Hugo Alejandro Lopez Navarro
Mechanical Engineer
Acacias,MET
Summary
Mechanical Engineer with 20+ years of maintenance experience at "Universidad del Atlanico," Mechanical Engineering BS, ULPGC Reliability and Risk Msc, MBA, and Master in PM. Experience trained to solve engineering problems with mastery in the areas of industrial risks and reliability, implementation of maintenance strategies based on reliability, evaluation, and optimization of maintenance strategies. Detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous employee. Works at a fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Competent engineering professional offering a foundation in engineering project management and design. History of success in performing load and cost calculations and establishing clear parameters. Detail-oriented with strong knowledge of project management and Microsoft Project.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Commisioning Master 1 Engineer
Massy Energy Colombia SAS
1 2021 - 06.2024
- Coordination of commissioning staff to start oil wells, producers and injectors
- Coordination of characterization team and maintenance plans for commissioning of Ecopetrol's Central Hub
- Facilitator and trainer of RCM technique for critical systems
- Overseeing a team of 28 experienced professionals.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines
Senior Reliability Engineer
Confipetrol S.A.S.
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Asset Reliability Management of Castilla Management in Ecopetrol using maintenance techniques (RCFA, RCM, FMECA, WEIBULL), asset management ISO 55000, ISO 9001: 2000
- Management of SAP PM Module throughout the maintenance process, and its control through management indicators.
- Championed the use of root cause analysis methodologies across departments to drive systemic improvements in plant reliability performance metrics.
- Developed comprehensive maintenance strategies for critical assets, resulting in reduced downtime and increased productivity.
- Optimized preventive maintenance programs through data-driven analysis, increasing equipment availability and reducing costs.
Integrity and Maintenace engineer
CIMA ltd. / Bogotá, Colombia
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Planning and coordination of non-destructive tests (NDT) for customers under API 650, API 653, API 570, and ASME BPVC sections V and IX
- Supervision of them
- Prepare and execute asset integrity plans for customers under ISO 55001.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Provided input to a team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
Contract Leader
GEOPARK COLOMBIA, Maintenance & Operations – Casanare OCENSA Oil Loading Operations -Casanare
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Handling allocated clients' operation and maintenance contracts
- Employees in charge of administration and technology
- Accomplishments: Reduction of client portfolio by over 70%
- Enhancement of financial metrics (DSO, DSU, gross margin)
- Modification of billing process to expedite approvals
- According to Emerald Energy Colombia PLC's contract
- CMMS MP9 implementation for maintenance control and monitoring
- The OCENSA discharge operation set a record by unloading 335 tanker trucks in a single day.
- Two years with no incidents
- The criticality matrix, equipment hierarchy, and field data were created specifically for the maintenance Geopark project in order to provide a foundation for the SAP PM Module's installation.
- Oversaw high-impact projects from inception to conclusion, always completing them on schedule and under budget.
- Oversee cross-functional teams to accomplish company-wide objectives while cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture.
Reliability and improvement leader
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Ensure the reliability and availability of the assets of the Campo Rico, Campo Matambo and Giant field blocks applying the rules of the PAS 55 standard
- Carry out, analyze and present the indicators of reliability, availability and maintainability of critical equipment from the CMMS ( MP9)
- Implementation of maintenance software in time from 8 months to 90%
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Overcame challenging deadlines and resource limitations by reallocating personnel and focusing on priority tasks.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, improving overall satisfaction and trust in leadership capabilities.
- Confirmed confidential budget reports remained up-to-date for manager.
Maintenance Team Leader
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Emerald Maintenance & Operations Contract/Manuelita Alcohol Factory
- Execution of maintenance and operation following parameters of the PAS 55 standard or its adaptation together with the client
- Achievements: Application of reliability techniques for asset optimization
- Reliability reached of the facilities as expected greater than 96%
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 500 employees.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
CBM Engineer
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Monitoring of reciprocating machinery in the Apiay field of Ecopetrol
- Reliability modeling and platform availability in North Sea
- Monitoring of rotating equipment in Manuelita Sugar plant
- Design of maintenance strategy in mechanical equipment for Manuelita Oil Biodiesel plant in San Carlos de Guaroa
- Risk-based maintenance strategy design (RBI) for the Biodiesel plant at Aceites Manuelita in San Carlos de Guaroa
- RCM process leader at the Manuelita PAC plant
- Life Cycle Analysis (LCC) of assets for major purchases.
