Wilfredo Padua
Coburg,OREGON
Summary
Knowledgeable Commissioning Specialist with proven expertise in equipment installation, testing, and configuration. Expert in coordinating installations and resolving initial on-site problems. Diligent about following processes and handling every detail for successful operations.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
E and I Commissioning Tech
Versa Tech Automation Services
New Caney, TX
03.2026 - Current
- Commissioned NGPL booster compressors, 45 natural gas cooling fan motors, and gas filter separators, enhancing system capacity.
- Function checked plant fire and gas system, verifying operation through PLC ladder logic and HMI display to ensure safety compliance.
- Devices include UV/IR (Fire) detector, Heat detectors, smoke detectors, Manual call point, ESD pull down switches, Gas detectors, ESD switches.
- Verified all ICSS (Industrial Control Safety System), SID (Safety implemented Devices), SIS (Safety Implemented Systems) and F & G systems are verified from PLC and HMI are working.
- Confirmed newly installed instruments and devices IO wirings from field installation to PLC system.
- Function test ESD valves, control valves and actuators, force to activate the valves from PLC ladder diagram.
- Ensured emergency systems operated correctly through thorough verification.
- Validate electrical systems including soft starters, FVNR motors, ATS emergency general circuits.
E and I Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Applus Velosi
Luanda, Angola
11.2022 - 10.2024
- Supervised and managed E & I activities for SLGC Project, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
- Designed and implemented electrical and instrumentation systems for SLGC Project.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve project efficiency.
- Prepared Instrument data sheet, cause and effect matrix, send RFI to vendors, send RFQ to contractors, prepare redlines, as built drawings, prepare NCR to contractor for substandard construction hook-up installation, order materials from materials suppliers using project work order number, estimate contract price for the contractors, Send ITC to contractors.
- Used Integrated Project Management System (IPIMS) to make sure project completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Oversaw work progress, materials, and the installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment such as transformers and generators.
- Review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
- Used AutoCAD, PDF editor and NAVIS works for drawing as built.
- Ensure compliance with CHEVRON ENGINEERING SPECIFICATIONS (CES), electrical codes and safety regulations.
- Understanding local and international codes (e.g., ASME, API, ISO). Adhering to Chevron’s engineering standards and guidelines. Compliance with Chevron’s safety protocols and industry best practices.
- Validate and verify the activities of area isolator to make sure the electrical isolation of PTW is in place prior to starting the work.
- Supervised and oversee loop check, calibration and function check of electrical and instrument such as Fire and Gas System, telecommunication system (PAGA, fiber optic and CAT 6 routings, CCTV, Fire and Gas system, Transmitters, Control valves, ESD Systems, Compressors and Generator control systems, Programmable Logic controllers and others. Involved in troubleshooting and repair as needed.
- Supervised and overseeing that all ICSS (Industrial Control Safety System), SID (Safety implemented Devices), SIS (Safety Implemented Systems) and F & G systems are verified and working.
- Supervised and oversaw QA/QC checked Sheets (A, B, or C check sheets) are on schedule. (Monitored through IPIMS).
- Supervised and oversaw to make sure that the set goal on each priority job cards are achieved as per schedule.
- Used six sigma and Pareto principle to rectify issues on project delay.
- Monitor project budgets and control costs. Used six sigma and Pareto principle to rectify issues on project delay.
- Supervised and oversaw the installation, Megger Testing, Hot pot testing, polarization testing and commissioning of electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Supervised and overseen punch list items are properly cleared, verified and closed and QA/QC checked Sheets are on schedule. (Monitored through IPIMS).
- Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
- Diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to electrical and instrumentation systems.
- Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team, System Completion Teams and to QA/QC.
- Submitted accurate records of project progress, equipment, and materials used.
- Supervised, oversaw and monitored the availability of materials, checked the activities in advance to monitor the materials required during construction, cleared punch list clearing and commissioning and followed up with Chevron materials coordinator and ensured materials ETA on time. Search from the internet and equipment manuals for the correct spare parts and materials.
- Update stakeholders on progress, issues and timelines.
- Supervised, oversee and coordinate electrical equipment delivery, handling and positioning.
