, risks, and opportunities
- Analysed project performance data to identify trends, making recommendations for improvement
- Coordinated with finance department to track project expenditures and manage budget adjustments
- Contributed to project bidding processes, preparing detailed proposals and presentations
- Managed stakeholder expectations through effective communication and regular updates
- Monitored project progress against milestones, budgets, and deadlines, implementing corrective actions when necessary
- Negotiated scope changes with clients, ensuring adjustments were reflected in project plans and budgets
Operations Supervisor
Sta. Cruz Storage Corporation- PSPC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversee all activities at the assigned berthing facility and ensure that the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met
- Ensure that deployed manpower perform in accordance with defined performance standards while adhering to the minimum safety, health and security protocols
- Perform other functions or participates in ad-hoc projects as may be assigned from time to time
- Supervise the overall operations of the Berthing Facility such as but not limited to receiving, PIG operations, Nitrogen generator operations, Stripping and Re-injection operations, maintenance and repair operations, etc
- Perform and documents pre-arrival, during transfer and post departure inspection, and incharge of correction in case of findings
- Observe safety and security procedures, proactively report potentially unsafe conditions to management
- Work with HSE/IMS Manager to build effective programs
- In-charge of implementation, review, and improvement of HSSE Management System including the manual, procedures, work instructions, and policies within the facility
- Act as Liaison Officer and ensure all permits and regulatory requirements of the facility are applied, renewed and complied with accordingly
- Responsible for coordinating with Shell's Shore Officer during the receiving operation
- Authorized to implement stop operations in case of dangerous conditions during receiving and other critical activities
- Act as Facility-in-Charge for non-routine activities and verifies compliance of Activity-In-Charge on the permitting requirements
- Act as Emergency Response Team (ERT) Head in any case of emergency
- Act as the Safety Officer to oversee health, safety and security of the personnel and the facility
- Act as the Pollution Control Officer (PCO) to ensure environment and community protection through implementation of environmental programs and compliance
- Act as Port Facility Security Officer (PFSO) and ensures creation, review and implementation of facility security assessment and plan
- As a Liaison Officer with the Authority, he shall keep himself abreast with the requirements of the Authority and the latest available technology on prevention, control and abatement of pollution
- Conduct Orientation, HSSE, Process and Procedure awareness for new and regular employees
Calibration Engineer
SGS Philippines, Inc
05.2022 - 05.2023
- In-charge of performing measurements and calibration jobs in accordance with company standards, legal and client requirements
- In-charge of navigating and producing Calibration Certificate via SGS Global Calibration software
- Physically performs all calibration and measurement activities utilizing a variety of methods and techniques as per company, statutory or regulatory, client requirements and API (American Petroleum Institute) procedures
- Work in collaboration with client and or facility representative to ensure compliance to agreed specifications
- Signs field reports based on measurements services carried out
- Observance of standards such as: International Organization for Standardization (ISO), American Petroleum Institute (API), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Institute of Petroleum
Fuel Marker
SGS Philippines, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Responsible for performing product marking and verification of quantity of product to be marked in accordance with company standards, legal and client requirements
- Ensures compliance to the Group and national policies including but not limited to the maintenance of the Quality Management System
- Operating to the highest standards of ethics, in accordance with the SGS Code of Integrity
- Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives
- Acts as safety officer, ensuring that all fuel markers are doing their work safe and right
- Assigned to inspect, check and provide proper Personal Protective Equipment to all fuel markers in whole Visayas and Mindanao area
- Signs field inspection reports based on the fuel marking activities
- Conducts marking of cargo according to company standards, procedures and client requirements or agreed job scope and specifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
The National Engineering University
Batangas, BTG10-2019
High School Diploma -
Holy Infant Academy
Calapan, MDR 04.2001 - 01.2014
Primary Education -
Calapan Central School
Calapan, MDR05-2010
Skills
- Access management
- Precision Calibration
- Risk Management
- Quality, Safety, Health, and Environment Expertise
- Incident Management Reporting
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Exceptional problem solver
- Strong Physical Fitness
- Data-driven approaches
- Health and Safety adherence
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Logistics analysis
- Documentation management
- Engineering team support
- Quality control
- Shipment tracking
- Hazardous material storage
- Time management
- Loading and unloading
- Logistics planning
Certification
Authorized Gas Tester, 12/01/22 - 12/07/22, SGS Belgium NV - ANTWERP
Personal Information
Driving License: B auto
Timeline
Fuel and Logistics Officer - MIA Offshore Project
Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V.
02.2024 - Current
Project Deparment Head
Honeywell Enraf - MCTI
09.2023 - 02.2024
Operations Supervisor
Sta. Cruz Storage Corporation- PSPC
05.2023 - 09.2023
Calibration Engineer
SGS Philippines, Inc
05.2022 - 05.2023
Fuel Marker
SGS Philippines, Inc.
02.2020 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Holy Infant Academy
04.2001 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Engineering
The National Engineering University
Primary Education -
Calapan Central School
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