Andres B.
Senior Oil and Gas Document Controller
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Andres B. is a skilled Document Controller with over 16 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, predominantly working with major firms like Saipem and Chevron. Recently, from September 2023 to November 2024, Andres provided remote support to the Greenlink Interconnector Project based in Europe for Sumitomo Electric Industries in the Philippines, handling project documentation using Aconex and ensuring compliance with project requirements. At Saipem, he honed his expertise by overseeing project document control, managing document workflows, and training new team members in the utilization of EDMS tools. His role also included the meticulous processing and management of engineering and non-technical documents, utilizing systems like Coreworx. Andres has been instrumental in the success of multi-billion dollar projects, upholding the integrity and accuracy of technical documents throughout the project lifecycle stages from FEED, EPC, to final handover. His advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite and experience across various documentation management systems, coupled with a strategic approach to document control, emphasize his proficiency in maintaining the document hierarchy and status accuracy essential for project execution and compliance.
Experience
Document Controller
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Inc. · 2023 — 2024Supported the Greenlink Interconnector Project remotely, aligning with the Europe UTC schedule and ensuring uninterrupted support for the team. Processed technical and non-technical project documents, including client feedback and mark-ups, using Aconex for version control and compliance with project requirements. Coordinated closely with the client's document control team via Aconex for seamless communication and workflow alignment. Facilitated the transmission and receipt of project engineering documents through Aconex, ensuring proper uploads and metadata accuracy, and notified relevant engineering heads per the distribution matrix. Generated and distributed detailed weekly and monthly document status reports through Aconex to keep stakeholders informed of progress and issues. Oversaw the exchange of documents with third-party contractors and vendors via Aconex, maintaining proper coordination and reporting updates to the client's document control team.Document Controller Coordinator
SAIPEM · 2015 — 2020Processed project technical and non-technical documents, including client mark-ups. Trained new team members on the company's EDMS. Issued weekly and monthly document status reports. Coordinated with the Document Controller from Chevron. Inputted documentation workflow and procedures. Transmitted project engineering documents to the client and received uploads to the project EDMS or DAMS, notifying all concerned engineering heads as per the distribution matrix. Transmitted and received documents to third-party contractors and vendors, coordinating communication with the client's document control.Senior Document Controller
SAIPEM · 2012 — 2014Assisted QA/QC in preparing Manufacturing Record Books (MRB) for client submission. Managed and controlled the distribution and filing of shop drawings according to established work packages per client instructions. Compiled all project quality documents as required per MRB and followed up on data status from QA/QC engineering. Updated all document status registries, including RFI, NCR, QHSE, material certificates, and related QA/QC documents. Assisted QA/QC in performing PMI testing and dimension checking during fabrications, ensuring records were maintained. Compiled and updated NDEE reports and registered them as per line document number. Assisted in preparing all documents required for pre-commissioning activities, including manual/procedure preparations and ITP before testing. Managed material certificates and tracking documentation for validation and expiry of NDT equipment certificates.Lead Document Controller
SAIPEM · 2008 — 2011Managed and controlled project documents throughout all phases, including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Offshore Hook-up Installation. Maintained up-to-date revisions of both electronic and hard copies of technical drawings, procedures, and other project-related documents. Facilitated group distribution via email to disseminate the latest drawings for construction implementation. Oversaw the secure flow of information between site documents and the project management team. Transmitted documents to the client along with incoming correspondence, following up on overdue documents, and updated the Master Document Register.Material Logistics Coordinator
Bayan Telecommunications and Holdings · 1998 — 2000Coordinated the installation of cabling and outside plant access cabinets across multiple locations in Manila. Managed material distribution, manpower, and vehicles for various projects within Metro Manila. Oversaw warehousing and receiving activities to ensure accurate inventory management and timely material delivery. Utilized SAP as a document management tool for tracking receivables and maintaining documentation. Strategized and coordinated the procurement and management of splicing materials for telephone cables and access cabinets.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Library ScienceTechnological Institute of the Philippines · 1983 — 1984
- Bachelor of Library ScienceFar Eastern University · 1981 — 1982
- High SchoolJuan Sumulong High School · 1980 — 1980
- PrimaryCabagan Central School · 1976 — 1976