Adrian Joseph Ylagan

Plant and Field Operator with 8+ years of experience in RO & water treatment, industrial utilities, and oil & gas terminal operations. Strong in start-up/shutdown, process monitoring, alarm response, SOP & HSE compliance, and shift-based operations. Proven record of maintaining stable, safe, and efficient plant performance in high-capacity facilities.

SCADA / Field Operator at Metito Utilities (2024-10 – 2026-01)

Operated and monitored a highly automated 510 MLD Sewage Terminal Pumping Station via central SCADA control room, ensuring stable and compliant operations.

• Executed SOPs for startup, shutdown, emergencies, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Logged, trended, and analyzed process data; prepared daily operational reports for management review.
• Conducted detailed shift handovers to ensure continuity and operational safety.
• Responded to system alarms, interlocks, and trips, ensuring safe equipment recovery and escalation in accordance with operating procedures.

RO Operator at Edgewater Technical Services LLC (2021-10 – 2024-10)

Operated RO water treatment systems with membrane and conventional pretreatment (UF / DMF), performing startup, shutdown, and continuous operation while monitoring pressure, flow, conductivity, turbidity, pH, TDS, and recovery rates.

• Managed chemical dosing, pretreatment backwashing, flushing, and CIP activities to protect membrane performance and maintain water quality within limits.
• Conducted sampling, basic water quality testing, alarm troubleshooting, and shift reporting in compliance with SOPs and HSE requirements.
• Supported field operations across potable water pumping stations up to 108 MIG capacity.

LPG Checker Inspector at Oro Oxygen Corporation (2019-07 – 2021-07)

Supervised LPG lorry unloading, tank line-up, and transfer operations at a 120 MT capacity facility.

• Monitored equipment and operations to ensure safe LPG handling and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinated with logistics and commercial teams to ensure quantity and quality compliance.

Petroleum Inspector at Cotecna Elite Philippines Inc. (2017-07 – 2019-07)

Supported product receipt and loading operations (tanker/barge) through pre- and post-loading tank inspections.

• Verified product quantity, density, and volume using manual gauging and sampling, reducing transfer discrepancies.
• Monitored loading/discharge parameters (rate, pressure, quantity) and escalated variances for resolution.
• Maintained ship/shore coordination, supporting safe tanker handling and ship/shore safety checklist compliance.

Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering – Palawan State University (2017-04)