Paulo Da Graca, P. Eng. (E)-PMP-CMRP

Calgary, AB

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Results And Reliability Driven Project Manager

Implement solutions improving value

Extensive background in managing projects related to various disciplines and complexities particularly in mining, power generation and consumer products. These projects include mining material transportation and logistics, ERP and CMMS implementation, maintenance outages and minor projects such as fire system upgrade, CEMS upgrade and UPS backup implementation.

Proven record of project development following the PMV and using PMI best practices. Record of on-time project delivery within sensitive deadlines, controlling project documentation and standards. Worked with cross-functional teams and SME to have the best solution and maintaining the alignment with company’ strategic plans. Prepared the scope approval, coordinated the schedule and controlled the budget. Managed project communication with stakeholders and negotiated the project resources.

Expertise includes risk management, team meeting facilitation, prepare documentation for supplier selection process, and contract review for approval. Developed progress reports and presentations to stakeholders. Believe in collaboration and being approachable team player.

Key strengths:

Project Management (PMP)

Electrical Maintenance (CMRP)

ERP Systems

Supplier Selection

Standards & Regulations

CMMS Systems

Budgeting and Forecasting

Team Building

Failure Analysis (FMEA – FTA)

MS Office, SQL, SKM and Isograph

Project Risk Management

Technical Writing

Professional Experience

ATCO POWER, Calgary, AB 2013 – 2015

Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer

Developed projects related to fire systems and CEMS upgrade, conceptual and detailed design for distributed generation power plants including control and HMI, single line diagrams, cable schedule, physical layouts and Arc-Flash studies. Ensured compliance with safety codes.

Engineered design concept, reducing project costs by 30% and construction time by 40%. Developed equipment standards for high voltage switchgear, step-up transformers, and prepared procurement documentation and specifications, reducing costs and delivery lead time.

Structured electrical discipline Safety Inspections System, complying with safety codes and maintaining company accreditation. Managed system for 10 power plants, JVs.

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ATCO POWER (Continued)

Created new procedure and added automated check for data entry errors, improving Plant Availability Report’s reliability and readiness by 50%.

Supported internal compliance area for cyber security issues (NERC – CIP) by developing extensive technical assessment of generation plants and determining compliance gaps to AESO standards.

Reviewed and updated Arc-flash study by using PTM (SKM) software based on NFPA 70E and IEEE 1584 standards.

Lead project to Implemented advanced fault-tree analysis (FTA) generating action plan and preventing river flow restriction and operational issues for hydro generation power plant, reducing risk by 50%.

ACCLARO CORPORATION – Reliability Works Division, Vancouver, BC 2011 – 2013

Reliability Engineer

Implemented Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) initial data at Altagas plant. Directed electrical equipment reliability modeling and maintenance instructions for hydro plants. Developed electrical equipment spare parts list and helped plant to source material. Managed project controls including schedule, scope, quality, and cost.

Engineer of Record for BCIT Energy Oasis project, installing photovoltaic panels in parking lot generating power to the grid.

Managed projects to establish ten new maintenance plans for BC Hydro generation stations, reducing maintenance time by 40-50% on average, while improving equipment uptime to desired reliability levels.

Selected by BC Hydro for Lach Russel - Project of the Year Award for work on Mica Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) Replacement Project.

COGENT INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES, Richmond, BC 2010 – 2011

Technical Lead

Developed project execution internal methodology based on PMI best practices. Created standards for automated systems Alarm Management aligned with ISA 18.2 for Teck. Developed equipment hierarchy and test procedures for equipment used at Edmonton International Airport.

Lead project to implement CMMS in record time, four months, at Georgia Biomass. Implementation included software testing, configuration, server installing, documentation development, and people training.

Worked remotely using SQL server, populating CMMS database with equipment technical data for airport expansion.

CSC – CONTEMPORARY SECURITY CANADA, Vancouver, BC 2009 – 2010

Supervisor

Supervised teams of screeners and X-ray operators at security portals at Winter Olympics Cypress Mountain. Performed all administrative routines.

Awarded twice by RCMP for passing on their security tests twice during event. Changed screening procedure boosting productivity by 20%.

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VOTORANTIM METALS, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2007 – 2008

Project Manager

Developed business case and detailed scope for construction of 30 MW Bioenergy Power Plant ($90M USD). Project was approved for pilot tests in mining site. Established projects and internal methodologies for project management, blue line, knowledge management and innovation.

Performed competitive benchmarking studies for zinc business, at Votorantim, identifying savings of $550M. Identified 3 waves of projects, delivering savings over next 3 years.

SOLVING EFESO GROUP, EFESO CONSULTING, Sao Paulo, Brazil 2002 – 2007

Project Manager / Senior Consultant

Created and analyzed financial / capacity models, identified improvement projects for clients and increased capacity and reduced costs related to asset management for companies like VALE, BEMIS, ARCELOR, CNH, USIMINAS, GAMBRO, KLABIN, SUZANO, TELECOM ARGENTINA, NEXANS AND BRADESCO. Used TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping methodologies.

Developed more than 40 projects, reducing downtime (30 – 50%), improving quality (30 – 50%), reducing setup times (45 – 70%), rationalizing inventory reducing costs and improving material availability.

Trained more than 500 people in WCM (World Class Manufacturing) tools and techniques – PM, RCM, FMEA, Six Sigma, SMED and CMMS systems utilization.

Created Energy Management area and achieved $7M in energy savings within the 3,200 bank branches.

Developed turnaround project at American multinational (NYSE listed) company in Brazil achieving profit in 6 months by increasing equipment reliability, reducing maintenance costs, increasing labour performance, renegotiating energy contracts, and reducing purchasing costs.

Education

Project Risk Management (RMP), UBC

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (CEAG), Brazil

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial (FEI), Brazil

Languages

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

Certifications

APEGBC – P. ENG. (E); APEGA – P. ENG. (E); Eligible for registration in other provinces

PMI – PMP

SMRP – CMRP

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