Andrew Serafico
Energy Engineer
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Dynamic Energy Engineer with proven expertise at Abbott Manufacturing Singapore, specializing in energy management and efficiency analysis. Successfully led ISO50001 certification efforts and mentored junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Skilled in energy project management and data analysis, driving significant reductions in utility costs and enhancing sustainability initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Energy Engineer
Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
05.2019 - Current
- Led and executed multiple utilities Cost Improvement Projects (CIPs), delivering over USD 1M in cumulative savings across electricity, natural gas, and water from 2019–2025 through both capital and low/no‑capital initiatives.
- Served as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Energy Management System (EnMS) under ISO 50001:2018, driving Abbott Manufacturing Singapore’s successful certification and continued compliance since 2019.
- Directed carbon‑reduction initiatives that resulted in a 63% decrease in carbon emission intensity from 2019–2025, significantly advancing Abbott’s global sustainability performance.
- Developed the site’s carbon‑reduction roadmap supporting Abbott’s 2030 Sustainability Plan, targeting a 30% absolute carbon emission reduction by 2030.
- Partnered with the regional sustainability team to implement a regional energy management dashboard, enhancing the site's energy monitoring and decision‑making capabilities.
- Managed mandatory regulatory submissions to Singapore’s National Environment Agency (NEA) and Public Utilities Board (PUB), including:Annual Energy Use Report and Energy Efficiency Improvement Plan (ECA).
Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report (CPA).
Annual Water Use Report and Water Efficiency Management Plan (WEMP). - Assessed and validated project performance by analyzing post‑implementation data to ensure effectiveness and sustain results.
- Conducted comprehensive energy assessments to identify efficiency opportunities and implement cost‑saving measures.
- Developed regression‑based energy and water forecasting models for Finance, supporting budgeting and cost‑control processes.
- Mentored junior utilities engineers, building technical competencies and promoting a culture of continuous development within the team.
- Represented the Utilities & Facilities function in a major 2023–2024 capacity expansion initiative (Project Duo), providing subject‑matter expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supported Abbott Singapore’s successful Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification in 2023, and contributed to ongoing compliance through annual surveillance and recertification audits as part of the site’s AWS core team.
Engineering Utilities Intern
Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Involved in the design, planning and commissioning of a major capital project dealing with improvement in reliability of condensate return in the production plant's steam generation system.
- Initiated and engaged with various external contractors and vendors to plan and facilitate utilities improvement projects affecting compressed air generation, effluent treatment, water treatment and steam generation systems.
- Revamped the Utilities & Facilities (U&F) department's Management Operating System (MOS) to improve its operational capabilities, streamline shopfloor activities, enhance important short interval controls (SICs) and encourage continuous
improvement within the department. - Managed the weekly monitoring of plant-wide energy consumption in terms of electricity, natural gas and water usage.
- Successfully executed revision of various utility system standard operating procedures (SOPs) through the plant's Document Management System.
- Initiated and completed revision and creation of various Preventative Maintenance (PM) programs under U&F and Engineering departments.
- Played a pivotal role in the closing of various internal quality audit (IQA) and Corrective Action Preventive Action (CAPA) findings/observations/action items within a strict time frame.
- Initiated and maintained a system for regular monitoring and correcting of GDP errors in the U&F department's various daily shift logsheets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore 04.2001 -
Skills
Energy management
Renewable energy systems
Energy modeling
Energy budget planning
Energy reporting tools
Energy conservation measures
Energy monitoring systems
Energy efficiency analysis
Energy auditing
Energy data analysis
Biomass energy systems
Energy project management
Accomplishments
- Represented Abbott Manufacturing Singapore as award recipient for the 2023 EENP Awards under the "Excellence in Energy and Greenhouse Gas Management" category.
- Represent Abbott Manufacturing Singapore as Honourable Mention recipient for the 2025 EENP Awards under the “Best Practices” category.
Certification
Water Efficiency Manager
Timeline
Singapore Certified Energy Manager (SCEM) Professional Level
06-2025
Water Efficiency Manager
08-2021
Energy Engineer
Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
05.2019 - Current
Engineering Utilities Intern
Abbott Manufacturing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical And Biomolecular Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
04.2001 -