1. NOVO FERDINAND P. BLANCO
KS 346, Kishanta Subdivision, Lagtang Talisay City, Cebu Philippines
Hand phone: + 639275196127 (Philippines)
SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENT: NRIC No. S7366188I
Email Ad: novo_blanco@yahoo.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Licensed Mechanical Engineer with substantial knowledge and extensive experience of nearly 20 years in Oil & Gas
and Ship building Industry. Indulge in the mechanical construction and commissioning of FPSO, FSO, Semi
Submersible Rig, Power supply vessel, Anchor handling supply vessels & TESS bulk carriers type of vessels.
SPECIAL TRAINING
Machinery Commissioning Trainee:
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, Japan 22-3 Nakasana, Numakuma-Cho, Numakuma-Gun Hiroshima Prefecture Japan
November 16, 1997-May 16, 1998
Basic Shaft Alignment Training & Equipment Operation Course on Laser Shaft Alignment System
And ConSpect Software (KoHTECT AVV-701):
METZIN Technologies and Consulting Pte Ltd Consultant for Laser Technology, Singapore
February 2008
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mechanical Construction Supervisor / Commissioning Lead Supervisor
SBM OFFSHORE Contractor Inc. (Singapore Branch) Sept. 2009 Up To Sept. 2015
http://www.sbmoffshore.com
Project:
FPSO Cidade De Saquarema ( China Project )
FPSO Cidade De Marica ( China Project )
FPSO Cidade De Ilhabela ( China Project )
FPSO OSX-2 ( Singapore Project )
FPSO Anchita ( Singapore Project )
TDS 2000 NORBE V1 Semi Submersible Rig ( Abu Dhabi Project )
Hired by EW Team Services Pte Ltd to work under SBM project management team for mechanical construction &
mechanical completion / commissioning works of the above SBM FPSO & Rig projects.
Directly reporting to vessel mechanical superintendent during FPSO mechanical demolition & construction
stage.
Supervised and monitor mechanical demolition, refurbishment works and equipment installation during
vessel construction stage.
Prepare weekly progress report which covers update status on demolition works, status on existing valves
refurbishment, status on mechanical equipment under refurbishment and new installation, status on free
standing and hull construction tanks prior mechanical ITR-tanks close out.
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2. Do site inspection as per yard / contractor call out inspection request covering valves inspection parts by
parts, machineries inspection parts by parts, pressurized vessel inspection and heat exchangers inspection.
Liaised with local vendors pertaining on board and workshop refurbishment works update.
Active involvement on site feedback and resolving engineering issues.
Active involvement on raising site communication related to additional mechanical works to be carried out
which are not covered by vessel specification or work pack.
Actively coordinate with other discipline, subcontractors, clients, vendors and class during construction and
commissioning stage.
Active involvement on ITR-A and punch list closeout. Fully responsible on ITR-B closeout and OTP
closeout.
Reporting to Commissioning Mechanical Superintendent / Manager during completion/commissioning
works.
Responsible for the definition of resources, materials, consumables and special tools required for pre-
commissioning, commissioning and start up.
Active involvement in defining the construction completion priority as per pre-commissioning,
commissioning completion plan.
Responsible for writing vessel marine OTP.
Prepare and control mechanical isolation master list as per requirement of commissioning permit to work
system.
Responsible for system set up and start up commissioning as per approved and latest OTP.
Carry out carry over /completion works offshore scope.
Responsible for main and sub system dossier hand over to client both onshore & offshore scope.
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Wartsila Automation Services Singapore Pte Ltd July 1, 2009 - July 31, 2009
45 Gul Drive, Jurong Singapore 629492
http://www.total.com.sg
Project: Power Supply Vessel
Hired by Wartsila Automation Services Singapore Pte Ltd and assigned to work in Batam Indonesia for short period
commissioning works of Power Supply Vessel project.
Wartsila enhances the business of its customers by providing integrated systems, solutions and products that are
efficient, economically sound and environmentally sustainable.
Initial formulating implementation of all pre-commissioning and commissioning plans and supervising the
contractors/suppliers, workers and staff in handling all commissioning activities.
Provide the project team with an accurate assessment of the commissioning requirements and status to
ensure subsequent decisions are well founded.
Prepare system/sub-system commissioning mark up limits based on the latest P&ID.
Ensure all necessary permits and other compliance requirements are in place prior to commencement of any
commissioning activities.
