Project Management Predictive Maintenance
Resume:
DR. RALPH M. HERRERA DM, MSM-PM, PMP
***** ***** ****** * *******, CA ︎ 95627
1-530-***-**** ● 2-369-***-**** **************@*****.***
ENGINEERING, MAINTENANCE, OPERATIONS, AND TRAINING MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SPECIALIZING IN RELIABILITY FOR FEDERALLY REGULATED INDUSTRIES.
I am a highly motivated team player with a loyal record of experience in reliability engineering; project management; facilities engineering; maintenance; and training. I bring employment, education, experience, and achievements in the fast-paced Nuclear Navy, Commercial Nuclear power production, Geothermal Power, Biopharma, Food Manufacturing, Department of Energy (DOE), and Corporate Industry experiences that demonstrates the ability to learn/adapt quickly to new business environments and responsibilities with immediate efficiency. I am a seasoned professional in equipment Reliability, configuration management, and predictive maintenance technology. Program development and management in these areas are my forte and I am looking to share my talents with a serious and deserving company.
EDUCATION CHRONOLOGY
Colorado Technical University
Doctor of Management (DM), Technology Management, February 2019
Master of Science in Management (MSM), Project Management, June 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Admin., Management, Cum Laude, December 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business Admin., Project Management, Cum Laude, February 2007
Thornwood University
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, October 2001
PUBLICATIONS
Exploring the Essential Needs Business Managers Must Know to Improve Retention for STEM Millennials in the Nuclear Industry.
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)
ISO Category III Vibration Analyst
ISO Category I Infrared Thermography
California Life & Health Insurance Agent
Hazardous Materials Specialist State of California OES
ENGINEERING, TRAINING, & PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER CHRONOLOGY.
07/11/2022– Present: Took time to perform small consulting roles while caring for terminal parent.
Maintenance &Reliability Manager (USDA Facility)
AAK April 2022 - July 2022 (contract)
Spearheaded the complete overhaul of an entire Predictive Maintenance, Preventative, & Corrective Maintenance Program from the ground up, for a USDA company.
Effectively analyzed, designed, developed, and implemented each individual technology-based
Maintenance programs for Managed vendor selection and negotiations
Revamped entire spare parts program and selected CMMS.
Manage multi-million dollar budget
Personnel Management, selection, hiring, and Performance Management
Profit & Loss evaluations
Budget projections and long-range and Mid-range planning. Built
Managed aging Facility to include all utilities, process, and support systems.
Responsible for Operations, utility systems, process engineering duties
• Implemented Reliability & Predictive Maintenance program o PdM technology measurement and analysis
Facilities Manager (FDA/USDA Facility)
UPSIDE Foods April 2021 – December 2021 Spearheaded the complete development of an entire Predictive Maintenance, Preventative, & Corrective Maintenance Program from the ground up, for a combined FDA/ USDA company.
Effectively analyzed, designed, developed, and implemented each individual technology-based Maintenance programs for Managed vendor selection and negotiations Developed entire spare parts program and selected CMMS.
Manage multi-million dollar budget
Personnel Management, selection, hiring, and Performance Management
Profit & Loss evaluations
Budget projections and long-range and Mid-range planning.
Built and managed startup of new Facility to include all utilities, process, and support systems.
GMP Operations, utility systems, process engineering duties
PdM technology measurement and analysis
Reliability & Engineering Manager
Jones, Lang, & LaSalle @ Genentech Vacaville April 2020 – January 2021
Spearheaded the complete development of both a Predictive Maintenance program and a Condition Monitoring Program from the ground up.
Effectively analyzed, designed, developed, and implemented each individual technology-based monitoring programs for Managed vendor selection and negotiations
Saved account $105K 1st year and $175K 2nd and 3rd year of contract budgeted base.
Contract negotiations, RCA, FMEA, & Engineering Investigations
Manage multi-million dollar budget
Personnel Management and Performance Management
Profit & Loss evaluations
Budget projections and long-range and Mid-range planning.
GMP Operations, utility systems, process engineering duties
PdM technology measurement and analysis
Project Management Consulting-Freelance
Consulting for Home Improvement Projects April 2019 –
April 2020
Consulting for various home improvement projects
Managed vendor selection and negotiations
Quality control
Contract negotiations
Perform online and in-person Project Management courses
Facility Manager (cGMP Facility)
Santa Cruz Nutritionals April 2018 –
April 2019
Effectively developed and adhered to a $5MM Facility Operating budget.
