FRANCISCO SALCEDO

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B.S. Chemical Engineering

Bilingual (English/Spanish) professional with proven track record of success, facilitating seamless execution of complex technical installation / service and sales operations, and variety of special projects in domestic and international locations.

Office & Field Operations Management Maintenance Management Continuous or Batch Processes Refrigeration & Heat Exchange Electricity & Electronics Technical & Administrative Planning Strategic Scheduling Process Improvements Service Quality Optimization Risk & Safety Assessments Problem Solving Team Building Multicultural Management Business & Relationship Building Reporting & Analysis Costs Reducing

Inresa-Inc. Houston, TX, 2004-2015

Operations Manager, supervising technical & repair personnel and procedures for customer’s equipments; directly supervising both Domestic US Sales and Services and International Trade to South America and Africa of industrial (Inresa-Inc.) and automotive equipment, parts and accessories (Star Auto Accessories). Coordinated with domestic Manufacturers/Suppliers and foreign for procurement, logistics, warehousing and fabrication of custom made equipment for specific applications. Direct liaison with Government customers like DOS, DOJ, DHS and Corporate customers like Oil/Gas Energy Companies.

Achievements:

Increased sales by opening Central, South America, Caribbean and West African markets.

Lowered equipment replacement cost by improving preventive maintenance levels.

Lowered equipment downtime by coordinating with customers, shops and field personnel for equipment failure real time notification.

Increased efficiency and capabilities of office and shop, developing skills of technicians and helpers to better support business.

Inversiones Regionales SA. Maracaibo, Venezuela. 1980-2004

General Manager, supervised import trade from US, Europe and Asia on industrial and office equipment. Developed training programs for sales and service teams. Created a network of distributors throughout the country. Direct oversight of Equipment and Parts Inventory, commercial and retail Invoicing and Industrial Service Contracting for customers like PDVSA, Carbones del Guasare, Pequiven, Etc.

Later transferred to Inresa-Inc. in Houston, TX.

Achievements:

Restored progress and schedules to pragmatic on-time status, implementing effective activity and time tracking techniques.

Maximized ability to monitor projects, creating database for all jobs and completions according to Work Breakdown Structure of each project.

Enhanced execution of future projects, documenting and reporting on Lessons Learned at project closing.

Monaca-Carhill. Maracaibo, Venezuela. 1978-1980.

Process Engineer, supervised the wheat mill plant’s operation including material and personnel logistics, raw material inlet from local ports and truck routing, final product storage and distribution. In charge of Quality Control and Industrial Safety.

Achievements:

Established efficient and flexible Process Management Team enabling more than 1 manager to monitor or take charge of project or operation if needed.

Increased efficiency of daily operations and project execution, driving continuous process improvements.

Led successful completion of numerous projects, managing all phases from initiation and planning to execution and closing.

Mito Juan Chemical Plant. San Francisco, Venezuela. 1975-1978

Chemical Engineer, planned, scheduled, and supervised technical personnel in manufacturing, installing, and setting up industrial instrumentation equipment. Performed safety assessments. Tracked and reported on progress and completion. Installed and tested equipment for customer billing. In charge of chemical formulation, manufacturing and quality control industrial additives. Included testing and quality assessments at numerous end customer facilities around the country.

Achievements:

Maintained positive record of progress vs. schedule, effectively planning and scheduling tasks, and managing of pending activities.

Ensured maximum safety, providing Basic Safety Training to avoid and mitigate risks, and conducting Work Safety Assessments.

Delivered records on jobs for Quality Control department ahead of schedule.

Achieved low defect or return rate.

Nitroven. El Tablazo, Venezuela. 1973-1975

Chemical and Process Engineer, working on both Ammonia and Urea plants in the petrochemical complex, participated in functional inspection, safety inspections, maintenance analysis and several Plant Shutdowns and Restarts. Trained personnel in procedures and industrial safety.

Achievements:

Enabled smooth transition between shifts, creating master schedule for rotation of personnel.

Boosted production efficiency and capabilities, developing skills of technicians to better support engineering personnel.

Achieved 0% incident/accident record while in field.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lean Sigma for Engineers (2011)

Inresa-Inc, Houston, Texas

Certificate of Advanced Project Management (2009)

University of Houston, Houston, Texas

Chemical Formulation and Quality Control (1975)

ARCO Chemical, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1974)

Universidad del Zulia, Maracaibo, Venezuela

SKILLS

Resourceful problem solver

Negotiating experience on both domestic and foreign trade

Understating of Maritime and Air Freight customs and regulations

Fluent in both English and Spanish with some understanding of Portuguese & Italian

Computer literate on many software

Thermodynamics (AC/Heaters systems)

Excellent mechanical capabilities and dexterity

Advanced troubleshooting of electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic equipments

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