Reliability Engineer
Wood Group Colombia S.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Responsible for Root Cause Investigations, Reliability Indicators and Maintenance of Work Process of DOW and Rohm and Haas
- Technical support for maintenance gliders in Mechanics, Electricity and Instrumentation
- Support in spare parts warehouse for cataloging, maximum and minimum inventory
- Management of the DOW Maintenance System as Coordinator of Maintenance Plans
- Design of Strategies to reduce maintenance costs
- Implementation of the Mechanical Integrity Standard of Rohm and Haas Colombia Ltda
- Analysis of the life cycle of the assets for major purchases.
Planning Engineer
Wood Group Colombia S.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Planning and programming of activities for preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance in SAP R.6: Obtaining external resources, internal labor, spare parts
- Purchase management for imported parts
- Management of maintenance module in SAP (Warehouse inventory, preparation of maintenance plans, creation of locations, equipment, spare parts)
- Training of technical personnel in maintenance-related matters
- Supervision of maintenance work to contractors and internal personnel
- Review of maintenance procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate cost estimates and budgets, ensuring financial feasibility of proposed projects.
- Optimized resource utilization by effectively managing manpower, materials, and equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Reviewed design documents and coordinated revisions as necessary to meet changing client requirements or construction constraints.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for contract awarding, ensuring compliance with specifications and delivery timelines.
Technical Chief
Serviparamo y Cia S.C.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Responsible for the design of air conditioning systems for the different clients of the agency
- Repairs of Screw Chiller, absorption, reciprocating and conventional equipment
- Maintenance and repair programming
- Sale of special equipment for clients not manageable by commercial advisors
- Responsible for the design and selection of equipment for repair for space conditioning or ventilation thereof
- Management of the different measuring devices concerning the subject of air conditioning
- Use of software to evaluate thermal load, selection of fans, air conditioning equipment, pumps, etc
- Resolution of problems generated in equipment assemblies and evaluation of thermal load.
- Evaluated emerging technologies for potential integration into existing systems or future projects.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for process optimization across multiple departments.
- Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.
Education
MBA-Master in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Escuela De Negocios De Barcelona/Universidad Isabel I
España 05.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Educational Statistics And Research Methods
Universidad De Las Palmas Gran Canaria– Gran Canaria, España
España 05.2012 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science (BS) – Mechanical Engineering - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ATLANTICO – Barranquilla, AT, Colombia
01.1994 - 05.1999
Master of Project Management - Project Management
Escuela De Negocios De Barcelona/Isabel I
España 05.2001 -
Skills
Quality Control
Project Planning
Technical reporting
Root Cause Analysis
Process Improvement
System Troubleshooting
Technical Writing
Cost Analysis
Engineering Documentation
Project Estimation
Design development
Machine Learning
Failure Analysis
Bid drafting
Structural analysis
Production design
Renewable energy
Content management systems (CMS)
Fluid Mechanics
Finite element analysis
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Computer Skills
Problem Resolution
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
AutoCAD
Adaptability and Flexibility
Self Motivation
Time management abilities
Continuous Improvement
Work Planning and Prioritization
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Data Analysis
Engineering Design
AutoCAD expertise
Reliability
Accomplishments
- Decrease of the portfolio with the client in more than 70%
- Improvement of financial indicators, Gross margin, DSO, DSU
- Change in billing methodology to accelerate approvals
- In the contract of Emerald Energy Colombia PLC. Implementation of CMMS MP9 for control and monitoring of maintenance
- For the OCENSA discharge project, a record of 335 tanker trucks unloaded in one day was achieved
- 2 years of 0 incidents
- For the maintenance Geopark project, the information of fields, criticality matrix, equipment hierarchy was made to take them as a base in the implementation of the SAP PM Module
Additional Information
I worked with great excellence in the administrative area learning more every day with people, taking into account their ability to develop their work and give their all. I make a good team with all the staff in charge, transmitting confidence and teaching what I know so that it results in the good development of the activities. I am pursuing a master's degree in Big Data and Business Intelligence, motivated by my interest in analyzing data to make strategic decisions and promote innovation. This training is equipping me with skills in predictive analysis and data-based strategies, which improves my professional contribution and opens doors to roles of greater responsibility. I aspire to be at the forefront of innovation and strategic leadership, adapting to an environment increasingly focused on data analysis.
