Nemesio Patino Jr.
Senior Marine Biologist at Leaf Global Environmental Services- Claim this Profile
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English Professional working proficiency
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Filipino Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Board of Fisheries
Republic of the Philippines, Professional Regulation Commission -
Certificate of Eligibility
Republic of the Philippines, Civil Service Commission -
Fisheries Observer Course
Republic of the Philippines, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Marine Fisheries Development Center & Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) -
NEBOSH International General Certificate Course in Occupational Health and Safety
The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Registered in England and Wales -
PADI SCUBA DIVING (Open Water)
Professional Association of Diving Instructors
Experience
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Leaf Global Environmental Services
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Saudi Arabia
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Marine Biologist
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Dec 2017 - Present
PROJECT INVOLVEMENTS 1. Artificial Reef Development and Deployment including monitoring under Saudi Aramco Projects • McDermott Artificial Reef Project at Safaniya Waters, Saudi Arabia Clients: Saudi Aramco through McDermott • Al Khafji Joint Operations Artificial Reef Project at Al Khafji Waters, Saudi Arabia Clients: Kuwait Gulf Oil Company & Aramco Gulf Operations • Jazan Economic City Artificial Reef Development and Deployment Project Clients: Saudi Aramco PMT @ Jazan Economic City (JEC) & Saudi Aramco - Environmental Protection Department 2. Coastal Resource Contract (CRC) Projects under the following agencies: • United Nations Compensation Commission (UNCC) • The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection (GAMEP) • Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) 3. Marine Habitat Assessment (Corals, Seagrass, Mangroves) • Mangrove Monitoring Works - Coastal Resource Contract 13 (CRC) Project @ Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia • Environmental Damage Assessment (Marine Habitat Survey with focus on Corals & Seagrass) @ Jazan Economic City (JEC), Saudi Arabia Clients: Saudi Aramco PMT (AECOM) @ Jazan Economic City (JEC) & Saudi Aramco - Environmental Protection Department • Marine Habitat Survey at Sharma Complex in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia Client: Nesma & Partners 4. Mangrove Plantation Projects • Mangrove Plantation Works - Experimental at Coastal Resource Contract (CRC) Projects CRC 3, 10 & 13 Project Sites at Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia • Plantation of Mangrove @ Jazan Economic City to Restore Biodiversity (2019) AECOM & SAUDI ARAMCO Project 5. King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services (KSIC) Marine Yard Development Project @ Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia (CURRENT/ON-GOING PROJECT) Show less
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Team Leader: Seagrass Monitoring Team at AJEC
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May 2015 - Jan 2016
Project: CP12 – E Additional Dredging of Southern Marina Channel Seagrass Monitoring Program, (Lusail City)Doha, State of QatarClient: ALJABER ENGINEERING Job Responsibilities: Generally; • Supervise and manages monitoring activity as per approved Method Statement and in coordination with the management (Immediate Supervisor or to the Deputy General Manager); Specifically:• Coordination with the Client’s representative regarding the conduct of monitoring activities before any actual fieldwork to take place/ Securing Permit -To-Work; • Act as the company’s representative during site visit of personnel coming from the Client;• Financial Management such as but not limited to budget request preparation, supplies procurement and subsequent liquidations;• Prepares schedule of activities and work assignment for each team members;• Conducts briefing for the team members before starting the field activity;• Collection of necessary Biological (General Health, Survival, Seagrass Shoot Densities, Canopy Heights, Braun Blanquet Frequency, Abundance, and Density and Percent Cover Macroalgae); and Physical (Water Quality using YSI 6600 V2 sonde or a YSI Professional Plus multi-parameter water quality logger data, Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) and temperature using an Onset HOBO Pendant Temp/Light Sensors and data loggers, and Sediment Accumulation and Erosion) from identified monitoring sites;• Ensures that all gathered data are reliable and accurate by checking the data every after fieldwork;• Facilitates the timely completion of data processing; • Ensures the timely submission of Data Set to External Consultants;• Proof Reading of Monitoring Report(s), to be forwarded to Immediate Supervisor - before submitting to the Client; Show less
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Member, Scientific Monitoring Team at AJEC
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Dec 2012 - Oct 2015
Project: New Port Project (NPP), Seagrass Monitoring ProgramClient: Middle East Dredging Company (MEDCO) Job Responsibilities: • Collection of necessary Biological and Physical data from identified monitoring sites;• Assist in photo and video documentation;• Processing of collected data;• Performs other duties as needed.
