Mark Canlas
Energy Executive
Quezon City, Metro Manila,00
Summary
A dynamic leader with a proven track record at ACEN Corporation, Aboitiz Power, FDC Utilities, NGCP, National Transmission Corporation and finally National Power Corporation, I excel in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded major transmission and development projects, demonstrating exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to inspire teams towards achieving long-term goals. Renowned for being reasonable and fair and being adept at fostering stakeholder relationships.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President
ACEN Corporation
04.2023 - Current
- Performing senior management role as part of its Project Development Committee
- Acting as Development representative in the company's Regulatory Council
- Acting as a company director in SPVs
- Lead all transmission development efforts for planning and operational discussions with NGCP
- Lead the development team in maintaining good working relations with NGCP and other stakeholders
- Closely coordinating with all technology teams for technical concerns during design activities
- Collaborating with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Demonstrating proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
Assistant Vice President
ACEN Corporation
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Completed a number of transmission line and BESS development projects
- Successfully provided numerous opportunities for the company in its connectivity to the Grid
- Coordinated closely with all technology teams for technical concerns during design activities
- Firmed up the company's relations with NGCP and other project stakeholders
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Successfully recruited and formed teams performing various development roles
Engineer
National Power Corporation
02.1996 - 02.2023
- Involved in the successful implementation of 500 kV power projects
- Involed in right-of-way negotiations
Assistant Vice President
Aboitiz Power
01.2014 - 10.2019
- Successfully developed transmission line projects associated with several coal projects in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
- Led in the bidding for several PSALM assets including winning the Naga Power Plant (Visayas coal plant) bid
- Initiated development efforts for the integrated plant and transmission projects in Papua New Guinea
- Formed and led the company's wind project development team
Senior Manager
FDC Utilities Inc.
02.2011 - 12.2013
- Worked closely with development and construction teams to successfully build a coal power plant
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Held monthly meetings to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business.
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
Head, Tariff & Regulation and Customer Services
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Led the billing and settlement team of NGCP for all connected customers including MERALCO, VECO, DLPC, Aboitiz Power, San Miguel Energy, First Gen, TEAM Energy
- Handled all Grid internal and external customers' concerns
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Section Chief, Corporate Planning
National Transmission Corporation
03.2003 - 12.2008
- Handled the applications of all System Impact (SIS), Facilities Studies (FS) of Grid applicants
- Managed billing and settlement team of NGCP for all connected customers including MERALCO, VECO, DLPC, Aboitiz Power, San Miguel Energy, First Gen, TEAM Energy
- Contract negotiations and implemenation with Grid connected customers
- Performed technical and regulatory assignments including the filing with ERC and other government agencies as it relates to Grid connections
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Santo Tomas
Manila 04.2001 -
Skills
Team leadership
Strategic planning
Coaching and mentoring
Decision-making
Negotiation and persuasion
Business development
Training and mentoring
Affiliations
Lifetime Member
Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers (IIEE)
Since 1995
Certification
Registered Electrical Enginer License Number: 0000303
Timeline
Vice President
ACEN Corporation
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Vice President
ACEN Corporation
11.2019 - 03.2023
Assistant Vice President
Aboitiz Power
01.2014 - 10.2019
Senior Manager
FDC Utilities Inc.
02.2011 - 12.2013
Head, Tariff & Regulation and Customer Services
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
01.2009 - 01.2011
Section Chief, Corporate Planning
National Transmission Corporation
03.2003 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
University of Santo Tomas
04.2001 -
Engineer
National Power Corporation
02.1996 - 02.2023
Registered Electrical Enginer License Number: 0000303
12-1995
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