Responsible for system set up and start up commissioning as per approved and latest OTP.
Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Global Process Systems Pte Ltd Jan. 21, 2008 – Feb. 14, 2009
5 Temasek Boulevard # 10-03 Suntec Tower 5 Singapore 038985
http://www.globalprocesssystems.com
Project: FPSO Coogee Montara
Hired by Global Process Systems Pte Ltd and assigned to work in Batam Indonesia for construction and pre-
commissioning works of FPSO Coogee Montara topsides modularize projects.
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3. Global Process Systems Pte Ltd caters the up and mid stream oil and gas projects. It specializes in build operate and
transfer (BOT) projects entailing the complete refurbishment and commissioning of oil and gas rigs for live
operations. Current projects include BOT for Santos, Petrofac and Murphy Oil Company in Indonesia and Malaysia
involving the complete procurement and commissioning of process equipment and facilities for Mobile Operating
Petroleum Unit (MOPU) operational oil and gas rigs. In addition, GPS was involved in Montara field development
for Tanker Pacific as well as other projects for Prosafe, MOL Hungry, SBM, Murphy oil and others.
Coordinate and supervised construction team during installation of FPSO topsides modularize mechanical
packages/equipments such as Solar Turbine Mars 100 gas turbine mechanical drive for MAN Turbo
reinjection compressor, Solar Turbine Taurus 60 gas turbine driven generator set, pressurize vessels, heat
exchangers and pumps.
Coordinate and planned on Solar Turbine and MAN TURBO gas compressor vendor representative site
installation activities such as:
- Inventory check of Solar and MAN turbo items by comparing the packing list to the shipping bill
attached to each shipping crate. Make a document on any discrepancies or damaged found to any parts.
- Summarize foundation criteria and acceptable methods of attaching turbine packages to a foundation
prior package deck mounting pads machining and flatness measurement coplanar to each mounting.
- Prepare sequential assembly schedule activities of solar turbine package such as mounting of AVM,
loading package sub skid, establish vertical elevation intended for package sub skid leveling, loading
of package, final leveling of package by shimming.
- Final settings of package AVM uplift snubbers.
- Prepare schedule activities for its Solar and MAN turbo ancillary equipment loading installation.
- Verify correct and complete installation of turbine intake and exhaust ducting.
- Assist vendor representative during drive train alignment from gearbox to HP compressor and HP to
LP compressor as well as from gearbox to solar turbine side.
- Alignment of process gas lines nozzles with respect to compressor nozzles.
- Verification of installation integrity of all external piping connection to solar package and MAN turbo
compressor skid ensuring acceptable pipe stress occurrence only.
- Ensure installation integrity of fire suppression system.
Performed installation inspection on all topside pressurize vessels prior to client’s representative
acceptance such as:
- Checked equipment nameplate for specification and verify internal component identity against those
indicated on the maker’s installation of drawings.
- Checked correct installations of internal (gaskets, flanges, bolts and pipe supports) have been
completed as per maker’s installation drawings.
- Checked surface internal cleanliness free from any debris prior final closing of end caps or manholes.
- Checked all fixed holding down bolts torque tightening to its specification are completed and sliding
holding bolts are flog tight only according to engineering practice.
- Checked adequate space is allowed for maintenance of internal components removal.
- Verification of all related external connecting pipes are constructed according to latest P&ID and all
instruments, orifice plates, valves and other devices defined on drawing have been installed properly.
Performed installation inspection of all rotating pumps such as:
- Verification of installation integrity of all discharge and suction pipes connection to ensure only
acceptable pipe stress occurrence on pumps mating flanges.
- Checked all pipe supports in way of discharge and suction pipes have been completed and correct
gaskets and bolts installed as per latest P&ID.
- Checked holding down bolts torque tightening to its specification is completed.
- Pre-alignment check by using laser prior module load out.
- Final alignment check by using laser after module installation of FPSO vessel.
Performed installation inspection of all heat exchangers such as:
- Checked equipment nameplate for specification and verify component identity against those indicated
on the maker’s installation drawings.
- Checked correct gaskets and bolts installed on heat exchangers nozzles as per latest ISO drawings.
- Checked holding down bolts torque tightening to its specification is completed.
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4. - Verification of all related external connecting pipes are constructed according to latest P&ID and all
instruments, orifice plates, valves and other devices defined on drawing have been installed properly.
Progress monitoring and weekly reporting directly to hook up and commissioning manager pertaining on
mechanical completion works update.
