Rommel Caesar Tan

Highly skilled and results-oriented SP3D Administrator and Automation Specialist with over 15 years of experience in plant design and project automation. Proven ability to develop custom programs and tools in C#, SQL, and Ruby to enhance efficiency, reduce man-hours, and improve model quality. Expertise in system setup, user management, database troubleshooting, and training.

Seeking to leverage extensive technical skills to drive innovation and optimize processes for a forward-thinking organization.

SP3D Administrator / Project Automation Specialist II at Fluor Philippines (2022-10 – Present)

• Contributed and shared knowledge in SP3D programming and automations to reduce project man-hours and enhance the quality of SP3D models.
• Engineered 3D symbols for pipe supports and equipment using C#.
• Supported components and assemblies development.
• Developed SP3D programs, including NameRules Pipe Support programming utilizing C#.
• Created SP3D custom commands, such as loading PID tags to Plant from an Excel source file.
• Delivered SP3D Admin training sessions for new hires.
• Managed other daily tasks as an SP3D Administrator.

SP3D Administrator-6 at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific (MHIAP) (2016-01 – 2022-06)

• Established SP3D projects from bare metal servers, utilizing VMWare for virtual server setup, including operating system and database installation, and user creation.
• Managed user accounts, project folder permissions, and workstation configurations, including cloning.
• Authored scripts to automate SP3D backup and SPR extractions.
• Designed and implemented an SP3D Assembly Tool to automate the modeling of similar layout configurations.
• Resolved database-related issues.
• Developed custom programs and reports for SP3D through direct SQL queries, requiring no additional licenses.
• Engineered custom locking mechanisms for SP3D models via command-line tools, eliminating the need to open the SP3D GUI.
• Created a program to add SPR attributes, such as P&ID and Stress Package data, from an Excel file.
• Executed SP3D customization programming, automation, and auto license assignment per project.
• Transitioned to developing web-based SP3D Live Reports and project progress monitoring.
• Recently automated the RDB creation and BULKLOAD processes.
• Set up and maintained REDMINE for Reference Database Tracking (RDB).

SP3D Administrator / SP3D Application Programmer at J&S Consultancy (2010-06 – 2016-12)

• Initiated SP3D project setups from the ground up, encompassing operating system and database installation, and user creation.
• Administered user accounts, managed network, and configured workstations.
• Maintained daily backups of projects.
• Performed daily SPR extractions.
• Addressed and resolved database-related issues.
• Collaborated as a team member on SP3D Pipe Support customization.
• Engineered custom locking and unlocking of models based on a provided list of LINEIDs.
• Developed a custom command-line batch process for editing PDF files and applying isometric issuance date stamps.
• Customized SPR attributes to incorporate data from text files, including PID numbers and PFA packages.
• Set up and managed the company's email server (Exchange Server 2010).

PDS Administrator at J&S Consultancy (2010-02 – 2010-06)

• Installed Oracle and PDS for a new project.
• Configured a new project for SHDS, an Exxon Mobil project in Singapore.
• Established archiving procedures for project backups.
• Set up isometric extraction and batch plotting within MicroStation.
• Troubleshot database-related problems.
• Executed daily administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of project systems and models.
• Configured Design Review extractions for review purposes.
• Developed a VBS script to convert SPR files to NavisWorks format.

PDS Administrator at Ranhill-WorleyParsons (2009-01 – 2010-02)

• Installed Oracle and PDS for new projects.
• Established new projects for LYNAS (China) and ZADCO (UAE).
• Configured isometric extraction and batch plotting in MicroStation, including PDF production.
• Set up project archiving for backup purposes.
• Diagnosed and resolved database-related issues using SQL.
• Arranged Design Review extractions for model review and clash checking.
• Generated essential reports, including MTOs (Material Take-Offs) and line lists per model.
• Implemented user security configurations for projects.
• Performed daily administrative duties to ensure the efficient operation of project systems and models.
• Conducted PDS training sessions for the Equipment and Piping modules.
• Provided PDMS administration support, focusing on catalogs and specifications.
• Developed PDSMENU to regulate user license utilization.
• Created a Commodity coding program utilizing Ruby to transfer PDMS specifications to PDS.
• Developed dimension tables, weight tables, and customized material description tables.
• Employed Ruby for administrative tasks.

PDS Piping Designer at Tecnicas Reunidas (2008-01 – 2008-12)

• Executed piping layout and equipment modeling using PDS.
• Produced piping arrangement drawings utilizing Orthogen.
• Coordinated effectively with other engineering disciplines.
• Reviewed isometric drawings using SmartPlant Review and performed clash checks.
• Demonstrated expert-level proficiency in MicroStation 2D and 3D modeling, with knowledge in macro programming.
• Applied knowledge of PDS support programming using the EDEN language.
• Performed basic PDMS operations.
• Contributed to the Hellenic Petroleum, Elefsis Refinery Upgrade project in Greece.

Sr. Designer at CHIYODA PHIL. CORPORATION (2007-02 – 2008-01)

• Served as Area/Unit Leader, overseeing the checking of production isometrics, monitoring, controlling, and resolving issues impacting isometric submittals to clients.
• Attended and conducted meetings related to isometric submittals.
• Assisted in resolving PDS issues, including isometric extractions, operations, customizations, and SPR review session extractions.
• Routed piping, ensuring conformance with P&IDs, valve positions, and clearances, while coordinating with other disciplines.
• Reviewed isometric drawings using SmartPlant Review and performed clash checks.
• Selected and designed pipe supports.
• Developed an 'ISOMETRIC TRACKING SYSTEM' using MS Access, which significantly reduced man-hour requirements for tracking special supports.
• Supervised three designers and four PDS operators.
• Worked on the RasGas LNG project in Qatar.

Design Eng’r at ABV Rock Group KB (1997 – 2006-10)

• Functioned as a PDS Piping Designer and PDS Administrator.
• Routed piping, verified conformance with P&IDs, valve positions, and clearances, and coordinated with other disciplines.
• Performed Piping As-Built utilizing PDS and served as a Piping Designer and System Administrator.
• Executed PDS Piping Support customization.
• Developed the company's standard pipe supports in PDS using the EDEN language.
• Utilized SmartPlant Review in conjunction with PDS for client review sessions.
• Possessed expert-level skills in MicroStation 2D and 3D modeling, including macro programming.
• Generated Isometric Drawings.
• Assigned to Field Engineering to coordinate and support the Installation Department.
• Contributed to the Saudi Strategic Storage Project (SSSP), a large-scale underground fuel installation for the Saudi Government, with ARAMCO as the client.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME ) in Mechanical Engineering – Eastern Visayas State University (Formerly Leyte Institute of Technology) (1985 – 1990)

Computer Technician Course – Interface Computer College (1995-04 – 1995-04)