1. RENATO M. RICO
Electrical Engineer
CURRICULUM VITAE
HOME ADDRESS : No. 2 Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Telephone No. (+63916) 5156362
Email: rmrico25@yahoo.com
Mobile Nos.: (+97150) 5956706
CITIZENSHIP : Filipino
Passport No. XX3585687
EDUCATION : FEATI UNIVERSITY, Manila, April 1984
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
LICENSE : Professional Regulation Commission
Registered Electrical Engineer
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE:
More than Twenty seven (27) years of extensive experiece in Electrical Engineering Design, Field
Engineering, Construction and Quality Assurance/Quality Control Management particularly in the
field of oil and gas industry.
Eleven years of experience in Azerbaijan on Construction of Oil and gas platforms, Oil rigs, Oil
Pumping stations on pipeline, Barges, Hydrocarbon plant, Cement plant, Yard Upgrades and other
various project.
More than fourteen years of experience in electrical design and construction of a Petrochemical Plant
Projects in United Arab Emirates and the Middle East. It includes Aluminium plant, onshore
fabrication of oil rigs and offshore platforms.
Two years of experience in Electrical Distribution Line Design for industrial, commercial and
residential establishments either by installation of transformer or extension of facilities in accordance
with MERALCO Standards and Specifications. One year experience for the construction of a Diesel
Engine Power Plant Project.
PROFESSIONAL STRENGTH:
Management role with strong leadership ability; fluent in oral and written communication skills;
creative in approaching and resolving problems; competence in decision making and can build and
maintain effective working relationships among the personnel of different cultures in the project
Proficient in Computer applications – MS office, Visio, ACAD, ETAP, Dialux and other versatile
programs
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
KENTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
UnitedArab Emirates & Caspian Region
Job Title Inclusive Dates Projects Client
Lead Technical
Expert
Apr 2014 – Present
Kentech Learning & Development
Support Development &Governance of the
Company Charter
Middle East Projects
QAQC Manager Jan 2013 – Mar 2014
EMAL E&I Installation - Phase 2
Aluminum Smelter Complex
SNC Lavalin – UAE
QAQC Manager Oct 2012 – Dec 2013
ENOC E&I Modification
Plant Shutdown Works
ENOC - Dubai
Senior E&I Engineer Mar 2012 – Sep 2012
Proposals Department
Various projects for tender
UAE Projects
Lead Design E&I
Engineer
Sep 2011 – Feb 2012
Qatar Steel Plant
Gas Production Facility
Air Liquide Qatar
Senior E&I Engineer May 2011 – Aug 2011
Proposals Department
Various projects for tender
UAE Projects
QAQC Manager Nov 2010 – Apr 2011 Rig 3 Delba III E&I Installation
Semi-submersible Drilling Rig
SBM -Abu Dhabi
QAQC Manager May 2010 – Oct 2010
Rig 2 Odebrecht E&I Installation
Semi-submersible Drilling Rig
SBM -Abu Dhabi
QAQC Manager Nov 2009 – Apr 2010
EMAL E&I Installation - Phase 1
Aluminum Smelter Complex
SNC Lavalin – UAE
QAQC Manager Jul 2008 – Oct 2009
ENOC E&I Installation
Naptha Hydrotreater Reformer Expansion
Foster Wheeler – Dubai
Project Engineer Jan 2008 – Jun 2008
Sangachal Terminal E&I Installation
Produced Water Tank
Entrepose - Azerbaijan
Project Engineer Jan 2007 – Dec 2007
STB1 E&I Recertification for RMRS
Pipe Laying Barge
Saipem – Azerbaijan
QHSE Manager Feb 2006 – Dec 2006
Sangachal Terminal E&I Installation
Produced Water Tank
PSN–Azerbaijan &
Georgia
QAQC Engineer Apr 2005 – Jan 2006
TPG 500 E&I Installation
Jack-up Drilling Rig Project
Technip – Azerbaijan
QAQC Engineer Jan 2004 – Mar 2005
Electrical & Light Civil Upgrade
Zykh Fabrication Yard
Technip – Azerbaijan
Project Engineer Jul 2003 – Dec 2003
CathodicProtection MV Transformers
BP Northern Route Export Pipeline
Corroconsult - Caspian
QAQC Engineer Jan 2003 – Jun 2003
DSWD Module E&I Installation
Topside Platform Project
McDermott –Azerbaijan
Project Engineer Feb 2000 – Sep 2002
Garadagh Cement Plant Project
Cement Mill, Packing &Loading Upgrade
Holcim - Azerbaijan
Project Engineer Mar 2002 – Jun 2002
DBA Electrical Refurbishment
Lifting Barge
Saipem – Azerbaijan
E&I Construction
Supervisor
Oct 1999 – Jan 2000
Sangachal Terminal E&I Installation
Diesel Treatment Skid
BP - Azerbaijan
E&I Commissioning
Supervisor
Jan 1999 – Aug 1999
Western Route Export Pipeline
Crude Oil Pipeline Azerbaijan to Georgia
Kvaerner - Azerbaijan
E&I Senior
Supervisor
Jan 1998 – Oct 1998
Shelf 5 Rig Upgrade Project
Semi-submersible Drilling Rig
Kaerner - Azerbaijan
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
KENTECH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
UnitedArab Emirates & Caspian Region
Lead Technical Expert
Kentech Learning & Developpment
Developtraining materials to address competence gap of the company direct employees, supervisors and
construction supports.
