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FERNANDO PEÑA

Deer Park,TX

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

I&E/C CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER / COMMISSIONING EXECUTION

CMCo
06.2023 - Current
  • Participate in engineering reviews as owner representative / owner agent
  • Review 3rd party engineering drawings and job packages
  • Participate in factory acceptance site acceptance and site integration testing
  • Participate in bid reviews (technical bid evaluations)
  • Schedule work as arranged through operations scope to maintain equipment
  • Oversee the work performed by Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians and outside contractors as required for each job to ensure completion in a safe and timely manner
  • Manage any urgent or breakdown electrical jobs as required to keep equipment running and to minimize downtime
  • Ensure the proper functioning of all Electrical & Instrumentation systems daily
  • Ensure all Instrument and Electrical work activities are captured and progressed for reporting to site
  • Provide input into the design and implementation of automation engineering projects to ensure the tasks can be accomplished in a quality, cost-effective and timely manner in order to meet specific plant needs
  • Direct Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians in troubleshooting of electrical and control problems
  • Schedule, assign, plan, and monitor the work of Electrical & Instrumentation work fronts
  • Monitor the acquisition and use of materials to meet productivity and budgetary goals
  • Maintain time, work order, material, equipment, and other electrical & instrumentation shop records
  • Train and/or inform employees of new work methods or procedures, changes in safety regulations, work policies and electrical codes and standards to maximize the staff’s skills and ensure compliance with Company & regulatory requirements
  • Ensure budgeting guidelines are met; stay within budget and assist in preparation of capital and operations budgets
  • Interpret department policies to assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations and adherence to standards
  • Inspect new construction and assist engineers in design requirements prior to construction to ensure compliance
  • Ensure the application of company rules of conduct and health & safety protocols during maintenance procedures to minimize injuries and lost time incidents
  • Participate in safety meetings and provide feedback on unsafe working conditions or signs of equipment breakdowns.

I&E/C ENGINEER - I&E/C COMPLETIONS & COMMISSIONING COORDINATOR

CLOUGH GRP
12.2022 - 05.2023
  • Support the development and lead the execution of commissioning procedures for assigned instrumentation systems
  • Provide daily, on-site/in-field leadership, execution coordination of a multi-discipline team of instrument commissioning technicians
  • Interact with Engineering and Operations team for input and draw from experience and knowledge when executing procedures
  • Acceptance of Mechanically Complete Sub System packages from construction
  • Punch List management and responsibility of offered Sub Systems / Systems
  • Prepare job cards for Pre-Commissioning/Commissioning activities
  • Work with project HSE leadership to develop appropriate Job Safety Analysis (JSA’s) for the instrument commissioning team commissioning activities
  • Ensure Technicians work is carried out in a safe and controlled manner in accordance with the site procedures and PTW system
  • Read, interpret, and work from vendor documentation, project drawings, schematic diagrams and equipment manuals
  • Identify personnel and equipment resources necessary to perform instrument commissioning activities for assigned systems
  • Requisition parts and supplies and maintain spare parts inventory.

I/E/A COMMISSIONING MANAGER

LYONDELLBASELL PO/TBA
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Responsible for start-up and plant operations activities including equipment and system checkout, inspection for proper installation, review for correct design, and calculation of expected system and equipment operating parameters under temporary start-up conditions
  • Coordinates start-up operations, including the direction of craft, and all other start-up activities such as flushing, chemical cleaning, and initial equipment and system operation
  • Coordinated performance tests and calculates test results
  • Performs calculations required to properly evaluate design changes, provides engineering reports for the engineering department to assist in design change preparation
  • Under general supervision, performs all conventional aspects of the functional area subject matter
  • Devises new approaches to problems encountered
  • Plans, schedules, and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria
  • Performs work which involves conventional engineering practice but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials and difficult coordination requirements
  • Provides technical guidance to designers and less experienced engineers
  • Job tasks, correctly performed, impact indirectly on cost containment, efficiency, profitability or operations
  • Budgeted and tracked project progress with respect to craft deliverables.
  • Streamlined commissioning processes by implementing standardized protocols and documentation procedures.
  • Enhanced project efficiency by coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Developed comprehensive commissioning plans, ensuring successful execution and project handover.

