Carlos E. Calderon OchoaMechanical Engineer (B.Sc.) - PM / PCM Consultant

Personal Information

Address: Calle Rabanal del Camino, No. 9, 2-2, Madrid, 28050, Spain

Phone: +34 608866583 / +34 645623518 / +34 667018986

Passport: 076280115 (Venezuela)

Email: carloscaldero@gmail.com, carloscalderon567@hotmail.com

Nationality: Venezuelan

D.O.B: Sept. 20, 1959

Languages: Fluent: Spanish, English; Basic: French, Italian and Portuguese

Profile

Have more than 30 years of professional practice.

Have managed the planning and organization of project execution works carried out to comply with contractual specifications, drawings, schedules, site QA/QC, safety, environmental procedures and budgeted costs.

Have controlled resource allocation and acted to ensure adherence to the project execution programs in order to complete the projects as per contract deadlines.

Have determined and monitored work methods and performance of subcontractors and employees in order to ensure compliance with their obligations and the company's management plans.

Have advised and provided input into negotiation and selection of subcontractors, suppliers and equipment in order to meet project cost and quality.

Able to present data clearly and accurately. Able to thrive in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams. I am able to travel and relocate if required.

Education

1. B.Sc. Mechanical Systems Engineering, Wright State University, Ohio, U.S.A. (1985).

2. Technical Degree in Industrial Chemistry, Julio Calcaño Technical School, Caracas, Venezuela (1977).

Courses / Certificates

Maintenance Management. IESA – 2002 …………………………… Venezuela Gas Compression and Oil Industry Production Facilities.

Lasmo (In-company) - 2001/2002...………………………………….. Venezuela SAP/R3: Maintenance, Purchasing, Materials and Planning modules.

Petrozuata (In-company) - 1998/2001 ……………………………… Venezuela Integrated Safety Training Program.

Petrozuata (in-company) - 1998/2001……………………………….. Venezuela Pipelines Design. Vepica (in-company) – 1991…………………….. Venezuela

Professional Associations

Member of the ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Computer Skills

Development of computer programs for maintenance, cost and procurement. Planning and Project Control using Primavera P3/P6. Proficiency in SAP, MS Project, Power Point and AutoCAD.

Work Experience

Jacobs International Holdings, Inc. (GASCO, IGD Expansion Project (IGD-E) Project) Senior Project Manager (May 2015 – Current). PMC at Tecnicas Reunidas: Madrid, Spain.Project: The objective of the IGD-E Project is to increase Offshore gas processing capacity by an additional 400 MMSCFD Offshore HP Gas from Das Island to Habshan. This will be in addition to the current gas processing capacity of 1,000 MMSCFD realized under the OAG and IGD Projects in Abu Dhabi, UAE > 680 MM USD.

Monitoring and reviewing EPC Contractor Project Control deliverables Checking work compliance to contract between GASCO and Tecnicas Reunidas. Issuing of Weekly and Monthly Reports to PMC Management. Training of UAE Contract and Project Engineers. Verification and approval of EPC Contractor (Tecnicas Reunidas) Progress Reports

and Invoices.

Hager+Elsaesser Sdn. Bhd. (Beenyup Advanced Water Recycling Plant Project) Senior Project Manager (Nov. 2014 – Apr. 2015). Home Office: Penang, Malaysia.Project: Engineering, Procurement and Construction of a water treatment system for KEP RECHARGE ALLIANCE in Craigie, WA, 6025. Australia <500,000 USD.

Planned, monitored and reviewed project execution work; enforced, implemented policies and procedures.

Prepared and coordinated action plans; implemented best-practices standards in manufacturing, productivity, and quality; identified trends, determined system improvements; implemented a change control system. Managed risks and opportunities assessment.

Fulfilled financial objectives by forecasting requirements, controlling project budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.

Recruited, selected, trained, coached, counseled and disciplined employees. Monitored purchasing, manufacturing resources and materials. Inspected, audited

subcontractors’ work. Remarkably improved Customer relationship and satisfaction.