Integrally and continually contribute to the 3yr Capital Project planning and financial budget totaling $15MM annually.
Successfully manage 47 direct reports both exempt and non-exempt.
Implemented a successful technician fundamentals training program.
Successfully acquired, installed, and put on-line a 500 Hp temporary boiler system in 3 days to take the load of a boiler that blew out its side compartment in my 1st week of employment.
Successfully installed 2 single-pass boiler/feed water economizers and a parallel Hx to double hot water capacity on time and under budget.
Efficiently installed a brand-new Deaerator tank and tri-pump system.
Effectively replaced an aging condensate tank increasing capacity and reliability by modifying the piping system to allow the condensate tank to supply make-up in emergency situations.
Successfully modified and replaced two (2) boiler feed piping and valve sections with no down time.
Successfully contracted a company to remove 50-year-old, legacy abandoned equipment to support upgrades, expansions, and modifications to the existing facility/utility systems.
Successfully completed the first 2 phases of the Waste System capacity and reliability expansion project under budget and on-time. Phase 3 & 4 have been bid and accepted and Phase 3 shall start this FY19 and Phase 4 FY20. This is installing increased capacity settling basin to allow for waste treatment to combat high Total Suspended Solids and reduce our discharge contaminants to the city.
Effectively spearheaded contract management and negotiations for: Uniform management; Security Force services; chemical supply contracts for Janitorial, Sanitation, and Facility departments; janitorial contract, electrical contractors; mechanical contractors; plumbing contractors; fire protection/Sprinkler system contractors; and any and all contractors who wish to do business with Santa Cruz Nutritionals in a support capacity.
MFC Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Team Lead & Nuclear Ops Instructor
Idaho National Laboratory May 2015 –
April 2018
Spearheaded the complete development of both a Predictive Maintenance program and a Condition Monitoring Program from the ground up.
Effectively analyzed, designed, developed, and implemented each individual technology-based monitoring programs for a 32 facility, DOE nuclear research complex.
Efficiently hired, trained, and certified 10 technicians in the first 3 of 5 technology-based monitoring techniques.
Successfully developed the 2-year roll-out and implementation plan for all 5 technology-based monitoring programs to be integrated into all 32 facilities on this DOE nuclear research complex.
Magnificently became certified to an ISO Level I, II, & III Vibration Analyst in 6 months and a ISO Level I & II Infrared Thermography in the same 6 months. This had never been done so fast with so much retention and understanding.
Successfully implemented, tested, and launched 3 brand new Operations and data retention software packages to support vibration analysis, infrared thermography, and ultrasonic testing.
Effectively taught, tested, and certified over 120 nuclear operators in various nuclear fundamental topics; specific process machine evaluations; emergency response knowledge; and continuing training topic to ensure properly qualified and/or certified operators in a nuclear facility.
Adjunct Instructor: Business Management & Project Management Fundamentals -Part Time
Colorado Technical University March 2016 – March 2018
Effectively taught/interacted with multi-cultural and multi-economically classified students in Business Management Fundamentals course offered internationally online.
Efficiently developed class syllabi, live online discussion topics, and individual writing projects for an average classroom size of 35+ students every 5 weeks.
Effectively taught APA writing format to college undergraduate students.
Successfully maintained continuous education requirements to keep teaching certification
Radiological Controls Technician Program Instructor - Part Time
Shelley Adult Training Academy – Porter House Inc. October 2015 – March 2018
Successfully delivered classroom-based topics and On-the-Job style topics to Radiation Protection Technician (RPT) candidates in a 3-month certified, vocational program.
Successfully evaluated over 100 students over the 2 years with a 100% pass rate of the DOE certification exam.
Spearheaded the revision of the OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER course resulting in an unprecedented 100% pass rate of the Federal Exam.
Demonstrated, taught, and evaluated all students in the important routine and non-routine duties of an RPT.
Designed, developed, and implemented core technical material in the following Federally regulated industries:
o NRC Nuclear Power operations and maintenance program courses; Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Protection Technician program courses, which includes web-based, classroom, and On the Job Training (OJT).
