CFF.CV_10.07.2016

C. F. Fortajada CV - Page 1 of 11
CURRICULUM VITAE
Address: 14B, Kawayan St., Meadowood Executive Village, Bacoor City, Cavite, Philippines
e-mail: cff888.2010@gmail.com & cff888_03@yahoo.com
Contact Number (prefer SMS before call): +966-547-697-293 / +63939-165-19-53
Cesar F. Fortajada
Reg. Civil/Structural Engineer
PRC Lic. No. 0059134
Summary of Professional Qualifications:
Has over 26 years of experience in managing project portfolio
and as owner’s engineer for geothermal, oil and gas projects,
hydropower, solar photovoltaic, wind power, petrochemical
facilities, ports and harbors, road networks and site development projects. Detailed civil and
structural engineering design involving 1,200MWe geothermal surface facilities, 132MWe
hydropower including power plant and major equipment site selection and structural system.
Geologic and geotechnical engineering including geohazard assessment and mitigation.
Construction management of various geothermal and hydropower power facilities that includes
both horizontal/vertical construction works and cross-country piping system. Front-end
engineering for EPC contracts, preparation of technical specifications and bid documents.
Project management, cost estimating and project planning/control. Quality assurance/quality
control management for geothermal, hydropower, wind power, high voltage transmission line,
large storage facilities for petroleum and natural gas facilities. Technical due diligence studies
of aging power plants for acquisition, feasibility studies of early stage development to financial
modeling. Geothermal power plant operations. Responsible for the strategic planning and
capacity building of the team of quality engineers for large scale projects and fleet of drilling
rigs for natural gas and geothermal projects. Procurement of support engineering services,
contract preparation and negotiations. Project portfolio management of engineering design
works for oil and gas facilities.
With working knowledge in managing a portfolio of engineering design works thru Saudi
Aramco GES+ contractors and handles in-house design involving civil and structural works
for Saudi Aramco facilities. Knowledgeable with Saudi Aramco standards and procedures,
Primavera P6, MS Project, STAAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Monte Carlo Software in Excel
Platform. Familiar with API, ASME, ANSI, NACE, ASTM, MSS, ISO, AWS, AASHTO, ACI,
ASCE, NSCP, and other codes and standards and FIDIC contracts. Well-experienced with the
inspection of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, valves and piping system and NDT/NDE
techniques. Company auditor for ISO compliance.
With working knowledge on risk-based inspection, metallographic examination, recognition,
testing and prevention of corrosion. Has extensive experience in the field of destructive and
non-destructive examination, piping and pressure vessel inspection, post-weld heat treatment,
welding engineering, testing and analysis of soil and rocks. Rock mass rating system used in
tunneling and dam engineering and construction. Hydrology, hydrogeology, geotechnical
engineering, geohazard studies and economic models of various engineering interventions.
Preparation of feasibility studies for hydro power projects including construction methodology.
Date of Birth : March 5, 1964
Nationality : Filipino
Languages : Tagalog, English
Civil Status : Married
Passport No. : EB7769798
Aggregate Years of Professional Work Experience: 26 years

Areas of Expertise  Project Portfolio Management of Engineering Design Works for
Oil and Gas Facilities
 Management of Saudi Aramco Engineering Design Works thru
GES+ Contractors
 Detailed Civil Engineering Design of Geothermal, Hydropower,
Wind Farm and Petroleum Storage Facilities
 Hydropower Engineering and Construction Works
 Road Networks and Ports and Harbors
 Equipment and Power Plant Site Selection for Geothermal,
Hydropower, Wind and Photo Voltaic Power Facilities
 Front-End Engineering Design(FEED) for Large Power Facilities
 EPC Contract Preparation
 Preparation of Technical Specifications and Technical Data Sheet
 Technical Due Diligence of Aging Power Plant Facilities
 Quality Assurance and Inspection of Drilling Rigs
 Capacity Building for QA/QC Team
 Project Construction Management
 Working Knowledge on FIDIC Contracts
 Contracts Management
 Pipeline and Process Equipment Installation and Inspection
 Cost Estimate
 Project Planning/Scheduling and Project Control/Monitoring
 Project Risk Analysis
 Geotechnical Engineering
 Quality Engineering and Quality Functions Deployment
 Quality Assurance/Control Management
 Quality Audit/Surveys in Accordance with ISO standards
 Familiar with NDT/NDE Techniques
 Inspection, Testing and Measurements
 Contractor/Vendor Quality Management and Qualifications
 Welding Engineering and Inspection
 Welders Training and Qualifications
 Metallographic Examination
 Corrosion Control and Monitoring (Recognition and Prevention)
 Destructive and Non-destructive Examination
 Risk-Based Inspection
 Soil Testing and Evaluation
 Rock Mass Rating System for Tunneling and Rock Slope
Analysis
 Familiar with Geotechnical Exploration and Testing
 Concrete Testing and Evaluation (Destructive and In-Situ
Testing)
 Analysis and Evaluation of Suitability of Super Alloys and
Special Metals in Geothermal Application
 Analysis of the Fundamental Breakdown Mechanism of Paint
and Metallic Coatings
Proposed Position
Principal Civil Engineer
Specialist on Civil Engineering for Power Development Projects
Senior Project Engineer / Senior QA/QC Engineer
Project/Construction Engineer

