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Business Development Manager, Pipeline Project Manager, Project Mobilization Manager / Plant Manager

Graduation: Mechanical Engineering
Hourly-/Daily rates: show
Languages: English (Limited professional) | Portuguese (Elementary) | Spanish (Full Professional)

Attachments

Hector Gaitan CV Updated 2019.pdf

Skills

-     Graduated in Mechanic Engineering from Oregon State University - USA.
-     Over 26 years’ hands-on experience in Project, Programs and Portfolio Management of large, multi-disciplinary Asset and projects of Oil, Energy and Power.
-     Operations Management of different technologies as: Frame Units, Gas Turbines Aero derivatives and Reciprocating Engines. Focusing on maintaining high availabilities of the facilities.
-     Experience in developing financeable energy projects and to maximize return on investment.
-     Highly focused on benefits realization and project delivery On-Time, On-Track, and On-Target
-     Work closely with the board of directors, Asset & operations groups, projects and financial associates to develop a corporate strategy on the assets and projects developments.
-      Experienced  in  Project  Management,  People  management,  key  client/relationship  management, Contract management, budget management, stakeholder management, board level presentations, and performance management.
-     Familiarity in liaising with Government bodies, State Agencies, local stakeholders and financial partners.
-     Extensive   knowledge   in   Power   Plants   (Engineering,   Construction,   Mobilization,   Operation   & Maintenance and Training), Business Development (Power Plants and Long Term O&M Contracts for Power Plants), Expert on NG Pipeline Projects (Engineering Review and Construction Management).
-     Tender  preparation  documents  for  various  projects.  (Engineering,  Procurement  &  Construction). Following international and national engineering standards.

Work in different countries:

Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Mozambique, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Pakistan, U.A.E, Iraq, Cite Soleil, Haiti.

Project history

11/2019 - 11/2019
Pipeline Project Manager, - Business Development Manager

- Project Development Manager,
- Senior Project Manager,
- Operations and Maintenance Manager
- Mobilization Manager for Power Plants

11/2019 - 11/2019
Mobilization Manager / Senior Shift Supervisor
San Timoteo Power Plant / Mene Grande

http://www.cielemca.com.ve/generacion.php
- In charge of mobilization activities; O&M Manuals (Maintenance, Operations, Administration, and
EHSQ), development of system description manual specific to the power plant for training purpose and
training local personnel.
- Supervise operations and maintenance of the power plant supporting at the same time hands on training
of the local personnel.

Karadeniz Power Ships / Iraq and Pakistan / 800 MWs / Powerships with units Wartsila (12V46 and
16V46), Sulzer
16ZAV40S and Man (14V46/60B and 18V51/60DF)
http://www.karpowership.com/en/home

Audit Coordinator and Project Manager
- In charge of audit operations and maintenance of Karadeniz Powerships. Each Powership has an installed
capacity from 100 to 220 MWs and they are installed different type of engines as; Sulzer, Wartsilla and
Man units.
- In charge of activities as; Operation and Maintenance procedures, System description training manual
for each Power ship and database for CMMS system.

11/2019 - 11/2019
Training Coordinator
ENERGIA

ENERGIA DEL SUR, ARGENTINA
http://www.edssa.com.ar/

Training Coordinator
- Developed a training program for Shifts Supervisors and operators. (Safety Training, System
- Description Training & Operation Training), Teach operators to operate FRAME6 GE.

03/2017 - 12/2018
Pipeline Project Manager
QAIWAN GROUP

- Lead the project working as owner's representative.
- 15.5 KMs of Natural Gas Line and Gas Stations - Chemchemal - Bazian to feed (750 MWs Bazian Power
Plant). In charge of Basic Engineer, Detailed Engineer and Construction of 15.5 KMs line 20", 240 SCFPD,
Chemchemal Station and Bazian Station.
- Reference Terms and Engineering Proposals Review. Engineering Review - Basic and Detail Design
Review-Engineering for NG Pipeline Project award to ILF Germany- https://www.ilf.com/businessareas/oil-gas/pipeline-systems/

- Reference Terms and Construction Proposals Review, Pipeline Construction and Gas Stations
Construction - Construction Contract award to SALP - http://www.salpspa.eu/eng/azienda.html
- Project in operation - November 11th , 2018. Project finalize successfully under budget and on time.