Intecsa Industrial / Initec Plantas Industriales (EPCM)Project Control Manager (Dec. 2013 – Oct. 2014) Home Office, Spain; Projects: Ma’aden - Infrastructure, Utilities & Offsites at Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia > 400 MM USD and NWR Refinery Project, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada = 600 MM USD.

Coordinated the creation of the EPC Level-3 schedule in P6/V7 with the input from the engineering, procurement and construction discipline leaders.

Performed risk analysis, constructability and construction works sequence studies. Developed the risk register matrix, established risk mitigation plans.

Created the planning and cost control procedures. Was involved in the contract negotiation and clarifications.

Worked closely with the project team, assisting and guiding on any project control and planning issues. 

Developed and achieved client acceptance of the project WBS, EPC Project Schedule and 90-day Look Ahead project start-up schedule. Issued the Project Control Plan in accordance with company procedures and objectives. Issued project control reports to relevant stakeholders. Established the progress measuring and reporting system. Issued the Cost Control Procedure.

Global Partner Solutions International (Water Usage Optimization and Mine Refuses Disposal Project) Project Planning consultant (Nov. 2012 – Dec. 2012) consulting services for Gold Corp - Peñasquito Gold Mine, Zacatecas, Mexico < 500 MM USD

The scope of the project included the expansion of the water piping and water distribution system, the installation of equipment for water treatment and water recovery from the mining process and the upgrading of a process water dam.

Consolidated the plans produced by contractors, Maintenance and Production into a Project Master Schedule.

Created the project control procedures and the reporting system. Developed project procurement plans and established the control budget baseline. Presented to Project Management and Executive Board the plan developed to

complete the project. After the presentation, the budget and plan were approved and the project control package was handed over to the mine operation organization.

Fata Gulf (Aluminium Rolling Plant Construction) > 500 MM USDSenior Planning Manager / Project Planning consultant (Jun. 2011 – Oct. 2012) Doha, Qatar / Sohar, Oman

Provided accurate and timely reports of project cost and schedule in accordance with project policies, standards and contract requirements.

Set total man-hour baseline; Set cost baseline; Monitored procurement and engineering change effects on the construction plan.

Performed constructability analysis, risk management; created and reviewed project documentation. Monitored KPIs by data acquisition in the field.

Identified needs and potential suppliers; solicited, reviewed bids and participated in the selection of suppliers; negotiated and participated in the awarding of contracts.

Worked collaboratively with Procurement to set priorities and identify constraints in equipment and materials purchasing plan.

Supported the project management providing all information necessary to identify and resolve unfavorable trends and potential problems.

Established the contract claims and change order system.

Degremont (Waste Water Treatment Plant Expansion) Lead Planner / Project Planning consultant (Nov. 2009 – Jun. 2011) Paris, France / Santiago, Chile > 700 MM USD

The objective of the project was to expand a Mapocho River waste water treatment plant in Santiago de Chile.

Revised and elaborated procedures for Project Control standardization; Reported and validated subcontractors’ progress. Supported the project management team during the subcontractors bidding stage.

Assessed the impact of design/construction changes and schedule slippages; Ensured correct compliance and application of change control.

Ensured all project activities were carried out, that project documentation was reviewed and that it complied with the government and client regulations.

Assisted the Project Management in the review and issuing of contractual documents.

Produced the EPC Project Master Schedule; Created the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) and the CWS (Cost Breakdown Structure); Consolidated Engineering, Procurement and Construction planning data.

GE O&G / ILF Engineering (Trans-Asia Gas and Crude Pipelines project) Planning and Project Control consultant (Apr. 2008 – Oct. 2009)Almaty, Kazakhstan / Xing Jiang, China > 1 BN USD

Monitored construction and site control procedures. Provided field engineering support. Issued construction progress reports.

Interfaced with the client representatives at site for changes in the construction plan and scheduling of the daily work activities.

Proactively highlighted slippages in performance, schedule, cost, HSE. Issued operating Project Control Procedures for the Job as per Contract specifications using internal standards as reference guidelines.

Defined WBS (Work Breakdown Structure). Implemented and ensured compliance to the Project Execution Plan.

Promptly revised Schedule baselines and control budget according to agreed variations in scope of work. Assisted contracts management in document reviews.