COMMISSIONING COORDINATOR

NES Global Talent
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Authorized owner rep- -signed contractor time sheets( 60+ employees), billed equipment (rentals) and Manpower requests for each shift
  • QA of the QC conducted by the contractor
  • Identification of change orders (CO) and initiation of CO process
  • Approval of CO per CO Approval Matrix
  • Escalation of change order accordingly
  • Productivity monitoring and schedule progression to schedule manager and construction mgr
  • Accident Reporting and Incident investigation initiation, Safe behavior monitoring
  • Cataloging late starts, delays, early finishes, schedule progressing and feeding it to the schedule function on time every day
  • Participation in RFI resolution, Orderly work location (housekeeping) Alignment of contractor supervision to the 3-day look ahead on schedule/materials
  • Participate in BID review
  • Review contactors ITP to reflect site deliverables for commissioning phase
  • Offsite inspections in efforts to validate assembly and function of devices per industry standards
  • Manage and direct contractors’ scope of work with respect to scheduling efforts
  • Oversee loop checks and SIS- interlock validation
  • Manage the completion of walk downs and punch lists of offered systems and sub systems
  • Addressing Instrument Commissioning issues and resolving schedule conflicts within the Instrumentation Commissioning Team
  • Coordination of functional testing of commissioned systems and engaging the Operations Team when and where needed
  • Surveillance and supervision of I&E and Mechanical Craft in order to champion Simops (Simultaneous Operations) schedule conflicts and deviations.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining coordination processes and implementing new organizational systems.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through resource allocation optimization, leading to significant budget reductions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
  • Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on data-driven insights.
  • Reduced logistical errors through meticulous planning of transportation schedules and inventory management practices.
  • Monitored performance metrics consistently and implemented corrective actions when needed, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.

PROJECT ENGINEER / INSTRUMENTATION PROJECT MANAGER

NES Global Talent
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Monitor all contractual commitments to ensure all work is being performed in accordance with the specifications, drawings, and terms of contract
  • Scheduled and Managed scope development, engineering design, construction, and startup of assigned instrumentation & electrical related operation within TAR / Capital Projects
  • Review invoices and applications for payment to assure accuracy of completion, tabulations, and the approval or disapproval within payment scope
  • Conduct meetings with client to provide project status
  • Ensure construction activities are performed safely and effectively within client EH&S policies
  • Monitor material delivery to assure proper material order and update material master inventory tracker
  • Complete all items required to close out project and organize project post review to ensure all turnover documents are finalized and verified
  • Validate Pre-Commissioning/ Commsissioning activities prior to commencement
  • Acceptance of Mechnically complete sub-systems packages
  • Field execution of functional acceptance testing (FAT) verification of the operation and integration of all electrical systems components as part of a fully functional system per design.
  • Increased project efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Managed budgets effectively for multiple projects, ensuring financial targets were met.

I&E PLANNER (TAR) – I&E COORDINATOR (PROJECTS / TAR ) – PROJECT ENGINEER (TAR / PROJECTS) INSTRUMENTATION PROJECT MANAGER (TAR/PROJECTS)

NES FIRCROFT
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • TURNAROUND I&E PLANNER - Walk job pack w/ owner and define job steps
  • Build Bill of Materials in alignment with Maximo Inventory framework
  • Identify Equipment and Tools an develop QA/QC plan (as-found and as-installed)
  • Arrange 3rd party interactions for planning phase
  • Assign resource & man-hrs.to each Step
  • Submit to Primavera P6 Schedule
  • Request quote for materials per job pack
  • Interact with Operations and Engineering team for input and consulting system history log when developing procedures
  • Commissioning of transformers, switchgear/ motor control centers, DC power systems, uninterruptible power supplies, motors and generators
  • Substations /Switchyards electrical commissioning and operational functions
  • Generate and maintain records of tests and other commissioning related activities to include assisting in the development of electrical commissioning procedures.

