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Rommel Caesar G. Tan
Makati City, 1233, Philippines
(+63) 927-22-69-666
Highly skilled and results-oriented SP3D Administrator and Automation Specialist with over 15 years of experience in plant design and project automation. Proven ability to develop custom programs and tools in C#, SQL, and Ruby to enhance efficiency, reduce man-hours, and improve model quality. Expertise in system setup, user management, database troubleshooting, and training. Seeking to leverage extensive technical skills to drive innovation and optimize processes for a forward-thinking organization.
Summary
Highly skilled and results-oriented SP3D Administrator and Automation Specialist with over 15 years of experience in plant design and project automation. Proven ability to develop custom programs and tools in C#, SQL, and Ruby to enhance efficiency, reduce man-hours, and improve model quality. Expertise in system setup, user management, database troubleshooting, and training. Seeking to leverage extensive technical skills to drive innovation and optimize processes for a forward-thinking organization.
Work Experience
SP3D Administrator / Project Automation Specialist II
Fluor Philippines
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
10/2022 – Present
  • Contributed and shared knowledge in SP3D programming and automations to reduce project man-hours and enhance the quality of SP3D models.
  • Engineered 3D symbols for pipe supports and equipment using C#.
  • Supported components and assemblies development.
  • Developed SP3D programs, including NameRules Pipe Support programming utilizing C#.
  • Created SP3D custom commands, such as loading PID tags to Plant from an Excel source file.
  • Delivered SP3D Admin training sessions for new hires.
  • Managed other daily tasks as an SP3D Administrator.
SP3D Administrator-6
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific (MHIAP)
Manila, Philippines
01/2016 – 06/2022
  • Established SP3D projects from bare metal servers, utilizing VMWare for virtual server setup, including operating system and database installation, and user creation.
  • Managed user accounts, project folder permissions, and workstation configurations, including cloning.
  • Authored scripts to automate SP3D backup and SPR extractions.
  • Designed and implemented an SP3D Assembly Tool to automate the modeling of similar layout configurations.
  • Resolved database-related issues.
  • Developed custom programs and reports for SP3D through direct SQL queries, requiring no additional licenses.
  • Engineered custom locking mechanisms for SP3D models via command-line tools, eliminating the need to open the SP3D GUI.
  • Created a program to add SPR attributes, such as P&ID and Stress Package data, from an Excel file.
  • Executed SP3D customization programming, automation, and auto license assignment per project.
  • Transitioned to developing web-based SP3D Live Reports and project progress monitoring.
  • Recently automated the RDB creation and BULKLOAD processes.
  • Set up and maintained REDMINE for Reference Database Tracking (RDB).
SP3D Administrator / SP3D Application Programmer
J&S Consultancy
Manila, Philippines
06/2010 – 12/2016
  • Initiated SP3D project setups from the ground up, encompassing operating system and database installation, and user creation.
  • Administered user accounts, managed network, and configured workstations.
  • Maintained daily backups of projects.
  • Performed daily SPR extractions.
  • Addressed and resolved database-related issues.
  • Collaborated as a team member on SP3D Pipe Support customization.
  • Engineered custom locking and unlocking of models based on a provided list of LINEIDs.
  • Developed a custom command-line batch process for editing PDF files and applying isometric issuance date stamps.
  • Customized SPR attributes to incorporate data from text files, including PID numbers and PFA packages.
  • Set up and managed the company's email server (Exchange Server 2010).
PDS Administrator
J&S Consultancy
Manila, Philippines
02/2010 – 06/2010
  • Installed Oracle and PDS for a new project.
  • Configured a new project for SHDS, an Exxon Mobil project in Singapore.
  • Established archiving procedures for project backups.
  • Set up isometric extraction and batch plotting within MicroStation.
  • Troubleshot database-related problems.
  • Executed daily administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of project systems and models.
  • Configured Design Review extractions for review purposes.
  • Developed a VBS script to convert SPR files to NavisWorks format.
PDS Administrator
Ranhill-WorleyParsons
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01/2009 – 02/2010
  • Installed Oracle and PDS for new projects.
  • Established new projects for LYNAS (China) and ZADCO (UAE).
  • Configured isometric extraction and batch plotting in MicroStation, including PDF production.
  • Set up project archiving for backup purposes.
  • Diagnosed and resolved database-related issues using SQL.
