FRANCISCO J. RIVAS

* Calle Orquideas Edif Emporium V, Apartmento B3 * Las Dianas, Santiago, Dominican Republic 51000

* 809-***-**** * 829-***-**** * pkyyok@r.postjobfree.com

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PROJECT MANAGER/GAS TURBINE MECHANICAL/LEAD FIELD ENGINEER

Highly accomplished, astute, and tenacious professional, with comprehensive years of experience and proven track record of success in project management and field engineering. Armed with extensive background in directing and completing multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget constraints. Adept at generating high quality solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and profitability of entire organizational operations. Proficient in all facets of project lifecycle development, from initial analysis and conceptual design through implementation, quality review, and enhancement. Articulate communicator; bilingual in English and Spanish. Willing to travel and relocate.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Project Management and Completion | Engineering Principles and Procedures | Mechanical Needs Assessment

Process and Productivity Improvement | Customer Service and Relations | Regulatory Compliance and Standards | New Business Development | Cost Control and Budget Optimization | Safety Code Standards

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Successfully managed project completion worth more than US$ 175 million.

* Effectively liaised and built mutually strong partnership between customers and GE Company.

* Functioned as lead field engineer and project manager; directed and coordinated projects without recordable EHS events.

* Served as major contributor in the development of Latin America regional operating plan by executing projects within budget and on time while reducing penalties and liquidated damages.

* Led the planning and identifying of risks throughout completion of projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GE ENERGY SERVICES| LATIN AMERICA

PROJECT MANAGER, PERFORMANCE SERVICES PROJECTS, GAS TURBINE | 2008 – PRESENT

Act as primary point of contact for customer/GE communications as well as customer advocate of the GE team. Conceptualize and adopt innovative ideas to develop and implement project strategy and methodology. Lead, coordinate, and facilitate release meeting and order definition meeting as needed. Prepare, create, and present opening letter to contract manager. Execute the instigation, establishment, and implementation of project communication plan and project quality plan. Orchestrate and update performance services database fields. Spearhead the preparation and coordination of activities and communications between GE and customer organizations. Provide expert oversight to the development, negotiation, and implementation of change orders as necessary. Expertly administer and monitor project profitability and Variance-to-Want (VTW). Render assistance in managing the billing and receivables for overall project cash management.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Directed strategic efforts in planning and arranging project deliverables, while developing and maintaining project schedules.

* Utilized and leveraged in-depth familiarity of project risk mitigation, such as Excel FMEA and PRISM.

* Delivered excellent customer service and ensured total satisfaction by addressing their needs and concerns in a prompt manner.

* Demonstrated proficiency in conducting warranty turnover and project closeout, including best practices and lessons learned.

* Managed the successful creation and completion of the following projects:

2011

* 91E X 16 DLN1 Dual Fuel Upgrade, Kharafi National, Egypt

* 6B DLN1 Dual Fuel Upgrade, AES Itabo

2010

* 7FA RBE Compressor Modification, Comision Federal De Electricidad (CFE), Mexico

* 9FA DLN 2.6 Upgrade, Raetia Energy, Italy

* 7FA Rotor Rebuild, Comision Federal De Electricidad (CFE), Mexico

* 9FA Stator And Rotor Blades, Dubai Electric & Water Authority (DEWA), UAE

* 7FA+E Cooling Optimization Package, Iberdrola Mexico, Mexico

* 7FA Rotor Clocking Optimization, Iberdrola Mexico, Mexico

2009

* 51P N/T Rotor Upgrade, Syncrude Canada Ltd, Canada

2008

* 91E Add Liquid Fuel Upgrade, Endesa Chile, Chile

* CADAFE Units Rehabiliation, Tachira, Venezuela

* 7E X 8 Dual Fuel Conversion, Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), Puerto Rico

* 6FA Refurbished Rotor Replacement, Machala Power Ltda, Ecuador

* 7E X 2 Heat Rate Performance Improvements, Compania De Nitrogeno De Cantarell, Mexico

* 51P NOx Abatement Upgrade, Arcor Saic, Argentina

GE ENERGY SERVICES| LATIN AMERICA

LEAD FIELD ENGINEER, INSTALLATION AND FIELD SERVICES | 2001 – 2007

Functioned primarily as GE on-site representative to customers, directing and orchestrating internal field service activities. Applied multifaceted approaches in performing diverse tasks, such as administering all assigned GE product lines as well as providing assistance to various customers on technical understanding of operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple types of GE products. Strategically identified training needs through detailed analysis on the effectiveness of maintenance actions. Initiated and maintained strong customer rapport through assisting with their reliability improvement and cost reduction of ownership as well as constant communication with customer, customer team, and all other GE stakeholders. Provided exemplary support to clients on spare parts ordering, issues resolution, and provisioning.

HIGHLIGHTS:

* Regarded as driving force in identifying and achieving corporate goals and objectives through development of practical and innovative solutions.

* Took part in broadening skills and knowledge of customer, user, and other GE field personnel in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of assigned product lines by providing leadership, technical direction, and assistance.

* Made use of Six Sigma analytical tools in support to the customer with proactive reliability and management.

* Contributed in the organizational data collection and timely reporting, resulting in efficient execution of fleet performance analysis, including marketing intelligence and sales opportunities for services and support.

* Earned accolades for timely and accurate execution of the following projects:

2007 * 51P X 2 New Technology Upgrade - Dos Bocas Station, PEMEX, Mexico

2006 * 51P New Technology Upgrade - Nuevo Pemex Station, PEMEX, Mexico

* 7EA Hot Gas Path Inspection, Compania De Nitrogeno De Cantarell, Mexico

2005 * 51P New Technology Upgrade – Cangrejera Station, PEMEX, Mexico

2004 * 51P X 2 New Technology Upgrade - Pajaritos Station, PEMEX, Mexico

* 51P New Technology Upgrade - Cardenas Station, PEMEX, Mexico

2003 * 51P New Technology Upgrade - La Venta Station, PEMEX, Mexico

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

* BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRO-MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 2001

Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)| Santiago, Dominican Republic

* Six Sigma Green Belt, 2002

* Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Ongoing

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

* Member, Project Management Institute (PMI) - ID 2184397

TECHNICAL SKILLS

* Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, and Primavera Suretrack

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