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Team Leader & Quality Control Officer at AJEC
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Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Project: CP12 – E Additional Dredging of Southern Marina Channel Seagrass Relocation Works, (Lusail City) Doha, State of QatarClient: ALJABER ENGINEERING Job Responsibilities: Generally:• Strict Implementation of Quality Control Policy to achieve and maintain the standards set by the management as required by the client based from the approved Method Statement.Specifically:• Provides work instructions to team members;• Close supervision and monitoring to ensure that relocation sites are properly prepared prior to planting of seagrass by checking on the orientation of templates and the depth of the excavation;• Strict implementation on the proper collection of seagrass from donor area by checking the volume of the sediment and quality of the seagrass tray collected;• Strict implementation on the proper handling protocols of seagrass trays;• Close supervision to ensure that deckhands follow the correct procedures when placing the seagrass in the hydration tubs on-board the transport boat;• Close supervision to ensure that workers execute proper care for seagrass during transport; • Close supervision to ensure that proper planting procedure is followed by Divers at relocation site by checking the output after every planting activity;• Act as the Company’s representative during field visits of personnel from Clienteles;• Manages and prepares any documents needed in the field by the workers or by the clients and/or by any Agency in relation with Seagrass Relocation Works. Show less
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Health and Safety Supervisor at AJEC
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Nov 2014 - Apr 2015
Project: CP12 – E Additional Dredging of Southern Marina Channel Seagrass Relocation Works, (Lusail City) Doha, State of QatarClient: ALJABER ENGINEERING Job Responsibilities:Generally; • Formulates HSE section of the Method Statement together with the Relocation Operations Officer; • Strict Implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental Regulation and Policies as per approved Method Statement; Specifically:• Facilitates the Safety Induction of all company workers as required by the Client;• Facilitates processing of needed document by the Client prior to issuance of AJEC workers Identification Cards (if needed);• Continues and close communication with the Clients’ HS & E counterparts for Health, Safety and Environment matters and others;• Securing of Permit-To-Work before starting any field activity;• Strict implementation of attendance – before work system as part of Security and Safety protocol;• Strict implementation of Safety Procedures such as but not limited to wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job; • Supervise and monitor/oversee the safety, welfare and needs of each worker;• Regular inspection to ensure that all diving gears and other equipment used for the work are in good working condition;• Strict Implementation of the Safety Diving rules;• Delivers toolbox talks as needed;• Maintains a good line of radio communication between Transport boats and Dive boats in the field;• Inspection of necessary safety equipment (such as life ring, first aid kit, life vest) on board the boats prior to any field activity;• Close supervision and monitoring of the work progress in the field;• Continues monitoring and assessing of hazardous and unsafe situations throughout the activity;• Develops measures to ensure safety of all field personnel;• Financial management such as budget preparation and purchasing of needed Supplies and materials for Safety purposes. Show less
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Health & Safety Officer at AJEC
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
Project: Qatar Economic Zone 3 (QEZ3)Seagrass, Corals and Mangrove ProjectsAl Wakra, Doha, State of QatarClient: HYUNDAI Engineering and Construction Job Responsibilities:Generally; • Strict Implementation of Health, Safety & Environmental Regulation and Policies of the client which is in line with company’s HSE Policy throughout the project implementation as per approved Method Statement; Specifically:• Assist in the formulation of HSE section of the Method Statement ;• Facilitates the Safety Induction of all company workers as required by the Client;• Facilitates processing of needed document by the Client prior to issuance of AJEC workers Identification Cards (if needed);• Continues and close