  • Arranged Design Review extractions for model review and clash checking.
  • Generated essential reports, including MTOs (Material Take-Offs) and line lists per model.
  • Implemented user security configurations for projects.
  • Performed daily administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation of project systems and models.
  • Conducted PDS training sessions for the Equipment and Piping modules.
  • Provided PDMS administration support, focusing on catalogs and specifications.
  • Developed PDSMENU to regulate user license utilization.
  • Created a Commodity coding program utilizing Ruby to transfer PDMS specifications to PDS.
  • Developed dimension tables, weight tables, and customized material description tables.
  • Employed Ruby for administrative tasks.
PDS Piping Designer
Tecnicas Reunidas
Madrid, Spain
01/2008 – 12/2008
  • Executed piping layout and equipment modeling using PDS.
  • Produced piping arrangement drawings utilizing Orthogen.
  • Coordinated effectively with other engineering disciplines.
  • Reviewed isometric drawings using SmartPlant Review and performed clash checks.
  • Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in MicroStation 2D and 3D modeling, with knowledge in macro programming.
  • Applied knowledge of PDS support programming using the EDEN language.
  • Performed basic PDMS operations.
  • Contributed to the Hellenic Petroleum, Elefsis Refinery Upgrade project in Greece.
Sr. Designer
CHIYODA PHIL. CORPORATION
Pasig City, Philippines
02/2007 – 01/2008
  • Served as Area/Unit Leader, overseeing the checking of production isometrics, monitoring, controlling, and resolving issues impacting isometric submittals to clients.
  • Attended and conducted meetings related to isometric submittals.
  • Assisted in resolving PDS issues, including isometric extractions, operations, customizations, and SPR review session extractions.
  • Routed piping, ensuring conformance with P&IDs, valve positions, and clearances, while coordinating with other disciplines.
  • Reviewed isometric drawings using SmartPlant Review and performed clash checks.
  • Selected and designed pipe supports.
  • Developed an 'ISOMETRIC TRACKING SYSTEM' using MS Access, which significantly reduced man-hour requirements for tracking special supports.
  • Supervised three designers and four PDS operators.
  • Worked on the RasGas LNG project in Qatar.
Design Eng’r
ABV Rock Group KB
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
1997 – 10/2006
  • Functioned as a PDS Piping Designer and PDS Administrator.
  • Routed piping, verified conformance with P&IDs, valve positions, and clearances, and coordinated with other disciplines.
  • Performed Piping As-Built utilizing PDS and served as a Piping Designer and System Administrator.
  • Executed PDS Piping Support customization.
  • Developed the company's standard pipe supports in PDS using the EDEN language.
  • Utilized SmartPlant Review in conjunction with PDS for client review sessions.
  • Possessed expert-level skills in MicroStation 2D and 3D modeling, including macro programming.
  • Generated Isometric Drawings.
  • Assigned to Field Engineering to coordinate and support the Installation Department.
  • Contributed to the Saudi Strategic Storage Project (SSSP), a large-scale underground fuel installation for the Saudi Government, with ARAMCO as the client.
Education
Eastern Visayas State University (Formerly Leyte Institute of Technology)
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME ), Mechanical Engineering
Tacloban City, Philippines
1985 – 1990
  • Academic Scholar
Interface Computer College
Computer Technician Course
Manila, Philippines
04/1995 – 04/1995
Skills
  • F# Programmer
  • Clojure
  • C#
  • Advanced knowledge in SQL
  • MS SQL Server
  • Oracle 9i – Database Administration
  • DOS
  • Batch Programming
  • PowerShell
  • Windows Server 2012 System Administration
  • Active Directory
  • Group Policy
  • VMware vSphere
  • VMware ESXi
  • Server Virtualization
Certificates
Registered Mechanical Engineer (PHIL. LIC. NO. 0046124)
Computer Technician Course
Interface Computer College
04/1995
Oracle 9i Database Administration - I
Oracle University / Oracle Philippines
12/2006
Managing Work Effectively
Guthrie-Jensen
10/2007
Time and Stress Management
Guthrie-Jensen
06/2007
Plant Design System (PDS) Training – Frameworks, EE-Raceways and PDS-3D Theory Modules
AITAB Intergraph Saudi Computer
12/2005
Plant Design System (PDS) Training – Piping Designer, Equipment and Support Module
ABV Rock Group Head Office
09/2004