Education
1989 Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Philippines
Special Academic Distinction
Professional Certificate
November 1989 Civil Engineering Licensure Examination
Philippine Professional Regulations Commission
License No. 0059134
Membership in Professional Association
International Geothermal Association (IGA)
National Geothermal Association of the Philippines (NGAP)
Saudi Council of Engineers – 229809 (Consultant Category)
Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)
Philippine Welding Society (PWS)
Technical Papers
Fortajada, C. F., (March 2009), Strategy for Condition
Assessment and Life Extension Techniques for Concrete
Structures in Geothermal Facilities. Proceedings of the 30th
PNOC-EDCAnnual Geothermal Conference, Makati City,
Philippines.
Fortajada, C. F., (April 2011), Modeling Landslide Risks and
Remediation Economics as Applied to LGPF Phase II Landslide
Mitigating Measures. Model used by PNOC-EDC management
that had realized a savings of PhP170.7 million pesos in landslide
engineering intervention measures. Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F. (December 2011), 40MWe Kayabon Geothermal
Power Plant and Separator Station Site Selection
Reconnaissance Survey. Model used by PNOC-EDC
management as reference for the final location of power plant
and separator station. Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F. (September 2011), Application of Landslide
Risks and Remediation Economics for Bacman Geothermal
Production Field Upper Pad H Landslide Mitigating Measures.
Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F., (November 2011), Synthesis of Various Slope
Lithology Classification of Mindanao Geothermal Production
Field Road to Pad G Slope Instability. Model used by PNOC-
EDC management to delineate the application of soil mechanics
and rock slope engineering to solve landslide challenges in
MGPF. Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F., (2008), Analysis of Extreme Wind Speed for
Northern Luzon Wind Power Project Based on the National
Structural Code of the Philippines. Model used by PNOC-EDC

management to decide on the right IEC Class for Burgos Wind
Turbine Generator for optimum design. Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F., (March 2007), Strategy for Condition
Assessment of Feedstock Jetty in Mariveles, Bataan. Model
used by PNOC-AFC to identify the damage mechanisms on the
concrete and steel structures and optimal method for distress
intervention and life extension technique for the feedstock jetty.
Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F., (2005), Conceptual Model of Quality
Management System in the Construction of Geothermal Surface
Facilities. Model used by PNOC-EDC management as reference
for the construction quality management for geothermal
facilities. Unpublished paper.
Fortajada, C. F., (2002), Analysis of the Fundamental Breakdown
Mechanism of Barrier/Paint Coating System. De facto reference
used by PNOC-EDC in all of the technical specifications for
paint coating system for all geothermal facilities. Unpublished
paper.
Professional Work Experience:
December 2014 - Present Project Engineer
Saudi Aramco – Engineering Support Services Division
 Responsible for managing the portfolio of engineering design
works, refurbishments, upgrades and technology retrofitting
of Saudi Aramco’s largest gas-oil separation plants (GOSP) in
Abqaiq, Uthmaniyah and other areas of operations in Ghawar
field.
 Responsible for the review and appraisal of conceptual and
detailed engineering by GES+ contractors in conjunction with
the proponent, LPD, CSD and other Saudi Aramco specialist
group. Performing review of engineering design deliverables
vis-à-vis Aramco Standards as well as compliance to
International Codes and Standards. Evaluate design scope of
works and the application of sound engineering principles and
cost effective concepts in the design works.
 Responsible for the assessment of cost estimate, material take-
off, technical specifications and Construction Scope of Works
(CSOW) among others.
 Overall project portfolio management and conduct strategic
review of GES+ contractors’ resource planning from
definition phase i.e., development of work breakdown
structure (WBS) and identification of resource requirements
for sub-contract works. Review and approval of manpower
loading to ensure the timely delivery of design packages.

