Grix Rafols
La Carlota City, Province Of Negros Occidental
Summary
Experienced in overseeing large-scale construction projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. Utilizes strong project management and leadership skills to effectively coordinate teams and manage resources. Maintains a track record of upholding high safety standards and achieving project milestones on time.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Site Manager
Centraal Pilipinas Power and Automation Inc.
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Conducted consistent daily site meetings with the team, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates for client satisfaction, and ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications of JTA Boiler Refurbishment.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections, strictly adhering to safety protocols, and keeping sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for the management team.
Project Based Commissioning Mechanical Engineer
ThomasLloyd – South Negros BioPower Incorporated
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Initiate technical commissioning documentation to standardize engineering procedures, promoting consistency across projects.
- Oversaw installation and commissioning of Boilers, STG, piping, BOP, Cooling Tower, conveyors, and feeding area, ensuring compliance with both safety and operational standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis to troubleshoot equipment issues and implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing equipment downtime significantly.
Staff Engineer - Mechanical
Maaden Aluminum Company JV ALCOA
11.2012 - 03.2019
- Lead the site progress activities in construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and turnover phase in the Casthouse, Rolling Mill, Auto Sheet, and Can Recycling Unit equipment to complete projects on time and within budget
- Develop and implement procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards from pre-commissioning up to the turnover stage to reduce cost and improve the efficiency of the engineering team
- · Implement safety strategic development to achieve the commissioning and start-up operation with zero harm or near-miss incidents, and in-charge in issuance of Safety Permits, Risk Assessment/ JSA.
- Established and followed up on deficiencies and outstanding project punch list with referenced approved design/ drawing, project specification, and applied international standards in Rolling Mill, Autosheet, and Can Recycling Unit.
- Facilitate with vendors and contractors about company requirements before project kick-off (i.e., safety trainings, planning schedules with stakeholders, and work preparation).
- Lead capital shutdown planning schedules and work preparations; supervise shutdown work to ensure the team adheres to safety rules and regulations, work quality, and strategy.
Commissioning Equipment Engineer
CCIC Sal-Offshore
01.2012 - 06.2012
- Responsible for worker and equipment safety; plans and documents of equipment and systems are up to date; information related to commissioning was provided to the concerned; all jobs are supported professionally and expertly; maintenance jobs are carried out through the Company Permit system (PTW).
- Primarily responsible for coordinating with Contractor, Vendor, and PMT Site personnel concerning technical issues arising from the Mechanical Completion and Commissioning activities.
- Performed preservation, pre-commissioning, quality and safety management, constructability review, start-up, and commissioning.
Sr. Mechanical and Preservation Engineer
Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction JV Hatch
08.2010 - 11.2011
- Lead the implementation of safety culture among team members by prioritizing adherence to established protocols and consistently modeling best practices in the field.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex preservation challenges, resulting in improved project outcomes.
- Supervise the erection and alignment of structural, piping, static, and rotating equipment in the power plant.
- Produced precise technical specifications, method statements, and resolved non-conformance report issues.
Reformer Mechanical Engineer
GS Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - 02.2010
- Administer the safety awareness of any existing or potential danger associated with the obligations of the job and the industrial site environment.
- Supervise the erection of structural, static, rotating equipment, and the reformer elements, along with overseeing the contractor preservation activities based on vendor equipment procedures.
- Maintain work quality and rectify non-conformance report issues, then establish lists of defective work or non-conformance before commissioning.
- Analyze the different execution plans to determine the necessary methods to realize the project; moreover, participate in the implementation of metrics for quality assessment and control.
QA/QC Mechanical Engineer
Gulf Consolidated Contractors Company
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Conduct quality inspection for the installation of mechanical works including fabrications of structural and miscellaneous support, pipe (metallic and non-metallic) spools, pressure testing and fabrication, rotating and static equipment, pipe appurtenances and welding, relevant to the International standard that is, ASME, ASTM, API, and Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards.
- · Preparation of construction-related QC Procedures or work instructions, forms, etc., in accordance with the requirements during the execution of the project.
- · Assist QA/ QC Manager in coordinating with construction units, closely assisted in planning, monitoring, and documentation of QC activities assigned to Inspectors.
Mechanical Fitter
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
03.2002 - 01.2007
- Ensured safety compliance by performing routine inspections and adhering to established protocols. Likewise, participated in weekly fire drills, man overboard and water tight drills, and then trainings with the US Fire Marshall.
