Dan Tabanao
About Dan Tabanao
Dan Tabanao is the Lead Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in pipe stress engineering and managing EPC contractors.
Title and Current Position
Dan Tabanao is the Lead Mechanical Engineer at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2019. In his role, Dan oversees mechanical engineering projects, manages teams, and ensures the successful execution of large-scale capital projects. He is based in the Houston, Texas area.
Previous Experience at Bechtel Corporation
Prior to his tenure at ExxonMobil, Dan worked at Bechtel Corporation. From 2010 to 2019, he served as the Lead Pipe Stress Engineer. Managing critical aspects of pipe stress analysis, Dan contributed significantly to the company's engineering and construction projects during his nine years with Bechtel.
Experience at PegasusTSI
Dan's career at PegasusTSI spanned two significant roles. From 2008 to 2010, he was the Lead Piping & Pipe Stress Engineer. Concurrently, he also held the title of Lead Piping Engineer for the same duration. During his time there, he was responsible for both piping design and stress analysis for various projects.
Early Career in Engineering
Dan's early career includes roles at multiple prestigious companies. He worked as a Senior Pipe Stress Engineer at Foster Wheeler (2005-2006) and Black & Veatch (2006-2008). Before that, he held similar positions at CTCI Corp (2004-2005) and JGC (2001-2004). He began his engineering journey as an Automation Engineer at Epson Philippines Corporation (2000-2002) and a Computer Aided Design Technician at Monte-Aire Properties Inc. in 2000.
Mechanical Engineering Education
Dan Tabanao studied Mechanical Engineering at Colegio de San Juan de Letran, where he earned his BS from 1994 to 2000. He briefly attended the University of the Philippines in 1970.
Expertise and Technical Skills
Dan has extensive expertise in managing EPC contractors with a focus on overall layout and design. He is proficient in executing both large and small-scale capital project activities. His specialties include fitness-for-service evaluations, root cause failure analysis, acoustic induced vibration, and flow induced vibration analysis. Additionally, he is skilled in finite element analysis, brittle fracture analysis, and has managed teams in areas such as pressure vessels, heat exchangers, and HVAC systems.