August 2013 – Dec. 2014 Hydropower Engineer
Philippine National Oil Company –Renewables Corporation
 Responsible for the preparation of conceptual design of
hydropower projects for reference on a turn-key contract
including front-end engineering design (FEED).
 Responsible for the preparation of cost estimate, bill of
materials, technical specifications and Technical Data Sheets
(TDS) among others.
 Responsible for the preparation of the bid documents in
accordance with RA 9184 or the Philippine Government
Procurement Reform Act.
 Overall project management and conduct strategic planning
from definition phase i.e., development of work breakdown
structure (WBS) and identification of resource requirements.
Planning phase i.e., preparation of Gantt chart, PERT/CPM
and manpower and equipment loading.
 Responsible for the preparation of bid evaluation criteria and
preparation of bid documents for the owner’s engineer based
on quality-cost base principle.
 Responsible for the preparation of comprehensive feasibility
study for run-of-river Odiongan Mini-Hydro Project. This
study covers among others hydrology, conceptual design for
optimal plant layout, construction methodology, cost estimate,
permitting requirements, market study and incentives such as
Feed-In Tariff (FIT) and carbon credits for clean energy
mechanism.
Jan. 2013 – August 2013 Project Manager
C. F. Fortajada Engineering and Construction Group
 Responsible for the overall project management strategy from
definition phase i.e., development of work breakdown
structure (WBS) and identification of resource requirements.
Planning phase i.e., preparation of Gantt chart, PERT/CPM,
manpower and equipment loading.
 Responsible for the preparation of procurement and project
logistical plans and program. Identify risk and evaluate
impact to the project.
 Integrate nine knowledge areas in project management i.e.,
scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication,
risks and procurement. Prepare quality management plan for
the project.
 Implement and manage the project based on the pre-
established monitoring and control processes.
 Initiate project performance audit, close-out review, prepare
final report and turn-over to client.

Jan. 2010 - Dec. 2012 Civil Design Engineer / Project-in-Charge (Task Manager)
Engineering Design, Procurement and Construction Department
PNOC-Energy Development Corporation
 Responsible for the preparation of technical study for the
glaciological and geohazard issues for the Maule Geothermal
Power Plant Project in Chile with respect to the terrain
condition, high altitude location, topographic relief, tectonic
setting and regional geology, snow avalanche, steep glacial
moraine including mitigation and risk treatment options.
 Detailed design and field layout of pipe route, design of pipe
corridor/road expansion and drainage system for storm water
and geothermal fluid conveyance for zero disposal and design
of pipe road crossing structures for 220MWe Mahanagdong
Separator Station and Redundant Brine Reinjection Project.
 Responsible for financial modeling vis-a-vis economically
viable application of best available technology (EVABAT)
technique for the design of large geothermal pond taking into
account lining durability, mechanical properties, hydraulic
properties and installation and maintenance issues. This is
necessary to provide a cost effective approach to manage
temporary containment of geothermal brine for the eventual
zero disposal system of 1.163GWe geothermal complex.
 Conduct planning, reconnaissance survey and feasibility study
of 80MWe Botong/Rangas-Tanawon Pipeline Interconnection
Project. Considerations among others are made on the access
road and pipe corridor, location of separator station, minimum
earthworks, high NCG content, geohazard risks and tectonic
setting as well as development cost of transmission line.
 Responsible for the general site development design of
40MWe Kayabon Geothermal Power Project. Conduct
optimization technique using the right blend between the
location of power plant and separator station vis-à-vis location
of production and reinjection wells for optimum pipe length
and elimination of pump requirement, minimal earth cut for
access road and pipe corridor, minimization of geohazard
risks, transmission line and future expansion.
 Responsible for the development of numerical model for
landslide mitigation economics that deals with calculated
risks, risk treatment option, implementation plan, monitoring
and review system. This tool is used to assess all landslide
hotspots in all geothermal site based on key parameters such
as generation loss, direct damage to property and likelihood
of occurrence based on detailed geologic and geotechnical
study.