Lead and manage the planning, logistics, resources and deliver the competence gap workshops.
Developthe process, standards and criteria for the selection, development andaccreditation of
trainer/facilitator who supports the direct manpower development process.
Engage with the Regional Managers aimedto establish training needs to add value and align with the
Company Charter.
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QA/QC Manager
Various Projects in UAE & Caspian Region
Overall responsibility for the qualityfunctions of the project andensure that mechanical completion of
systems requiredby the client are deliveredwithin the schedule.
Establish a system to control andmonitor the flow of inspection andtesting activities in conjunction with
the client Inspection &Test procedures
Ensure that quality control is properly implementedin accordance with the project specification and
requirements andthat ITR’s, system completion certificates andquality packs are deliveredin a timely
manner as per system commissioning schedule.
Attend project meetings to discuss any issues concerning the QA/QC and resolve problems that may arise
during the phase of the project..
Responsible for the compilation of Project Completion Dossier andensure that all as-built are captured
during inspection activities andmarked-up on the master file.
Ensure that our personnel are aware and in compliance with the Kentech IMS Policy statement and
procedures.
Kentech is accredited to Quality ISO 9001:2008 Standard, Environmental ISO14001:2004 Standardand
Health &Safety OHAS18001:2007 Standards and I was the custodian of the IntegratedManagement System
(IMS) documents for the Caspian Region.
Responsible for the implementation of the Company QHSEPolicy andprocedures
Conduct internal audit to the different projects and offices within the Caspian region to ensure that all
employees are working in compliance with the Company IMSPolicy Statement andprocedures.
Lead Design E&I Engineer
Qatar Steel Plant E&I Installation Project
Review and evaluate the requirement of engineering anddesign as stipulatedin the EPC Contract.
Establish design and drawing deliverables register with target submission dates anddiscussed with the
client.
Attend project meeting with the client to discuss engineering relatedissues.
Lead the design team to produce engineering calculations i.e. loadflow &short circuit analysis (ETAP)
cable sizing & voltage drop calculation, lighting illumination calculation (Dialux), cable tray andconduit
fill calculation.
Delegate works to design engineers andcheck drawings produced i.e. Single line, schematic, block
diagram, wiring & termination diagram, layout drawings, installation details andsections, earthing,
lightning protection, ILD’s, hook-up drawing including cable schedule, DB schedule, equipment list,
instrument list, etc.
Review vendor drawings, data sheets and specifications of materials andequipment andapprovedprior to
procurement to ensure compliance with the project requirements. Ensure that all material andequipment
are approvedand issued for procurement on time.
Ensure that all design deliverables are approvedandissuedfor construction on schedule.
Senior E&I Engineer
Proposals Department
Review and evaluate tender documents to determine the requirements of engineeringanddesign.
Provide preliminary design calculation andcreate BOQ basedon the tender documents and drawings for
the proposal’s team to produce cost estimate.
Establish single line, switchboard/DBschedule, cable schedule and provide engineering support to
proposals department.
Establish man-hour estimates based on the company standard norms and site construction experience.
Project Engineer
Various Projects in Caspian Region
Overall responsibility for the execution of the project andensure that it is completedwithin the time frame
schedule.
Establish manpower requirement, control/monitor the progress andensure that all works are carriedout in
accordance with the project requirement andspecifications.
Identify the equipment & materials suppliedby Kentech andcoordinate with the procurement
department for the purchase on time. Liaise with the client for the delivery andstorage of free-issue
materials.
Coordinate with the client andto other disciplines, attendproject meetings andproviding progress
reports and other project documents as requiredby the client.
Provide timesheet andprogress report to our accounts department for the preparation of invoices and
progress claims to the client.
Look after the submission of ITR’s, completion certificates, as-built andother quality documentation as
requiredby GOC system.
Responsible for the compilation andsubmission of Project Completion Dossier andother Handover
documents to the client as part of the contract requirements.
