Experience

Palacios Marine & Industrial Coatings

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Vice President of Mechanical Services

  • Jan 2022 - Present



Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services

• Aliance Manager



Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Business Development Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2022

  • Develop and coach the sales team to improve their sales and business skills • Identify and develop potential acquisition targets • Work with target customers to establish long term maintenance contracts • Identify major capital work within the territory, create strategies to win the work and ensure execution of the plan • Work with General Contractors and EPCs to build alliances • Identify new geographic markets to expand operations and work with the Area operations manager to… Show more • Develop and coach the sales team to improve their sales and business skills • Identify and develop potential acquisition targets • Work with target customers to establish long term maintenance contracts • Identify major capital work within the territory, create strategies to win the work and ensure execution of the plan • Work with General Contractors and EPCs to build alliances • Identify new geographic markets to expand operations and work with the Area operations manager to develop detailed business plans • Review market data, analyze market trends, summarize results and communicate to the sales team and region leadership • Work closely with the Area operations manager and division managers to create branch specific growth plans. • Drive operational sales rhythm to track progress of growth initiatives and ensure accountability of sales representatives Show less • Develop and coach the sales team to improve their sales and business skills • Identify and develop potential acquisition targets • Work with target customers to establish long term maintenance contracts • Identify major capital work within the territory, create strategies to win the work and ensure execution of the plan • Work with General Contractors and EPCs to build alliances • Identify new geographic markets to expand operations and work with the Area operations manager to… Show more • Develop and coach the sales team to improve their sales and business skills • Identify and develop potential acquisition targets • Work with target customers to establish long term maintenance contracts • Identify major capital work within the territory, create strategies to win the work and ensure execution of the plan • Work with General Contractors and EPCs to build alliances • Identify new geographic markets to expand operations and work with the Area operations manager to develop detailed business plans • Review market data, analyze market trends, summarize results and communicate to the sales team and region leadership • Work closely with the Area operations manager and division managers to create branch specific growth plans. • Drive operational sales rhythm to track progress of growth initiatives and ensure accountability of sales representatives Show less



Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services

• United Kingdom
• Oil and Gas
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aliance Manager / Account Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Develop great working relationships with the client to assure that all needs are met through our standard operating procedures, safety, and deliverables. I help the Brand team in any aspects of the job, from billing to personal issues to assure that all jobs will go as planned, on time and on budget. Develop great working relationships with the client to assure that all needs are met through our standard operating procedures, safety, and deliverables. I help the Brand team in any aspects of the job, from billing to personal issues to assure that all jobs will go as planned, on time and on budget.



Southern Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Construction Discipline Lead- Civil/Mechanical

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  Lead the civil and mechanical coordinators in monitoring contractors specific projects for 108 million dollar Precipitator Re-build. Manage safety, budget, schedule of the project. Work closely with our design engineering lead for any design clashes. Make sure that quality is being carried out by the contractors according to the specifications set by design. Manage coordiantors day to day activities. Lead schedule meetings with them to discuss ways of improvement and any safety issues

• Mechanical/Civil Lead/ IGCC Coal Plant Kemper County

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2015

  •Manage day-to-day activities for five Southern Company employees. Ensure that Southern Company’s safety procedures, policies, and site wide specific requirements are followed by all employees and contractors. Developed contractors monthly quantities based on the contract to ensure that we maintain efficient manpower and stay within budget. •Start-Up / Construction Liaison - Gas Cleanup responsibilities include attending Start –Up meetings to discuss major commissioning activities (steam… Show more •Manage day-to-day activities for five Southern Company employees. Ensure that Southern Company’s safety procedures, policies, and site wide specific requirements are followed by all employees and contractors. Developed contractors monthly quantities based on the contract to ensure that we maintain efficient manpower and stay within budget. •Start-Up / Construction Liaison - Gas Cleanup responsibilities include attending Start –Up meetings to discuss major commissioning activities (steam blows, pneumatic test, and hydrolazing) and identify support required, informing the construction group of any precautions or hazards upcoming in the field, reviewing procedures to ensure safety during commissioning, and revising procedures if safety issues arise. •Manage contractor’s construction activities, overseeing to job completion, make sure that code standards - QA/QC policy and procedures are met, and that jobs are completed in the safest way possible. Activities include equipment installation and piping/support installation. Over 200,000 feet of pipe were installed by my group. •Lead Start-Up and turnover package coordinator for gas cleanup construction group. Ensure that turnover dates are met and packages are complete to meet desired milestone dates by assigning coordinators specific packages to facilitate a successful turnover. Manage meetings between construction, start-up, and contractor’s managers ensuring that all questions are answered and everyone is informed. Assisted with management of Start Up activities involving or affecting construction activities and progress. •Manage the contract bidding /award process of cathodic protection and aboveground fire protection for the Kemper site. Make certain our procurement department has the necessary documents, deadlines, and special conditions. •Managed the installation of critical underground pipe such as natural gas, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and closed loop cooling water;

• Mechanical Engineer Coordinator Plant Miller FGD Scrubber Project

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  •Manage and improved the hydraulic flushing system by increasing the flow rate- decreasing the flushing time, progressing productivity, and reducing the overall hydraulic flushing duration •Successfully managed the installation of reverse osmosis water piping, servicing four units, while completing it on schedule, under budget, and overcoming design constraints. •Managed installation of the bypass damper seal air piping and collaborated with start-up engineers to verify proper operation… Show more •Manage and improved the hydraulic flushing system by increasing the flow rate- decreasing the flushing time, progressing productivity, and reducing the overall hydraulic flushing duration •Successfully managed the installation of reverse osmosis water piping, servicing four units, while completing it on schedule, under budget, and overcoming design constraints. •Managed installation of the bypass damper seal air piping and collaborated with start-up engineers to verify proper operation of the equipment prior to placing it in service. •Serving as the lead coordinator over materials and supplies assuring that the correct valves, fittings and instruments are utilized to complete all projects •Lead coordinator over turnover packages and walk downs assuring all projects were completed to quality control standards and meeting schedule •Assisted to ensure a safe work environment for contractors by attending Job Safety Assessment meetings before each major project and verifying that the necessary resources are available to complete the job.



Southern Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Summer Internship/ Plant Engineer

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  •Developed cost analysis on the average maintenance cost per year for Babcock & Wilcox boiler soot blowers. •Performed root cause analysis on soot blower failing issues •Coordinated telephone conferences with various plant managers/engineers on similar issues of their plants soot blowers •Developed cost analysis on the average maintenance cost per year for Babcock & Wilcox boiler soot blowers. •Performed root cause analysis on soot blower failing issues •Coordinated telephone conferences with various plant managers/engineers on similar issues of their plants soot blowers



Southern Company

• United States
• Utilities
• 700 & Above Employee

• Engineering Summer Internship / Plant Engineer

  • May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Worked collectively with the vibration analyst obtaining motor and pump data and performance. •Assisted with the balancing of a high pressure condensate pump to reduce vibration and enhance performance •Managed contractors upgrading Fuel Handling Dust Suppression System, replacing: carbon steel piping to stainless steel, installing new valves, pumps, and motors, installing actuator, and replacing spray nozzles. Worked collectively with the vibration analyst obtaining motor and pump data and performance. •Assisted with the balancing of a high pressure condensate pump to reduce vibration and enhance performance •Managed contractors upgrading Fuel Handling Dust Suppression System, replacing: carbon steel piping to stainless steel, installing new valves, pumps, and motors, installing actuator, and replacing spray nozzles.