Project Manager Engineering

RENE A. ALEGRIA

Address: **** ********* **, *******, ** 77083

Email: ************@*****.***

INDUSTRY AND OFFSHORE WORK EXPERIENCE

**** – 2016; Caspian Drilling Corporation – Project Manager; Baku, Azerbaijan

Execute major repowering upgrade and modifications for completion campaign, on a MODU for BP

Supervise yard performance against schedule and optimized construction activities

Track all materials supplies/logistics to attain schedule milestones and budget KPI

Supervise a team of inspectors to deliver final product within all class, company and client expectations

Manage a team of company and client supervisors from different nationalities to work in harmony toward one goal deliver the unit on time and within budget

Direct and review along with commissioning manager all steps for rig commissioning from planning, to commission procedures and close-out of documentation for project completion and return to operations

Report Shipyard-Project Progress to all Project Stakeholders via daily, weekly, monthly written and oral reports

Maintain all HSE/QA/QC Company Policies, Procedures and standards thru all project phases construction, pre- commission and commissioning

2012 – 2015; Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc (Brasdril) – Project Manager; GOM, Spain & Brasil

Plan and execute major CAPEX upgrades, maintenance and shipyard repair projects for MODU’s

Supervise technical operations and control costs during all project phases - EPC

Monitor and maintain schedule during out of service periods (OOS)

Coordinate directly with Shipyard Management Teams and OEM

Expedite solutions to overcome and mitigate any unplanned variation change orders

Report Shipyard Progress to Executive Management and Project Stakeholders

HSE/QA/QC Shipyard in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures and standards 2011 – 2012; San Antonio Internacional and SAI-Brasil- Engineering Manager - Brasil

Supervised pre-project design feasibility studies, scopes of work, and contractual requirements met Client bids

Liaised with Operations and Marketing Department for providing turn-key projects to Clients

Was responsible for ensuring Company's Engineering and Maintenance Manuals were understood and complied with throughout all four (4) headquarters located in Brazil

Ensured designs were developed in accordance with company requirements and met Client contract requirements

Provided direct technical support required to drive the execution of projects for all contractor(s) queries related to engineering, production and fabrication

Optimized project designs in to mitigate costs, improve quality and avoid delays

Participate and or support all major and minor emergency repairs of land rigs, work-over rigs and service equipment

Conducted technical meetings for improving work performance to accomplish seamless job executions with job safety as a top level priority

Provided direct support for construction and equipment commissioning for project new builds, and attended supervisory site visits when required.

2006 – 2011; GSF/Transocean - Project and Construction Manager – GOM, Brasil & West Africa

Was accountable for the execution of Major Shipyard Upgrade & Repair Projects in highly challenging geographical locations, such as Cameroon, Gabon, Angola and Nigeria

Was responsible for submitting financial project authorization for expenditures (AFE’s) for engineering, procurement, and project execution phases

Monitored cost, schedule, and quality performance during prefabrication and installation phases

Managed Ready to Drill/Operate (RTD/RTO) operations during final MODU commissioning for Client acceptance

Simultaneously provided engineering and procurement services for several Worldwide existing projects and successfully managed multinational workforces to meet challenging Client demands

Responded to contractors request for information (RFI's) and provided technical guidance and input in a timely fashion avoiding any delays during engineering and procurement/pre-fabrication during all project phases

Participated in structural, electrical and mechanical specification preparations, qualification of Contractors, development, review and evaluation of the EPCI tender packages/workpacks, design reviews, quality control planning, monitoring of weight control report and all activities required to support a successful project

Managed several emergency repairs in rugged areas of West Africa and Brazil

Rapidly identified and promptly addressed any issues to avoid negative project impacts, delays and cost overruns

Ensured all flag, class, company and operations requirements were satisfied and that all proper documentation required for project hand over to Operations Department during the project close-out phase INDUSTRY AND OFFSHORE WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)

2004 – 2005; Nabors Drilling International - Sr. Project Engineer – GOM & West Africa

Was responsible for developing, maintaining and tracking a full resource-loaded schedule based on timeliness of equipment deliveries and shipyard’s construction progress

Created and maintained the Interface Register that defines how owner furnished equipment (OFE) was internally connected with existing rig equipment and systems, and then served to maintain and support the Interface Plan during the commissioning phase of the jack-up drilling rig conversions to work-over rig

Developed several ready to drill procedures for client furnished equipment (CFE) and the integration plan for existing rig equipment onboard as part of the conversion project phase

Assisted project planning and testing prior to the rig arrivals and departures for reducing out of service downtime 1999 – 2005; Noble Drilling Services Inc - Project Engineer & Chief Mate – GOM & Brasil

Supervised marine crew and work with drilling crew on every stage of the well construction during drilling and production campaigns

Worked with the client on the bulk and equipment management during all stages of the drilling and production campaigns

Assisted on the organization and material handling with the shore base and the client during drilling campaign

Served as (Junior Dynamic Positioning Officer) J-DPO on several rig moves/rig transits

Participated in all project phases for selection of subcontractors and equipment resourcing/procurement

Monitored project and operations budgets for controlling costs and schedule in order to meet field requirements

Managed personnel from different crafts and contractors, field engineering, document control, QA/QC including material certificates, NDT certificates, as built documentation and verify that all are followed and complete in accordance with the scope of work, client's Q.A. requirements, industry and regulatory standards and project specific requirements

1997 – 1999; Panama Maritime Authority - Technical Advisor – New York City & Houston, Texas

Provided Regulatory Oversight during safety inspections of Ships and MODU’s prior to the commencement of operations and annual renewals

Served directly with the Panamanian delegation at IMO on the developing of rules and regulations that affect the world fleet and keeping in mind the importance of safety and the best interest of PMA and their clients

Performed Vessel inspection and release during port state control surveys EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE & CERTIFICATES

1994-1997; Mass Maritime Academy – Buzzards Bay, MA

BSc in Marine Transportation Engineering

2nd. Mate License Unlimited Tonnage Panama and Liberia

Vessel chartering course

Primer to Oil Industry Course

Supplied chain Management course

DP Class JDPO

ISO 9001 Course

Safety Master Class (TO/GSF)

Safety Leadership Class (1-2-3)

AWS Weld inspector Class

LANGUAGES & SKILLS

Spanish, English and Portuguese

Out of the box solutions to complex situations

Experience with working on private and government sectors

Willing and able to relocated at different locations thru out the world

Solid knowledge of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint experience. Basic Primavera experience.

Proven experience developing, improving and streamlining processes to meet established goals and objectives

Experience with multi-million dollar upgrade, conversion and emergency repair projects with focus on either design engineering, construction, salvage, and overhaul of offshore and onshore drilling rigs

Experience with customer and contractor negotiations with people from different cultures and nationalities

Willing to travel up to 50% of the time

Attention to detail

Good organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to work well independently with minimal direct oversight

Self confident and able to take field decisions in order to maintain the key performance indicators of the project SOW, schedule and budget

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