July 2006 – Jan. 2010 Structural Design Engineer / Project-in-Charge (Task
Manager)
Engineering Design, Procurement and Construction Department
 Responsible for the rehabilitation of Turbine-Generator
powerhouse, cooling tower, structural components of gas
removal system and steam pipelines as well as equipment
foundation and switchyard of 150MWe Bacman Geothermal
Power Plant. Developed a proprietary repair strategy to
address unique corrosion damage mechanisms inherent in
geothermal power facilities.
 Responsible for the development of master plan for the
condition assessment of power plants with an aggregate
capacity in excess of 1.0GWe. Developed strategic inquiry
and checklist leading to the discovery of weak points and key
power plant components that presents opportunities for
improvement.
 Responsible for development of technical specifications for
the civil and structural components including corrosion
protection for both steel and concrete structures for the
40MWe Nasulo and 50MWe Tanawon Geothermal Power
Projects. Derivation of site specific seismicity, hydrology,
geohazard assessment including significant contributions in
the selection of suitable materials with respect to the existing
corrosive agents. These are used as the bases for the front-end
engineering works.
 Responsible for the systematic layouting and tower spotting of
42km - 230kV transmission line for 86MWe Burgos Wind
Power Project based on the given topographic relief, lithology,
existing geohazard, corrosion exposure and right of way
considerations. Commissioned a team for detailed
topographic survey for the final layout and engage
geotechnical engineering specialist to provide detailed
geotechnical and geologic study to be used for the detailed
foundation design.
 Responsible for the formulation of discreet methodology to
find a reasonable value of extreme wind speed necessary for
the right classification of wind turbine generator for 86MWe
Burgos Wind Power Project. This is a critical tool for the
correct application of the allowable capacity of wind turbine
under IEC standard classification that needs to be built in an
exceptionally high wind regime.
Jan. 1996 – June 2006 Quality Assurance Engineer / Field Specialist / Project-in-
Charge
Engineering Design Department
 Responsible for quality planning, establishment of quality
standards, quality trouble-shooting and development of quality
control procedures for geothermal, wind power projects, tank

farm for fuel storage, petrochemical and natural gas facilities,
as well as ports and harbor projects.
 Perform quality audits, quality certification, training and
qualifications, contractor/vendor surveillance including
product testing and accreditation.
 Responsible for the study and design of barrier coating system
based on laboratory and actual field exposure tests. The
project also features studies on different metals and their
corrosion morphology with respect to geothermal application.
Responsible also for the analysis of various damage
mechanisms of concrete structures in geothermal environment
and recommend appropriate intervention to protect the
concrete against acid attack.
 Responsible for the design and establishment of technical
specifications for corrosion protection of all EDC geothermal
facilities. Authored the technical specifications for
petrochemical civil construction and land development, wind
power projects and rehabilitation of ports and harbors.
 Perform studies on the corrosion resistance of aluminum vis-
à-vis stainless steel and the applicability of aluminum in air
cooler fins for geothermal power plants.
 Developed welding sequence and distortion control procedure
for all structural steel frame system with particular emphasis
on the repair and rehabilitation of the fleet of drilling rigs.
 Analysis of the fundamental properties of organic and metallic
coatings and identify initiation and propagation modes and
characteristics of failure in a particular geothermal site.
 Perform studies on localized corrosion of 13Cr stainless steel,
second-generation duplex stainless steel and analysis between
SS316 and 17-4ph stainless steel.
 Perform qualitative evaluation and in-depth analysis of the
massive cracking of NNGP turbine generator concrete
foundation.
 Perform studies on the morphology of turbine blade failure.
 Developed a conceptual model of Quality Management
Infrastructure for Energy Development Corporation’s
Geothermal Construction and Related Areas of Operation.
Feb. 1993 – Dec. 1995 Quality Control Engineer / Project-in-Charge (Task
Manager)
Engineering Design Department
 Head of the Quality Control Group during the construction
phase of 116MWe Mindanao Geothermal Power Project.
Responsibilities include quality planning, deployment of
quality functions, quality trouble-shooting, in-process
inspection and testing, final product inspection and testing and
vendor audit and surveillance.

