Roberto Barbar
Phone: 936-***-**** / E-mail: *********@*******.***
Motivated and dedicated professional with 20+ years of experience in engineering, sales, maintenance and operations activities in the Oil and Gas Industry. Strong interpersonal skills, strategic planning and team building expertise, solid approach to problem solving, decision making, teamwork oriented, leadership, commitment to customers and proactive. Demonstrated abilities to effectively prioritize and manage a broad range of responsibilities. Able to work under pressure and delivering results.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Baker Hughes (Petrolite) contracted by Kelly Services – Bakersfield, CA-US
Plant Engineer 06/2013 – 12/2014
Implements improvements to increase production in 20%
Eliminate machine failures increasing reliability 100%.
Monitored project progress to ensure adherence to scheduled timeline
Design, planning, implementing and successful managing of comprehensive preventative and predictive maintenance program for production equipment and facilities equipment.
Good knowledge and understanding of ladder logic, schematics to include troubleshooting and repair.
Supervised contractor work to ensure compliance with company rules and standards.
Saved $200K by negotiating better prices and technical solutions.
Bankers Life and Casualty Company - Bakersfield, CA-US
Insurance Sales Representative 03/2011 – 06/2013
Developed leads through referral resulted in a 30% improvement in sales performance.
Problem analysis, use of judgment and ability to solve problems efficiently.
Reputation for excellence and high quality service to clients
Planet Ford - Spring TX-US
Sales Specialist 02/2010 – 04/2010
Increased productivity by helping to move prospects’ information found in emails and other places in to where they are available for quick follow up
Strengthened skills in personal communication and customer service
Worked closely with clients to determine needs and product
Muebleria La Federal c.a. - Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia - Venezuela
Sales Manager 02/2003 – 02/2009
Implement a new commercial agreements increasing sales in 40%
Analysis of sales trends and projections
Inventory control and excellent customer service
Petroleum of Venezuela, S.A, (PDVSA) Lagunillas, Zulia - Venezuela
Maintenance Supervisor – Mechanical Supervisor – Plant Engineer 01/1993 – 02/2003
Responsible for the Operation and Maintenance of gas compression plant. (compressor trains driven by gas turbines) Design, planning, implementing and successful managing of preventative and predictive maintenance program increasing reliability and availability to 90%.
Reduced maintenance downtime in 30%
Supervised contractor work to ensure compliance with company rules and standards
Diagnostic, analysis and repair of malfunctioning equipment
Management of an annual budget of US$ 1,000K.
Excellent problem solving skills with a short delivery date
Supervised staffs of approx. 28 employees
Imecav, Ciudad Ojeda, Zulia - Venezuela
Operations Engineer 04/1992 – 12/1992
Completed project design per customer budget and other requirements
Supervised staffs of approx. 20 employees
Monitored project progress to ensure adherence to scheduled timeline
Selection and purchasing of materials and equipment
EDUCATION
B.S. Mechanical Engineer - University of Zulia, Venezuela - 1991
TRAINING
Technical
Gas turbines and compressors-predictive maintenance, Operation and maintenance of modular plants, Reliable Maintenance.
Management
Projects Economic Evaluation, Personal Effectiveness, Creativity and Innovation.
Safety
CPR & First Aid, Risk Analysis of the processes plant, Environmental Protection, Industrial Security for Supervisors, Work Permits
Planning
Executor of orders SAP, Cost Analysis
SKILLS SUMMARY
Sharp, quick learner; willing to get involved.
Experience in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and Sales.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to diverse personalities and cultures
Ability to review data and optimize performance
Inventory analysis and optimization
Experience managing and supporting personnel
Leadership skills to drive projects implementation and monitoring advances
Excellent problem solving skills with issues associated with a short delivery date
Excellent customer service
Multilingual: English, Spanish and Arabic