Prepared punch lists as per client’s remarks and/or if the installation requirements are deviated and
materials are not complying within the project requirement.
Responsible for clearing mechanical punch list registered in project tools based on priority system
schedule.
Prepared as built drawings due to site condition for quality records in accordance with control of Quality
Records Procedure.
Responsible for closing mechanical equipment/packages ITR’s for client acceptance based on priority
system. Prepared mechanical completion dossiers for hand over to client.
QC Engineer (Mechanical/Piping) Dec. 7, 2005 - Jan. 15, 2008
Drydocks World Singapore Pte Ltd (Formerly Pan-United Marine Ltd Singapore)
33 Tuas Crescent Singapore
http://www.pumarine.com.sg
Projects: Anchor Handling Suppling Vessels
Drydocks World Singapore Pte Ltd, formerly Pan United Marine Ltd, is an integrated marine company specializing
in ship repair, ship building, ship conversion, engineering and other marine related services. They provide high
quality customized solutions to ship’s owners worldwide from its two production facilities in Singapore and Batam,
Indonesia.
Hired by Pan United Marine Ltd Singapore to handle all aspects of inspection activities related to mechanical
construction and commissioning works. Ensure products or processes provide meet specific requirements and are
dependable and satisfactory.
Do site mechanical and piping system inspections as per construction call out inspection request, ensured
that installation done by yard follows the specification and quality standards.
Assist project engineer on project issues to resolve quality related issues with construction, engineering
issues, class and clients.
Provide technical support to piping and mechanical construction team to ensure issues are resolved based
on yard standard practice and vendors data requirement.
Liaised with owner representative and class surveyor on the event of site inspections related to mechanical
and piping installation acceptance such as:
- Installation acceptance of Rolls-Royce Kamewa Ulstein controllable pitch propeller.
- Rolls-Royce shaft installation and jack load measurement acceptance.
- Installation acceptance of Rolls-Royce 5,880 kw Main Engine, Bergen
- Installation acceptance of Rolls-Royce Tunnel electric driven and Retractable thrusters.
- Installation acceptance of Rolls-Royce Steering gear.
- Installation and harbour acceptance test of Rolls-Royce windlass/mooring and tugger winches.
- Installation and harbour acceptance test of Towing Pin and Rolls-Royce anchor handling winch.
- Installation acceptance of Caterpillar marine package Main and Emergency generators.
- Installation acceptance of Deck provision crane.
- Installation acceptance of engine room auxiliary machineries.
- Installation acceptance of all pipe systems according to latest P&ID.
- Pressure/leakage test acceptance for all pipe systems.
- Flushing acceptance of all hydraulic, lubricating and fuel oil systems.
Involved on reviews of mechanical commissioning test protocols prepared by engineering department.
Lead the commissioning team during ship’s system starts up based on approved/latest test protocols.
Engine room main coordinator during sea trial activities.
Prepared sea trial report for owner representative and class surveyor acceptance covering tank sounding
record, vessel draft readings before and after sea trial, pre-trial checks, speed trial, endurance trial,
maneuvering trial, inertia test, emergency crash stop trial, steering gear trial, anchor windlass trial and bow
thruster trial.
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5. Compile all owner and class signed off mechanical test protocols reports per project.
Commissioning Engineer / Piping Technical Executive
Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd March 9, 2005 - Sept. 4, 2005
Pasir Gudang, Johor Malaysia
http://www.mse.com.my
Project: FSO South Angsi Vessel Refurbishment and Conversion
Hired by PMC Ultra Mega Management and assigned to work in Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
Duty and responsibility covers the refurbishment of different types of valves for life extension and conversion
works. Handle also system/sub-system start up during commissioning stage.
Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn. Bhd. presently known as MMHE will leverage on its strength in marine
repair, marine conversion and shallow water structures. As a leading solutions provider in the oil and gas sector,
they aspire to be a center of choice for construction of deepwater facilities, dry docking of large LNG tankers and
marine conversion to FSO and FPSO.
Planned and coordinate on production works relating to all types of valve refurbishment such as:
- Refurbishment of butterfly valves with actuator, hermatic vapor lock valves and gate valves intended
for cargo and ballast system.
- Refurbishment of globe valves, butterfly valves, gate valves, storm valves, swing check valves and lift
check valves intended for other piping system located @ E/R, P/R and deck side.
