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

Colombia
Colombia
Mechanical Engineering
Colombia
Colombia
Mechanical Engineering

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CV - hector gaitan

Tender ManagementBenefits Realisation ManagementBusiness DevelopmentConstructionBusiness Relationship ManagementStrategic ManagementCombustion TurbinesConstruction ManagementContract ManagementDerivativesPerformance ManagementEngineeringFinancesMaintenanceProject ManagementMobility ManagementOperations ManagementReciprocating EnginesPortfolio ManagementProcurement ManagementReturn On InvestmentStakeholder ManagementPresentationsBudgetingTeam ManagementProject DeliveryEnergy Production
-     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.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years

Languages

EnglishGoodPortugueseBasic knowledgeSpanishFluent

Project history

Pipeline Project Manager, - Business Development Manager

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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).

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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