ANTHONY SILVA
***********@*****.***
League City, TX 77573
SKILLS
Contract Management
Vendor Management
Warehouse Management
P6/Prometheus Scheduling
TA/Maintenance Planning
Process Improvement
Procurement
EDUCATION
San Jacinto College
Clear Brook High School
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly experienced, resourceful and creative Contract Management with 25 plus years of extensive experience working in the petrochemical industry. A performer with a strong passion for process excellence. Specific focus areas – contract management, execution of plant maintenance activities, turnaround planning and coordination.
WORK HISTORY
Ascend Performance Materials LLC.
(formerly Solutia)
Houston, Texas • 1/2007 – 12/2023
Contract Management – 2019 – 2023
Managed 30 maintenance contractors on their performance for services including scaffolding, insulation, welding, pipe/equipment fabrication, electrical/instrumentation and hydro-cleaning.
Analyzed and prepared management reports.
Investigated and resolved contractual disputes between vendors and customers.
Monitored and tracked contract performance to ensure timely completion of contractual obligations.
Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers and to make sure they were compliant per their contract.
Maintenance Specialist – 2016 - 2019
Warehouse management approximately $14M in inventory that include store-stock, critical/capital/repairable spares.
Managed expedited materials.
Implemented and trained in GEP accounting software.
Implemented and trained in myTrack software.
Backup maintenance scheduler.
Maintenance Outage Specialist – 2013 – 2016
Planning, scheduling and cost controls for small/medium size outages for maintenance activities. Approximately >$500K < $2M.
Planning software in SAP.
Scheduling in P6.
Cost Controls.
Managing multiple outage contractors.
Turnaround Coordinator – 2010 – 2013
Coordinated $2-16M turnarounds safely and efficiently with over 100k man hours.
Provided input to leadership in selecting the appropriate contracting strategies - time and material, fixed price, fixed fee reimbursable cost type.
Prepared job plans for mechanical/IE work.
Developed and published KPI for productivity, schedule, cost, safety, and environmental performance.
Assisted TA Manager in selecting only specialized, high performing turnaround companies to leverage experience and key learnings.
Facilitated turnaround meetings for shift turnover and scheduled updates with all key stakeholders.
Maintained close working relationships with operation managers to keep them updated with a schedule and daily forecast cost.
Mechanical/Instrumentation Planner – 2007 – 2010
Prepare job plans for Mechanical/I&E that include rotating/fixed equipment, compressors, exchangers, reactors, towers, tanks, piping jobs, control valves, motors, transmitters and other instrumentation devices.
Estimated labor and material for budgetary purposes.
Updated work histories in CMMS.
Perform shop audits to ensure equipment was returned on schedule.
Mundy Contractors
Houston, Texas • 1/1997 – 12/2007
Mechanical Planner – 2005 – 2007
Estimated cost for services, labor, and materials.
Inspected and tested mechanical components and systems to ensure quality standards were met.
Documented history for mechanical work to include compressors, exchangers, reactors, towers, tanks, and piping jobs.
Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of components and systems.
Pipe Fabricator – 1997 – 2005
Performed routine maintenance on various fabrication equipment.
Assembled custom fabrication components and products with accuracy.
KCI Construction
Houston, Texas • 3/1996 – 12/1997
Pipe Fitter – 1996 – 1997
Ensured compliance with applicable codes and regulations in pipe fitting operations.
Interpret and utilize isometrics and P&IDs.
REFERENCES:
Jason Harris, Scheduler – 409-***-****
Dannon Elkins, Project Controls – 281-***-****
Curtis Brantley, Planner/Coordinator – 281-***-****
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