 Responsible for the capacity building of the team of engineers
in various discipline tasks to carry out quality assurance and
quality control activities for geothermal power projects.
 Responsible for the strategic planning and implementation of
a comprehensive quality program for geothermal steam field
facilities, separator and silencer vessels, compressed air
system, pipelines, gas extraction and removal system, cooling
towers, concrete and road network facilities, switchyard and
drainage system.
 Perform welder’s testing and qualification, performance
monitoring, evaluation of pipeline radiography and other
destructive and non-destructive examinations.
 Perform evaluation of all dynamic cone penetrometer test, field
density test, concrete design mix and compressive strength
analysis/data interpretation and maintenance.
July 1992 – Feb. 1993 Field Engineer / Project-in-Charge (Task Manager)
Engineering and Construction Department
 Head of the Quality Control Group during the construction
phase of 40 MWe Cawayan and Botong Geothermal Power
Projects. Responsibilities include quality planning,
deployment of quality functions, quality trouble-shooting, in-
process inspection and testing, final product inspection and
testing and contractor quality audit and surveillance.
 Oversee the proper execution of all soil and concrete testing,
welder testing and qualification, review of isometric and shop
drawings and the overall fabrication and construction quality
of the project.
 Responsible for the overall construction project management,
monitoring and project/cost control of geothermal power
projects.
Dec. 1990 – June 1992 Material Testing Engineer
Engineering and Construction Department
 Responsible for the preparation of concrete design mix,
compressive strength analysis/data interpretation and
maintenance, preparation of laboratory baseline data for field
density test and the evaluation of the result of dynamic cone
penetrometer tests.
 Responsible for the conduct of plate bearing test for all anchor
supports for the piping and other foundation works of
geothermal projects. Analyzed the result of tests and
recommend to management the necessary course of action for
foundation soils that have insufficient bearing capacity.

April 1990 – Nov. 1990 Materials Engineer
Quality Control Department
China State Construction and Engineering Corporation
 Responsible for the preparation of concrete design mix,
compressive strength analysis/data interpretation and
maintenance, preparation of laboratory baseline data for field
density test and the evaluation of the result of dynamic cone
penetrometer tests.
 Responsible for the testing and accreditation of aggregate
quarry source, cement testing, reinforcing bars and
determination of plasticity index of backfill materials.
PNOC-EDC In-House Scientific/Engineering Research Projects/Studies:
Apr. 2000 – June 2006 Research Specialist
Analysis of the Fundamental Breakdown Mechanism of Paint
Coating System
PNOC-Energy Development Corp. (SNGPF/LGPF), Philippines
June 2004 – Sept. 2005 Primary Research Engineer
Strategy for Predictive Evaluation of the Remaining Life of
Concrete Structures in Geothermal Power Facilities
PNOC-Energy Development Corp., Manila, Philippines
Apr. 2004 – Mar. 2005 Author / Engineer
Conceptual Modeling of Quality Management Infrastructure in
Geothermal Power Plant Construction
PNOC-Energy Development Corp., Manila, Philippines
Training /Short Courses:
Primavera P6 (By Stanford IT / Oracle Training Institute).
Fundamentals of Project Management (By Project Management
Institute).
Training Seminar on Advance Corrosion Technologies (by Dr.
Rigoberto Advincula of Houston University)
Training Seminar on Corrosion Engineering (by Dr. Rigoberto
Advincula of Houston University)
Training Seminar on Value Engineering
Training Seminar on Geologic and Geotechnical Hazard
Assessment and Mitigation
Training on Plant Life Asset Management
Workshop Training on Risk-Based Inspection and Defect
Assessment on Power Plant Facilities

Training Seminar on ISO 9000 and Documenting Quality System
Training Seminar on Integrated Environment, safety and Health
Management System (ESHMS)
Seminar on ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Standards
Kepner-Tregoe Project Management Workshop
Training Seminar on Internal Quality Audit
Training Seminar on Total Quality Management
Seminar on Concrete Technology for Modern Structures
Welding Inspector’s Course
Training Workshop on Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving and
Decision Making
Seminar on State-of-the-Art Concrete Technology and Applied
Research (By NASA’s Dr. T. D. Lin and Dr. Art Nisperos)
I, the undersigned, certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that this CV correctly
describes my qualifications and my experience.
I understand that any willful misstatement described herein may lead to my disqualification or
dismissal, if engaged.
Cesar F. Fortajada Date: 7 / October / 2016
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