Engineeringstacks
Visual Basic, Monte Carlo simulators, Decision Tree analysis, SAP PM, MP9, Excel, Data Mining, AutoCAD 2021, Inventor 2021, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Microsoft Project 2019, Photoshop
Training
- Management & BA, Auditor ISO 9001:2000, July 2005, COTECNA, Cartagena, Colombia
- Management & BA, Gerencia de proyectos para certificación PMP, July 2010, Intelligent Soft, Cali, Colombia
- Management & BA, Microsoft Project enfoque PMI, August 2010, Intelligent Soft, Cali, Colombia
- Management & BA, Formulación, evaluación y administración de contratos tipo BOMT y EPC, November 2015, Seix Capital Humano/SENA, Bogotá, Colombia
- Management & BA, Taller de prevención de Meetings, ceses y bloqueos, en contratos de ejecución, February 2016, Abogados Ya, Bogotá, Colombia
- Management & BA, Desarrollando Líderes que potencien las ventas del negocio, March 2016, Massy Energy Colombia SAS, Bogotá, Colombia
- Management & BA, Administración de Contratos Públicos, September 2016, Seix Capital Humano, Bogotá, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Seguridad del Operador-Mecánico-Técnico de laboratorio, January 2005, Rohm&Haas Colombia S.A, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Seguridad en alturas-Nivel Básico, January 2006, Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Miembros del equipo de Investigación TAP ROOT, July 2009, T&PS, Bogotá, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Taller cultura de seguridad, June 2010, Wood Group Colombia S.A
- Safety & Occupational Health, Trabajo en espacios confinados, April 2011, Consejo Colombiano de Seguridad, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Sistemas para el manejo y elevación de cargas, May 2011, The Crosby Group Inc., Palmira, Colombia
- Safety & Occupational Health, Factores humanos en el análisis de accidentes de trabajo y Matriz ABC, December 2011, Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Mantenimiento Centrado en Confiabilidad-RCM, October 2005, Soporte y Cia, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Confiabilidad de Sistemas en Ingeniería, December 2006, Universidad de Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Diseño, fabricación y montaje y reconstrucción de tanques soldados según API 650/653, March 2008, ASME, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Maintenance and Reliability Professional Certification, May 2009, SMRP, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Conceptos de Gestión de activos y requerimientos BSI PAS55:2008, November 2010, ACIEM, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Análisis de costo de Ciclo de vida y técnicas de confiabilidad, costo riesgo beneficio, May 2012, ASME, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Planeación y programación de mantenimiento, August 2004, ACIEM, Cartagena, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Diseño, ajustes y tolerancias de Rodamientos, August 2004, SKF, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Montaje y desmontaje de rodamientos, November 2005, SKF, Barranquilla, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Basic Machinary Vibrations, August 2008, Vibration Institute (VIMECO ltda.), Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Vibration Analyst: Cat II certification, August 2008, Vibration Institute, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Inspección basada en Riesgo (RBI), October 2008, ASME, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Bombas centrifugas: Funcionamiento, selección y operación, August 2011, ASME, Bogotá, Colombia
- Reliability & Maintenance, Facilitador Análisis de Causa Raíz (RCA), November 2011, Apollo South America, Bogotá, Colombia
Timeline
MBA-Master in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
Escuela De Negocios De Barcelona/Universidad Isabel I
05.2020 - 05.2022
Senior Reliability Engineer
Confipetrol S.A.S.
01.2019 - 01.2021
Integrity and Maintenace engineer
CIMA ltd. / Bogotá, Colombia
01.2018 - 12.2018
Contract Leader
GEOPARK COLOMBIA, Maintenance & Operations – Casanare OCENSA Oil Loading Operations -Casanare
01.2015 - 01.2017
Reliability and improvement leader
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2013 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Educational Statistics And Research Methods
Universidad De Las Palmas Gran Canaria– Gran Canaria, España
05.2012 - 05.2013
Maintenance Team Leader
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2009 - 01.2013
CBM Engineer
Wood Group PSN Colombia S.A– Bogotá, Colombia
01.2008 - 01.2009
Reliability Engineer
Wood Group Colombia S.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2006 - 01.2008
Planning Engineer
Wood Group Colombia S.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2004 - 01.2006
Master of Project Management - Project Management
Escuela De Negocios De Barcelona/Isabel I
05.2001 -
Technical Chief
Serviparamo y Cia S.C.A– Barranquilla, Colombia
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science (BS) – Mechanical Engineering - undefined
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ATLANTICO – Barranquilla, AT, Colombia
01.1994 - 05.1999
Commisioning Master 1 Engineer
Massy Energy Colombia SAS
1 2021 - 06.2024