HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
**+ years of excellence in power/propulsion plant management abilities.
Effectively led and managed a total of over 500 US Naval enlisted and
officer engineering personnel in daily duties. Maintained a TOP SECRET
Security Clearance throughout Naval Career. Specific competencies include:
- Training & Motivation - Project Management - Creative
Direction - Career Counseling
- Quality & Efficiency - Public Speaking - Time Management
- Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ABEINSA EPC-ABENER TEYMA EMIRATES Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nov/2014 - Dec/2014
Field Supervisor
Led international Tiger Team to the UAE to supervise a warranty shutdown
concurrently with present company. In charge of over 50 various skill craft
personnel to repair/replace equipment including high flow valves, heat
exchangers and various pumps and systems.
Completed all work under budget and 2 days ahead of schedule.
ABEINSA EPC-MOJAVE SOLAR PROJECT Hinkley, Ca
March/2013 - Present
Mechanical/Structural Activity Manager
In charge of a $63M contract to erect structural pipe rack assembly, Heat
Transfer Fluid (HTF) and system components in a 250 MW Solar Power Plant.
. Direct liaison to mechanical subcontractor and plant operating client
to ensure safety and timeliness of contract.
. Supervising 6 field supervisors and quality supervision team in day to
day and long term project development.
COVANTA RENEWABLE ENERGY-LONG BEACH Long Beach, Ca
Apr/2011 - Feb/2012
Maintenance Supervisor
In charge of overall maintenance of a 700 MW/Day Waste-To-Energy facility.
Supervised 5 Mechanics and 6 Instrument and Electrical Technicians in daily
maintenance and long term projects.
. Initiated and implemented the computerized maintenance management
system (CMMS) MAXIMO for all plant equipment for predictive,
preventive and corrective maintenance.
. Successfully conducted 3 scheduled and several unscheduled boiler
outages increasing overall equipment and plant reliability.
Responsible for a yearly budget of $1 M for maintenance, repairs and
capital improvements.
. In charge of facility maintenance to include firefighting equipment
and HVAC system.
CALPINE CORPORATION - OTAY MESA ENERGY CENTER San Diego, Ca
Sep/2009 - Sep/2010
Maintenance Manager (Contract Work)
In charge of overall maintenance of a 600 MW/Hr Natural Gas facility.
Supervised 11 Mechanics and Instrument and Electrical technicians in daily
maintenance and long term projects. During major maintenance periods,
supervised over 100 various skilled union and non-union contract personnel.
Used 2D AutoCAD for reviewing, editing, and studying Piping and
Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).
. Implemented CMMS program MAXIMO consisting of tracking work orders,
prioritizing maintenance and repairs, inventory management and part
order tracking and employee/contractor hours.
. Successfully conducted 3 plant outages maximizing plant reliability
and equipment lifetime. Responsible for a yearly budget of $750K for
maintenance, repairs and consumables.
. In charge of facility maintenance to include firefighting equipment
and HVAC system.
ABB TURBOCHARGING Carson, Ca
Aug/2007 - Jun/2009
Operations Manager
In charge of ABB Turbocharger service center operation. With P/L
responsibility, managed staff consisting of Technical Sales, Business
Administration and Service Repair Personnel.
. Implemented, executed and developed initiatives ensuring the business
met financial, quality, legal and ethical requirements to continue the
high image of the company with customers, management and share-
holders.
. Simultaneously filled role as Technical Sales Manager for new and
existing customers maximizing customer satisfaction and develop and
implement sales strategies designed to satisfy their requirements.
. Project Manager of $1.8M facility move including building location,
office spaces, services, new equipment and contractor personnel
supervision.
MARINE ENGINEER'S BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION San Pedro, CA
Feb/2004 - Jul/2007
Diesel Maintenance Engineer (Contract Work)
In charge of maintenance, repair and overhaul of marine propulsion and
electrical generating diesel engines for large trans-oceanic transportation
companies.
. Responsible for daily monitoring of propulsion diesel engines and
diesel generators.
. Responsible for internal and external diesel fuel transfers accordance
with U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
USS FLETCHER, USS OLDENDORF, USS WADSWORTH San Diego, CA
May/2001 - Feb/2004
Chief Engineer
In charge of 12 senior and mid-level managers and 200 junior personnel in
daily day operation, maintenance and repair of 3 GE LM2500 Gas Turbine
Propulsion Engines, 3 Alison 501k Gas Turbine Generators, 3 Waste Heat
Boilers and all ancillary equipment including 3 reverse osmosis water
purification plants and entire ship HVAC system.
. Maintained 100 pct operational status ensuring the plant was prepared
each time called upon.
. Ship's Safety and Quality Assurance Officer. In charge of
Administrative Programs including Navy OSHA, Quality Assurance,
Hearing/Sight Conservation, Lube/Fuel Oil Quality and training.
BROADENED OPPORTUNITY FOR OFFICER SELECTION AND TRAINING Newport, RI
May/1999 - May/2001
Company Officer/NROTC Liaison
Supervised 50 Officer Candidates in preparation for their introduction to
The Naval Officer Corps. Provided academic support and leadership by
example to students. .
. Liaison between the officer candidates and attending universities for
all matters.
. Provided weekly instruction to students on Navy and Officer
regulations.
USNS GUADALUPE Sasebo, Japan
Feb/1998 - May/1999
Military Detachment Officer in Charge/Logistics & Operations Officer
Managed 24 military personnel maintaining, repairing and operating
communications equipment, an annual budget of $200,000, and personnel
travel and training.
. Provided various logistic/operational support to battle group while
deployed in the Arabian Gulf.
USS VALLEY FORGE San Diego, CA
Oct/1995 - Feb/1998
Assistant Chief Engineer/Assistant Operations Officer
. Provided 24 hour electronic surveillance in support of UN sanctions
enforcement and Operation Southern Watch.
. As Assistant Chief Engineer/Operations Officer, stood in and
represented department heads supporting Commanding Officer in daily
and long term planning during operations in the Arabian Gulf.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Engineering Department Head Training (Propulsion and Electrical Plant
Operation and Maintenance, Major Overhauls and Class Upgrades, Capital
Expenditures, Plant Administration and Support Programs)
BS Aerospace Engineering, University of California Los Angeles, Los
Angeles, CA
Naval Nuclear Power School, Orlando, FL (Nuclear Physics, Principles of
Thermodynamics and Fluid Flow, Nuclear Reactor Principles, Material
Principles)
AWARDS
3 Navy Achievement Medals for sustained superior performance as Department
head.
1 Navy Commendation Medal for operations supporting Battle Group logistics.
5 Sea Service Medals for sustained Maritime operations of greater than 90
days
1 Meritorious Unit Commendation for Operations in Support of Iraqi and
Enduring freedom
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in MAXIMO and MP2 CMMS, PeopleSoft, SAP, Lotus Notes, AutoCAD,
Navisworks 3D and Microsoft Office Suite