Dennis Amiel A. Milla
Al Dhannah City
Summary
Extensive experience in petrochemical operations with a focus on field operations and Distributed Control System (DCS) management. Strong engineering and project management expertise in project monitoring, control, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure successful project completion, particularly in piping and pipeline construction. Proficient in managing onshore projects, including reviewing designs, drawings, 3D models, and materials to ensure adherence to engineering standards ensuring seamless project execution. Proven track record in overseeing and conducting testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, shutdowns, start-ups, and turnarounds. Skilled in managing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance, including Identifying risks and managing risk, and leading effective mitigation strategies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Operator
Abu Dhabi Polymers Co. Ltd (Borouge)
08.2015 - Current
- Operated the Distributed Control System (DCS) panel for daily plant operations, successfully performing start-ups, shutdowns, and troubleshooting while efficiently managing plant operations directly from the control panel
- Managed over 20 plant start-ups and shutdowns, performed troubleshooting on process plant issues, and handled emergency plant upsets, ensuring the plant remained safe with zero safety incidents throughout operations
- Performed field operations on over 50 process plant equipment for the Olefins Conversion Unit and 1-Butene Plant, ensuring 100% on-time completion of daily tasks and maintaining optimal operational efficiency
- Executed the decommissioning and commissioning of over 100 times of various process plant equipment and completed in adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ADNOC Health and Safety protocols
- Monitor and coordinate plant activities with various technical departments, ensuring seamless communication and the timely execution of maintenance tasks, particularly priority activities
- Manage plant hazards and risks, intervene in over 30 unsafe activities, and report safety observations and unsafe conditions, contributing to a 100% compliance rate with ADNOC Health and Safety procedures
Piping Engineer
Hyundai Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd.
12.2011 - 07.2015
- Led and supervised a team of 180 multi-skilled personnel in above-ground and underground piping construction and pre-commissioning, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks
- Collaborated with mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, QA/QC, and engineering teams to develop strategies, streamline planning, address 20+ key issues, and resolve 95% of problems, reducing piping delays
- Analyzed project data and performance, creating strategies that eliminated 60% of delays in project execution and erection, improved efficiency by 20%, and completed all work 15% ahead of schedule
- Created a comprehensive project data system to track daily progress and monitor overall piping project with Gantt Charts, boosting execution efficiency by 25% and reducing reporting errors by 30%
- Facilitated over 20 design modifications and provided engineering support for piping installations and inspections, ensuring smooth execution and 100% compliance with project standards, leading to a 35% reduction in rework
- Attended weekly meetings with the client's project management team to provide updates, review progress, and discuss all piping construction phases, ensuring 100% of milestones and targets were met on time
- Oversaw activities to ensure health and safety compliance, collaborating with HSE personnel by attending over 30 meetings and addressing concerns, resulting in zero accidents or Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) throughout the piping project
- Project: Borouge Utility and Offsite 3
Piping Engineer
GS Engineering & Construction Corp.
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Oversaw all contractor piping construction activities, ensuring efficient execution and strict compliance with engineering and project standards, achieving 100% quality compliance and on-time project delivery
- Analyzed leading and lagging indicators in piping work activities, resulting in the development of a prioritized work plan for contractors that boosted project efficiency by 30% and accelerated completion from 1 year to 6 months
- Facilitated communication between project departments, contractors, and subcontractors, resolving over 25 queries and addressing key issues, which led to a 90% resolution of on-site piping challenges and ensured smooth project progress
- Conducted a thorough review of pressure test packages, documents, isometric drawings, P&IDs, and technical data, creating high-quality test packages that reduced testing time by 20% and resulted in zero recorded leaks
- Directed design modifications and provided comprehensive engineering support for piping installations and inspections, ensuring efficient execution and full compliance with project standards
- Supervised contractor construction activities to ensure health and safety compliance, working closely with HSE personnel to achieve zero accidents and Lost Time Injuries (LTIs) throughout the piping project
- Project: Barka3 Independent Power Plant project
- Created 3D models and 2D drawings of planned piping structures and designs.
