Power Plant Mechanical Engineer

ARTHUR I. QUIÑONES

Introduction A Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME) with more than 20 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, design, testing and commissioning of HFO Diesel Power Plants. Experienced Pollution Control Officer (PCO). Currently a Mechanical Consultant in the field of conventional and renewable power generation. Obtained B.S. Mechanical Engineering Degree at the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP) and a Life Member of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME), Manila Host Chapter.

Professional

Experience

Senior Project Engineer

Betans Boiler Repair and Builders, Inc.

February 2023 – Present (Project Based)

Supervise piping insulation and cladding works on elution system at Phil Gold Processing and Refining Corporation

Supervise boiler preventive maintenance works including hydrotesting at Lorenzana Food Corporation and Pure Essence International Inc. Prepares hydrotesting reports for DOLE compliance.

Power Plant/Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Pryce Gases, Inc.

July 2021- July 2024 (Contract)

Manages the 6.5 MW Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Gas Turbine Power Plant Project to supply power to small island grid.

Initiate meetings with various OEM for the supply of gas turbine power plant equipment

Prepares power plant layouts, piping and instrumentation diagram of LPG gas turbine power plant project

Manages 3 MW Solar Power Plant and 10 MVA Substation Projects to supply power requirements of Air Separation Plant in Mindanao.

Review Mechanical Plans and Equipment Designs of Air Separation Plant Project and ensure its compliance to International and Local Codes and Standards.

Assist in Green Energy Option Program application with the Department of Energy

Assist in Energy Audit of LPG Refilling Plant Facility Power Plant Consultant

Denki Power Corporation

June 2021 – August 2021

Review the designs, calculations, and drawings of mechanical systems of 20MW HFO Diesel Power Plant Project

Block 31 Lot 15 Hemlock St.,

Kingsville Hills Subdivision,

San Isidro, Antipolo City,

Rizal

Landline: 7216706

Cell: 097********

Email:

**************@*****.***

Date of Birth: May 4, 1968

Age: 56 years old

Mechanical Engineer

Elettra Consultancy Philippines

June 2020 – July 2021 (Contract)

Review the design, drawings, and calculations of Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and Fire Protection Systems of Control Buildings, Valve Halls and other facilities of HVDC Converter Stations and Electrode Stations of Mindanao – Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP) of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP)

Review the design, drawings, and calculations of Thyristor Valve Cooling System of Converter Station of MVIP

Review the design, drawings, and calculations of Water Supply System, Standby Generator Set, Overhead Crane, and other mechanical systems in HVDC Converter Stations and Electrode Stations of MVIP

Conduct Site Supervision of HVDC Converter Station construction for MVIP

Attend regular meetings for MVIP progress

Professional Mechanical Engineer (Buildings and Facilities Retainer)

Millenium Suites Condominium at Makati City

(Nov. 2018 – Aug. 2019)

Provide monthly inspection, assessment, and report of building mechanical equipment such as HVAC, fire protection, elevators, and generator sets.

Serendra Retail Mall of Ayala Properties

(2021- December 16, 2024)

Provide monthly inspection, assessment, and report of building mechanical equipment such as HVAC, fire protection, elevators, escalators, generator sets, etc.

Part-Time Mechanical Engineering Instructor –

Technological Institute of the Philippines-Quezon City Campus August 2018 – December 2018

Instructor for Heating, Ventilation, and Air conditioning (HVAC) and Steam Power Plant subjects

Engineering Manager – Supreme Power Corporation

April 10, 2018 – August 2019

Manage the design, pre-construction, construction, and procurement of the following Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant Projects

11 MW Mati Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant Project

11 MW Tarlac Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant Project

7.6 MW Ubay Diesel Power Plant Project

Manage small Engineering Design Group composed of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineers, and CAD operator

Initiate meetings with various OEM for the supply of power plant equipment DMCI Power Corporation

Mechanical Engineer (August 2014 – April 2016)

Power Plant Operation Superintendent (April 2016 -December 2017)

Conduct monitoring of ongoing diesel power plant projects as well as existing power plants. Provide reports to management.

Assist in the conduct of testing and commissioning of 15.5 MW Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant project.

