SUMMARY STATEMENT
Bilingual, cost-conscious and analytical with history of success managing Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) and project execution, management and improvement of facilities and utilities, compliance, improving energy consumption all in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Outstanding problem solving, time and relationship management skills while working with cross functional teams and leading teams. Systems knowledge including Siemens Building Management System, Maximo CMMS, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, AutoCAD, ARIBA, SAP, SRM and Trackwise (Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions Management System).
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Successful Capital Plan Management of over $45MM since 2010 complying with on target requirements
o Lead the Project Engineering team as Capital Projects Manager while implementation of Remediation Capital Plan for Humacao Site. Remediation Capital Plan included Compressed Air System, Water Boilers, USP Water System and Air Handling Units replacement for GMP Facility $30MM.
o Lead the Manufacturing Areas Upgrade $6.9MM, in charge of design, qualification of Facilities/Air Handling Units, Budget and Schedule. Including equipment selection, contracts management and bid process.
o Chocolate Manufacturing room upgrade construction and project management, including qualification activities for facility and air handling units, schedule and budget control. Project investment of $1.4MM
• Provide support and guidance as facilities and utilities engineer 2006-2010; participating in building design, and construction, including equipment selection, installation, commissioning/qualification of Air Cooled Chillers/Steam Boilers/Air Handling Units/Air Compressors for a packaging, warehouse and offices building expansion. Project investment of $60MM.
o Managed USP Purified Water System Design & Installation $1.5MM, including qualification process.
o Completed new packaging room GMP project, including qualification activities for facility, compressed air and air handling/condensing units. Project investment of $1.4MM.
o Lead Siemens Building Management System Installation $400K, including Computer System Validation Process.
• Implemented Energy consumption reduction projects implementation generating over $300k savings from 2009 to 2012
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014 – Present Novartis Corporation OTC Humacao, PR
Interim Engineering Director
Lead engineering and maintenance group (50 people) during Site Closure process ensuring business operation continues including Preventive Maintenance and Calibration programs and supporting product transfer process. Provide support to engineering team to stay focused during site closure process. Active participation during Site Closure meetings and responsible for engineering plan implementation. Responsible for performance and successful Capital Plan Management execution during Site Closure process.
2010 – 2014 Novartis Corporation OTC Humacao, PR
Project Manager
Developed capital request proposals and capital projects execution of around $12MM/yr. Managed capital projects including GMP facilities upgrades, air handling units (AHU’s), air compressors, boilers, manufacturing and packaging equipment replacement with related qualification activities. Ensure all regulatory commitments related to facilities and utilities are executed on time. Responsible for Project Engineers performance and successful Capital Plan execution during Quality Remediation effort. Manage validation process for capital projects until project completion. Create and execute required regulatory documentation such as Change Control, CAPA, Planned/Unplanned Deviations (Trackwise). Actively participate as Engineering representative in Regulatory Inspections and Audits including FDA/MHRA/ANVISA Inspections at Site. Responsible for updates and maintenance of regulatory drawings.
2006-2010 Novartis Corporation...
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