Jimmy Capati
Burlington,NC
Summary
Registered Mechanical Engineer with over 30 years of experience in Oil & Gas projects, including refinery expansion, pipeline upgrades, and LNG plant construction. Proven expertise in managing projects from FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, to project closeout. Familiar with EPC/LSTK contracts and Cost-Reinbursible contracts. Skilled in leading multi-discipline engineering teams, ensuring HSE compliance, and delivering projects on time and within CAPEX budget. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP applications.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Engineer
Worley Parsons / Nexus Global United
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Water Disposal System Upgrade
- - Developed scope of work and managed bidding for new facilities/pipelines.
- - Supervised contractors, monitored project cost, schedule, and scope adherence.
- - Supported commissioning and startup of new facilities, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- - Compiled as-built drawings and equipment manuals for handover to operations.
Head of Operation Projects
Petroleum Development Oman LLC
03.2003 - 12.2016
- Plant Integrity & Facility Change Proposal (FCP) – North Asset
- - Led multi-discipline project engineers executing mid-sized facility upgrades.
- - Developed execution strategies for cost, schedule, quality, and HSE compliance.
- - Implemented Lean FCPs to improve schedule and reduce costs.
- - Coordinated plant shutdowns, integrity inspections, and operations integration.
Project Engineer / Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Ipedex and Company LLC
06.2000 - 03.2003
- Al-Noor Production Station, Main Oil Pipeline and Al-Ghubar Gathering Station Upgrade
- - Managed project execution for crude oil gathering station upgrades and pipeline feasibility studies.
- - Supervised installation and commissioning of drag reduction skid for pipeline trial.
- - Coordinated equipment delivery and pre-commissioning/startup activities.
Site Project Engineer
Chiyoda-Foster Wheeler
07.1999 - 05.2000
- Oman LNG Plant
- - Supervised mechanical/piping site engineering activities.
- - Reviewed and resolved contractor technical queries and field design modifications.
- - Assisted in as-built documentation and field construction support.
Senior Construction Engineer / Piping Design Engineer
Bugshan-Stone & Webster
02.1993 - 01.1999
- Aramco Ras Tanura Refinery Upgrade and Hawtah Stabilizer/ASL Storage & Handling Facility
- - Supervised multi-discipline field engineers and coordinated equipment commissioning.
- - Prepared piping isometrics, material takeoffs, and critical plant data sheets.
- - Monitored field design changes and approved contractor materials and as-built drawings.
Service Engineer
Mannesmann Anlagenbau Arabia Ltd.
05.1991 - 12.1992
- Aramco East-West Pipeline – Yanbu Crude Export Capacity
- - Prepared mechanical/piping test packages and piping tie-in packages.
- - Conducted quality checks on drawings and maintained project record books.
Shift Engineer
Ingasco Inc.
11.1987 - 04.1991
- Cryogenic Air Separation Plant
- - Supervised plant operations, preventive maintenance, and production reporting.
- - Assisted in plant start-up/shutdown procedures and trained operators.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pampanga State University
Philippines01.1987
Skills
- Project Engineering & Design Plant & Pipeline Construction EPC/LSTK Contracts
- Commissioning & Start-Up Project Closeout & Handover
- Team Leadership Multi-Discipline Coordination HSE Compliance
- Communication & Time Management CAPEX Forecasting
Accomplishments
- Developed scope of work and managed bidding for new facilities/pipelines.
- Supervised contractors, monitored project cost, schedule, and scope adherence.
- Supported commissioning and startup of new facilities, ensuring compliance with
design specifications.
- Compiled as-built drawings and equipment manuals for handover to operations.
Certification
- Mechanical Engineer License, Philippines (Reg. No. 0035118, Sept. 1987)
- Project Execution & Start-Up (Shell Project Academy)
- Contract Management (PDO-HLD Training Center)
- Leadership, Process Safety, Root Cause Analysis, Lean FCP Implementation
- Various Oil & Gas supervisory, HSE, environmental, and technical training courses
Achievements & Awards
PDO Director’s Award 2017 – Ecological Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, Silver Award – Environmental Initiative, Petroleum Development Oman, Long Service Award – Petroleum Development Oman, Recognized for safe and timely completion of major projects including:, Qarn Alam Oil & Gas Gathering Station Upgrade, Crude Oil Storage Tanks and Pressure Vessel Refurbishment, Lekhwair RO Plant Upgrade & Constructed Wetland STP at Yibal
Disclaimer
I acknowledge the above and affirm that the information contained herein is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Jimmy De Jesus Capati November 6, 2025 Signature of Applicant Date
Timeline
Senior Project Engineer
Worley Parsons / Nexus Global United
01.2017 - 11.2020
Head of Operation Projects
Petroleum Development Oman LLC
03.2003 - 12.2016
Project Engineer / Mechanical Commissioning Engineer
Ipedex and Company LLC
06.2000 - 03.2003
Site Project Engineer
Chiyoda-Foster Wheeler
07.1999 - 05.2000
Senior Construction Engineer / Piping Design Engineer
Bugshan-Stone & Webster
02.1993 - 01.1999
Service Engineer
Mannesmann Anlagenbau Arabia Ltd.
05.1991 - 12.1992
Shift Engineer
Ingasco Inc.
11.1987 - 04.1991
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Pampanga State University