Piping Engineer
Hyundai Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2011
- Led and directed a team of 250 professionals and skilled workers for above-ground and underground piping construction, achieving a 15% ahead-of-schedule completion rate while ensuring 100% adherence to piping standards
- Developed and implemented a planning strategy that improved workload capacity by optimizing task distribution, workforce allocation, and prioritization of key activities, resulting in a 35% increase in piping work efficiency and project execution
- Spearheaded 30+ design modifications, delivering engineering solutions and support for field piping installations and erections, ensuring seamless execution and 100% adherence to project standards, resulting in an 80% reduction in rework
- Designed and developed a system to collect and monitor warehouse material data daily, converting it into an Excel file to track on-site inventory, identify shortages, and communicate delivery priorities, resulting in a 15% reduction in delays
- Facilitated daily communication and coordination between the EPC, contractor, and project management teams, enhancing project execution with an 80% improvement in coordination and a 15% reduction in delays
- Ensured strict compliance with health and safety standards across all piping construction and pre-commissioning activities, maintaining a perfect safety record with zero accidents or incidents throughout the project
- Project: QAFCO 5
Senior Piping Engineer
Forssman Pacific Corporation
03.2008 - 02.2009
- Led a team of over 10 piping engineers in the preparation and production of over 300 isometric drawings, ensuring 100% accuracy and full compliance with project requirements
- Reviewed and evaluated over 50 engineering and piping standards, including isometric drawings, general arrangement drawings, 3D models, and P&IDs, ensuring 100% compliance with project standards
- Conducted checks and verifications of pipe connections to mechanical equipment, tanks, vessels, and structural arrangements for over 300 piping systems, identifying and resolving potential clashes before site erection
- Collaborated with client engineering teams, raising over 30 technical queries to clarify and verify designs and drawings, resulting in zero errors in the isometric drawings produced and issued, ensuring 100% accuracy
Lead Engineer
Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila
11.2005 - 02.2008
- Contributed to the successful establishment of the engineering department in Manila, training 12 CAD engineers in 3D design and modeling using Xsteel software
- Led and supervised the generation of a 3D model for the modular project in under a month, converting 2D drawings into comprehensive 3D models (structural, mechanical, piping, tanks, and vessels)
- Supervised the extraction and conversion of fabrication drawings from the 3D model, resulting in the issuance of over 200 drawings daily, accelerating fabrication and erection processes
- Developed a detailed planning and workload scheduling system for producing drawings, ensuring the on-time issuance of over 200 drawings daily for shop fabrication and field erection
- Collaborated with cross-department teams to ensure fabrication and field erection aligned with issued drawings, achieving a 90% success rate in completing tasks without issues
- Facilitated communication with the project management consultant and team, resolving design discrepancies and ensuring 100% resolution of raised queries
- Project: GORO NICKEL Project, New Caledonia, Australia
Education
International Master of Business Administration - International Master of Business Administration
Buckinghamshire New University
UK10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management
Lyceum of Alabang
Philippines01.2022
MBA - Strategic Management and Leadership
Southville International School Affiliated With Foreign Universities (SISFU)
Philippines11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
Philippines03.1998
Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Monitoring
- Communication
- Coordination
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Analytical Skills
- Critical thinking
- Microsoft Office
- CAD and 3D software operation
Nebosh Hse Training And Certificate
- NEBOSH HSE International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Ongoing certification exam
- NEBOSH Certificate in International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- NEBOSH Certificate in Process Safety Management
Professional License
Registered Mechanical Engineer, Professional Regulation Commissions, Manila, Philippines
Timeline
Operator
Abu Dhabi Polymers Co. Ltd (Borouge)
08.2015 - Current
Piping Engineer
Hyundai Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd.
12.2011 - 07.2015
Piping Engineer
GS Engineering & Construction Corp.
06.2011 - 12.2011
Piping Engineer
Hyundai Construction & Engineering Co. Ltd
02.2009 - 03.2011
Senior Piping Engineer
Forssman Pacific Corporation
03.2008 - 02.2009
Lead Engineer
Atlantic, Gulf & Pacific Co. of Manila
11.2005 - 02.2008
International Master of Business Administration - International Master of Business Administration
Buckinghamshire New University
Bachelor of Science - Real Estate Management
Lyceum of Alabang
MBA - Strategic Management and Leadership
Southville International School Affiliated With Foreign Universities (SISFU)
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Technological Institute of The Philippines
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