Alan Navarrete

Operations Management, Business Development & Sales

As a senior-level executive with 16+ years of experience in the oil and gas industry, I bring a strong track record of creating new markets, growing revenue, reducing costs, and improving margins. My expertise includes hands-on experience in the development of natural gas and crude oil infrastructure, as well as a background in engineering and strong multitasking abilities. My core competencies include project management, system optimization analysis, strategic planning, knowledge in ASME code, skid fabrication and modular plant packages. My most recent role was Vice President of West Texas/New Mexico Region at CEC Energy where I oversaw management, developed policies, and managed the day-to-day operations. I have also held senior leadership positions in operations and business development, and hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington. I am actively engaged in my community through various groups and boards. Sectors: Construction, Oil & Gas, Energy, Industrial, Petroleum and Renewables. ad3xap@r.postjobfree.com 432-***-**** Odessa, TX linkedin.com/in/alan-navarrete-a6986586 EXPERIENCE

Vice President WTX/NM Region

CEC Energy, LLC

03/2022 - Present, Odessa/Midland, TX

Brought on board to expand the company's presence in the west Texas and New Mexico regions and oversee the construction operations, including contract and project management. I was responsible for forecasting financial results for the construction division, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing cost-saving and efficiency measures.

Achieved a 30% increase in growth in 2023 compared to previous years of decline through effective sales strategy design.

Designed annual budgets and constantly monitored analytics for a $120 million operation. Reduced excess indirect/SG&A costs by $850,000 through reorganizing the company structure.

Evaluated and improved the performance of the team using quantifiable metrics, including identifying business needs and recruiting the right candidates. Established a positive and successful team culture by utilizing proven methods and practices from previous experience.

Reported directly to the CEO and assumed full P&L responsibility for a 300-400 employee operation with an annual sales volume of $120 million. Encouraged a strong emphasis on safety, successfully completing several major projects without any accidents or injuries.

Vice President of Operations

OGT Engineering & Construction.

2018 - 06/2021, Odessa/Midland, TX

Managed the electrical division, and after I succeeded in increasing revenue, I was given responsibility for all departments including Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quality Control. My goal is to ensure the quality and profitability of all projects. I was responsible for supervising management staff, handling strategic planning, forecasting and analyzing growth. I developed policies, conducted market research, and ensured the quality and profitability of all projects. Additionally, I managed the day-to-day operations of my team, which included personnel management, sales, project estimates and project management. Spearheaded a quality improvement program aimed at monitoring and enhancing first pass yield. Through this initiative, we were able to achieve a significant improvement, consistently maintaining first pass yield rates between 80% and 95% across all our operations. Responsible for overseeing the entire financial spectrum, including profit and loss, for a large operation of 250-300 employees with an annual sales volume of $120 million under the direction of the CEO.

Led the development of a plant re-layout plan to streamline operations resulting in estimated annual savings of over $1MM in utility, paint, and labor expenses. Achieved an 8% reduction in expenses, resulting in savings of over $1.8 million, while simultaneously enhancing productivity levels, service quality, and inventory accuracy. Reporting to the President, responsible for managing all aspects of operations for construction and fabrication with 20 member staff and $5 million budget. COMPETENCIES

Contract Management Leadership

Contract Negotiations Management

Project Management Staff Management

Operations Management Forecasting

Construction Management Budgeting

Key Account Management Troubleshooting

Customer Service Team Building Sales

Account Management Quality Control

New Business Development Procurement

Root Cause Analysis Data Analysis

Negotiations

PERSONAL DESIGNATIONS

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington

Management Essentials Online Certificate at the Harvard Business School

Organizations

Young Professionals of Odessa

Boys & Girls Club, Board of Directors

Leadership Odessa - Graduate

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Languages

English

Spanish

References

Available upon request

EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Operations

Apple Electrical Contractors, Inc./Dennard Electric 2011 - 2018, Odessa, TX

Began my tenure as a superintendent and after a year, I was promoted to Regional Manager. I held this position for one year before being promoted to Director of Business Development, which I held for 1.5 years. Subsequently, I was promoted to Vice President of Operations. Managed 97 commercial accounts and supervised a team of 200 employees. Established the Continuous Improvement department and achieved savings of $2 million in the first year.

Increased revenue from $10 million to $40 million during my tenure. Achieved a reduction of more than 50% in recordable injuries by implementing safety measures and effectively leading operations.

Streamlined operations resulting in a 20% reduction in costs within the first year. Successfully managed the acquisition and integration of a new company, resulting in a 30% increase in profits within the first year.

Developed and implemented a new employee training program which increased employee retention by 15%.

Superintendent

Transco Products, Inc

2009 - 2011, North Carolina

Appointed to lead a significant project involving the replacement of steam generators at various nuclear power plants across the United States. My responsibilities included overseeing production, ensuring quality, and ensuring that the projects were completed on schedule. Achieved a significant reduction in turnover rate from 40% to 20%, while concurrently improving revenue per employee from $47K to $125K. Collaborated with fellow craft site superintendent to successfully deliver multi-million dollar outage projects at multiple nuclear plants across North and South Carolina. Successfully introduced innovative quality procedures resulting in a significant reduction in wastage and an increase in on-time shipments from 88% to 97%. Managed projects from $300K up to $8 Million.

Served as a liaison between mandatory inspectors, effectively coordinating all inspections from start to finish with a 100% success rate.

Electrician/Field Engineer

Trans-Pecos Electric

2008 - 2009, Pecos, TX

Responsible for a wide range of electrical and engineering tasks. One of my main responsibilities was to conduct routine maintenance and repairs on a variety of electrical equipment, including transformers, breakers, relays, and other components. I was also tasked with troubleshooting and resolving electrical issues in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that our power transmission and distribution system operated safely and efficiently.

Successfully completed electrical installations on 10 commercial construction projects, resulting in a 15% increase in overall project efficiency. Reduced downtime on industrial machinery by 50% through regular maintenance and repairs by installing industrial controls and VFD drives.

Led a team of 5 electricians in the installation and maintenance of electrical systems on a $2 million dollar Industrial development project.

Successfully troubleshoot and repaired electrical issues in a timely manner, reducing downtime by 40%.

Trained and mentored 5 apprentices, resulting in a 80% retention rate. Successfully managed and completed 15 electrical retrofit projects, resulting in an average energy savings of 15%.

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