Project Management Reliability Engineering
Resume:
Dr Ralph Matthew Herrera Jr DM, MSM-PM, PMP
Esparto, CA - 95627
**************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
●30+ years of experience in Maintenance Planning and 6 years of experience in CMMS System.
●High Pressure steam systems, water systems, air systems, and waste systems expert on nuclear and secondary plants.
●Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, And Training Management Professional Specializing in the Nuclear power and Steam plant operations.
●I am a highly motivated team player with a loyal record of experience in reliability engineering; project management; facilities engineering; maintenance; and training in Nuclear power.
●I bring employment, education, experience steam and water [lant maintenance and operations, 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 demonstrate 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 strengths and I am looking to share my talents with a serious and deserving company.
●7/15/22 – 7/7/25: Did not work formally due to having to care for terminally ill parent.
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
Education:
●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
(USDA Facility) AAK April 2022 - July 2022
Maintenance & Reliability Manager
●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
●Managed all aspects of industrial steam plant systems and Cleaver Brooks boilers.
●Manage multi-million dollar budget
●Personnel Management, selection, hiring, and Performance Management
●Performed calorimetrics and steam flow calculations for efficiency validations of steam plant.
●Budget projections and long-range and Mid-range planning.
●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
UPSIDE Foods April 2021 – December 2021
Facilities Manager (FDA/USDA Facility)
●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 the entire spare parts program and selected CMMS.
●Manage multi-million dollar budget
●Personnel Management, selection, hiring, and Performance Management
●Managed maintenance and operation of 50 Hp Cleaver Brooks steam generator. Operated 2 clean steam generators for GMP operations.
●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
Jones, Lang, & LaSalle @ Genentech Vacaville April 2020 – January 2021
Reliability & Engineering Manager
●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 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
Managed full operations and maintenance of multiple high pressure GMP clean steam generators and system, along with complete conventional steam generation and delivery systems via multiple Cleaver Brooks Boiler systems.
●Profit & Loss evaluations
●Budget projections and long-range and Mid-range planning.
●GMP Operations, utility systems, process engineering duties
●Pd.M. technology measurement and analysis
Project Management Consulting-Freelance April 2019 – April 2020
Consulting for Home Improvement Projects
●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) April 2018 – April 2019
Santa Cruz Nutritionals
●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.
●Managed multi high pressure steam generator replacement projects from Babcock & Wilcox to 2 100Hp Cleaver Brooks boilers and associated piping and peripherals.
●Managed the total operation, delivery, and maintenance of a high pressure, 500 Hp Cleaver Brooks steam boiler and system.
●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 FY19 and Phase 4 FY20. This is installing an increased capacity settling basin to allow 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.
Idaho National Laboratory May 2015 – April 2018
MFC Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Team Lead & Nuclear Ops Instructor
●Spearheaded the complete development of both a Predictive Maintenance program and a Condition Monitoring Program from the ground up
●Managed and maintained 3 500 Hp Cleaver Brooks High Pressure boiler systems to supply 22 different facilities and their individual needs.
●Effectively analyzed, designed, developed, and implemented each individual technology-based monitoring program 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 topics to ensure properly qualified and/or certified operators in a nuclear facility.
VC Summer Nuclear Station-SCE&G June 2013 – April 2015
PLI-Mechanical Maintenance Nuclear Training Division INPO Certified Instructor & Division PMP
●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.
●Taught S/G technology and complete power, high pressure steam systems and water systems within a nuclear power plant.
●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. .
San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station-SCE May 2010 – March 2013
PLI-Mechanical Maintenance Nuclear Training Division INPO Certified Instructor & Division PMP
●Energetically taught multiple facets of people, the fundamental operations, maintenance, and safety concepts using the A.D.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.
OSO Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing January 2007 – December 2009
Facilities/HVAC Engineer & Project Manager
●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.
●Maintained and operated both Clean Steam Generators for GMP usage, and High pressure Steam Generating systems.
●Wrote contracts and purchase orders for contractors.
Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group (GPSG)-Johnson & Johnson June 2006 – January 2007
Facilities/HVAC Mechanic & Project Manager
●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.
●I 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.
●Performed maintenance and operation of conventional, high pressure steam system.
●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.
Genentech, Inc. April 2005 – June 2006
Sr. cGMP Facilities Mechanic and Vendor Projects Manager
●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:Clean steam and conventional steam systems; 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.
Calpine-The Geysers June 2004 – April 2005
Plant 17-Geothermal Power Plant Control Operator
●I 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.
●Operated and maintained all components of the Geothermal steam system with approximately 100 miles of Low Pressure steam piping that spanned over the entire face of Cobb Mountain in Middletown, CA.
●Responsible for making critical decisions related to the safety, regulatory, and efficient operations for a 110-Megawatt Geothermal Power Plant
SHP Restaurant Services April 2003 – June 2004
Area Installation Project Manager
●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.
BOC Edwards - Chemical Management Division October 2000 – April 2003
Regional Field Service & Project Manager
●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.
US Navy-NPTU Charleston, SC & USS Michigan SSBN 727 May 1994 – October 2000
Leading ELT MM2 (SS) / Staff Pickup Instructor (SPU)
●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.
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