Electrical and Instrument Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Airswift
Nanba, Sichuan Province
02.2016 - 10.2019
- Supervised upgrade of water jacket heaters, installation of instruments, loop checking, and commissioning of instrumentation, ensuring timely completion and zero injuries during start-up and handover to production.
- Coordinated PLDS (Pipeline Leak Detection System) project for Chevron's Facility Engineering Department on Chuandongbei Gas Project in Namba, Republic of China, overseeing construction progress and ensuring compliance with CDB and government standards while providing instructions and scope of work to contractors.
- Supervised in Pipe Leak Detection System construction, punch listing, commissioning, start up and handover the system to operation.
- Lead the commissioning team to commission the equipment like 40 kilometers FOC (Fiber Optic Cable), Motorola Radio Towers, 10 KV overhead power lines, Transformers, Generators, ATS, UPS, Switchgears, Auto reclosers for 10 KV overhead lines, Water Jacket Heaters and others.
- Supervised the upgrade of water jacket heaters, installation of instruments, loop checking, and commissioning of instrumentation, start up and handover to production. Completed in timely manner and Injury free.
- Supervised and overseeing that all ICSS (Industrial Control Safety System), SID (Safety implemented Devices), SIS (Safety Implemented Systems) and F & G systems are verified and working.
- Send requests to HES, maintenance department heads, operation, project owner, electrical engineer and instrument engineers that are involved in the project to participate for PSSR (Pre -Start-up Safety Checks) prior to starting up the units.
- Led commissioning team for equipment including 40 kilometers of fiber optic cable, Motorola radio towers, 10 KV overhead power lines, transformers, generators, ATS, UPS, switchgears, and auto reclosers, ensuring successful integration and operational readiness.
- Conduct field instrumentation survey to provide recommendations for operation for the field instruments that need to upgrade.
- Used six sigma and Pareto principle to rectify issues on project delay.
- Directed the construction, punch listing, commissioning, startup, and handover of the Pipe Leak Detection System to operations.
- Executed the change out of 10KV/400V transformers at the main plant substation during the plant turnaround.
- Supervised and oversaw the Gas plant turn around overseeing instrumentation upgrades on Analyzers and gas dehydration units.
- Prepared and reviewed of handover documentation packages as required.
Electrical and Instrument Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Velosi
01.2009 - 12.2015
- Supervised installation of tubing from instruments to process tapping points, control valves, and valve actuators; modified well head control panel hydraulic and pneumatic control system for new well head.
- Oversaw physical inspection of all electrical/instrument installations, ensuring compliance with approved designs, international codes, and company procedures.
- Supervised and overseeing that all ICSS (Industrial Control Safety System), SID (Safety implemented Devices), SIS (Safety Implemented Systems) and F & G systems are verified and working.
- Reviewed handover documentation packages to ensure accuracy.
- Responsible for providing guidance to contractors and witnessing all electrical /testing activities.
- Guided contractors and observed all electrical testing activities.
- Supervised and oversee for the identification of positive or negative progress including non-conformances and feedback to QA/QC Team Leader, Construction Site Manager, or construction supervisor.
- Identified progress against project milestones, reporting non-conformances and feedback to QA/QC Team Leader, Construction Site Manager, or construction supervisor.
- Facilitated coordination with various contractors to apply the approved Health & Safety and QA/QC procedures during inspection activities.
- Contributed observations to near miss and incident reporting to improve workplace safety..
- Contributed data to company progress reports to maintain project transparency..
Instrument Foreman
Mapel (Amec Libya)
Libya
06.2007 - 01.2009
- Supervised the installation of various instruments and electrical equipment such as transmitters (flow, pressure, level temperature) Flow (Differential, capacitance type, polysonic flowmeter, Pressure (Diaphragm type, capillary type, interface type), level (differential type, bubbler type) flow totalizers.
- Calibrate Bently Nevada 3500 series vibration monitors with wobbulator for radial vibration and TK3 for the axial displacement.
- Conducted annual function testing of all ICSS, SID, SIS, and F&G systems to ensure compliance and operational reliability from PLC and HMI.
