Jose Diwa Ii

JOSE S. DIWA II Mechanical Engineer-- No. 74 A. Mabini St., Sta. Cruz, Lubao, Pampanga 2005 Philippines A seasoned professional with nearly 10 years of extensive experience in project monitoring that includes testing, commissioning works, and operations. Proven track record of consistently adopting proactive strategies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness. Skilled in identifying opportunities for process optimization, driving operational improvements, and maximizing cost performance while ensuring prudent financial management. Currently serving as a Project Manager at Arcadis within the Resilience Team. A dedicated lifelong learner, with a passion to protect the environment and advancing a sustainable future. WORK EXPERIENCE Project and Program Consultant Arcadis (July 29, 2024 – Present) ● Responsible for delivering projects and programs in line with budgetary, compliance, regulatory and planning controls. ● Work within established standard operating procedure and systems with clear project objectives to produce delivery output, schedules and track budgets, highlighting variances in order to manage and control project delivery targets. ● Deliver/assist to manage projects or programs ensuring appropriate use of resources to deliver the required scope of work within set deadlines. ● Present any project risks or issues to senior managers to ensure the project is not adversely impacted, and ensure that the delivery of projects is compliant to standards. ● Applies knowledge and experience to review project processes and policies, providing advice to support management in developing and improving processes and systems. ● As Local Sustainability Team Lead – spearhead development and execution of sustainability frameworks and engagement programs, aligning stakeholder action with environmental objectives to advance resilience and eco-conscious practices. Manager & Head, Parañaque – Las Piñas Catchment Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (July 1, 2022 – July 19, 2024) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Oversees and manages the safe, efficient, and economic operation of the Water Reclamation Facility. Ensures that Catchment Operational Efficiency measures in areas such as Plant Availability, Plant Reliability, Power & Chemical Consumption, and Maintenance are implemented and monitored to be within targets. Responsible for implementing strategies for ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 in Catchment operations. Ensures the harmonized operation of the Water Reclamation Facility and New Water Facility. Work closely with consultants, project engineers, and contractors to plan and review on-site project activities and development for new projects. Monitors the progress of the project and ensures proper coordination with all concerned parties to meet the agreed cost (billing), quality, and schedule. Ensures that required resources for the management of the Catchment area such as budget, manpower, supplies & logistics, and training needs of team members are adequately provided. Assures full compliance with all regulatory and company policies to deliver Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance. Managing relationships with stakeholders. Prepares Third-Party Service Provider Billing Certification and Accomplishment Summary. Implements information, education, and communication initiatives by conducting Wastewater Education Campaign and accommodating site visits & plant tours. JOSE S. DIWA II Page 2 ● As Document and Records Custodian, facilitates the preparation, completion, maintenance and control of the Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation. Assistant Manager & Head, Parañaque – Las Piñas Catchment Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2022) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Oversaw and managed the safe, efficient, and economic operation of the Water Reclamation Facility. Ensured that Catchment Operational Efficiency measures in areas such as Plant Availability, Plant Reliability, Power & Chemical Consumption, and Maintenance are implemented and monitored to be within targets. Worked closely with consultants, project engineers, and contractors to plan and review on-site project activities and development for new projects. Ensured that required resources for the management of the Catchment area such as budget, manpower, supplies & logistics, and training needs of team members were adequately provided. Responsible for implementing strategies for ISO standards 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 in plant operations. Assured full compliance with all regulatory and company policies to deliver Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance. Managing relationships with stakeholders. Prepares Third-Party Service Provider Billing Certification and Accomplishment Summary. Prepares monthly operational report of the Catchment. Implemented information, education, and communication initiatives by conducting a Wastewater Education Campaign and