Manage the day to day operation of the 15.5 MW Calapan Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant composed of 4 x 3.875 MW Wartsila Diesel Engines and Wartsila Module auxiliary systems (Fuel Booster, Alfa Laval Heat Recovery, HT/LT Cooling Water, Alfa Laval Lube oil and HFO purification, Steam, Compressed Air, RO Water Treatment Plant, and 2 x 12 MVA Power Transformers

Monitor plant operation thru PLC-SCADA System using Wartsila Operators Interface System (WOIS)

Coordination with load dispatching center (ORMECO) to address any issues pertaining to operation

Managed 20 power plant operation personnel

Preparation of plant monthly and quarterly operational reports

Preparation of plant operation budget

Recommended improvements on plant facility and systems to assure optimum safety and environmental compliance, plant efficiency and reliability. Senior Engineer - National Grid Corporation of the Philippines Environmental Management Department

February 2003 – August 2014

Preparation of environmental reports such as IEE Checklist, EIA and Project Description for the ECC application of various electric substation and transmission line projects of NGCP

Application and renewal of Permit to Operate of Standby Diesel Generator Sets for NGCP Head Office facility. Assist District Pollution Control Officers (PCO) in their application for Permit to Operate for new and existing diesel generator sets with regulatory agencies.

Monitor compliance of corporate facilities on environmental regulations through the conduct of Environmental Management System (EMS) Audit (ISO 14001) and Energy Audit on various electric substation facilities and projects

Preparation of Self Monitoring Report (SMR) and perform duties as Pollution Control Officer (PCO) for NGCP Head Office facility Principal Engineer C - National Power Corporation

7.2 MW Diesel Power Barge 120/108/119

April 1994- February 2003

Supervise the conduct of preventive and corrective maintenance as well as the testing and commissioning of 4 x 1.8 Daihatsu, in line type, four stroke, medium speed diesel engines including the associated auxiliaries such pumps, turbochargers, compressed air system, packaged type boilers, lube oil/fuel purifiers, heat exchangers, and control valves.

Supervise the shift operation of the power plant both in the control room and in the engine room operation.

Assist in the conduct of Testing and Commissioning of a newly constructed and existing Diesel Power Plant of NAPOCOR.

Staff Engineer - Compressed Air Machineries and Equipment Corporation 1991 – 1992

Rehabilitate, maintain, test and commission various types of engine driven mobile air compressors, pneumatic tools, and small gas engines.

Conduct after sales service on various types of aircompressor units. Education

Technological Institute of the Philippines, Cubao, Quezon City B.S. Mechanical Engineering, October 1990

Recognition

Resource Speaker for the 71st PSME National Convention with technical paper entitled “Flue Gass Desulfurizer for Diesel Power Plant Application”. October 17, 2023 – PSME National

Passing the Technical Evaluation for Professional Mechanical Engineer with technical paper entitled “Utilizing the Organic Rankine Cycle Technology to Increase the Capacity of the Existing 15.5 MW Bunker Fired Diesel Power Plant.” December 5, 2017- PSME National

Seminars and

Trainings

Attended

Design of Pressure Vessel According to ASME Section VIII-Div.1 – PSME, Camarines Norte Chapter, July 28, 2024

71st PSME National Convention - 2023

70th PSME National Convention - 2022

HVAC Design Seminar – 2018 by MEPF Engineers, Inc. Fire Protection Seminar – 2018 by MEPF Engineers, Inc. 66th PSME National Convention – Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers 63rd PSME National Convention -–Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers ABB Turbochargers Seminar -– ABB Philippines

Wartsila Diesel Power Plant Operation and Maintenance Training – Wartsila Phils. 60th PSME National Convention -– Phil. Society of Mechanical Engineers 59th PSME National Convention - – Phil. Society of Mechanical Engineers Pollution Control Association of the Phils.(PCAPI) National Convention Energy Audit Training Course -– Energy Efficiency Practitioners Association of the Phil. Pollution Control Officers’ Accreditation Training -– DENR, NCR ISO 9001:2000 Seminar -– National Transmission Corporation 51st Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers National Convention Supervisory Development Course -– Civil Service Commission Heat rate improvement program -– NAPOCOR

Fundamentals of power plant operation -– NAPOCOR

Pneumatics and Electro-pneumatics Control Course -– UPISSI Other Skills Computer literate on MS office, MS Project software applications Government

License

Professional Mechanical Engineer (PME)

Professional

memberships

Life Member – Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers

(PSME -Manila Host Chapter)

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