Ensured compliance with established business ethics and conduct principles related to procurement, planning and contracting.

Improved business development efforts by providing significant inputs for proposals and producing outstanding Power Point presentations.

RasGas (Gas Plant Shutdown), Tecnimont in Consortium with Daewoo E&C (Petrochemical Plant expansion for QChem)Project Control and Plant Shutdown consultant (Jul. 2007 – Mar. 2008); Qatar

Acted as consultant for the yearly shutdown of the RasGas Acid Gas Plant. Leaded the development of the detailed shutdown schedule in Primavera; identifying

critical path activities, overall shutdown durations and resource requirements. Developed detailed shutdown manpower histograms and advised on the most

efficient use of resources to carry out the shutdown activities. Analyzed the detailed plant turn-over plans, identified potential conflicts and

deviations and proposed solutions to optimize the overall shutdown schedule.

Specified the project control requirements to subcontractors and main packages suppliers in order to maintain a close control of progress, schedule and performance.

Used feasibility and constructability analysis to support construction and site management in the execution of the works.

Developed spare parts and materials procurement plans for next plant shutdowns.

Snamprogetti (Hydrocarbon Processing Plant construction for Saudi Aramco) Project Control consultant (Aug. 2006 – Jun. 2007). Saudi Arabia – 4 BN USD

Created the CBS (Cost Breakdown Structure) Kept track of variations impact on schedule, issued variations assessment reports.

Managed and maintained a fully resource loaded and logic linked Critical Path schedule.

Implemented a detailed progress measuring system (Rules of Credit) in each of the areas. Defined and monitored KPIs.

Prepared detailed weekly, monthly progress and cost reports to Management and to the client.

Anticipated and prepared for claims; interfaced with other project management areas. Ensured the price benchmarks, supplier quality and documentation of procurement

processes were aligned to the project requirements as well as client policies.

SICIM SpA (Pipelines and Pump Stations installation) Technical Department Manager (Dec. 2005 – Aug. 2006). Tengiz Oil Field, Chevron-Oil Refinery, Kazakhstan < 500 MM USD

Monitored and leaded technical and engineering project work. Consolidated progress reports and evaluated the schedule and budget impact of

engineering changes. Addressed QA/QC and HSE issues. Developed a system to follow-up and manage

technical queries (TQ) and requests for information (RFI). Interfaced with project personnel to analyze trends, forecasts and project costs. Monitored subcontractors work. Participated in the bidding for new contracts. Updated technical specifications on equipment; Ensured that the construction team

followed the correct utilization of the project control system. Took part of the SIMOPs work coordination with the client and other contractors. Implemented a system for the as-built-drawings updating.

PDVSA Contractor: Sinovensa and Hamaca projects, Lasmo Oil Field operationPlanning and Project Control consultant (Nov. 2001 – Nov. 2005) Venezuela

Monitored project construction work and progress reporting. Coordinated and prepared monthly cost and schedule presentations.

Checked and verified work adherence to standards and contract requirements. Supervised field engineers and surveyors; Coordinated subcontractors and suppliers

work. Developed systems to control the materials and spare parts warehouses. Participated in the feasibility, constructability analysis during the construction phase

of the projects. Verified invoices from suppliers and contractors in accordance with contract

provisions and provided recommendations for payment. Ensured the procurement of services and goods were in line with projects budget, time and quality standards.

Prepared overall monthly cost reports (budgets, forecasts, expenditures, commitments). Analyzed cost, schedule and progress trends; reviewed and endorsed progress.

Planned preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

Assigned priorities for maintenance work according to availability and criticality of the equipment and process involved. Planned production plant shut-downs.

Assigned resources to work orders; administered manpower, tools, materials, and equipment. Supervised maintenance field work.

Enhanced the availability of materials and equipment to support daily Field Operations.

Petrozuata (Synthetic crude refining Plant project) > 1.7 BN USDPlanning, Commissioning, Maintenance consultant (Jun. 1996 – Nov. 2001)Venezuela

Leaded the construction work planning and the preparation of progress reports; Defined WBS and monitored resources usage.