communication with the Clients’ HS & E counterparts for Health, Safety and Environment matters and others• Strict implementation of attendance – before work system as part of Security and Safety protocol;• Strict implementation of Safety Procedures such as but not limited to wearing of required personal protective equipment (PPE) for the job; • Supervise and monitor/oversee the safety, welfare and needs of each worker;• Regular inspection to ensure that all diving gears and other equipment used for the work are in good working condition;• Strict Implementation of the Safety Diving rules;• Delivers toolbox talks as needed;• Maintains a good line of radio communication between Transport boats and Dive boats in the field;• Inspection of necessary safety equipment (such as life ring, first aid kit, life vest) on board the boats prior to any field activity;• Close supervision and monitoring of the work progress in the field;• Continues monitoring and assessing of hazardous and unsafe situations throughout the activity;• Develops measures to ensure safety of all field personnel;• Financial management such as budget preparation and purchasing of needed Supplies and materials for Safety purposes;• Performs other duties as needed. Show less
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Quality Control Officer at AJEC
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Mar 2014 - Aug 2014
Project: Qatar Economic Zone 3 (QEZ3)Seagrass Relocation ProjectAl Wakra, Doha, State of QatarClient: HYUNDAI Engineering and Construction Job Responsibilities: Generally:• Strict Implementation of Quality Control Policy to achieve and maintain the standards set by the management as required by the client based from the approved Method Statement.Specifically:• Provides work instructions to team members;• Close supervision and monitoring to ensure that relocation sites are properly prepared prior to planting of seagrass by checking on the orientation of templates and the depth of the excavation;• Strict implementation on the proper collection of seagrass from donor area by checking the volume of the sediment and quality of the seagrass tray collected;• Strict implementation on the proper handling protocols of seagrass trays;• Close supervision to ensure that deckhands follow the correct procedures when placing the seagrass in the hydration tubs on-board the transport boat;• Close supervision to ensure that workers execute proper care for seagrass during transport; • Close supervision to ensure that proper planting procedure is followed by Divers at relocation site by checking the output after every planting activity;• Act as the Company’s representative during field visits of personnel from Clienteles;• Manages and prepares any documents needed in the field by the workers or by the clients and/or by any Agency in relation with Seagrass Relocation Works. Show less
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Health & Safety Officer at AJEC
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Project: Scientific Survey/ Underwater Video Survey @ Mesaieed Port Area for Qatalum ProjectDoha, State of Qatar Client: Qatar Design Consortium (QDC)Job Responsibilities: • Ensures that all divers are properly equipped with appropriate PPE.• Ensures that all diving gears are in good working condition and meets the safety minimum standard.• Ensures that all necessary safety equipment (such as life ring, first aid kit, life vest) are on board the boat before leaving the jetty;• Ensures that all safety precautions when on board a boat are observed (such as wearing of life vest).• Maintains a good line of radio communication between the boat and Mesaieed Port Authority especially when divers are in the water;• Continuously monitoring of the divers below through their designated dive buoys;• Observes and practice safety diving rules especially with repetitive dives;• Participates in diving activities and data collection if needed;• Act as stand-by diver;• Continues monitoring and assessing of hazardous and unsafe situations throughout the activity;• Develops measures to ensure personnel safety;• Performs other duties as needed. Show less
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Marine Biologist at AJEC
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2014
Project: Scientific Survey/ Underwater Video Survey @ Mesaieed Port Area for Qatalum ProjectDoha, State of Qatar Client: Qatar Design Consortium (QDC)Job Responsibilities: • Conducts microscopy and benthic analysis of collected samples.• Proper Identification of the samples collected.• Prepares and preserve samples.