PLI-Mechanical Maintenance Nuclear Training Division INPO Certified Instructor & Division PMP
VC Summer Nuclear Station-SCE&G June 2013 – April 2015
Taught multiple facets of people, the fundamental operations, maintenance, and safety concepts using the A.D.D.I.E. process of the systematic approach to training and implementation of multiple Federal, State, city, and private business operating policies and regulations.
Participated in the Corporate and Continuing Education Department.
Championed the development of classes in Nuclear Quality Systems, Nuclear Welding, and HVAC Systems, as well as train Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, I&C, Chemistry, and Radiation Protection Technology.
Developed and implemented numerous lesson plans in the areas of Nuclear Science, Radiation Principles, Programmable Logic Controllers, and systems knowledge in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Successfully designed, developed, and implemented mechanical maintenance activities in all mechanical systems to include, but not limited to: HVAC, water distillation, reactor systems, Air compression, drying, and supply, Diesel operations and maintenance, Valve operation and AOV maintenance, valve maintenance, Pumps, Piping, Steam generator chemistry control and operation, Reactor pressurizer operation and control, Precision reduction gear maintenance, complete steam plant operations, Kingsbury thrust and Babbitt sleeve-type journal bearing, and Operation and maintenance of entire gamut of mechanical support and primary systems.
Adjunct Professor: RPT Program - Part Time
Aiken Technical College August 2013 –
April 2015
Successfully delivered both classroom-based topics and On-the-Job style topics to Radiation Protection Technician (RPT) candidates in a 3-month certified, vocational program.
Successfully evaluated over 100 students over the 2 years with a 100% pass rate of the DOE certification exam.
Spearheaded the revision of the OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER course resulting in an unprecedented 100% pass rate of the Federal Exam.
Demonstrated, taught, and evaluated all students in the important routine and non-routine duties of an RPT.
Effectively set up seminars and job duty activities in a lab environment with authenticity to ensure candidates understood the magnitude and dangers of their job and tasks.
College Intern Adviser for participants in the Summer Internship program at VC Summer Nuclear Generating Station and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
Adjunct Professor: RPT Program - Part Time
Mira Costa Community College January 2011 –
March 2013
Successfully delivered both classroom-based topics and On-the-Job style topics to Radiation Protection Technician (RPT) candidates in a 3-month certified, vocational program.
Successfully evaluated over 100 students over the 2 years with a 100% pass rate of the DOE certification exam.
Spearheaded the revision of the OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER course resulting in an unprecedented 100% pass rate of the Federal Exam.
Demonstrated, taught, and evaluated all students in the important routine and non-routine duties of an RPT.
Effectively set up seminars and job duty activities in a lab environment with authenticity to ensure candidates understood the magnitude and dangers of their job and tasks.
Instruct students from different economical, sociological, varying ethnic backgrounds and age ranges in the core radiation protection technology, associate degree program and nationally recognized MSSC – Certified Production Technician exam preparation course. o Courses offered by MSSC: Safety Certification, Maintenance Awareness Certification, Processes and Production Certification, Quality Certification, o Snap-on Meter (VOM) Certification, Hand Tool Certification, & Electrical Safety Certified
Sigma Yellow Belt Certification. o College Intern Adviser for participants in the Summer Internship program at VC Summer Nuclear Generating Station and San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.
PLI-Mechanical Maintenance Nuclear Training Division INPO Certified Instructor & Division PMP
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station-SCE
May 2010 – March 2013
Energetically taught multiple facets of people, the fundamental operations, maintenance, and safety concepts using the A.D.D.I.E. process of the systematic approach to training and implementation of multiple Federal, State, city, and private business operating policies and regulations.
Eagerly participated in the Corporate and Continuing Education Department. .
Championed the development of classes in Nuclear Quality Systems, Nuclear Welding, and HVAC Systems, as well as train Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, I&C, Chemistry, and Radiation Protection Technology.