- ·Overhaul, repair, and conduct regular maintenance of the ship’s 6 main engines SULZER 16ZAV40/S, and 4-WARTSILA 8L46C x 9.45 MW, Turbochargers(ABB), 23-Lifeboats Dual Engine Drive(Volvo Penta- 280 Hp), appurtenances, swimming pools, galleys, laundries, and Winches
- Upheld the highest standards of quality workmanship, consultation with engineers, and exceeded expectations for precision, accuracy, and attention to detail in all tasks performed. Collaborated with engineers for the successful installation and troubleshooting of machinery and equipment
- Streamlined workflows through consistent communication with team members regarding work orders, progress updates, and potential challenges. Furthermore, supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in root cause analysis efforts aimed at identifying recurring mechanical failures or inefficiencies.
Production Engineer
Sanyo Plastic Philippines Incorporated
09.2000 - 03.2002
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Resolved technical and quality issues by collaborating with customers, manufacturing, quality assurance, vendors, and supplier personnel.
- Provided technical support to troubleshoot equipment issues, reduce downtime, perform regular production studies, and machine analysis to identify any quality and process problems.
- Coordinated efforts between the engineering department and shop floor personnel to optimize resource allocation during peak times of demand, and enhanced product quality by refining manufacturing processes, leveraging feedback from quality assurance teams.
Mechanical Engineer
Bacolod Real Estate Dev. Corp. (BREDCO)
07.1999 - 06.2000
- Assisting the Dredge Engineer to ensure the crews work safely and advising if they are exposed to unsafe activity.
- Responsible for the maintenance and alignment of all the rotary equipment (1500 m3 / hr Centrifugal pump, 1000HP main engine Daihatsu and its auxiliaries, and 150KVA Auxiliary engine), Dredge Cutter, and Dredge winches.
- Provides technical assistance for maintenance activities.
Production Engineer
Dic Seimitsu Philippines Incorporated
01.1999 - 07.1999
- · Responsible for monitoring the safety of operators and technicians, providing encouragement, and building teamwork relationships.
- Responsible in operation and maintenance of precision tool equipment (CNC Surface grinding machine, wire cut machine, EDM machine, CNC milling machine), analyzing the drawings of electronic companies (costumer) the correct technique on how to implement the actual procedures to be followed by different processing department, implement safety management in the whole plant.
- Coordinated efforts between the engineering department and shop floor personnel to optimize resource allocation during peak time of demand and conduct detailed quality control assessments to ensure product standards met industry benchmarks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
STI West Negros University
Bacolod City, Province Of Negros Occidental, Philippines04-1998
Skills
- Skilled in developing and applying safety protocols
- Problem-solving abilities
- Proven management skills and adaptability in a multi-racial environment
- Enormous experience in construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, turnover, and maintenance
- Improvement plans
- Time management abilities
- Teamwork
- Strong teamwork
- Multitasking
- Project planning
- Qualitative Skills
- Written communication
Accomplishments
- Reached zero harm safety target or Lost Time Injury (LTI) since construction up to the turnover phase.
- Attained the ability to intermingle and gain an excellent relationship with different cultures and races.
- Cleared the client's concerns and successfully turned over the final acceptance test to stakeholders.
- Contribute accomplishment of the project before the target miles plan.
- Through teamwork, work effort, and equipment performance tests have been recognized and completed.
- Successfully commissioned the plant as per the project plan and specifications.
Timeline
Plant Site Manager
Centraal Pilipinas Power and Automation Inc.
05.2020 - 09.2020
Project Based Commissioning Mechanical Engineer
ThomasLloyd – South Negros BioPower Incorporated
12.2019 - 02.2020
Staff Engineer - Mechanical
Maaden Aluminum Company JV ALCOA
11.2012 - 03.2019
Commissioning Equipment Engineer
CCIC Sal-Offshore
01.2012 - 06.2012
Sr. Mechanical and Preservation Engineer
Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction JV Hatch
08.2010 - 11.2011
Reformer Mechanical Engineer
GS Engineering & Construction
01.2009 - 02.2010
QA/QC Mechanical Engineer
Gulf Consolidated Contractors Company
10.2007 - 11.2008
Mechanical Fitter
Princess Cruise Lines Ltd.
03.2002 - 01.2007
Production Engineer
Sanyo Plastic Philippines Incorporated
09.2000 - 03.2002
Mechanical Engineer
Bacolod Real Estate Dev. Corp. (BREDCO)
07.1999 - 06.2000
Production Engineer
Dic Seimitsu Philippines Incorporated
01.1999 - 07.1999
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
STI West Negros University
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