Glydel Joy Katigbak
Mechanical / Project Engineer — Technical Estimating, Documentation & Project Coordination
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Mechanical/Project Engineer with 6+ years in power plant project engineering, specialising in technical documentation review, contractor and vendor evaluation, and cost-estimating support — including Scope of Service preparation, technical evaluations, General Technical Requirements, and Purchase Requisitions. Experienced interpreting AutoCAD drawings, PDF plans, and engineering specifications to support accurate estimates, proposals, and procurement decisions. Comfortable managing professional correspondence, coordinating across engineering and procurement teams, maintaining organised project/quotation records, and working independently across time zones.
Experience
Project Engineer - South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation (2 x 135MW) - Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
(2022-08)
- Prepare Scope of Service (SOS) documents and technical evaluations for prospective contractors prior to PO/contract award — functionally equivalent to preparing cost estimates and quotations against pricing/technical criteria
- Review technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements to plan and implement improvement initiatives for plant equipment and systems
- Draft and manage professional email correspondence with contractors and internal stakeholders regarding scope clarifications, compliance requirements, and project status
- Monitor and inspect ongoing projects for quality, schedule, and budget compliance; report project status to management
- Maintain organised documentation for contractor evaluations, project records, and compliance/regulatory submissions
- Key projects: fire suppression system installations, gantry crane and walkway rehabilitation, roofing replacement, smokestack railing rehabilitation, dust collector compressor upgrade, spare rotor storage facility, emergency lighting, circulating water pipeline inspection/repair and line replacement
Project Engineer - Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation (2 x 150MW) - Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
(2019-03 - 2021-12)
- Prepared General Technical Requirements (GTR) and Purchase Requisitions (PR), including scope of work and material specifications — core estimating/quotation-preparation experience
- Conducted technical evaluation and pricing review of requisitioned materials prior to purchase order, and inspected deliveries on receipt
- Coordinated with other departments to gather data for technical reports and recommendations
- Conducted engineering studies for recurring plant issues, equipment upgrades, and system design enhancements; planned material, tool, and equipment sourcing
Project Coordinator - East West Works and Industrial Services Inc. (EWWISI), for Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corp. - Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
(2019-12 - 2020-01)
- Coordinated with workers, foremen, engineers, and supervisors, and planned material/tool/equipment sourcing to keep the project on track
- Monitored installation works and managed manpower allocation across assigned activities
Safety Officer - East West Works and Industrial Services Inc. (EWWISI), for South Luzon Thermal Energy Corp. - Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
(2019-11 - 2019-12)
Boiler Tube Replacement Outage
Engineering Intern - Southwest Luzon Power Generation Corporation - Calaca, Batangas, Philippines
(2017-05 - 2017-07)
- Assisted the Project-in-Charge in monitoring projects, including coal yard windbreaker installation, coal yard conveyor extension, and additional compressor installation
- Reported on the main flow of a 2x23MW gas turbine and 2x150MW CFB power plant
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - University of Batangas (2013 - 2018)
