NOEL CHRISTIAN FABREGAR
Batangas City
Summary
Results-oriented Wastewater and Process Engineer with strong expertise in treatment operations and process optimization. Manages facilities and analyzes operational data to improve performance and maintain regulatory compliance. Leads project development and continuous improvement initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to achieve operational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Head
ASCOF Construction Inc.
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Led end-to-end bid management for water and wastewater treatment projects, including bid/no-bid decisions and strategy development
- Directed preparation of technical proposals, ensuring compliance with client specifications and regulatory standards
- Oversaw process design development (PFDs, P&IDs, mass balance, hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing)
- Selected and optimized treatment technologies (e.g., MBR, SBR, RO, UF) based on project requirements
- Implemented value engineering solutions that increased technical efficiency and decreased project costs
- Conducted technical risk assessments and developed mitigation strategies that improved bid submission quality
- Coordinated cross-functional teams (commercial, procurement, project execution) to deliver integrated proposals
- Represented the company in pre-bid meetings, client presentations, and technical clarifications
- Led and mentored engineering and proposal teams, ensuring timely and high-quality submissions
- Managed multiple bids simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards were consistently met
- Supported contract negotiations on technical aspects and ensured proper project handover to execution teams
- Ensured compliance with environmental, safety, and local regulatory requirements
Proposal Process Engineer
ASCOF Construction Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Developed technical proposals and feasibility studies for new projects, plant upgrades, and system expansions
- Prepared process design calculations, including mass balance, hydraulic analysis, and chemical dosing requirements, contributing to accurate and reliable system designs
- Developed and optimized water and wastewater treatment processes (e.g., MBR, SBR, RO, UF) ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory standards
- Created and reviewed PFDs and P&IDs, ensuring precision in system design and facilitating seamless project execution
- Monitored and analyzed plant performance data (BOD, COD, TSS, flow rates), implementing targeted process improvements
- Conducted process troubleshooting and root cause analysis to resolve operational issues and improve system reliability
- Collaborated with estimation teams on CAPEX and OPEX calculations, enhancing cost optimization initiatives
- Evaluated and selected treatment technologies and equipment, ensuring technical and commercial suitability
- Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and consultants for technical clarifications and project execution support
- Assisted in commissioning and start-up of treatment plants and systems, ensuring operational readiness
- Supported preventive maintenance planning and ensured equipment/process reliability
- Participated in risk assessments and HAZOP studies to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Field Technician
JG Summit Olefins Corporation
01.2019 - 12.2022
- Started up, shut down, and troubleshot process units in accordance with SOPs to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Operate distillation columns/reactors, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors and other chemical processing equipment.
- Monitor process parameters (pressure, temperature, flow, level, etc.) through control panels (DCS/SCADA).
- Adjust process variables to maintain product quality and ensure safe operation.
- Identify hazards, unsafe conditions or process deviations and report immediately.
- Handle chemicals safely- including corrosive, flammable and toxic substances- according to MSDS/SDS Guidelines.
- Ensure the final product meets quality specifications.
- Collected samples for laboratory testing and communicated results to supervisors for timely decision-making.
- Contributed to pioneer team for First Butadiene (BDEU) and Aromatics (Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene) Extraction Unit Plant in Philippines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Batangas State University - The National Engineering University
Alangilan, Batangas City06-2018
Skills
- Plant operations
- Process optimization
- Process optimization
- Read PIDs and PFDs
- Problem-solving skills
- Process control
- High-pressure adaptability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Certification
Registered Chemical Engineer, 11/01/18, Philippines Board
Timeline
Engineering Head
ASCOF Construction Inc.
01.2024 - 11.2025
Proposal Process Engineer
ASCOF Construction Inc.
01.2023 - 01.2024
Field Technician
JG Summit Olefins Corporation
01.2019 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Batangas State University - The National Engineering University