Khristian Seth Antonio

Shipbuilding engineer with over 17 years of experience in steel processing, block assembly, and full-cycle ship construction. Expert in managing steel preparation (cutting, bending, welding), Hull fabrication and ensuring quality & safety standards. Strong leader, able to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of workmanship and compliance.

Project Coordinator- Overall Planning and Fabrication of 23.5-Meter Fishing Vessel - Dynacast Shipbuilding and Repairs, Inc. - Danao Cebu, Philippines

(2025-09 - 2026-04)

• Led the overall fabrication planning and production execution of a 23.5-meter fishing vessel, including block assembly, welding, and erection in accordance with project schedules, drawings, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinated production activities among planning, design/engineering, QA/QC, safety, and shop-floor teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely resolution of technical and production issues.
• Optimized fabrication sequences, ship working plans, material utilization, and manpower deployment to minimize waste, rework, and production delays.
• Supervised, trained, and managed steelworkers, fitters, welders, and fabricators, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements, and safe work practices.

Field Engineer III – Hull Fabrication - Tsuneishi Heavy Industries - Balamban, Cebu, Philippines

(2024-01)

• Supervised block assembly, welding, and erection operations in the factory in line with project timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinated between previous and next process production, planning and design engineers, and quality assurance and safety inspectors to ensure seamless workflow.
• Improved material utilization by through optimized ship working plans.
• Trained and managed a team of steelworkers, fitters, welders or fabricators on technical and safety standards.

Field Engineer III – Steel Processing - Tsuneishi Heavy Industries - Balamban, Cebu, Philippines

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Supervised steel processing operations (cutting, shaping, sub & mid assembly, bending & heating) for structural components.
• Oversaw steel workshop activities, ensuring accuracy of cut & fabricated parts.

Field Engineer III – Steel Processing - Tsuneishi Heavy Industries - Japan

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Assisted senior engineers in steel preparation, cutting, heat, bending, welding & other fabrication tasks.
• Maintained equipment readiness and monitored material stocks.
• Gained hands-on experience with inspections, welding standards, and quality protocols.

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - University of San Jose Recoletos (2008-04)