I&E CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

ALLIED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Prepared and took ownership for budget cost (labor, material, equipment) man-hour estimating of bids and project proposals, identifying risk, opportunities, and maintaining a winning strategy
  • Estimated Electrical / Instrumentation Construction Projects
  • Reviewed all RFQ documents (specifications, scope, drawings, etc.) and construction documents for upcoming assigned bids
  • Prepared detailed cost estimates
  • Prepared technical and commercial clarifications, Provided schedule information to scheduler for project updates
  • Participated in RFI initiation process
  • Worked with vendors to receive required material / equipment pricing
  • Maintained and filed job records to include open bids, bids lost, bids awarded, and jobs completed
  • Supported Construction Project Managers
  • Attended meetings to transfer project information to project managers, coordinators and superintendents
  • Provided backup information as requested by Project Manager, Superintendent
  • Assisted Project Manager in preparing change orders
  • Developed and supported customer relationships
  • Built and maintain positive business relationships
  • Supervise the Instrument Commissioning Team to achieve scheduled deadlines and ensuring the technical integrity of work carried out
  • Control of all I&E commissioning work allocation and completion
  • Approved record and test documents generated by Electrical Commissioning Engineers and Technicians.

I&E Turnaround Planner/Execution Coordinator

NES GLOBAL TALENT
11.2018 - 11.2019
  • Assisting with development of the turnaround from “cradle to grave “
  • Field walks for new and modernization tasks
  • Material take off within I&E/A and Mechanical craft
  • Able to execute field work as needed
  • Ensuring availability of turnaround materials, spare parts and Equipment
  • Report accurate turnaround progress and communication of deviations to plans, schedules, forecasts and performance’s
  • Estimate man hours for resource loading and validate throughout the course of
  • Purchase Material through SAP, create purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  • Import data into P6
  • Developed detailed commissioning and start-up procedures for assigned instrumentation systems
  • Manage instrumentation / automation vendor support during the commissioning phase for assigned systems.

I&E Turnaround Planner/Execution Coordinator

KAP Project Services
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Plan Major Turnaround for ADN Unit
  • Walk job down per Operations Worklist, develop job steps and Requirements for craft and man hours for each submitted work-order
  • Plan and prepare turnaround work packages, which include the job steps, drawing and sketches, material, equipment, and tool requirements
  • Purchased material for planned activities and spare parts in SAP
  • Tracked all activities within TA
  • Execution Coordinator During TA, verified all Field activities are executed on a timely manner and safely.

Senior Commissioning Technician

Rush Resources
04.2018 - 08.2018
  • Commissioning of control loops provided reliability support and troubleshooting plant Wide, Calibration of instruments, Electrical equipment troubleshooting, Field Engineering, Configure control loops via Heart communicator

Planner/ Scheduler – Commissioning Execution Coordinator

Rabalais I&E
11.2017 - 05.2018
  • Coordinate the development of turnaround work scope received from all departments such as operations, inspection, projects, and maintenance
  • Ensured work scope justification and compliance with the turnaround work scope criteria, Field review scope and develop job steps and requirements for craft and man hours for each submitted work request
  • Obtain technical input from engineering where required, Input all scope of work, including capital work to be done during the turnaround, into the planning system
  • Plan and prepare turnaround work packages, which include the job steps, drawing and sketches, material, equipment, and tool requirements
  • Prepare subcontractor work packages for bid process and/or work execution.

