Noel Villaluz
PEE, REE, PMP · Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC Supervisor / Engineer
Electrical engineering and E&I quality professional with more than 19 years of experience across oil & gas, gas compression, refineries, power plants, substations, industrial facilities and major infrastructure projects.

Professional Services
Engineering, control, residential design, quality and completion support.
⚡ Professional Electrical Engineering (PEE) & Electrical Design
Comprehensive electrical engineering services covering design, plans and specifications, calculations, power system studies, equipment and cable sizing, protection, grounding, lighting, design review, inspection, testing, technical consultancy, and PEE sign-and-seal services in the Philippines..
Explore Electrical Engineering Services⚙ Control, Instrumentation & Automation
Engineering design and technical support for industrial electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation systems, including PLC/HMI, control philosophy, schematics and wiring, interlocks, field instrumentation, system integration, design review, and troubleshooting..
Explore Control & Automation Services🏠 Architectural Interior Design & Space Planning
Interior design and space-planning services integrating architectural aesthetics, functionality, lighting and electrical requirements for residential and selected commercial spaces.
Services: Interior Design Concept · Space Planning · Furniture Layout · Ceiling & Lighting Design · Architectural Lighting · Power & Receptacle Coordination · 2D Layouts · 3D Visualization
Explore Interior Design Services✓ Quality, Construction, Commissioning & Completion
Project execution and consultancy support covering QA/QC, construction methodology and strategy, progress monitoring and tracking, ITPs, ITRs, inspections, RFIs, NCR management, testing, quality and process improvement, punch-listing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, completion, and turnover.
Explore Quality & Completion ServicesProfessional Services Projects
Selected engineering, design, control, residential and quality/completion service projects and portfolio work.
⚡ Electrical Design Projects
Electrical design and engineering portfolio including load calculations, cable sizing, protection, grounding, lighting, power distribution and technical design review.
⚙ Control & Automation Projects
Control and instrumentation portfolio including control philosophy, wiring and schematic review, PLC/HMI-related systems and automation support.
🏠 Architectural, Interior & Electrical Projects
Integrated architectural, interior, and electrical planning for residential and commercial projects, including space layouts, lighting, receptacles, dedicated loads, panel schedules, circuit arrangements, and design coordination.
✓ Quality, Construction, Commissioning & Completion Projects
Project execution support covering QA/QC, construction methodology and strategy, progress monitoring and tracking, inspections, RFIs, ITPs, ITRs, NCR management, testing, punch-listing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, quality and process improvement, completion, and turnover.
Technical Resources
Integrated project quality, inspection, document control, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, completion and management resources.
RFI Generator
Dynamic Request for Inspection generation including equipment tag and activity validation, ITP integration, prerequisite verification, document linking, barcode traceability and inspection workflow.
Inspection Monitoring Matrix (IMM)
Equipment Tag and Activity-level inspection monitoring integrated with ITP activities, RFIs, ITRs, inspection results, prerequisites and completion status.
Inspection & Test Management
ITP – Inspection & Test Plan
Management of inspection activities, risk categories,
inspection levels, acceptance criteria, standards,
procedures and prerequisite activities.
ITR – Inspection & Test Report
Inspection records, checklists, test results,
measurements, acceptance criteria and signatories.
Document Management & Control
Central project document library supporting document search, submittals, transmittals, review, approval, comment resolution, revision control, distribution and document history.
Quality Improvement & Assurance
Integrated management of NCRs, proactive quality notifications, focused assessments, quality audits, test instrument monitoring, best practices and lessons learned.
Completion Management System (CMS)
System and subsystem completion management including tag completion, Punch List/EIL, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning completion, test packages, certificates and handover dossiers.
Construction & Pre-Commissioning
Construction readiness, installation progress, work fronts, constraints, inspection readiness, testing, pre-commissioning activities and construction-to-commissioning interfaces.
Integrated Project Dashboard
Integrated management dashboard covering document control, procurement, construction, quality, inspection, pre-commissioning, commissioning, completion, handover, risks and proactive alerts.