- Refurbishment of safety valves, pressure/temperature reducing valves, air-operated diaphragm control
valves, 3-way valves, traps, strainers and cylinder valves intended for steam system.
- Refurbishment of hose valves and eductors intended for fire and bilge system.
- Refurbishment of quick closing valves intended for fuel oil system.
Prepared valves survey reports after parts strip off with client’s recommended method of repair.
Prepared work done and acceptance report for client’s approval.
Engage during engine room machineries start up commissioning.
Prepared reports for client acceptance after commissioning of machineries.
Machinery Engineer
Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn Bhd Sept. 11, 2003- Sept. 15, 2004
Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia
http://www.mse.com.my
Project: FSO Yoho Vessel Refurbishment and Conversion
Hired by PMC Ultra Mega Management and assigned to work in Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn. Bhd.
Duty and responsibility covers refurbishment and conversion works of all mechanical equipments of FSO Yoho
vessel project.
Malaysia Shipyard and Engineering Sdn. Bhd. presently known as MMHE will leverage on its strength in marine
repair, marine conversion and shallow water structures. As a leading solutions provider in the oil and gas sector,
they aspire to be a center of choice for construction of deepwater facilities, dry docking of large LNG tankers and
marine conversion to FSO and FPSO.
Planned and coordinate production works relating to machinery refurbishment and conversion based on
client’s specification.
Coordinated with client, class surveyor and QC in the event of machinery inspection during refurbishment.
Prepared machinery survey reports after parts strip off with client/s recommended method of repair.
Endorsed machinery survey reports to QC department for quality records keeping.
Responsible of mechanical equipments installation both during the stage of conversion and refurbishment
works.
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6. Progress monitoring and weekly reporting directly to construction manager pertaining on machineries
refurbishment and conversion update progress.
Prepared work done and acceptance report for client’s approval.
Supervisor (Assistant Section Chief)
Tsuneishi Heavy Industries, Cebu Inc. July 9, 1996 - Aug. 30, 2003
West Cebu Industrial Park-SEZ, Buanoy, Balamban
Cebu Philippines (Sister Company of Tsuneishi Shipbuilding, Japan)
http://www.thici.com
Project: Producing TESS Bulk Carriers 52,400 DWT, 45,400DWT and 23,000 DWT
Hired by Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc as one of the leading shipbuilding companies in the world. It was
established as a joint venture company between Tsuneishi group of Japan and the Aboitiz group of companies in
Cebu.
Through the years the company has dedicated itself to the manufacture and repair of ships with the highest quality
and environmental standards. It has combined the latest Japanese technologies and highly trained technical
manpower of the region to produce quality vessels including the very popular TESS bulk carriers.
For the first three years, supervised all piping activities for timely and accurate work execution. Ensure
that all the work activities get completed as per the quality norms and as per project specifications.
Responsible for the development, planning and finding appropriate solutions to maintain, modify or
develop those systems as appropriate. Prepared weekly look ahead piping schedule activities.
Progress monitoring on piping completion status reporting to department head.
Represented the discipline for frequent review and update meetings with the client to attend to any
concerns and also to give an update on the development of work as scheduled. Also conduct weekly
meeting and expediting piping contractors for progress of piping installation based on project master
schedule.
Coordinated with other engineering discipline at the project site to review the overall progress in work and
coordinated with them to assess any hold points that originate from a particular discipline.
Responsible for establishing, promoting and maintaining a safe and hazard free working environment.
Conducted training and education for piping contractors covering entire piping system, pipe class, bending
radius of pipes, types of pipe joints, pipe penetration pieces, fitting method of piping supports, detail of
pipe insulation of exhaust piping and others, typical arrangement of spindle and fitting method of spindle
supports, correct usage of gaskets according to flange pressure ratings, correct usage of bolts and nuts
according to flange size and pressure ratings, correct usage of u-bolts based on pipe nominal size, method
of installing valve name plates and method of steam tracing installation.
Ensured that piping construction will be carried out according to the design specification and according to
the applicable classification society standards.
Ensured proper piping flushing procedures to be followed prior final hook up on machinery mating flanges
to the extent of client satisfaction.
Supervised contractor on piping system pressure test to the extent of client and class surveyor satisfaction.
Supervised piping contractor on NDT for all overboard discharge and suction pipe penetration.
Maintain and control calibration of measuring equipment such as pressure gauges, thermometers, dial gaues
and other mechanical measuring equipments.