Commissioning Supervisor / Coordinator

MMR Pro Com
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Overseeing Pre-commissioning, Inspection, Calibration, Functional Check Out, and Commissioning of Instrumentation and Electrical Systems, Track Project Progress, Coordinate work through execution phase
  • Participate in turnover review meetings, Coordinate Pre-Turnaround I/E repairs and Commissioning activities
  • Review of system Turnover Packages.

Instrument/Electrical & Controls Technician

C2C
11.2016 - 04.2017
  • Calibrate and install instruments, Troubleshoot and diagnostics of I/E equipment, Preventative maintenance, Demo of I/E equipment, Loop check of control loops, Cold Cutover / Hot cutover, terminate motors and start stops, Troubleshoot motors

I&E QA/QC I&E Planner

Salisbury Industries
03.2016 - 10.2016
  • Inspect Electrical and Instrumentation equipment per site standards or NEC, Document all findings, managed loop folders
  • Reviewed and updated (RED LINE) P&ID and loop drawings pertaining to instrumentation Specifications, Provided troubleshooting and repair assistance
  • Track all QC discoveries, Collaborate and Harmonize with Site Construction Manager, Project Field Engineer to better serve construction ability
  • Create and Track NCRs and RFIs with respect to Clients Request

I&E Technician

TASC
03.2016 - 05.2016
  • Calibrate and install instruments, Troubleshoot and diagnostics of I/E equipment, Preventative maintenance, Demo of I/E equipment, Loop check of control loops, Cold Cutover / Hot cutover, Terminate motors and start stops, Troubleshoot motors

I&E Coordinator Specialist / I&E Planner

ITC
02.2016 - 03.2016
  • Work with Engineering group to provide proper specification sheets, Developed detailed portions of schedule per SAP
  • Obtain accurate estimates in helping to provide purchase orders
  • Coordinate work through execution phase
  • Participate in turnover review meetings, Optimization of I&E schedule

DCS I&E Commissioning Coordinator

Tepco
11.2014 - 12.2015
  • Manage the commissioning of DCS controls equipment for new control room
  • Monitored construction contractor and/or Company assigned personnel to ensure that execution is being performed productively, yet safely, and per Company specifications
  • Established commissioning procedures, including the coordination of the Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR)
  • Coordinated with Operations and Maintenance for an organized, Controlled environment and complete project startup and turnover
  • Supports Project Engineer in development of commissioning execution plans to support start up efforts.

I&E (BP North Slope) I&E Commissioning Manager / Planner-Scheduler

BIG G I&E
06.2014 - 10.2014
  • Interface with client along with Overseeing & Scheduling Functional Check-Out Team, PSSR walk downs
  • Overseeing Pre-commissioning, Inspection, Calibration, Functional Check Out, and Commissioning of Instrumentation and Electrical Systems
  • Track Project Progress Manage and Produce Planning activities per SAP
  • Ensure commissioning activities that require craft support are planned, communicated and completed
  • Provide direction to proper craft to support commissioning activities.

Lead Consultant

Chevron Wheatstone Project (LNG Australia)
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Consult Instrumentation & Controls and Electrical equipment within Reliability Centered Maintenance
  • Developed work instructions and integrity critical work instructions per process criticality
  • Update team’s statistics and metrics for daily reporting and project audit trails
  • Review cause and effect charts to eliminate potential hazards/ discrepancies
  • Distinguished failure modes in close correlation to specific task
  • A part of the Chevron Steering Team, my duties are to provide guidance and oversight to the working team
  • Knowledge of Plant Resource Manager (PRM) and Intelligent Field Services

Plant Asset Management Instrument and Controls Consultant

Petrofac, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Improve regional equipment maintenance strategies and planned maintenance routines
  • Developed detailed maintenance procedures to support the execution of planned maintenance routines
  • Design system configuration using Visio and Auto Cad
  • Utilize SAP to create work packages

I&E Execution Coordinator / I&E Planner

Plant Engineering Services
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Coordinate Pre-Turnaround I/E repairs and Commissioning activities
  • Forecasted and implemented per operational shutdown equipment
  • Projected maintenance routines and repairs per process criticality
  • Document control and Document management of equipment
  • Initiate Implementation of discoveries with Engineering Department.