Inspector Performance
Inspector workload, assigned inspections,
completed and pending inspections, first-pass
acceptance, rejection and reinspection,
timeliness, documentation quality and
proactive quality contribution.
Engineering Knowledge
Practical engineering articles, technical references, interactive calculators and testing guides covering Electrical, Instrumentation, QA/QC, Inspection, Testing and Commissioning.
Technical Articles
Practical engineering discussions covering electrical systems, instrumentation, QA/QC, inspection and project completion.
Explore ArticlesEngineering References
Quick-reference guidance for IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEMA, ISO and major Oil & Gas engineering requirements.
Browse ReferencesEngineering Calculators
Interactive electrical engineering calculators for power, current, voltage drop, cables, transformers, motors and other applications.
Open CalculatorsTesting Guides
Practical inspection and testing guidance for switchgear, transformers, cables, motors, instrumentation and control systems.
View Testing GuidesEducation
Academic foundation in Electrical Engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation Inc.
Lucena City, Philippines
Training & Certifications
Professional licenses, international certifications, quality credentials and industry qualifications.
Professional Licenses
✓ Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE) – Philippines
✓ Registered Electrical Engineer (REE)
Project Management & Quality
✓ Project Management Professional (PMP)
✓ CQI-IRCA ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
✓ Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
IECEx Certification
✓ Certified IECEx Inspector
Ex 001, Ex 003, Ex 004, Ex 006, Ex 007 & Ex 008
Saudi Aramco Qualifications
✓ PID Electrical Inspector: Passed
✓ PID Instrumentation Inspector: Passed
✓ PID Communication Inspector: Passed
✓ VID QM01 – Electrical: Passed
✓ VID QM17 – Cables: Passed
✓ VID QM16 – Transformer: Passed
✓ VID QM02 – Instrumentation: Passed
Offshore Safety Training
✓ BOSIET – Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training: Completed
Major Projects
Selected major Oil & Gas, Energy, Power, Mining and Industrial projects across the Middle East and Asia. Explore each project for project information and my roles and responsibilities.
ARAMCO Zuluf AM Crude Platform Project – Package 3
ARAMCO Jafurah Utilities, Sulfur & Interconnecting System Project
ARAMCO Hawiyah & Haradh Gas Compression Plant Project
ARAMCO Jazan Refinery Project
ARAMCO Wasit Gas Project
Koniambo Nickel Project
ADCO Asab Project
Ras Laffan C Power & Water Project
PetroRabigh Refining & Petrochemical Development Project
Hadeed Iron & Steel – Direct Reduction Module E Project
Core Competencies & Areas of Expertise
Key professional capabilities developed through more than 19 years of Electrical, Instrumentation & Control engineering, QA/QC, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning and project completion experience across major Oil & Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities and Industrial projects.
E&I QA/QC Management
Quality planning and implementation, ITP compliance, inspection coordination, quality surveillance, NCR/CAR management, quality reporting, KPI monitoring and coordination with Construction, Engineering, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Client teams.
Electrical Inspection & Testing
Inspection and testing of HV, MV and LV electrical installations and systems, including equipment installation, cabling, termination, grounding, protection, functional verification and compliance with approved engineering documents and project requirements.
Instrumentation & Control
Inspection, installation verification, calibration and testing of field instrumentation, process measurement, control and safety systems, instrument cabling, termination, loop-related activities and system interfaces.
Client & Third-Party Inspection
Independent inspection, surveillance and technical verification of E&I construction and testing activities, including witness and hold points, compliance assessment, quality documentation review and coordination with Client and Contractor representatives.
Testing & Pre-Commissioning
Coordination and verification of inspection and test activities, functional testing, test packages, system readiness, pre-commissioning requirements, outstanding work identification and punch-list management.
System Completion & Turnover
Mechanical completion and system/subsystem verification, punch-list closeout, inspection and test record completion, quality dossier review, turnover documentation and support for final system acceptance and handover.