Effectively developed and implemented numerous lesson plans in the areas of Nuclear Science, Radiation Principles, Programmable Logic Controllers, and systems knowledge in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Successfully designed, developed, and implemented mechanical maintenance activities in all mechanical systems to include, but not limited to: HVAC, water distillation, reactor systems, Air compression, drying, and supply, Diesel operations and maintenance, Valve operation and AOV maintenance, valve maintenance; Pumps, Piping, Steam generator chemistry control and operation, Reactor pressurizer operation and control, Precision reduction gear maintenance, Complete steam plant operations; Kingsbury thrust and Babbitt sleeve-type journal bearing, and Operation and maintenance of entire gamut of mechanical support and primary systems.
Facilities/HVAC Engineer & Project Manager
OSO Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing January 2007 –
December 2009
Performed supervisory maintenance during site outages in an FDA regulated Parental Drug Fill Facility Responsible for long-term planning of resources, capital, and projects for semi-annual maintenance shutdowns, as well as project planning and implementation for an FDA regulated parental drug manufacturing facility.
Managed facility support, which includes project core team; contracted and subcontracted personnel; on and off-site by following and enforcing the company policies and procedures.
Coordinated preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Expertly recruited project core team, provide training, perform evaluations, and develop programs for conflict resolutions.
Controlled risk management system input, appraisal, P&L statements, monthly/quarterly/annual budget information, enterprise resource and performance planning and Metric devising.
Developed management philosophies for counseling project core team, contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure that the project operates accordingly.
Responsible for spearheading and leading over 45 simultaneous projects with a combined budget between $1-4 million for each project, while managing all internal and external participants.
Wrote contracts and purchase orders for contractors.
Facilities/HVAC Mechanic & Project Manager
Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group (GPSG)-Johnson & Johnson June 2006 – January 2007
Performed supervisory maintenance during site outages in an FDA regulated Parental Drug Fill Facility Responsible for long-term planning of resources, capital, and projects for semi-annual maintenance shutdowns, as well as project planning and implementation for an FDA regulated parental drug manufacturing facility.
Acted as Capital Project Manager responsible for electrical, mechanical, I&C, chemical management, civil, structural, EH&S related compliance, and vendor management and support.
Maintained, managed, and repaired: raw, demineralized, chilled, & Ultra-Pure Water (UPW); various grades of steam (clean and plant); waste remediation, processing, and management systems; and HVAC/HEPA air purification systems.
Managed facility support, which includes project core team; contracted and subcontracted personnel; on and off-site by following and enforcing the company policies and procedures.
Coordinated preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Expertly recruited project core team, provide training, perform evaluations, and develop programs for conflict resolutions.
Controlled risk management system input, appraisal, P&L statements, monthly/quarterly/annual budget information, enterprise resource and performance planning and Metric devising.
Developed management philosophies for counseling project core team, contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure that the project operates accordingly.
Sr. cGMP Facilities Mechanic and Vendor Projects Manager
Genentech, Inc. April 2005 –
June 2006
Acted as Capital Project Manager responsible for electrical, mechanical, I&C, chemical management, civil, structural, EH&S related compliance, and vendor management and support.
Maintained, managed, and repaired: raw, demineralized, chilled, & Ultra-Pure Water (UPW); various grades of steam (clean and plant); waste remediation, processing, and management systems; and HVAC/HEPA air purification systems.
Managed facility support, which includes project core team; contracted and subcontracted personnel; on and off-site by following and enforcing the company policies and procedures.
Coordinated preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Expertly recruited project core team, provide training, perform evaluations, and develop programs for conflict resolutions.
Controlled risk management system input, appraisal, P&L statements, monthly/quarterly/annual budget information, enterprise resource and performance planning and Metric devising.
Developed management philosophies for counseling project core team, contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure that the project operates accordingly.
Plant 17-Geothermal Power Plant Control Operator
Calpine-The Geysers June 2004 – April
2005
Acted as Capital Project Manager responsible for electrical, mechanical, I&C, chemical management, civil, structural, EH&S related compliance, and vendor management and support.
Maintained, managed, and repaired: raw, demineralized, chilled, & Ultra-Pure Water (UPW); various grades of steam (clean and plant); waste remediation, processing, and management systems; and HVAC/HEPA air purification systems.
Responsible for making critical decisions related to the safety, regulatory, and efficient operations for a 110-Megawatt Geothermal Power Plant
Area Installation Project Manager
SHP Restaurant Services April 2003 –
June 2004
Successfully managed as Capital Project Manager responsible for electrical, mechanical, I&C, chemical management, civil, structural, EH&S related compliance, and vendor management and support
Managed facility support, which includes project core team; contracted and subcontracted personnel; on and off-site by following and enforcing the company policies and procedures.