01/2012 - 03/2017
Project Mobilization Manager / Plant Manager
ENERGY EXPERTS NOW; Ressano Garcia Power Plant / Mozambique

Ressano Garcia Power Plant / Mozambique - Africa / 121 MWs / 13 Units Rolls Royce B35-40
http://www.gigawatt.co.mz/en/the-project/project-description/

- In charge of mobilization activities; hiring process (Expats and Locals), selection of critical spare parts
for reliable operation (insurance spares and two years' spares), selection of normal tools and workshop
tools, local employee training, purchasing of vehicles used for O&M (trucks, cars, forklift, and
bus), O&M Manuals (Maintenance, Operations, Administration, and EHSQ) and implementation of
O&M Manuals.
- Responsible of Operations and Maintenance for power generation for Ressano Garcia Power Plant
provided by internal combustion reciprocating units working with Natural Gas. Focusing on company
goals to maintain high reliability and availability of the power plant.

Business Development Manager - Dominican Republic
https://www.energyexpertsnow.com/home

- Company project business development; Proposal for new power plants with different technologies
(Gas Turbines, Renewable Projects & Diesel Engines), Operation and Maintenance (O&M) modeling,
O&M mobilization proposals.
- Award various projects as; Major Maintenance of HFO Units, Major Maintenance of Gas Turbines and
O&M Contract with Gigawatt (5 year contract of 120 MWs installation).
- Work in various proposals for clients: Solar Power Plants, Gas Heat Recuperation Projects and Energy
Savings Projects.
- Work in Joint Ventures with companies to present projects as was required for proposals.

12/2007 - 01/2012
Project Development Manager & Construction Manager Support
BASIC ENERGY GROUP (EGE HAINA, CEPM AND CESPEM)

BASIC ENERGY GROUP (EGE HAINA, CEPM AND CESPEM), SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN
REPUBLIC. http://egehaina.com/ , http://cepm.com.do/, http://cespm.com.do/
December, 2007 to January, 2012.
Project Development Manager & Construction Manager Support

- Support for the implementation of Combined Cycle in Energia Del Sur, Argentina 2 Turbines G.E. Frame
6. Working mainly in next activities. Construction Budget, Engineering Design Review, Selection of Major
Equipment (Steam Turbines & Boilers), Site Construction (PM Team), Preparedness for Operations (Spare
parts Review, Operation and Maintenance Procedures and training the O&M Team).
- Responsible of visiting potential client's looking for new business opportunities for Basic Energy
companies, including Gas Turbine, Diesel Engines and Coal Plants, Project Engineer and Project Manager
of the main construction projects of the company.

09/2005 - 09/2006
Maintenance & Operations Manager
MASA STORK & SIEMENS

https://www.stork.com/downloads/STO_484_client_reference_ecopetrol.pdf

Maintenance & Operations Manager
- Supervise O p e r a t i o n & Maintenance of a General Electric - G . E . LM5000 stig cycle plant that
later was upgraded to G.E. LM6000
- Coordinate preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of the plant and coordinate operations
in the plant. Coordinate the development of major maintenance planning, operations & maintenance
owner reports.
- Support for developing new projects - Termosuria - Installation of G.E. LM6000 and G.E. LM2500

03/2003 - 09/2005
Senior Project Manager
STERLING ENERGY

https://www.sterling-energy.com/

Senior Project Manager,
- Developed a training program for Shifts Supervisors and operators. (Safety Training, System Description
Training & Operation Training), Teach operators to operate Gas Turbines, General Electric, G.E. LM6000
and auxiliaries. Coach Manager.
- Handling of operation audits to 150 MWs Diesel Plant. Develop Punch List Construction Pending Items.

08/2003 - 01/2005
Plant Manager

- Manage a 33 MWs Steam Power Plant and 14 MWs installation which supplies energy to a shopping
center trough 69 Kv line and diesel engine for emergency.

06/2001 - 08/2003
Business Development Manager
EGE Haina

- Develop different projects for private companies. Initial Cost analysis for different projects from 12
MWs to 150 MWs, O&M cost analysis for different projects.
- E-Power 30-megawatt heavy fuel oil power station located in Drouillard, Cite Soleil, Haiti (Construction
Budget, Basic Project Design & Detailed Engineer), EGE Haina - renewable energy - Wind Farms -
Parque Eolica Los Cocos - 49,5 megawatt (Basic Project Design & Detailed Engineer), CEPM - renewable
energy - Solar Energy - 20 megawatt (Basic Project Design & Detailed Engineer).
- Contact point for clients for different private energy projects.

01/2001 - 06/2001
Senior Project Engineer

- Supervise construction of Heavy Fuel Plants (PPS Hyundai Units). Management of all the installation of
diesel engines, transformers, MCCs, transmission line and all equipment required of sub - stations
69/12.5 KV for one of the biggest shopping centers in Dominican Republic. (Megacentro).