Managed eleven (11) contractors during the upstream construction phase. Verified field work compliance to project specifications and contract requirements.

Leaded commissioning activities planning of the downstream plant facilities. Managed plant shutdowns planning. Developed and implemented a preventive maintenance program in SAP. Processed

in SAP maintenance purchase requisitions, from the initiation to the receipts of goods.

Developed and maintained a supplier/subcontractor performance evaluation matrix and thus improved maintenance spares stock and services management.

Constructora 2M (Oil industry projects contractor) Construction Manager (Apr. 1995 – May. 1996) Caripito Refinery, Venezuela

Acted as Construction Manager in a project involving the refurbishing of Crude storage tanks, installation of pump stations, the construction an oil duct and an instrumentation revamp.

Developed and implemented policies, procedures to guide the construction effort, allowing completion of the project in time, as per budget, safely, without negative impact on the ambient and with the best quality.

Issued valuations, progress certifications and progress reports.

Issued Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation to bid (ITB) documents based on project needs.

Advised on the selection of tenders, prepared tender evaluation reports, leaded and conducted the tender negotiation process.

Ensured the procurement of materials was in line with the projects’ budget, time and quality constraints and cash flow conditions. 

Delivered the project in time, within the budget and quality constrains and without accidents, LTI’s or environmental negative impacts.

Hoechst / Goulds Pumps International Purchasing Manager (Apr. 1993 – Mar. 1995) Venezuela

Informed the Plant Management about procurement plans, materials in transit, customs clearance problems and international purchase orders status. Discussed with the Plant Procurement Manager the alignment with plans and objectives.

Ensured the procurement of services and goods were in line with projects budgets, time and quality standards. Reduced the Long-Lead Items delivery at site by coordinating and following up international freight arrangements, customs clearance and in-land transportation.

Verified supplier invoices were in accordance with contract provisions. Made certifications for invoice payment.

Controlled and coordinated legal, administrative and financial matters related to purchasing. Issued all material requests and purchase orders.

Researched for creative solutions and equipment to reduce man-power, cost and/or the time needed to complete the manufacturing jobs.

Developed and maintained a database for the qualification of trusted suppliers and subcontractors.

Improved the material and spare part stocks database.

Vepica (Oil industry EPC contractor)Engineering, Procurement Supervisor (Feb. 1991 – Mar. 1993) Venezuela

Supervised the engineering of an instrumentation revamp for the catalytic plant at Cardon refinery (Falcon State).

Leaded the materials take-off for the construction of Resilin, a petrochemical plant in El Tabalazo (Zulia State).

Advised the Estimation department on updated material costs and assisted in obtaining specifications and prices in order to develop project estimates.

Improved the procurement function to meet overall budget and plan by negotiating supplier/subcontractor prices, delivery terms, contracts and payment terms and conditions.

Improved client satisfaction and reduced engineering documents interval for acceptance.

Alcave (Phelps Dodge, Cable and Magnet Wire Manufacturing)Process Engineer (Jan. 1989 – Feb. 1991) Venezuela

Leaded process engineering in a cable and magnet wire manufacturing plant. Inspected magnet wire equipment and manufacturing plants in the USA.

Advised the plant management about potential or actual problems, conflicts, and deficiencies that could have a negative impact on the manufacturing process. Worked out creative solutions to resolve the day-to-day production conflicts due to production process variables combinations.

Developed strategic alliances with local and foreign suppliers. Dropped magnet wire manufacturing rework and rejects by 50% in one year.

IPRCA / Flocon (Steel Works equipment) Maintenance and Customer Service Engineer (Mar. 1986 – Dec. 1988) Venezuela

Provided technical support on electric furnaces and associated equipment for the Aluminium and Steel Industries.

Performed, supervised maintenance of foundry and continuous cast equipment. Helped customers follow the best practices for their particular equipment lay-out and

operation. Discussed, proposed solutions to maintenance problems. Handled purchase and sales orders; researched on and responded technical

questions about alloys and metal treatment. Interacted effectively with multiple customer disciplines: purchasing, operations,

maintenance and engineering. Increased company sales and client satisfaction.