Coordinated preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Expertly recruited project core team, provide training, perform evaluations, and develop programs for conflict resolutions.
Controlled risk management system input, appraisal, P&L statements, monthly/quarterly/annual budget information, enterprise resource and performance planning and Metric devising.
Developed management philosophies for counseling project core team, contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure that the project operates accordingly.
Regional Field Service & Project Manager
BOC Edwards - Chemical Management Division October 2000 –
April 2003
Successfully managed as Capital Project Manager responsible for electrical, mechanical, I&C, chemical management, civil, structural, EH&S related compliance, and vendor management and support.
Managed facility support, which includes project core team; contracted and subcontracted personnel; on and off-site by following and enforcing the company policies and procedures.
Coordinated preparation of proposals; business plans; proposal work statements and specifications; operating budgets and financial terms and conditions of contracts.
Expertly recruited project core team, provide training, perform evaluations, and develop programs for conflict resolutions.
Controlled risk management system input, appraisal, P&L statements, monthly/quarterly/annual budget information, enterprise resource and performance planning and Metric devising.
Developed management philosophies for counseling project core team, contractors, and sub-contractors to ensure that the project operates accordingly.
Executed performance expectations for QA/QC, safety, maintenance, administrative, and engineering, on top of other functional project expectations to prevent potential risks.
Responsible for spearheading and leading over 45 simultaneous projects with a combined budget between $1-4 million for each project, while managing all internal and external participants.
Wrote contracts and purchase orders for contractors.
Leading ELT MM2 (SS) / Staff Pickup Instructor (SPU)
US Navy-NPTU Charleston, SC & USS Michigan SSBN 727 May 1994 – October 2000
Managed the Reactor Laboratory Division for the Engineering Department of a ballistic missile submarine.
Ensured proper operation for a Nuclear Reactor Powered Propulsion Plant.
Executed SOP driven evolutions to ensure reactor safety.
Responsible for all aspects of the personal and portable dosimetry inventories, which included source, integrity, and inventory checks, to include calibration, functionality, accountability, dose readings and records.
Ensured proper material and supply management and maintained federal records.
Generated personnel evaluations, assigned watch standing tasks, while ensuring division remained compliant on training requirements and continued education proficiencies.
Executed safety and Q/C audits, proficiency evaluations, and training exercises for division and department personnel. Instructed over 200 officers and 800 enlisted personnel in mechanical maintenance, watch standing, as well as reactor chemistry and radiological controls for the S5W Reactor Plant.
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
FiOP Panels, PLC, SCADA system integration, Microsoft Project 2013, J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Outlook, Primavera P6, Adobe Acrobat,
PLATEAU, Crystal Reports, Observation Manager, SHAREPOINT®, SAP, AutoCAD, SAP, Asset Suite, CHAMPS
NUCLEAR FUNDAMENTALS TEACHING AND OPERATING EXPERIENCE
Radiological principles, personnel dosimetry, Gamma TLDs, Gamma-Neutron TLD, OSL portable dosimetry, gas amplification curve, ion chamber meters, proportional counters GM detectors, chemistry, physics, nuclear physics, heat transfer and fluid flow, fluid dynamics, reactor principles, algebra,
trigonometry, calculus, statistics, material science, radiation principles, electrical science, electronic
theory and instrumentation and controls, mechanical engineering, heating, ventilation, and HVAC.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT METHODOLOGY APPLICATION KNOWLEDGE
Six Sigma, Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, total productive maintenance (TPM), and
Human Performance Improvement (HPI) tools. Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Apparent Cause Analysis (ACA), Predictive Maintenance (PdM) technologies, & Condition Monitoring and Reliability Engineering.
INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC REGULATORY REPORTING & COMPLIANCE AGENCY EXPERIENCE
AIRT, FDA, INPO, ASME, NIOSH, ISO, ANSI, DOE, NRC, NQA-1, NERC, OSHA, ASTM, EMEA, AWS, IAEA, IEEE, EPA,
NDE, Vibration Institute-VI
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