John Arne Garin

My top responsibilities are to monitor, supervise and coordinate site MEP works (Electrical Lighting/Power/Switchboards/Grounding and Lightning System, FDAS, Auxiliary-BMS, FirePro, HVAC, Conveying System, Sewage Treatment Plant, Plumbing, and Sanitary System) of Subcontractors and other third-party entities ensuring that all works were executed with strict adherence to Project Schedule, Quality, HSSE and in compliance to Project specifications, drawings, Engineering standards, applicable codes and regulations. We see to it that all parties involved fulfill their contractual obligations and aligned with the Project’s goals and objectives. Common and specific responsibilities inclusive of the following:

• Subcontractor’s Shop Drawings (SD) are rigorously evaluated for compliance with the design (tender) drawings.

• Method Statement (MS), functional test procedures as well as Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) must be established and approved by Contractor/Client prior to site implementation.

• Raises Technical Queries (TQ) to Client regarding design issues encountered during Engineering review.

• Co-ordinate with Engineering and Building Information Modelling (BIM) Team for any system clashing and discuss alternative solutions.

• Maintaining close exchanges with other discipline for the Sequence of Works, Plans and Schedules to avoid unnecessary work delays.

• Attend daily toolbox meeting along with HSSE Officers, Engineers, Foreman, Subcontractors to discuss health and safety issues, interfacing and other construction related concerns.

• Planning and prioritizing delivery of long lead materials and equipment aligned with project schedule.

• Material and equipment appraisal thoroughly evaluated and must comply with Project specification and Engineering standards.

• Review of the Subcontractors working schedule, manpower loading and procurement plan and monitoring actual progress against the plan to ensure it is aligned with project schedule milestones and deliverables.

• Take part in Weekly Coordination meetings share timely update on the progress of the project, discuss Engineering, Quality, and Health and Safety issues alongside Contractors and Client Representatives.

• Prepares Work Inspection Request (WIR) for any completed works to be inspected by QA/QC Engineer and Client Representative.

• In order to prevent issuance of non-conformance, I conduct regular site inspection making sure that all drawings are in the IFC category, materials/equipment are QA/QC- client inspected/approved, test instruments are calibrated with valid calibration certificate and sticker, and manpower are certified prior to commencement of work.

• Participate during Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT) of Electrical/Mechanical equipment alongside QA/QC Engineer, Vendor, and Client Representative.

• Ensure that all MEP installation works of subcontractors, vendors comply with local and international codes and standards (NEC, BS, UL, IEC, IIEE, ANSI, NFPA, NETA etc.).

• Prepare Punch List items and oversee timely completion of close-out punch list.

• Participate in the testing, and commissioning of Electrical and Mechanical Systems.

• Assist in final handover of documentation to Client.

As part of a group of Construction Engineers, I was in-charge with monitoring and supervising the Subcon Electrical installations and testing (Switchgear Panel, MCC Panels, Fire Alarm System, AC Motors, Variable Frequency Drives, Power Transformer, PF Panel, Grounding and Lightning Protection installations) at Four (4) Booster Pump Station including reporting the regular progress and performance of Subcontractors, and monitoring compliance to agreed scope and timeframe as per their respective contracts. The following includes my typical duties:

• Monitoring and reporting the regular project progress and performance of all Subcontractors and monitoring compliance to agreed scope and deliverables under their respective contracts with ANC.

• Identification of Long Lead Items (LLIs) such as Power Transformer, MCC Panel, DB Panel, Variable Speed Drives, Earthing, Lightings, power cables and wires and initiate the procurement for these items to meet Project Schedule and milestones.

• Raises Request for Information (RFI) to Engineering/Client regarding design drawings, specifications to suit actual site conditions.

• Ensure all construction procedures, Method Statements and Inspection Test Procedures (ITPs) are issued as final approved before work commencement.

• Identify possible clash points with other discipline and discuss together alternative solutions.

• Attend daily toolbox meeting along with Engineers, Foreman, Direct Workers, HSSE Officers and Subcontractors to discuss site issues, health and safety concerns.

• Arrange Permit to Work (PTW) per trade and have it approved by Client prior to construction activities.

• Raises Request for Inspection (RFI) for every work item completed subject for inspection by QA/QC Engineer and Client Representative (GMMRUA).

• In case of Non-conformance Report (NCR) from QC or Client, it was my duty to close the narrative issues, quality problems and observation on site as reflected on the report before raising another re-inspection.

• Checking the vendor/supplier Delivery Receipt (DR), Mill Certificate and other technical data sheets and other vital documents for materials and equipment delivered at site ensuring compliance with purchase order agreement.

• Participate in weekly construction meetings to discuss construction progress and other pressing site issues such as Engineering design, testing, mock-ups, quality, health and safety issues along with Project Manager, Construction and Planning, QA/QC, Safety and other departments.

• Daily updating and consolidating of Monitoring Sheet (MS) for material/equipment appraisal, shop drawings and method of statement submittals to check actual progress against plan.

• Witness Site Acceptance Test (SAT), Testing and Commissioning of Electrical Systems alongside QA/QC and Client.

• Creation of outstanding punch list items for close-out.

• Assist during the handover stage through the Project Handover Procedure approved by Client.

It’s my duty as part of a team of Industrial Electrician to execute Daily Work Orders delegated by our Electrical Supervisor in order to keep all Electrical/Mechanical equipment at the oil fields, water wells, GOSP’s Electrical & Control Rooms operation smoothly and efficiently ensuring all health & safety procedures, standards, company policies and guidelines be strictly followed consistently. As an Industrial Electrician below are mostly my responsibilities:

• Participate in daily toolbox meetings, point of work risk assessment and safe isolation procedures together with HSSE Officers, Electrical Supervisors and Domestic and Industrial Electrician.

• In-charge with the preparation of Work Permits (e.g. Hot and Cold work Permit) and coordination with other departments Supervisor (Instrumentation, Mechanical, SCADA) prior to commencement of PM/CM maintenance works.

• Conduct visual inspection of Mechanical and Electrical equipment, perform several tests, analyze and document test results on the Electrical maintenance checklist attached with the work orders.

• Sought faults across different devices, completing repairs quickly and accurately to maintain workflow.

• Originated site reports and test results for evaluation and process reviews.

• In case of equipment malfunction, we diagnose root causes and develop solutions in order to return equipment to normal operation as quickly as possible.

• Ensure all findings as-found and as-left are properly logged and reported to our supervisor for corrective action, and future reference during scheduled periodic maintenance.

• Making list of critical materials and required spares for the repair or replacement of Electrical equipment as found during maintenance works and arrange for procurement.

• Performed other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of all equipment in the oil facilities.