Rafael Álvarez Garnería
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Hugues Zarka
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Raphael and I thank him for the trust he gave me. In addition to the values that make him an exceptional Project Manager, he has always emphasized the value of human relationships.
Rob Fothergill CEng MIET
Rafael has focus and clearly knows which direction we need to go. In his profile he mentions 'RELATIONSHIPS', which to me is a key factor. Rafael, this is key to our success in South Africa with our Customer ESKOM - I have built a good relationship with ESKOM KET over the last 3 years and need your support! From what I have seen - I am convinced you can help us and make this WORK!!! Welcome to Jo'burg and welcome aboard!
Hugues Zarka
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Raphael and I thank him for the trust he gave me. In addition to the values that make him an exceptional Project Manager, he has always emphasized the value of human relationships.
Rob Fothergill CEng MIET
Rafael has focus and clearly knows which direction we need to go. In his profile he mentions 'RELATIONSHIPS', which to me is a key factor. Rafael, this is key to our success in South Africa with our Customer ESKOM - I have built a good relationship with ESKOM KET over the last 3 years and need your support! From what I have seen - I am convinced you can help us and make this WORK!!! Welcome to Jo'burg and welcome aboard!
Hugues Zarka
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Raphael and I thank him for the trust he gave me. In addition to the values that make him an exceptional Project Manager, he has always emphasized the value of human relationships.
Rob Fothergill CEng MIET
Rafael has focus and clearly knows which direction we need to go. In his profile he mentions 'RELATIONSHIPS', which to me is a key factor. Rafael, this is key to our success in South Africa with our Customer ESKOM - I have built a good relationship with ESKOM KET over the last 3 years and need your support! From what I have seen - I am convinced you can help us and make this WORK!!! Welcome to Jo'burg and welcome aboard!
Hugues Zarka
I had the honor and pleasure to work with Raphael and I thank him for the trust he gave me. In addition to the values that make him an exceptional Project Manager, he has always emphasized the value of human relationships.
Rob Fothergill CEng MIET
Rafael has focus and clearly knows which direction we need to go. In his profile he mentions 'RELATIONSHIPS', which to me is a key factor. Rafael, this is key to our success in South Africa with our Customer ESKOM - I have built a good relationship with ESKOM KET over the last 3 years and need your support! From what I have seen - I am convinced you can help us and make this WORK!!! Welcome to Jo'burg and welcome aboard!
Experience
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Ampegon
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Switzerland
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Mar 2022 - Present
Ampegon Power Electronics AG designs and builds innovative RF and High Voltage Power Supplies for applications in Science, MedTech, Industry and Broadcasting. Driving change with PDM and ERP in pursuit of operational excellence. Ampegon is a company of ACT. Ampegon Power Electronics AG designs and builds innovative RF and High Voltage Power Supplies for applications in Science, MedTech, Industry and Broadcasting. Driving change with PDM and ERP in pursuit of operational excellence. Ampegon is a company of ACT.
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AUGIER Energy
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France
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Directeur général
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Nov 2016 - Feb 2022
Fondée en 1954, la société AUGIER SAS fait partie des grands spécialistes mondiaux du transport et de la gestion de l'énergie en moyenne tension, et du balisage aéroportuaire. AUGIER a déménagé ! 2018 est l’année de la modernisation pour AUGIER, qui s’est installé sur un nouveau site au cœur de l’Eco-Vallée de la Métropole Nice Côte d’Azur. En 2022 AUGIER est dans la liste des 500 premières entreprises de la Côte d'Azur, notre chiffre d'affaires a augmenté de 40% sur la période 2017-2021, nous passons du start-up au scale-up. AUGIER est une société d'ACT. Show less
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GE Power
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United States
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Electric Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Director, Senior Leader
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Nov 2015 - Oct 2016
Reorganization and turnaround of the Kusile WFGD project (6x800 MW, 230 M€). Construction acceleration to achieve first fire readiness of Unit 1. November 2nd, 2015. GE announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Alstom's power and grid businesses. The journey continues with GE! Reorganization and turnaround of the Kusile WFGD project (6x800 MW, 230 M€). Construction acceleration to achieve first fire readiness of Unit 1. November 2nd, 2015. GE announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Alstom's power and grid businesses. The journey continues with GE!
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Alstom
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France
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Rail Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director, Alstom PAC South Africa
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May 2013 - Oct 2015
Power Automation & Controls (PAC) offers energy management for utilities and industrial customers, from plant automation and management to grid connection and information solutions. Accelerated the Medupi C&I project. Unit 6 (794 MW) synchronized on 02/03/2015 at 10:04:39.769 South Africa Time, LTI free! Restructured the Kusile C&I project and implemented a mutually agreed walk-away in April 2015. Signed new service agreements and supply contracts in Namibia, ZA and Zimbabwe. Member of the Executive Committee of Alstom S&E Africa. Show less
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Slovenské elektrárne
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Slovakia
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Oil and Gas
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager, Nuclear Island - Units 3&4 Mochovce NPP
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May 2012 - Apr 2013
Employer’s representative, reporting to the Nuclear Island Project Director. Coordination of civil engineering, procurement and construction, progress certification, claim settlement, interface management. Reorganized the works from a single EPC package to six engineering subcontracts and one procurement/construction subcontract. Implemented 24/7 shifts, achieving substantial acceleration (from 150 elements/month to exceeding 2000 elements/month). Enforced high safety standards resulting in excellent safety records. Show less
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ContourGlobal
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United States
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Electric Power Generation
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Construction
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Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Managed a 400 MEUR portfolio of construction projects (CHP, hydro, PV solar, wind) in Brazil, Italy, Nigeria, Poland and Ukraine. Completion in December 2010 of five rooftop PV solar plants in Italy: Monticchio (472 kW), Oricola (622 kW), Marcianise (969 kW), Nogara (1283 kW) and Gaglianico (977 kW). Technical due diligence leader for the acquisition of Sabaudia PV solar plant (6 MW) in Italy, construction completion and grid connection on 28/12/2010. Galheiros hydro PP (12 MW) in Brazil. Also in Brazil, support for development of Asa Branca wind farm (160 MW), construction started in March 2011. Construction of three CHP plants in Nigeria: Apapa (3,9 MW) and Ikeja (9,4 MW) in Lagos and Benin (6,5 MW) in Benin City. Support to the acquisition of Arrubal CCGT (800 MW) in Spain: technical due diligence leader, review of gas supply and power offtake agreements. Deal to buy from Gas Natural Fenosa in April 2011. Completion in May 2011 of Radzymin CHP (6 MW) in Poland. Completion in September 2011 of Kiev CHP (6 MW) in Ukraine. Show less
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Techint Group
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Manager
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Sep 2009 - Aug 2010
Sales, tendering and execution support in Middle East and Africa. Execution strategy, risk and claim management, contract negotiation. Reporting to the Legal Director.