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Engineering Design Task with Kentech Caspian Limited
Establisheddesign scheme for the proposedpower distribution system of Zykh Fabrication Yardfor
the erection of TP-500 jack-up rig.
Establishedengineering design of perimeter lighting on the Western Route Export Pipeline
pumping stations for BP.
Establisheddetaileddesign of pole mounted11/0.4kV & 6/0.4kV, 10kVA transformer replacement for
the cathodicprotection rectifier on the Northern Route Export Pipeline for BP.
Project Engineer
DBA & STB1 Barge
In-charge for the RMRS re-certification of DBA& STB1 barges Projects. The scope includes testing and
inspection of electrical equipment i.e. switchboard, distribution boards, motor driven cranes, electricmotors
and other electrical equipment to confirm compliance with RMRSrequirements.
Project Engineer
Garadagh Cement Plant
Involvedin the preparation of bidproposal to tender the Garadagh Cement Plant Upgrade. The project
was awarded.
Establishedengineering design for the Garadagh Cement Plant Upgrade. The scope includes cement mills,
bag packing and bulk loading using Siemens PLC Control System &fibre opticcables interfacedto the
existing Soviet system equipment.
Conductedengineering surveys on the existing electrical system(Soviet Standard) from 6KV down to 380V
consumers and establishedsingle line drawings on AutoCADformat.
ConductedSafety Audit Survey on the existing electrical system installation. Preparedreport highlighting
hazards to personnel andequipment.
Overall responsibility for the execution of the project andensure that it is completedwithin the time frame
schedule.
Coordinate with the client andto other disciplines, attendproject meetings andproviding progress reports
and other documents as requiredby the client.
Responsible for the compilation andsubmission of Project Completion Dossier andother Handover
documents to the client as part of the contract requirements.
E&I Commissioning Supervisor
BP Western Route Export Pipeline (Georgia)
Lead a team of E&I technicians for the commissioning of electricalequipment, instrumentation andfire
safety systems on oil pumping andpressure reducing stations in Georgia.
Coordinate andassist ICS vendor for the commissioning of their panels anddevices.
E&I Senior ConstructionSupervisor
Shelf 5 Rig E&I Upgrade Project
Reports to the Construction Manager, update project progress andconstraints.
Monitor look-aheadschedule andcoordinate with the other discipline for access to start E&I installation
Check for the availability of Electrical equipment andmaterials to ensure completion as per the schedule.
Delegate work for the supervisors accordingly andresolve construction site issues andproblems.
Coordinate with other disciplines andwith engineering regarding design discrepancies andclashing of
electrical installation with piping or otherdiscipline
OTHER COMPANIES
Company Job Title Inclusive Dates Project
J. Ray McDermott S.A
Baku, Azerbaijan
E&I Production
Engineer
Aug 1996 – Nov 1997 Chirag 1 GOSP Early Oil Project
BP Offshore Platform
Lummus Alireza Ltd. Co.
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
E&I Design
Engineer
Jul 1995 – Jul 1996 Saudi Aramco Projects
Offshore Platforms
Meralco Industrial Eng’g.
Services Corp - Philippines
Electrical Engineer
Mar 1994 - Jun 1995 215MW Diesel Engine
Power Plant Project
Fluor Daniel Arabia Associate Design
Engineer
Jun 1991 - Dec 1993 Crude Oil Expansion Program
Marjan Onshore Project
Meralco Industrial Eng’g.
Services Corp - Philippines
Electrical Engineer
Mar 1989 - May 1991
Line Design Projects
Metro Manila
Eng’g Equipment Inc.
Manila, Philippines
Engineering
Support
Apr 1986 - Feb 1989
Kuwait Refinery Modernization Project
Mina Abdulla, Kuwait
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SPECIAL TRAINING:
ETAP Training Course Permit to Work – Performing Authority Course
ETAP Dubai, UAE RGIT Montrose
Dec 2011 December 2006
GOC Foundation Course Advance Safety Audit Course
QED International Technip
June 2007 May 2005
Internal Audit Training Course – OHSAS 18001 Fire Fighting Training
Bureau Veritas J.Ray Mc Dermott S.A
July 2006 Jan 1997
BOSIET Survival Training Course AutoCAD
Occupational Training Internatioal Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corp.
May 2002 May 1990
Intergraph (Version 4.0.3.1)
Lummus Alireza Ltd. Co.
August 1995
REFERENCES:
Steve Humphreys Conor Buckley Group
Services Director Planning Engineer
Kentech International Limited BP – Azerbaijan Projects
Mark A. Shaw Richard Newcombe
Group IMS Manager Division Manager – Special Projects
Kentech International Limited Rapid Solutions - Azerbaijan
Kevin Hassett John Foy
Project Manager Project Manager
Kentech International Limited BP – Azerbaijan Sangachal Terminal