Jimwel R.
Senior Mechanical/Piping Engineer
SENIOR MECHANICAL/PIPING ENGINEER Registered Mechanical Engineer | Piping Stress | Piping Design | Hydraulics & Pump Systems | Brownfield Facilities ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Registered Mechanical Engineer with 23 years of experience in Oil & Gas and process industries, specializing in Piping Stress, Piping Design, and Process Engineering. For the past six years, I have been working as a Mechanical/Piping Engineer Consultant with Shell Pilipinas Corporation, providing engineering support for operational terminals and facility upgrades, focusing on hydraulic analysis, pump sizing, and operability of transfer systems, while maintaining strong involvement in piping design and stress evaluation. My career combines deep analytical capability with field-proven engineering solutions, ensuring designs are safe, reliable, and efficient. ________________________________________ KEY QUALIFICATIONS • 23 years total experience across Piping Stress, Design, and Process/Mechanical Engineering • Extensive experience in FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, and Operational Support • Balanced expertise in Hydraulics & Pump Systems, Piping Stress, and Design/Layout Experience Breakdown • 6 years — Process-focused Mechanical/Piping Engineering (Hydraulics & Pump Systems, terminal operations) • 3 years — Lead/Senior roles in Piping Stress and consulting • 5 years — Piping Design, Layout, and Detailing • 9 years — Piping Stress Engineering (offshore and onshore) • 2 years — Field / Support Engineering ________________________________________ CORE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE Piping Stress & Mechanical Engineering • Static and dynamic stress analysis, load case development • Flange leakage checks, nozzle load evaluation • Support and spring hanger design, expansion joint datasheets • Stress optimization, model validation, and client coordination Piping Design & Layout • 2D/3D CAD modeling, piping and equipment arrangement • Isometric and GA drawings, MTO preparation • Detailed support design, HAZOP participation, constructability reviews • Liaising with multidisciplinary teams for cost-effective design Process & Hydraulic Engineering (Recent Focus) • Hydraulic modeling, line sizing, friction loss evaluation • Pump selection, sizing, and system troubleshooting • Tank-to-tank and terminal transfer system analysis • Operational constraints assessment and system optimization • Ensuring reliable, safe, and energy-efficient facility operations Field & Construction Support • Site technical queries and design modifications • As-built documentation and line inspections • Coordination with operations and contractors ________________________________________ SELECTED PROJECT EXPERIENCE 2019 – Present General Engineering Services for Nationwide Shell Terminals — Shell Pilipinas Corporation 2018 – 2019 BPGIC Phase 2 EPC Project — Piping Stress Lead Pipeline Optimization Program — Pressure Surge / Water Hammer Analyst 2015 – 2018 (Singapore) Loading Pump Station — Piping Stress Lead 7 Pipelines EPC — Piping Stress Lead 2013 – 2015 (Norway Offshore) Aasta Hansteen Topside EPC — Senior Piping Stress Engineer 2011 – 2013 (Singapore) Butyl Rubber Plant — Piping Designer / Field Engineer Earlier Career (2003–2011) Multiple LNG, petrochemical, and gas projects in Qatar, Russia, Thailand, China, and Saudi Arabia in stress, design, and field roles ________________________________________ SOFTWARE PROFICIENCY CAESAR II • AutoPIPE • PipeFlow Expert • PDS • SmartPlant Review • MicroStation • PDMS • AutoCAD • Navisworks ________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL VALUE PROPOSITION ✔ Balanced expertise across Piping Stress, Design, and Process Engineering ✔ Deep understanding of hydraulics, pump systems, and operational constraints ✔ Ability to translate field observations into practical design solutions ✔ Experienced in brownfield and live facility projects ✔ Strong leadership, mentorship, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $643
Billed in all: $1,430$1.4k
$322 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
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