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Project Director
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Mar 2006 - Aug 2009
62 CCE Pacifico (167 MUSD, BoP for 700 MW coal-fired supercritical power plant) for CFE.
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Alstom
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France
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Rail Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Director
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Jun 2005 - Mar 2006
Project Director, Los Barrios WFGD (550 MW, 57 MEUR) for Endesa in Spain. Board member of Alstom Power Italia SpA Sucursal en España.
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Proposal Manager
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Oct 2003 - May 2005
Environmental Control Systems (ECS) sales in Italy, Portugal and Spain. Signed contracts in excess of 100 M€ in Spain.
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Project Manager
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Apr 2002 - Sep 2003
Planta Centro Gas Conversion (4x400 MW, 62 MUSD) for Cadafe in Venezuela.
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CT PACK
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Italy
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Plant Manager, OTEM srl
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Feb 2000 - Mar 2002
Manufacturing company of packaging systems. Responsible of production, service and projects for key customers (Unilever, UB, Nestlé, Kraft, AstraZeneca). Manufacturing company of packaging systems. Responsible of production, service and projects for key customers (Unilever, UB, Nestlé, Kraft, AstraZeneca).
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ABB
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Switzerland
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager, ABB Sadelmi SpA
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Jun 1995 - Jan 2000
02/1999 - 01/2000 Guajoyo Hydro Plant Rehabilitation (18 MW, 8 MUSD) for CEL in El Salvador. 08/1998 - 01/2000 Drin River Cascade Rehabilitation (Fierza 4x125 MW + Vau i Dejes 5x52 MW, 15 MUSD) for KESH in Albania. 03/1997 - 07/1998 Mae Moh 4-7 WFGD (2x300 MW, 42 MUSD) for EGAT in Thailand. 06/1995 - 07/1998 Consortium Manager (ABB-BWE), Compostilla 3 WFGD (330 MW, 24 MECU) for Endesa in Spain. Board member of ABB SAE Sadelmi SpA Sucursal en España. 02/1999 - 01/2000 Guajoyo Hydro Plant Rehabilitation (18 MW, 8 MUSD) for CEL in El Salvador. 08/1998 - 01/2000 Drin River Cascade Rehabilitation (Fierza 4x125 MW + Vau i Dejes 5x52 MW, 15 MUSD) for KESH in Albania. 03/1997 - 07/1998 Mae Moh 4-7 WFGD (2x300 MW, 42 MUSD) for EGAT in Thailand. 06/1995 - 07/1998 Consortium Manager (ABB-BWE), Compostilla 3 WFGD (330 MW, 24 MECU) for Endesa in Spain. Board member of ABB SAE Sadelmi SpA Sucursal en España.
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ABB
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Switzerland
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Engineer, ABB Sadespa SA
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Jan 1992 - Jul 1994
03/1994 - 07/1994 Project Engineer, boiler erection (400 t/h) for Sonatrach in Skikda (Algeria). 11/1993 - 03/1994 Branch Manager, Tripoli (Libya). Company registration, business development, tender preparation. 01/1992 - 10/1993 Resident Engineer, rural electrification project (12 MECU) for Escom in Malawi. 03/1994 - 07/1994 Project Engineer, boiler erection (400 t/h) for Sonatrach in Skikda (Algeria). 11/1993 - 03/1994 Branch Manager, Tripoli (Libya). Company registration, business development, tender preparation. 01/1992 - 10/1993 Resident Engineer, rural electrification project (12 MECU) for Escom in Malawi.
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Endesa
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Spain
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Utilities
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700 & Above Employee
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ECC Dispatching Manager
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Jan 1990 - Dec 1991
At the Energy Control Centre (ECC) in Madrid, a 10 000 MW control room operated 24/7. Started at Endesa on sponsorship from Fundación de Empresa Pública. At the Energy Control Centre (ECC) in Madrid, a 10 000 MW control room operated 24/7. Started at Endesa on sponsorship from Fundación de Empresa Pública.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Systems Engineer Internship
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Feb 1989 - Oct 1989
Installing, using and demonstrating the Circuit Board Design System (CBDS) software at the Computer Integrated Manufacturing center in La Eliana Plant. Installing, using and demonstrating the Circuit Board Design System (CBDS) software at the Computer Integrated Manufacturing center in La Eliana Plant.
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Education
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Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (ETSII)
Industrial Engineer, Electrical -
Colegio Sagrado Corazón HH.MM. Valencia
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Exploring body and roads