Instrumentation Specialists/I&E Tech

Industrial Specialty Contractors
01.2011 - 01.2012

Education

No Degree - PMP

PMI
01.2022

Skills

  • Policy Implementation
  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Expense Tracking
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Project Management
  • Time Management
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Change Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Project Planning
  • Scheduling and Coordinating

Systems Software

  • In-Tools – Smart Instrumentation
  • Emerson Delta V
  • Honeywell TDC 200&3000 DCS
  • Fisher PROVOX DCS
  • Allen Bradley PLC’s
  • Yokogawa
  • Rockwell Automation
  • Bentley Nevada 3500
  • GE
  • ABB
  • PRIMAVERA P6
  • SAP
  • NAVISWORKS - AUTODESK
  • MICROSTATION
  • DOCUMENTUM
  • SHAREPOINT
  • MAXIMO
  • VISIO
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Blue beam

Personal Information

Positions: I&C/E Construction Manager, I&C/E Commissioning Manager, FCO Manager, I&C Consultant, DCS Coordinator, Scheduler, I&C/E Planner, I&C/E QA/QC, Field Engineer, I&C/E Procedure Writer, I&C Project Engineer, Instrumentation Project Manager, I&E Superintendent, I&C/E Commissioning Technician

Timeline

I&E/C CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER / COMMISSIONING EXECUTION

CMCo
06.2023 - Current

I&E/C ENGINEER - I&E/C COMPLETIONS & COMMISSIONING COORDINATOR

CLOUGH GRP
12.2022 - 05.2023

I/E/A COMMISSIONING MANAGER

LYONDELLBASELL PO/TBA
01.2022 - 12.2022

COMMISSIONING COORDINATOR

NES Global Talent
01.2021 - 10.2021

I&E PLANNER (TAR) – I&E COORDINATOR (PROJECTS / TAR ) – PROJECT ENGINEER (TAR / PROJECTS) INSTRUMENTATION PROJECT MANAGER (TAR/PROJECTS)

NES FIRCROFT
01.2021 - 10.2021

PROJECT ENGINEER / INSTRUMENTATION PROJECT MANAGER

NES Global Talent
10.2020 - 10.2021

I&E CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

ALLIED ENGINEERING AND DESIGN
02.2020 - 10.2020

I&E Turnaround Planner/Execution Coordinator

NES GLOBAL TALENT
11.2018 - 11.2019

I&E Turnaround Planner/Execution Coordinator

KAP Project Services
08.2018 - 11.2018

Senior Commissioning Technician

Rush Resources
04.2018 - 08.2018

Planner/ Scheduler – Commissioning Execution Coordinator

Rabalais I&E
11.2017 - 05.2018

Commissioning Supervisor / Coordinator

MMR Pro Com
04.2017 - 09.2017

Instrument/Electrical & Controls Technician

C2C
11.2016 - 04.2017

I&E QA/QC I&E Planner

Salisbury Industries
03.2016 - 10.2016

I&E Technician

TASC
03.2016 - 05.2016

I&E Coordinator Specialist / I&E Planner

ITC
02.2016 - 03.2016

DCS I&E Commissioning Coordinator

Tepco
11.2014 - 12.2015

I&E (BP North Slope) I&E Commissioning Manager / Planner-Scheduler

BIG G I&E
06.2014 - 10.2014

Lead Consultant

Chevron Wheatstone Project (LNG Australia)
09.2013 - 06.2014

Plant Asset Management Instrument and Controls Consultant

Petrofac, Inc.
06.2013 - 09.2013

I&E Execution Coordinator / I&E Planner

Plant Engineering Services
01.2012 - 01.2013

Instrumentation Specialists/I&E Tech

Industrial Specialty Contractors
01.2011 - 01.2012

No Degree - PMP

PMI

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