accommodating site visits & plant tours. As Pollution Control Officer, ensured that the facility complies with environmental laws, and regularly submitted the self-monitoring report to DENR. As Safety Officer, ensured that the plant complies with occupational safety and health policies. As Document and Records Custodian, facilitated the preparation, completion, maintenance, and control of the Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation. Wastewater Management Officer, Parañaque City Catchment Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020) ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Conducted Testing and Commissioning works for a 76,000 m3/day Water Reclamation Facility. Prepared Integrated Management System documentation in preparation for Water Reclamation Facility ISO Certification. Carried out test procedures ensuring that equipment works to its specification. Participated in the tender process i.e. commissioning matrix, HAZOP plan, and review. Reviewed and verified contractors' submitted drawings, and reports, and conducted inspection & punchlisting of completed works. Monitored the progress of the project and ensured proper coordination with all concerned parties to meet the agreed cost (billing), quality, and schedule. Monitored and supervised the operation of the Water Reclamation Facility. Implemented and monitored operational efficiency activities for the operation of the facility. Prepared monthly & weekly operational reports of the Water Reclamation Facility. Consolidated and reported major maintenance and equipment issues encountered by the operations. As Pollution Control Officer, ensured that the facility complied with environmental laws, and regularly submitted self-monitoring reports to DENR. As Safety Officer, ensured that the plant complies with occupational safety and health policies. As Document and Records Custodian, facilitates the preparation, completion, maintenance and control of the Integrated Management System (IMS) documentation. Wastewater Management Engineer Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (December 15, 2015 – June 30, 2018) ● ● ● ● Conducted Testing and Commissioning works for a 500 m3/day Septage Treatment Facility. Recorded accurately plant operations data and logs any defects noted. Analyze plant and machinery data to ensure optimum performance. Works closely with the Maintenance team to assist on planning and review of on-site activities and development. JOSE S. DIWA II Page 3 ● ● ● ● Performs collection of samples, monitoring, and testing for internal process monitoring to ensure compliance of the plant to environmental standards. Performs troubleshooting activities such as repair of minor defects of plant machinery to ensure sustained operation of wastewater treatment. Responsible for the operation and control of plant equipment for wastewater treatment. Prepares plant monitoring documentation necessary for completion of compliance reports to DENR (Environmental) and DOLE (Safety and Health). Adjunct Professor/Part-Time Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department FEU Institute of Technology (August 2017 – March 2020) ● ● ● Conducted lecture for Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Thermodynamics, Materials Science. Handled laboratory activities for MELAB, Materials Science, and Instrumentation & Control Engineering. Assisted with student recruitment through “Immersion class for Senior High School students on Introduction to Mechanical Engineering – Mechatronics”. PROJECTS Maynilad Wastewater Management Division’s Potable Water Reuse TWG ● Champion of Technical Working Group (TWG), spearheading the evaluation and endorsement of innovative water reuse strategies to produce ‘New Water’. ● Engaged in close collaboration with Water Supply Operations' Water Source and Water Production Departments to identify and explore prospective New Water projects. Maynilad Parañaque New Water Treatment Plant ● ● ● ● TWG member on the development of the New Water, the Philippines’s first ever ‘Potable Reuse Water Treatment Facility’ with 10MLD in capacity, and the first ‘Direct-Potable reuse’ in Asia. Silver Award in the 2023 Stevie Award – Achievement in Product Innovation category. Maynilad’s 15th Annual Golden Meter – Team of the Year Awardee. Global Water Awards 2023 – Water Reuse Project of the Year. Maynilad Parañaque Water Reclamation Facility ● Testing, Commissioning, and Process Proving of a 76,000 m3/day sewage treatment facility compliant with the DAO 2016-08 / DAO 2021-19 Maynilad South Septage Treatment Plant ● Testing, Commissioning, and Process Proving of a 500 m3/day sludge/septage treatment facility. EDUCATION July 2009 – June 2015 MAPÚA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Water/Wastewater Treatment Operations Licensed Mechanical Engineer, October 2015-Present DOLE Safety Officer II DENR Accredited Pollution Control Officer Professional Driver’s License Effective Analytical and Problem Solving Skills MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) PowerBI