06/2000 - 01/2001
Training Manager

- Develop Technical Training in Power Plants including Training Programs for each position and
Training Manuals, Operation Manual, Maintenance, Safety Manual for different plants that belong
to EGE Haina (Total Employees 600, Total MWs 483 MWs, Total Plants: 8)

03/1997 - 06/2000
Shift Supervisor
ENERGY SERVICES DE COLOMBIA

- Engineering control of the operation and maintenance of Termo-Dorada Plant. 12 hours shifts. Twin-
Pack with two units FT-8 for a nominal production of 50 MWS and auxiliaries as: Water Treatment Plant,
Fire System and Gas Treatment Plant.

08/1996 - 03/1997
Project Engineer
NORTH AMERICAN ENERGY SERVICES

- Working in power plants of Patagonia (Argentina) 77MW, Termodorada (Colombia) 50 MW and
Termovalle (Colombia) 200MW. Develop Training Manuals, Maintenance Manuals, Safety Manuals,
Operations Manuals and System Description Manuals. Start Up maintenance programs, Punch List Items,
Design of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

04/1993 - 08/1996
Shift Supervisor
STEWART AND STEVENSON OPERATIONS

http://www.stewartandstevenson.com/
Shift Supervisor
March, 1994 to September, 1996.
- Supervise operation and maintenance of Termo-Ocoa Plant. 12 hour's shifts. Computer
Maintenance Program Coordinator (GPMATE), Computer training program (TRIS) and Reports.
April, 1993 to March 1994.
Field Operator
- Administer and control the auxiliaries operations of the unit in simple cycle (28 MW) and Stig Cycle
(43 MW), Including gas turbine, boiler, water treatment and auxiliaries operations. Safety and Training
Coordinator.

06/1992 - 04/1993
Project Engineer
DISNAEQUIPOS S.A.

- Work supervision in the Colombian representation of Stewart and Stevenson. Work in sales of power
generators sets of few KW to 60 MW. Gas Turbines and Diesel Engines.

Local Availability

Only available in these countries: Colombia
I have flexibility to work to any country.

Actually I am living in Colombia.

Other

Developed and managed various projects from conception to completion including; E-Power 30-megawatt heavy fuel oil power station located in Drouillard, Cite Soleil, Haiti (Construction Budget, Basic Project Design & Detailed Engineer), Giwagatt – 120- megawatt natural gas station located in Ressano Garcia, Mozambique, Africa. (Project Budget for 20 years O&M Contract, Project Engineering Review, Contract Review, Mobilization and Management), EGE Haina Megacentro – A commercial center in Dominican Republic – Electrical line, substation (GIS), Diesel Back up power generation - 8 megawatts. (Construction Budget, Basic Project Design, Detailed Engineer and Construction), EGE Haina – renewable energy – Wind Farms – Parque Eolica Los Cocos – 49,5 megawatt (Basic Project Design), CEPM – renewable energy – Solar
Energy – 20 megawatt (Basic Project Design), Qaiwan – Pipeline Project to feed Natural Gas –NG to Bazian.

Power Plant – 750 MWs (Construction Budget, Basic Project Design, Detailed Engineer and Construction).

Excellent results in working as Project Management professional ‐ Finalizing Projects on time and budget with High Quality Using Management Tools; Planning, Procurement Definition of Long Lead Items (LLIs) and Non LLIs, Follow Engineering International Norms & Standards, Effective Communication, Definition of Goals and Project Milestones, Expedite Resolution of Project Issues, Risk Management and use of Key Performance Indicators.

Being involve as Head of Energy Projects Development primarily responsible for developing strategies for project development, developing and managing M&A, Origination and Project Development teams on all phases of a projects as Conceptual Design, Basic Engineering, Detailed Engineering, Project Execution and Operations and Maintenance.

Manage  the  O&M  due  diligences for different power plants investments, construction budgets, and operation and maintenance budgets.  Prepare due diligence reports, bid documents or proposals for new clients.  Shaping and growing the business with a particular focus on Government Departments and Executive Agencies within the Energy and Infrastructure sectors. Responsible for delivering the key performance indicators for the Accounts, work in partnership with the established members of the delivery team, in order to progress the strategy and to drive the continued success of the business.

Exposed  to  Multicultural  Experience  working  in  countries  located  in  differe nt  continents:  Africa (Mozambique), Caribbean (Haiti and Dominican Republic), South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Chile and Venezuela), and Asia (Pakistan, Dubai and Iraq).
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