Project Manager Engineering

QUALIFICATIONS

Project leader with over fifteen (15) years of experience in project management and project supervision, environmental design, Health and Safety (H&S) and process engineering projects for “world class” pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing facilities, and government agencies. Passionate, creative and results oriented professional with ability to manage critical situations. Effective leader with managerial skills to maintain high performance in the project team to meet client needs. Fluent in verbal and written Spanish and English.

EXPERIENCE

• Successfully completed more than 20 projects worth more than $500 million in total installed costs for different industries that included Biotech, Pharmaceutical and Bulk Chemical plants.

• Strong knowledge in the SAP project management process cycle: project evaluation, scope, design, cost control and scheduling; capital allocation and management, Conceptual Engineering Report or Basis of Design (BOD) for pharmaceutical, environmental and process projects at chemical and manufacturing plants.

• Project Engineering Manager support for process and pharmaceutical projects at chemical and manufacturing plants, to include but not limited to As-Built P&ID’s, management of engineering change orders, equipment procurement, coordination of engineering interdisciplinary work to comply with schedule and target budget.

• Strong knowledge of Federal and Environmental Laws and Regulations (EPA), Air, Water, RCRA (Hazardous and Non Hazardous Wastes).

• Strong experience in design of process and air pollution control equipment, solvent recovery systems, and air emission calculations through simulations software.

• Preparation and certification of environmental documents: analysis, assessment, impact statement (EA, ESA Phase I, EIS), spill prevention control and countermeasure plans, storm water pollution prevention plan, air, water, resource conservation and recovery act permitting and compliance with regulatory agencies.

• Expert in the preparation of documentation packages: applications for ARPE construction permits and Environmental Quality Board permits for a variety of Process and Pharmaceutical Projects.

RELEVANT PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Engineering & Environmental Consulting Services, EEC

Project Manager/Site Inspector (Puerto Rico Land Authority (PRLA) May 2009 to Present

• Project Manager and Site Inspector for the Remedial Response Plan approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Environmental Quality Board (EQB) to clean a contaminated mechanical shop site managed by the Puerto Rico Land Authority (PRLA).

Fluor (Caribbean Architects and Engineering (CA&E) Puerto Rico Office) April 2003- Apr 2009

Project Manager III

• Pueblo Viejo Mine Project, Dominican Republic. Project Engineering Site Manager for the design and construction of 18,000 tons/day mine project at Dominican Republic. Project involved site engineering activities to include but not limited to the planning, coordination, and development of the field engineering design and construction documentation.

• GlaxoSmithKline, Puerto Rico, Project Engineering Management for the Cidra Compliance and Capacity Programme (CCCP) Project. Responsible for the project engineering management responsible for the coordination with all the disciplines to comply with schedule and budget. Project involved retrofit of existing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (New air locks, Dispensing, Transfer and Delumping, weighing and sampling areas) and new pharmaceutical equipment (Laminar Flow Booth, Arm manipulator, MIDI columns, delumpers, bench scales, etc).

• Baxter Healthcare, Guayama, Puerto Rico. (July 2007 to December 2007). Project Engineer for the Desflurane Expansion and Modification process. Project responsibilities included the preparation, submission and follow-up approval for the Environmental Assessment (EA). Process engineering responsibilities also included the calculations of the process modification air emissions using Emission Master Program (Process Simulation Software). The Air emissions calculations were submitted to the EQB (Guayama Region) under construction and modification/Operation permits. Project involved retrofit of existing Pharmaceutical Operations by adding a new process trend to increase the Desflurane Manufacturing process. New trend included, but was not limited to, reactors, chlorinators, heat exchangers, distillation columns and other process equipment.

• Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Puerto Rico. (2006-2007). Project Manager for the Bldg No. 6 GMP Upgrade Project. Responsible for the project management and engineering work coordination with all disciplines to prepare existing record drawings in order to develop the engineering design of the GMP Upgrade Project. This effort consisted of the direct supervision of 15 people (drafters and engineers) full time at the Humacao site for a period of four (4) months. Basis of Design (BOD) engineering drawings developed were used for the cGMP Upgrade Project. The Humacao Building #6 upgrade intended to assure the highest level of GMP compliance. It included design and construction of New Air Locks, gown/de-gown areas, architectural finishes, new process equipment, HVAC upgrade, and USP/DI water loop modification. Project implementation costs were approximately $50 million.

• Bristol Myers Squibb Company, Humacao, Puerto Rico (2005-2006). Project Manager for the BMS Reconfiguration Project. Project included Engineering and Reconfiguration Packages for existing Pharmaceutical Buildings (Bldg No. 4, Bldg No. 30, Bldg No. 18, Pipe Rack Structure) allowing the site preparation for new Oral Solid Dosage Compound (OSDC) facilities. Project entailed the Conceptual Engineering Report (or BOD) for the OSDC Site Reconfiguration at the Humacao Manufacturing Plant. Responsible for the project engineering management to include the coordination of all the engineering disciplines in the BOD and Detail Design of the Reconfiguration Packages to comply with schedule and budget. In addition, site-engineering support activities were provided during construction/reconfiguration. Total project implementation costs were approximately $125 million.

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (2004-2005). Project Engineering Manager for the MK-431/-MK-733 project. Project included the upgrade of existing API facilities with a new process modular building. Responsible for the engineering work coordination with other disciplines including the development of P&ID’s, mechanical, structural, HVAC and electrical design, schedule and budget control. In addition, site-engineering support activities were provided during construction. This included engineering documentation updates on a continuous basis to assure a reliable source for validation, commissioning and start-up. Total project implementation costs were approximately $100 million. The project was awarded by Fluor Corporation with the "Hugh Coble Project Excellence Award" for 2005 for its engineering and safety execution.

• Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) - Puerto Rico (2003-2004). Project Engineering Manager in Puerto Rico offices for the Jupiter project. Project included the Conceptual Engineering Report (or BOD) for the new API facilities at the Barceloneta Manufacturing Plant. Responsible for the project engineering management work coordination between Philadelphia and Puerto Rico offices to include engineering interdisciplinary work coordination to comply with schedule and budget. Total project costs based on conceptual report was in the order of $100 million.

Raytheon/Washington Group Puerto Rico offices (1996-2003)

Project Manager

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (2001-2003) Project Manager for the MK-663ST/SB, MK869ST, MSB Projects. Project included the modification and improvement of the existing API facilities to incorporate two new products. Responsible for the project management and engineering work coordination with all disciplines to comply with schedule and budget. Additional responsibilities included engineering support during the project construction activities. Total project implementation costs approximately $35 million.

• Pharmacia, Searle, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (2000-2001). Project Engineering Manager for the Parecoxib, QA\QC Lab Projects. Responsible for the engineering work coordination with other disciplines to include the development of P&ID’s, mechanical, structural, HVAC and electrical design; schedule and budget control. Provided site-engineering support to the construction activities. Maintained documentation updates on a continuous basis to assure a reliable source all the times. Total project implementation costs were approximately $30 million.

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (2000-2001). Process Engineer TOU conceptual Design. Responsible for the preparation of scope of work, Conceptual Design (CD), engineering calculations, Function Requirement Specifications (FRS), PFDs, and P&IDs development for the new Thermal Oxidizer Unit (TOU) for a new manufacturing process. Total project implementation costs were approximately $15 million.

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (1998-2000). Project Manager of Factory 6 Heartgard DIW Upgrade Project. Responsible as project management for the design and upgrade of DIW water at Factory 6 Merck, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. Design included utilities evaluation for different production lines and manufacturing areas, and their respective DIW loop upgrade design. Total project implementation costs were approximately $2.5 million.

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (1999-2000). Project Manager for the MACT implementation at Barceloneta plant. Responsible for the project management MACT (Maximum Achievable Control Technology) Environmental Regulation implementation for the Barceloneta facilities. Services includes preparation of Scope of Work, Conceptual Design, emissions calculations, Heat Load calculations, Vent Header gases calculations, Nitrogen Inertion calculations, engineering calculations, PFD preparation, Header P&ID’s preparation, sewer discharges evaluation, Leak Detection and Repair System (LDAR), sewer and Hard piping evaluation for the Barceloneta facilities. Total project implementation costs approximately $25 million.

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Química, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. (1998-2002). Construction Inspector. Responsible for all the construction and operation permits (EQB, ARPE, and Planning Board) for the new manufacturing process, Substance P, at Merck Sharp & Dohme.

PPA & Associates, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, 1986 to 1996

Partner, WWTP Team Leader

• Pharmacia, UpJohn Caribe, Inc, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico (1996-1997). Project Manager of VOC Emissions Reduction Project. Project included the design of vent condensers and utilities requirements. Utilities requirements included evaluation and upgrade of existing chilled water and Ethylene Glycol to be provided for the Solvent Recovery Units. Total project implementation costs were approximately $3 million.

• McGaw, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. Process Engineer. Responsible for the process evaluation study of the new product ELOHAES included Process SOPs development, equipment capacity and utility requirements design.

• PPA & Associates, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Partner, WWTP team leader. Responsible for the development of conceptual and detailed design for different wastewater treatment systems and for fulfilling project staffing needs. Served as permitting liaison for the regulatory agencies. Projects included the following:

o Federal Packing, Carolina, Puerto Rico WWTP System

o Mova Pharmaceuticals, Caguas, Puerto Rico, WWTP system SBR System

o Abbott Laboratories, Barceloneta, Puerto RicoWWTP SRB System

o Nycomed WWTP, Barceloneta,. Puerto Rico, SBR System

o Digital Electronic, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico WWTP, Activated Sludge Aerobic System

o AAA, Vieques, Aibonito, Cidra, Puerto Rico, WWTP System

EDUCATION:

Master of Engineering Management (MEM) 1994

POLITECNICA UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Hato Rey, PR

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSCHE) 1983

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO, Mayaguez, PR

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION

Registered Professional Engineer, No. 9296, State Department, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

Registered Professional Engineer, No. 43574, Department of Professional Engineers, State of Florida

National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), Certificate No. 13711.

Wastewater Certified Operator Classification IV License

COMPUTER

HARDWARE: IBM PC and compatible

SOFTWARE: AutoCAD, Microstation, Excel, Access, Microsoft Office Professional, Microsoft Works, MS PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Easy Track and SAP project management tools.

TRAINING

Hazardous Waste Activities, 40hrs/8hr refresher, OSHA

Asbestos Abatement Supervision

Seven Habit and First Things First Covey

Wastewater Treatment Design Course

Piping Design Course,

Project Management Seminars (various)

Environmental Training (various)

Environmental Site Assessment Phase I

Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board (Various)

AFFILIATIONS

"Colegio de Ingenieros y Agrimensores de Puerto Rico" (CIAPR)

Water Purification and Planification Federation (WPPF)

Puerto Rico Institute of Chemical Engineers, past board member (IIQPR)

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

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