RICARDO SANCHEZ

*** ******* ********* *, ** Cajon, California 92020

232.7861.9386

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QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Goal-driven, seasoned professional with extensive experience in all aspects of power plant operations, electrical engineering, and project/program management. Well-versed in inspecting and analyzing systems to ensure alignment with technical specification and administrative procedures. Effective at evaluating existing systems and reengineering processes and systems to improve operational efficiency. Adept at managing group dynamics, as well as in building, motivating, guiding, and leading high-caliber teams of professionals. Equipped with articulate communication and interpersonal skills in forming positive work relationships with professionals of all levels. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Power Generation Director 2013–Present

Provide leadership in several projects to support the installation and repair of 33kV power distribution and earthing grounding systems protection and controls for the Ministry of Energy. Oversee the installation of 5MW diesel power generator systems, which include the operations and maintenance (O&M) program at the Bo Power Station facility.

Key Highlights:

- Developed designs for power plants and distribution centers, thus positioning the company as the first independent power producer in Sierra Leone, and enabling the company to receive the first power purchase agreement with the Ministry of Energy

- Successfully delivered power to areas that had not received power in more than 10 years

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O&M Manager 2011–2013

Led the installation of a 13MW Hyundai heavy fuel oil (HFO) fueled power plant for iron mining in Lunsar, Sierra Leone. Implemented the entire O&M program and training for power plant operation management to ensure the alignment of all required maintenance with manufacturer requirements. Directed facility-wide operations, engineering, and maintenance documentation programs.

Key Highlights:

- Effectively led project operations, thus completing the commissioning of a 13MW power plant two months ahead of schedule

- Authored the entire O&M program with quality assurance and safety plans

- Served as a key player in enabling the company to be awarded the O&M program contract

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Corporate President, Quality Management Systems Development 2008–2009 2010–2011

Wrote proposals to implement power plant O&M programs using quality management systems. Conducted research in developing solar systems for Iraq to include thermal solar power generation facilities, along with water treatment designs for large communities in Southern Iraq.

Key Highlights:

- Oversaw and integrated quality management systems for large organizations, which included introducing safety programs that met and surpassed ISO 9001 and 14001 requirements

- Designed the entire power plant procedure program

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Engineer Project Manager 2009–2010

Utilized project management systems, such as SAP, to effectively handle procurement and project management activities.

Key Highlights:

- Developed a comprehensive radiation monitoring system that served as safety systems for nuclear power plant facilities pre- and post-accident liquid monitoring systems

- Designed, manufactured, and delivered a liquid monitoring system for Illinois on schedule

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Project Manager, Power Plant Operation & Maintenance 2007–2008

Led the operations of eight power plants producing more than 1,000MW of power from gas and steam turbine power generation systems. Facilitated training on procedure development in accordance with ISO 9001 guidelines. Contributed in the development of management processes and procedures for the Administration, Warehouse, Document Control, Work Control, O&M, Environmental & Safety, and Engineering departments. Keenly evaluated site security systems that were operating within the red zone.

Key Highlight:

- Played a lead role in the completion of O&M programs for seven power plants in Iraq, as well as the development and implementation of the procedure development program for the Ministry of Energy

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Assistant Project Manager, AFCEE, RIE, CENTCOM I & II, Water Resources, Power T&D, O&M Contracts 2004–2007

Established standards for producing weekly and monthly management and cost reports, milestone determinations, and manpower distribution analysis to identify cost spreads for power, water, schools, police, stations, and hospital projects with an accumulated budget valued in excess of $800M. Implemented training programs to support Women’s business initiative and Winning Hearts and Minds programs. Made certain that power plant programs, including logistics, procurement, safety, maintenance, and training strongly aligned with United States government policies.

Key Highlights:

- Created and launched a cost control system for all projects in Iraq

- Made significant contributions in enabling the company to secure an O&M program contract

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Senior Engineer, Waste Isolation Pilot Plant 1991–2004

Wrote system design development documents, engineering change orders, proposals, and contracts. Conducted data analysis on sampling systems, along with flow controls, sample gravimetrics, and particle release testing. Projected historical trends, organized schedules, and partook in developing ANSI guidelines for sampling systems. Performed particle release testing using neutron activation analysis

Key Highlights:

- Served as the radiation and effluent monitoring systems cognizant engineer during construction and plant operations

- Devoted efforts in enabling the company to receive ISO 14001 and Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) certification and qualification

- Completed two patents in mechanical flow regulation and PC-based radiation monitoring systems

- Led the installation of the first Texas A&M shrouded probe sampling system, thus collecting representative samples when all other sampling probes could not

- Set up the Wi-Fi communications network for remote monitoring, enabling underground radiation monitoring systems to be tracked from the city during a time when RF signal were rarely available

- Received the 2001 Eagle Award for the WIPP Air Monitoring Improvement Team for enhancing the air monitoring process

- Gained selection for the 2003 Engineering Lions Award for developing the latest radiation monitoring system

- Earned distinction for being the first engineer to develop and install backup power systems that operated more than 90% of the time as compared to the previous system operating at most 50% of the time

EARLIER CAREER

SORRENTO ELECTRONICS SAN DIEGO, CA, USA

Electrical Design Engineer

START-UP NUCLEAR, SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR POWER STATION SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA

Retrofit Engineer

SACRAMENTO MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT SACRAMENTO, CA, USA

Radiation Monitoring I &C Supervisor, Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Station

WATTS-BAR JONES NUCLEAR SERVICES, INC. PERRY, OH, USA

Senior Instrumentation Procedure Writer, Perry Nuclear Power Station

ACTION SYSTEMS, INC. SAN CLEMENTE, CA, USA

Radiation Monitoring Maintenance Engineer, San Onofre Nuclear Power Station

G.A. TECHNOLOGIES INC. SAN DIEGO, CA, USA

Senior Electronic Calibration Technician

MICROTEC INCORPORATED SAN DIEGO, CA, USA

Quality Control Supervisor/Inspector

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE USA AND OVERSEAS LOCATIONS

Supervisor/Technician, Avionics Instrumentation Systems Honorable Discharge)

EDUCATION

Coursework toward Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Technology

GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY KANSAS CITY, MO

Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (GPA: 3.6)

ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE SACRAMENTO, CA

Certificate in Foundations of Solar Photovoltaic Design (GPA: 3.8)

UNITEK FREMONT, CA

Continuing Education in Occupational and Environmental Radiation Protection

HARVARD SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH BOSTON, MA

TRAINING

Coursework in Mathematics, New Mexico State University, Carlsbad, NM

Coursework in Mathematics and Electronics, Cuyamaca College, Rancho San Diego, CA

Technical Publications School, United States Air Force

C-5A Aircraft System School, United States Air Force

Avionics Instrument Systems Technicians Course, United States Air Force

Avionics Instrumentation Systems Technician, United States Air Force Technical School

Project Management Studies, Rita Mulcahy PMP

ISO9001:2008 Lead Auditor for International Quality Management Systems, QAI Indianapolis

Safety Analysis Report Unresolved Safety Question Training, United States Department of Energy

Safety and Compliance Training, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project) Autodesk AutoCAD Omnigraph Professional

SAP Procurement Program Score Cost Controls Software LabVIEW Deep Sea Generator Controls Systems

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