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Assistant Site Manager at AJEC
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Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
Project: NCC Bridge Seagrass Mitigation (Lusail City), Doha, State of QatarClient: HYUNDAI Engineering and Construction Job Responsibilities: • Manages Personnel Assignments;• Prepares daily work accomplishment report to be submitted to the Client;• Site Supervision and Quality Control for daily fieldwork;• Photo and Video Documentation;• Monitoring of daily progress and Reporting to the management;• Manages and Supervise Logistical needs;• Performs other duties as needed. Show less
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Technical/ Scientific Staff/SCUBA Diver at AJEC
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
Project: New Port Project (NPP), Seagrass Mitigation ProjectClient: Middle East Dredging Company (MEDCO) Job Responsibilities: • Mainly responsible in transplanting seagrass at relocation site;• Participates in extracting seagrass at donor site (when needed);• Daily accomplishment report preparation and forwards to immediate supervisor;• Assists in preparation of weekly and monthly accomplishment reports;• Assists in procurement of necessary supplies and materials needed in the fieldwork;• Performs others duties as needed. Show less
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Technical Staff - Fisheries Regulatory and Quarantine Division
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2012
Job Responsibilities: • Facilitates Licensing of Commercial Fishing Vessels and Fishing Gears that operates in the region;• Implementation of Fishery Laws most commonly on: Prohibition on the transport/possession of fishes and shell fishes identified by the law; Conducts regular market denial on fish products suspiciously caught by explosives and noxious substances; Strict implementation of Fishery Laws and Ordinances regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).• Monitoring of production/movement of fishery products through reports from checkpoint areas;• As SCUBA Diver for Fisheries Management - Conducts scientific marine habitat assessment such as coral reef, sea grasses including Fish Visual Census;• As Fisheries Observer - On board Commercial Fishing Vessels Operating in the national territory/Philippine waters. Collects data on fish species being caught, estimated tonnage/catch production and other scientific data as basis for Policy formulation on Fisheries Management.• Conducts/participate in Patrol Missions in the waters of Isabela, Batanes and Cagayan (Region 02) together with personnel from the Philippine Coast Guards (Law Enforcement Agency) during Seaborne Patrol as part of the Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Program of the Bureau. Show less
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Technical Staff - Office of the ARD/ ICRMP (Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project)
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Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
Job Responsibilities: • Participates in the conduct of Participatory Coastal Resource Assessment (PCRA) under the Integrated Coastal Resource Management Project (ICRMP) conducted in 12 Municipalities in the region;• As SCUBA Diver for Fisheries Management - Conducts Scientific Marine Habitat Assessments such as Coral Reef, Seagrasses including Fish Visual Census;• Conducts inventory of Commercial and Municipal Fishing Boats including Fishing Gears in coordination with Fisheries Technician or representatives from concerned Local Government Units (LGUs);• Prepares the required documents for the purchasing and provision/distribution of Fishing gears to marginal municipal Fisherfolk as part of the program of the Bureau;• Reports damages incurred to fisheries sector caused by calamities such as Flooding and Drought. And the same time prepares Rehabilitation Plan for the assistance to the affected Fisherfolk (Fingerling assistance and Fishing Gear Assistance); Show less
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Technical Staff - Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Division
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Feb 2006 - Feb 2008
Job Responsibilities: • Monitoring of Fishery Projects: Assigned to monitor Projects on Bangus (milkfish cage culture) in the region;• Reports damages incurred to fisheries sector caused by calamities such as Flooding and Drought. And the same time prepares Rehabilitation Plan for the assistance to the affected Fisherfolk (Fingerling assistance and Fishing gear Assistance);• Project Proposal preparation and forward to the Division Chief (Tilapia Farming, Milk Fish Farming, etc.)• Preparation of Fisheries Profile of 15 Municipalities (1 Province). Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2004
Cagayan State University @ Aparri
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Major in Aquaculture
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