Electrical Engineering Studies
Load calculations, cable sizing, load-flow analysis, short-circuit studies, protection coordination, arc-flash assessment, grounding system analysis and power-factor correction using engineering software and calculation tools.
Technical & Quality Documentation
Review and management of IFC drawings, specifications, method statements, ITPs, inspection checklists, RFIs, ITRs, test reports, NCRs, punch lists, red-line drawings, as-built documentation and final quality dossiers.
Codes, Standards & Compliance
Application and interpretation of project specifications, Saudi Aramco engineering requirements and internationally recognized standards including IEC, IEEE, NFPA, NEC, NEMA and other applicable engineering and quality standards.
Quality Leadership & Coordination
QA/QC team supervision, inspector coordination, technical guidance, quality meetings, field surveillance, interface management, corrective-action follow-up, lessons learned and continuous quality improvement.
Engineering Tools & Software
Practical experience using engineering, design, planning and data-analysis tools to support electrical system studies, technical documentation, project execution, quality management and construction coordination.
ETAP
Power system analysis and electrical engineering studies including load flow, short-circuit analysis, protection coordination, arc-flash assessment, grounding analysis, motor starting and power-factor evaluation.
AutoCAD
Preparation, review and interpretation of electrical and instrumentation drawings, layouts, schematics, single-line diagrams, cable routing, equipment arrangements and other technical engineering drawings.
Primavera P6
Project planning and scheduling support, activity tracking, progress monitoring, inspection planning, construction coordination and schedule-based follow-up of project deliverables.
Microsoft Excel
Engineering calculations, data analysis, inspection and punch-list tracking, quality reporting, KPI monitoring, test-result evaluation, material tracking and preparation of technical and management reports.
Microsoft Office
Preparation of professional reports, procedures, presentations, inspection documentation, correspondence, technical records and project-quality documentation using Word, PowerPoint and related productivity applications.
Project & Quality Documentation Systems
Practical use of computerized project documentation and quality-management systems for RFIs, ITRs, punch lists, inspection records, completion tracking, turnover dossiers and document-control coordination.
Professional Experience & Technical Expertise
More than 19 years of progressive experience in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control engineering and QA/QC across major Oil & Gas, Offshore, Petrochemical, Power, Utilities and Industrial projects in the Middle East and Asia.
Professional Experiences
Extensive experience in E&I QA/QC supervision, third-party/client inspection, construction quality control, testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning, system completion and turnover, with responsibilities spanning technical compliance, inspection management, multidisciplinary coordination and quality assurance.
Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC Supervisor
Lead and supervise multidisciplinary Electrical and Instrumentation QA/QC teams for construction, inspection, testing, pre-commissioning and project completion activities. Review and implement approved ITPs, inspection checklists, procedures and project specifications; coordinate RFIs and hold/witness point inspections; monitor NCRs, corrective actions, punch lists and quality performance; interface with Construction, Engineering, Pre-Commissioning, Commissioning and Client representatives; conduct quality meetings, surveillance and technical assessments; mentor inspectors; and support compilation and acceptance of final turnover documentation and quality dossiers.
Instrumentation QA/QC Supervisor
Supervise instrumentation and control quality activities covering material receiving, installation, inspection, calibration, testing and pre-commissioning. Verify field instruments, junction boxes, instrument and signal cables, cable trays and conduits, control and marshalling cabinets, process instrumentation and associated control systems. Coordinate inspections with Construction, Engineering, Commissioning and Client teams; review RFIs and inspection records; monitor punch items and nonconformities; and ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, procedures and applicable international standards.
Electrical & Instrumentation Third-Party / Client Inspector
Perform independent inspection, surveillance and verification of Electrical and Instrumentation construction activities against approved IFC drawings, project specifications, Saudi Aramco requirements and applicable international standards. Review engineering and design documentation, inspect equipment and system installation, witness electrical and instrumentation testing, verify inspection records and quality documentation, monitor construction deficiencies and corrective actions, and support system completion, pre-commissioning and final acceptance.
