RON Benjamin ESPINO

Work History

Assistant Manager/Project Lead

Energy Development Corporation

09.2024 - Current

Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
Assisted in the overall management of the project.

Engineering and Design Lead

Energy Development Corporation

01.2023 - Current

Led the engineering and design of ORC Plant in accordance with the Functional Specification, Local and International industry known standards such IEC, ASME, EEEE, NFPA, API etc.
Led a team of engineers and consultants in the review and approval of approximately 3300 + design documents which includes but not limited to various drawings (i.e. System architecture, P&IDs, SLDs, Isometric), method statement, processes, 3D Models, FAT Reports, ITPs, etc., necessary for the implementation of the Project
Ensures alignment and coordination with multiple Project contractors in terms of the delineation in the scope of works and interfacing
Facilitate discussions and close-out of all design related concerns for every engineering discipline
Evaluate and approve the processing of technical variations for the Project
Coordinate with the Commercial team in terms of Design/Technical related variations and deviations from the contract
Assist the commercial team to secure budget for the variations implementation
Led the document management processes and system of project, from the issuance of design documents, processing of Request for Information, Field Change Sheets, Non-Compliance Reports, Material Approval Requests, As-Builts etc.

Senior Project Engineer

Energy Development Corporation

11.2021 - 09.2024

Prepared the Minimum Functional Specifications documents and relevant on-site requirements for the Project Tender.
Led the Team in the application and successful acquisition of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for 20MW and 28MW Projects amounting to JPY 4 Billion in subsidy in exchange for a portion of carbon credits to be generated by the Projects.
Facilitate the conduct of HAZOP for the Power Plant and Fluid Collection and Re-injection System (FCRS)
Assisted various regulatory permits application required by the Project such as Point-to-Point Connection, Tax Exemptions, Certificate of Commerciality, Connection Agreements, etc.
Led and facilitated various conceptual design activities to determine the most optimum layout of the Power Plant, Substation, Transmission Line ROW, Transmission Towers, Access Roads, Internet and Water Connectivity, Lay-down Areas, FCRS Pipelines, etc.
Established the overall project budget and negotiated tenders from multiple bidders including but not limited to the schedule, resources, scope of work, and costs.
Assisted the presentation and successfully secured the Management’s approval of the Projects worth PHP 16 Billion for immediate implementation.

Project Engineer

Energy Development Corporation

03.2020 - 11.2021

Led the Team in the application and successful acquisition of Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) for the Project amounting to JPY 2 Billion in subsidy in exchange for portion of carbon credits to be generated by the Project.
Led and facilitated various conceptual design activities to determine the most optimum layout of the Power Plant, Substation, Transmission Line ROW, Transmission Towers, Access Roads, Internet and Water Connectivity, Lay-down Areas, FCRS Pipelines, etc.
Established the overall project budget and negotiated tenders from multiple bidders including but not limited to the schedule, resources, scope of work, and costs.
Assisted and Facilitated the establishment of COVID-19 shelters and control areas for the Projects Management team and Contractors
Facilitate the conduct of HAZOP for the Power Plant and Fluid Collection and Re-injection System (FCRS)
Assisted the presentation and successfully secured the Management’s approval of the Project worth PHP 8 Billion for immediate implementation.

Technical Engineer - Business Development

Korea Electric Power Corporation - Philippines

09.2016 - 03.2020

Evaluate bids and manage due diligence of various projects involving Coal Fired, LNG, RE Power Plants and BES (Battery Energy Storage)
Analyze and provide regular reports in terms of national market trend/outlook, competition in the energy sector, power situations, and government energy development plans and policies
Seek prospective business partners for present and future projects
Evaluate technical and commercial proposals/bids from various manufacturers, contractors and other service providers for the on-going project(s)
Coordinate with business partners in terms of joint assessment, project development activities, conduct of necessary studies or site surveys/visits etc.
Directly report to senior and general manager in terms of the status of ALL active contracts and other project relevant activities.
Collaborate with the commercial, marketing and legal team to plan and resolve ongoing concerns in the project(s).
Review, provide inputs and validate project feasibility studies, simulation, technical due diligence, preliminary surveys, designs and drawings, technical bids, etc.
Handle and coordinate with various consultants/specialists in the field of Electrical, Geodetic, Mechanical as well as Environmental Engineering relevant to the ongoing Project activities
Represent company in public forums and Public scoping in relation to its Projects.
Led the coordination with various LGUs, NGOs, other government agencies and other Project stakeholders to secure and acquire necessary project permits, certificates, endorsements, R-O-W, land etc.
Draft Overall Schedule using MS Project incorporating relevant and critical Project Activities from its inception to close-out.
Review, provide input as well as manage all Project related Contract(s)/Agreement(s) to ensure it is aligned with the requirements and/or objective of the company

Boiler and Auxiliaries Commissioning Engineer

Agon Pacific Co., Ltd

11.2015 - 04.2016

Oversee and ensures the safe and reliable operation of the overall boiler unit including its auxiliaries
Coordinate with the Boiler OEM (Foster Wheeler) and EPC (Daelim) in terms of the conduct of sampling, performance testing and observed anomalies
Ensure that the overall system and its auxiliaries are within its intended operating parameters
Troubleshoot and conduct necessary maintenance activities in various plant sub-systems/components
Validate all gathered operating values and ensure that it's within the designed operating range
Lead, coordinate, supervise and assist Owner's operators and contractors in the operations and maintenance of the Plant and its auxiliaries

Mechanical Engineer Level II

D.M. Consunji Inc. (DMCI)

01.2014 - 11.2015

Responsible on the Project Monitoring, supervision during the conduct of Mechanical Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for BOP (Balance of Plant) System
Close coordination with other disciplines and owner with regard to piping works, fabrication, equipment installation, mobilization, testing, commissioning, revisions etc
Led and Supervised the installation and commissioning of various BOP structures such as Coal Handling, Waste Water, Chemical Water Treatment, and Cooling Water System
Ensure that each every system complies per design, operational & testing parameters
Conduct plant material and equipment delivery quality and quantity on-site inspections
Conduct piping system inspections and review based on the approved and released drawings and specifications
Actively coordinate with Sub-Contractor China National Electric Engineering Company (CNEEC) in terms of material and equipment engineering, design, and installation related matters
Close-out, handle, and coordinate TOC requirements and other critical issues of the project. I also provide reports to Company Executives and coordinate with the Plant Head/Managers to resolve concerns and issues related to the Project

Summary

Overview

Work History

Assistant Manager/Project Lead

Engineering and Design Lead

Senior Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Technical Engineer - Business Development

Boiler and Auxiliaries Commissioning Engineer

Mechanical Engineer Level II

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Certification

Languages

Work Availability

Timeline

Trainings and Certifications

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