Carry out tracing inspection of entire piping system based on latest P&ID prior commissioning stage.
For the next four years, carried out mechanical supervision and system commissioning works such as;
- Performed shaft laser alignment, boring of stern tube, pressure fitting of stern tube bearing, loading of
main engine shaft, pressure fitting of propeller, shaft seal alignment measurement, loading of main
engine (MITSUI-MAN B&W), intermediate shaft jack-up test, M/E crank web deflection
measurement, M/E resin chocking, rotating vertical and horizontal pump alignment, main and
emergency generator installation, boiler installation and other auxiliary machineries installation.
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7. - Raised punch list to the concern discipline in the event of pre-com activities.
- Performed ship commissioning on various pumps in engine room.
- Performed air compressor running test which cover safety device function test, manual and automatic
start test, air bottle charging test and safety valves popping test.
- Performed main generator (Yanmar/Daihatsu) running test which cover safety device function test,
engine side starting test, automatic mode starting, running in, warming up and connecting load to the
engine.
- Provided running test data to client side showing generator output, fuel consumption, fuel pump rack
reading, cooling water pressure, lubricating oil pressure, boost air pressure, fuel oil pressure,
lubricating oil temperature, cooling water temperature, exhaust gas temperature, maximum combustion
pressure, generator bearing temperature, turbo charger air inlet temperature, crank shaft depletion at
hot condition, governor test, engine starting test, load character test, parallel running test.
- Performed emergency generator running test which cover safety device function test, engine side
starting test, remote starting, running in, warming up and connecting load to the engine,. Provided
running test data to client side showing load test, performance test, governor test, voltage regulation
test.
- Performed vertical composite boiler (Osaka) running test which cover safety device function test,
operation test of burner, manual and automatic firing test, boiler safety valves popping test, test on
design settings on safety control instruments.
- Performed operation test of fuel oil quick closing valves.
- Performed operation test of fire dampers.
- Performed bilge suction test.
- Performed function test of oily water separator.
- Performed fuel and lubricating oil purifier running test.
Document controller of all class and client’s inspection report.
Maintained and control department quality plans, master list and calibration records of registered
measuring equipments, department registered list of qualified welders, department registered list of
qualified inspectors, department registered list of NDT operators and records of non-conformity.
Progress monitoring on piping and mechanical completion status reporting to department head.
Responsible for sea trial activities relating to machinery test items.
SEMINARS ATTENDED
CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLETION ON
SPONSORED BY VENUE DATE
Self Awareness and
Communication
Pan-United Marine Ltd,
Singapore
Adam Khoo Learning
Technologies, Singapore
July 2006
Shipyard Supervisors
Safety Course
Pan-United Marine Ltd,
Singapore
NTUC Workplace Safety
and Health Center,
Singapore
April 2006
EMS Internal Audit Tsuneishi Heavy
Industries Cebu Inc.
Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
July 2001
Awareness and Orientation
of Mechanical Engineering
Law
Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
June 1999
Non-Destructive Testing
(NDT)
Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
March 1999
5S Seminar Workshop Tsuneishi Heavy
Industries Cebu Inc.
Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
February 1999
ISO 9000 Internal Quality Tsuneishi Heavy THICI Buanoy, Balamban, January 1999
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8. Audit Course Industries Cebu Inc.
Philippines
Cebu Philippines
Marine Industrial
Protective Coating
Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
October 1998
Industrial Safety
Management
Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
August 1998
ISO 9000 Internal Quality
Course
Tsuneishi Heavy
Industries Cebu Inc.,
Buanoy, Balamban, Cebu
Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
July 1998
Machinery Diagnostic Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
June 1998
Marine Fuel and Lubricant Philippine Society of
Mechanical Engineers
Cebu Chapter Philippines
THICI Guest House,
WCIP-SEZ, Balamban,
Cebu Philippines
June 1998
Thermal Power Plant Cebu Institute of
Technology, Philippines
CIT Audio Visual Room November 1993
PERSONAL DATA
Citizenship : Filipino
Age : 42 years old
Date of Birth : November 11, 1973
Sex : Male
Civil Status : Married
Home Address : KS 346, Kishanta Subdivision, Lagtang Talisay City Cebu
Religion : Protestant
Mobile No. : +639275196127
Passport : EB4496129
Education : Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University : Cebu Institute of Technology University ( Year: 1990~1995 )
Highest Profession : License Mechanical Engineer ( Pass Board Exam )
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