Senior Global Operations Executive - EPC

ROBERT F. LOVRECICH

Haslet, Texas

214-***-**** ******@*****.***

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Senior Operations Executive with 40+ years of global leadership in oil & gas, power generation, biomass, cement, petrochemical, and heavy industrial construction. Extensive experience directing multi-million-dollar EPC, CAPEX, revamp, outage, and maintenance projects across North America, Latin America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Former Founder & President of an 800-employee oilfield construction company. Recognized for operational leadership, contract negotiation, cost control, safety performance, QA/QC enforcement, and multinational workforce management in technically complex, high-risk environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Executive Operations Leadership

• EPC Project & Construction Management

• Oil & Gas Infrastructure

• Power Generation & Biomass Facilities

• Cement & Heavy Industrial Expansion

• Offshore & Onshore Pipelines

• CAPEX, Revamps & Turnarounds

• Contract Negotiation & Claims

• Budgeting & Cost Control

• QA/QC & Regulatory Compliance

• Safety & Environmental Oversight

• Multinational Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Industrial Project Field Services (IPFS)

Vice President of Operations 2021–2025

• Directed national industrial construction operations including CAPEX and plant revamp projects.

• Led maintenance and outage services across multiple facilities.

• Oversaw staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and compliance performance.

• Delivered executive reporting and strengthened operational efficiency. Georgia Renewable Power (GRP)

Mechanical Site Manager 2018–2019

67 MW Biomass Power Plants – Georgia

• Oversaw construction of dual biomass facilities.

• Managed EPC contractors and subcontractors.

• Reviewed IFC drawings, engineering revisions, and change orders.

• Approved payment applications and delivered executive reporting.

• Enforced environmental, safety, and QA/QC standards. LCS, LLC

Project Manager / Director 2014–2017

Buzzi Unicem USA Cement Plant Expansion – Texas

• Directed contract acquisition and subcontractor strategy.

• Developed cost estimates and controlled budgets.

• Approved schedules and workforce planning.

• Coordinated multinational EPC contractors and client teams.

• Ensured safety compliance and quality certification standards. ABEINSA EPC / ABENGOA

Mechanical Activity Manager 2013

Biomass Facility – Kansas

• Managed prefabrication and installation of service and process piping.

• Controlled assigned budget packages and processed change orders.

• Supervised field execution and engineering compliance.

• Maintained QA/QC and environmental safety oversight. KEPLER

Site Manager 2011–2013

Projects in Mexico & Dominican Republic

• Directed piping systems 48”) including stainless and carbon steel.

• Oversaw mechanical equipment installations and compressed air systems.

• Managed contracts, estimating, scheduling, and staffing.

• Coordinated multinational subcontractor teams.

EXECUTIVE & ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP

SURAMCO – Founder & President

Venezuela 1982–2001

Founded and grew oilfield construction company to 800 employees serving national oil authority.

• Managed major onshore and offshore pipeline projects.

• Constructed compressor stations, pumping stations, electrical substations, marine terminals, and NGL facilities.

• Directed full EPC lifecycle: design, procurement, and construction.

• Negotiated contracts, change orders, and claims.

• Supervised engineering, procurement, and field construction divisions. Florida Iron Works (FIW) – Orlando, FL

Vice President 2001–2003

• Managed structural steel manufacturing and export operations.

• Oversaw financial performance and corporate strategy.

• Directed commercial sales throughout U.S. and Latin America. PECOSA – Petroleum Coordinators South America

Consultant Engineer & Industrial Representative 2003–2011

• Exclusive representative for petrochemical and industrial safety products.

• Provided engineering consultation to oil & gas operators.

• Ensured compliance with international QA standards. CEMSA

Vice President 1974–1982

• Directed oil & gas field construction and maintenance projects.

• Managed civil, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation scopes.

• Led contract evaluation, procurement, and logistics operations. EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree

Land Surveying – Architectural & Structural Engineering Technology College of Survey Leonardo Da Vinci – Trieste, Italy Professional coursework in Industrial Safety, Economics, Business Law, Finance, and Management.

LANGUAGES

English Spanish Italian (Fluent)

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office Suite Budget & Cost Control Contract & Project Documentation

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