Power Plant Management

MAJID GHERGHERECHI

**** ******* ***** ****, ***. # 228 ( Fort Worth, Texas 76132

682-***-**** ( ************@*****.***, **********@*****.***

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST ( INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

Dynamic, dedicated and versatile professional, with a wealth of hands-on

experience propelling corporate performance and profitability while

managing complex tasks in fast-paced and deadline-driven environments.

Subject matter expert in industrial engineering techniques, process

improvement and quality management. Routinely exceed expectations through

creative problem-solving, precise attention to detail and superb time

management abilities. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and

presentation skills with stakeholders at all levels. Talent for leading,

training and mentoring cross-functional teams to meet and exceed

organizational goals. Results oriented and focused decision-maker, adept at

managing priorities. Fluent in Persian and Azeri, with basic proficiency in

English and Turkish. United States Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).

Core Competencies

Quality Management ( Industrial/System Engineering ( Process &

Performance Improvement

Project Management (PMBOK) ( Quality/Process Improvement Methodologies (

Value Engineering

Risk Management ( Policy & Procedure Development ( Strategic Analysis &

Planning

Needs Assessment ( Business Planning (UNIDO) ( Facilities Layout & Location

Planning

Work & Time Study ( SOW Analysis & Development ( Collaborative Teamwork

Team Leadership & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

IR POWER PLANT DEVELOPMENT COMPANY (IPDC), Tehran, Iran ( 2001 to 2012

Leading provider of EPC, BOO and BOT project management, as well as quality

management services for the non-nuclear/thermal power plant industry, with

over 500 employees and a $2B annual budget.

Senior Quality Engineer / Value Engineering Facilitator

Head complex power plant quality and process improvement projects,

comprising needs analysis, system design/implementation,

testing/evaluation, monitoring, project documentation and staff training.

Furnish ongoing client support, troubleshooting and problem resolution.

. Successfully completed more than 65 power plant quality & process

improvement projects, resulting in a 31% decrease in defects and 9%

increase in stakeholder satisfaction.

. Achieved over $3M in cost reductions as Value Engineering Facilitator

and VE Committee Head by leading numerous workshops as AVS for power

plant projects.

. Drove a 20% reduction in defects and increased customer satisfaction

by 25% in a major productivity improvement project through expert SOW,

procedure and workflow analysis.

. Boosted on-time power plant project delivery from 60% to 74%, as

project management expert on risk, scope and time management, by

utilizing PMBOK standards to craft successful project and risk

management systems.

Career Note: Held the following 2 part-time positions while working

concurrently at IPDC:

FARAZ SAMANEH COMPANY & BEHINE SAZAN COMPANY, Tehran, Iran ( 2004 to 2012

Local management consulting companies, serving clients in a range of

industries.

Consulting Manager (Part-Time)

Provided comprehensive system design, implementation and maintenance for

projects focused on productivity improvement, quality management and

time/workflow optimization.

NARAGH AZAD UNIVERSITY, Naragh, Iran ( 2003 to 2012

Associate Faculty /Professor Assistant, College of Industrial Engineering

(Part-Time)

Taught classes/seminars in Total Quality Management (TQM), Project

Planning/Control, Work/Time Study, Ergonomy, Facilties Layout/Location

Planning, Business Planning and Feasibility Study. Supervised BSc student

projects and theses.

MINISTRY OF ENERGY HEAD OFFICE, Tehran, Iran ( 2000 to 2001

Government authority in charge of the regulation and implementation of

policies applicable to energy, electricity, water and wastewater services.

Process Improvement Expert /System Engineer

Conducted in-depth operational analysis throughout the organization.

Identified and implemented an array of Quality, process improvements and

new initiatives to enhance services and productivity.

. Designed and launched a highly successful international public

relations system for management of cross-cultural relationships and

customer service.

. Achieved a 21% increase in service delivery, with significantly

improved service quality, through process management and office

automation innovations.

Career Note: Honed expertise through professional development coursework,

1999 to 2000.

ADLERAN COMPANY, Tehran, Iran ( 1997 to 1998

Manufacturer of industrial valves, with a workforce of 30 employees.

Plant Manager/Supply Manager

Directed daily production operations, procurement, inventory control,

quality/safety assurance, human resources and staff training. Performed

ongoing monitoring and analysis to identify and execute process

improvements to heighten productivity and quality.

. Introduced quality assurance/control systems which lowered defects by

30% and decreased rework/scrap by 18%.

. Propelled a 50% increase in production capacity, through expert time

study, line balancing, facilities layout and location planning,

culminating in the design and deployment of an innovative new

production/inventory control system.

SADAD MACHINE COMPANY, Tehran, Iran ( 1995 to 1997

General contractor, serving clients in the mechanical/industrial machinery

industry, with approximately 3,000 employees.

Supply Chain Expert/ Quality Engineer

Achieved enhanced performance through comprehensive time/method study,

production planning, scheduling and quality management & control.

. Implemented quality/performance improvement and remedial programs

which lowered defects by 15%, while decreasing operation and scrap

costs by approximately 12%.

EDUCATION

Master of Science, Industrial Engineering, Tehran University, South Branch.

Tehran

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Science & Technology

University, Tehran

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / ADDITIONAL COURSES

ISO 9000: 2000 Standards Lead Auditor, Comprehensive Project Management

Training: PMBOK & PMP COURSES, AVS Value Engineering, Excellence Model,

Six sigma, Electric Arc Welding,Total Productivity Management, SPSS

Statistical Tools &Methods,Feasibility Study, Rational Unified Process

(RUP), Unified Modeling Language (UML),International Negotiation

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Associated Value Engineering Specialist (AVS), Society of American Value

Engineering

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