MANOLO CABALO GARCIA

Construction of the Ministry of Interior Headquarters.

• Inspected materials and equipment as per project specifications, material acceptance certificates, and incoming material inspection reports; ensured the quality of work in compliance with standard specifications and codes of practice; and monitored the delivery of materials as per the bill of quantities.
• Reviewed work method statements, undertook scheduled work inspection requests as per approved shop drawings, and implemented inspections and closing out of non-compliance reports.

Installation of 132 kV underground power cable circuit and connections between 400/132/22 kV grid stations and substations.

• Supervised 132 kV power cable laying and jointing, SF6 sealing end termination, GIS CHB insertion, link box, and grounding system installation, electrical and AC high voltage testing, fiber optics cable laying, splicing, OTDR testing, and commissioning.
• Implemented quality control, monitored compliance with the project health and safety policy in coordination with the consultant as per contract requirements, and prepared weekly project progress reports.

Reinforcement of Jizan Town 132/33 kV Substation.

• Submitted Project Time Schedule, Table of Organization, Location Plan, Health and Safety and Environment Plan, Quality Control Plan, Design Calculation, Specifications, Plans, and Drawings for civil, electrical, and mechanical structures, equipment, and materials, and method statements for SEC approval, managed, supervised, and/or directed all project construction activities relative to manpower, materials, and equipment in coordination with Project Staff to comply with approved Shop Drawings.
• Calculated actual quantities of executed works on-site for invoicing.

Operations and Maintenance of the Binga 100 MW Hydroelectric Plant.

• Implemented standard operating procedures for the safe and efficient operation of alternating current generators, transformers, substations, switchyard equipment, and auxiliary systems, coordinated with the National Power Corporation on equipment start-up and shutdown, system operations, load schedules, maintenance work orders, and troubleshooting reports, supervised main control switchboard operations, and tended to generator and transmission line protection panels, fire alarm systems, and communication equipment.
• Performed equipment inspections, routine preventive and corrective maintenance, conducted preliminary analysis of operational issues, ensured compliance with safety procedures, promoted energy conservation, good housekeeping, and consolidated meter readings and operational data for reporting.