Electrical QA/QC Engineer / Inspector
Perform QA/QC inspection and technical verification of substations, GIS and switchgear, transformers, MCCs, generators, motors, power and control panels, HV/MV/LV cables, cable containment systems, grounding and lightning protection, lighting and small-power systems. Review drawings, method statements, ITPs and test procedures; coordinate RFIs; witness installation and electrical tests; verify test results and documentation; identify nonconformities; and support pre-commissioning, system completion and turnover.
Instrumentation & Communication QA/QC Inspector
Inspect installation and testing of field instrumentation, process measurement devices, junction boxes, instrument cables, fiber-optic and communication systems, fire and gas systems, control panels and associated cable containment. Verify calibration, termination, continuity and loop-related activities; review inspection and test records; coordinate RFIs and punch-list closure; and ensure installations comply with approved engineering documents and project quality requirements.
Testing, Pre-Commissioning & Project Completion
Support inspection and verification throughout testing, pre-commissioning, mechanical completion and system turnover. Review test packages and inspection records, coordinate outstanding RFIs and punch items, verify rectification of quality observations and NCRs, confirm completion of required inspections and tests, and support preparation and acceptance of final quality dossiers and turnover documentation.
Major Equipment & Systems Experience
Extensive inspection, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and QA/QC experience across major electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
⚡ Electrical Equipment & Systems
230 kV GIS; MV/LV AIS and MCCs; power, lighting and control panels; Local Control Stations (LCS); HV/MV/LV transformers; generators; synchronous and induction motors; HV/MV/LV power and control cables; cable trays/ladders, raceways and conduits; lighting fixtures and small power; MOVs; electric heaters and heat tracing; cathodic protection; battery banks and chargers; DC and UPS systems; HVAC electrical systems; grounding and lightning protection system; and protection relays.
⚙ Instrumentation & Control Equipment & Systems
Junction boxes and enclosures; instrument and signal cables; instrument cable trays and conduits; ESD, VMS, MPS, CCS and DCS systems; marshalling cabinets; flow transmitters and elements; pressure transmitters, gauges and switches; level transmitters, gauges and switches; temperature transmitters and sensors including RTDs and thermocouples; vibration transmitters and sensors; gas detectors; analyzer cabinets, shelters and transmitters, fire detection and alarm system.
Professional Affiliations
Active involvement in professional engineering and project management organizations.
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. (IIEE)
Professional Affiliation
Electrical engineering professional organization supporting technical excellence, professional development, and advancement of the electrical engineering profession.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Professional Affiliation
Global professional organization focused on project management standards, professional development, and project leadership.
About
Professional electrical engineering and E&I quality leadership.
Noel Villaluz is a Professional Electrical Engineer, Registered Electrical Engineer and Project Management Professional with extensive experience in inspection, design, execution, testing, commissioning and quality management of electrical and instrumentation systems.
His project background includes GIS substations, gas compression, oil and gas facilities, refineries, utilities, power generation, transmission and distribution, industrial plants and offshore/onshore project environments.
Career Highlights
Selected experience from the professional resume.
Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC Supervisor
ARAMCO Zuluf AM Crude Platform Project Package 3 — UAE onshore and Saudi Arabia offshore.
Instrumentation QA/QC Supervisor
ARAMCO Jafurah Utilities, Sulfur and Interconnecting System Project, Saudi Arabia.
Electrical & Instrumentation Third-Party Inspector
ARAMCO Hawiyah and Haradh Gas Compression Plant Project, Saudi Arabia.
Certifications & Training
- Professional Electrical Engineer (PEE), Philippines
- Registered Electrical Engineer (REE), Philippines
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified IECEx Inspector — Ex 001, 003, 004, 006, 007, 008
- CQI-IRCA ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- ARAMCO PID Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication Inspector Qualification
- ARAMCO VID CBT qualifications
- BOSIET completed
Contact
Engineering consultancy, QA/QC support and professional opportunities.
Noel Villaluz
Professional Electrical Engineer · E&I QA/QC Supervisor / Engineer
📍 United Arab Emirates