- During plant turn around shutdown stripped all compressor turbine engine temperature sensor TC type and RTD type verify and inspect, remove the vibration proximity switches and inspect. Together with mechanical group installed back the temperature sensors and proximity switches. Assist mechanical to align compressor shaft (Gear and Compressor side) in the center for axial displacement using voltage readings from all the way in and all the way out. Double checked with mechanical group using micro caliper.
- Troubleshoot water injection backwash filters using Allen Bradley RS Logic 5000.
- Communicated with superiors and client representatives about work status, necessary materials, and issues with electrical drawings.
- Processed necessary work permits for project compliance for my group and conduct safety meetings prior to starting the work.
- Commissioning and start up 13.5 KV gas turbine generators. From Distribution transformer, switch gear, Automatic transfer switches (ATS), Battery charger, UPS and others.
- Compiled and verified bills of materials for projects to ensure timely availability on site, preventing delays in work implementation.
- Construction and supervision of projects to upgrade systems on shutdown system and control system covering a wide variety of instrumentation from pneumatic control loops to full computer control system.
E & I Construction Commissioning Foreman
Chevron/Test Automation and Control
Angola
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Commissioning and start up 13.5 KV gas turbine generators. From Distribution transformer, switch gear, Automatic transfer switches (ATS), Battery charger, UPS and others.
- Coordinated with superiors and client representatives on work status, material requirements, and discrepancies in electrical drawings.
- Executed project tasks including cable tray installation, cable pulling, equipment installation, cable insulation tests, wire terminations, point-to-point continuity testing, instrument loop checks, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
- Construction and supervision of projects to upgrade systems on offshore production platforms covering wide variety of instrumentation from pneumatic control loops to full computer control system.
- Prepared bills of materials for the project, ensuring availability on-site to prevent delays in work implementation.
- Install tubing from instruments to process tapping points, Control valves and valve actuators and modify Well Head Control Panel (WHCP) hydraulic and Pneumatic control system for additional newly drilled well head.
- Ensured system reliability by troubleshooting and fixing control system issues with PLC technology.
- Construction and supervision of projects to upgrade systems on offshore production platforms covering a wide variety of instrumentation from pneumatic control loops to full computer control system.
- Trained and mentored Angolan nationals regarding process instrumentation and operations.
Senior E & I Tech
Chevron/Baker Energy Global
Bangkok, Thailand
11.1998 - 03.2006
- Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate process instrumentation such as gas detectors, flow meters, transmitters (level, flow, temperature (RTD, TC) and other shutdown & control system of plant equipment.
- Verified annual function testing of all ICSS, SID, SIS, and F&G systems to ensure operational integrity of PLC and HMI.
- Conducted PM and function tests on shutdown and control instruments to support platform process operations.
- Monthly calibration of gas metering and meter prober under the presence of customer representative.
- Educated Thai nationals to enhance their knowledge of process instrumentation and plant operations. on process instrumentation and plant operation.
Sr E & I Tech/ Process Operation Mentor/Tech
Thaipo/Eagle Services International
Bangkok, Thailand
11.1997 - 11.1998
- Replace control valve trim and seat, plug, pack and do bench test to check leakage and make sure passing rate complies as per specification.
- Calibrate control valve after passing leakage test.
- Monitored pressure levels on relief valves to maintain safety standards.
- Carry out routine platform check, well testing, revived dead well as needed, leak testing x-mass trees valves, and others.
Skills
- Electrical system validation
- PLC programming
- Instrument calibration
- Functional testing
- Loop checking
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Compliance verification
- Project management
- Vendor management
- System optimization
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Hydraulic systems
- System optimization
Timeline
E and I Commissioning Tech
Versa Tech Automation Services
03.2026 - Current
E and I Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Applus Velosi
11.2022 - 10.2024
Electrical and Instrument Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Airswift
02.2016 - 10.2019
Electrical and Instrument Company Construction Site Representative/Inspector
Chevron/Velosi
01.2009 - 12.2015
Instrument Foreman
Mapel (Amec Libya)
06.2007 - 01.2009
E & I Construction Commissioning Foreman
Chevron/Test Automation and Control
05.2006 - 06.2007
Senior E & I Tech
Chevron/Baker Energy Global
11.1998 - 03.2006
Sr E & I Tech/ Process Operation Mentor/Tech
Thaipo/Eagle Services International
11.1997 - 11.1998