Ferdinand Quiniano

Results-driven Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, plant operations, preventive and corrective maintenance, and equipment troubleshooting across oil and gas, manufacturing, construction, and water conveyance facilities. Experienced in maintaining medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems, PLC/SCADA controls, industrial machinery, pumps, motors, generators, instrumentation devices, and automated production equipment. Demonstrates strong technical leadership, maintenance planning, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and team supervision capabilities.

Completed six months of technical training in PLC (Robotics System) in Toyota City, Japan, with a proven commitment to operational safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician - SIRTE OIL COMPANY - Benghazi, Libya

(2010-10 - 2011-01)

Project: 11 kV Substation

• Performed preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs on electrical and instrumentation equipment to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
• Interpreted electrical drawings, circuit diagrams, and wiring specifications for new installations, modifications, and equipment repairs.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on 13.8 kV/4600 V switchgear and verified control relay operation, instrument loop performance, and transmitter configuration data.

Electrical Engineer – Operation and Maintenance, Phase III Pump Station - AL NAHR CO. LTD. - Assdada, Libya; Main Office: Tripoli, Libya

(2009-04 - 2010-05)

Project: Great Man-Made River, Phase III

• Maintained and troubleshot 11 kV switchgear, 400 V low-voltage switchgear, distribution panels, control panels, motors, sump pumps, and a 500 kVA generator.
• Investigated SCADA/PLC alarms and control-system faults affecting conveyance operations, implementing corrective actions to restore safe and reliable system performance.
• Maintained HVAC systems, air-handling units, indoor and outdoor air-conditioning equipment, and fire alarm systems.

Site Electrical Engineer - KHOEI POWER - La Hoya Bay, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE | Dubai, UAE

(2008-06 - 2008-08)

Project: Construction of the Al Marjan Island Building

• Supervised electrical installations according to approved drawings and safety standards.
• Coordinated daily schedules and installation work with engineers and construction teams.
• Conducted circuit testing, equipment inspections, and commissioning.
• Monitored project progress, reported issues, and coordinated with civil teams.

Section Head – Maintenance Department - TNC CHEMICALS PHILIPPINES, INCORPORATED

(2001-02 - 2006-03)

• Managed daily maintenance of industrial production equipment.
• Supervised preventive and corrective maintenance of motors, pumps, boilers, generators, PLCs, and compressors.
• Troubleshot and repaired electrical and instrumentation faults.
• Maintained HVAC systems and plant utility equipment.
• Supervised maintenance personnel and enforced safe work practices.
• Recommended corrective actions and submitted weekly maintenance reports.

Supervisor – Engineering and Maintenance Department - INDUSTRIAL MANUFACTURING COMPANY

(1995-04 - 1999-06)

• Supervised plant machinery, equipment, and utility maintenance.
• Supported electrical installations for cooling towers, chillers, compressors, CNC machines, and robots.
• Inspected and troubleshot high- and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Guided technicians in equipment installation, inspection, and preventive maintenance.
• Monitored machine performance and maintained HVAC systems.
• Reported maintenance issues and equipment performance to management.

Electrical/Instrumentation Technician – Maintenance Department - CABUYAO PACKAGING, INC.

(1994-09 - 1995-03)

• Maintained and repaired electrical, instrumentation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Monitored voltage and phase current during production operations.
• Performed preventive maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
• Calibrated instruments, checked valve actuators, and inspected electrical connections.
• Maintained air-handling units, thermostat controls, and alarm systems.
• Inspected machine vibration and repaired wiring and electrical components.

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering - Technological Institute of the Philippines (1988 - 1994)

Associate - Marine Engineering - Technological Institute of the Philippines (1988 - 1990)