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Gil Makabenta

Gil Makabenta

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Regional Manager at NextEra Energy Resources

  • Education

    • Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

      2009 - 2009
      Nuclear Reactor Operator

    • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

      2017 - 2020
      Bachelor of Science - BS Technical Management 4.0

      Graduated Summa Cum Laude

    • Nova Southeastern University

      2024 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration

    • Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC)

      2007 - 2008
      Nuclear Electronics Technician

  • Experience

    • US Navy

      Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

      • Supervised and directed complex preventative and corrective maintenance procedures necessary for the continued and safe operation of Navy nuclear reactors• Managed a division of personnel responsible for performance of reactor instrumentation and control equipment maintenance, maintaining material readiness of auxiliary reactor equipment and spaces, and qualification of navy reactor operators• Supervised and directed Navy nuclear reactor operators during critical reactor operations• Planned and coordinated maintenance schedules with other work centers to prevent conflicting of maintenance evolutions allowing for maximum efficiency across work centers Show less

      • Reactor Controls Division LPO (CVN 77)

        Feb 2012 - Aug 2013

      • Navy Nuclear Propulsion Plant Trainer

        Aug 2011 - Aug 2013

      • Navy Nuclear Reactor Operator

        Oct 2009 - Aug 2013

      • Navy Nuclear Electronics Technician

        Aug 2007 - Aug 2013

    • NextEra Energy Resources

      Aug 2013 - now

      · Directs the daily activities of on-shift Production Technicians· Responsible for all aspects of daily production operations and ensuring site remains in compliance with rules and regulations of governing agencies· Ensures the safety of all on shift personnel on a daily basis via tailboard discussions, observations, and work control processes and procedures· Provides guidance and training to team members on operation, maintenance, and administrative topics to increase shift capabilities Show less • Siemens SPPA-T3000 DCS Administrator. Designs, modifies, tests, and implements power plant automation control logic to increase operational efficiency and capability. Performs routine maintenance, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on the Siemens SPPA-T3000 automation system program and hardware to ensure continued and safe control operability of the site's two power generating units and water treatment plant.• Qualified Control Center Operator. Performs daily start ups and shut downs of two 125MW solar thermal steam plants from the DCS using approved operating instructions. Operates plant equipment in accordance with daily activities and procedures. Monitors various plant parameters and makes adjustments to equipment to attain operational requirements. Directs the actions of the Auxiliary Operator during normal operations. Trained to respond to emergency/abnormal plant conditions to prevent injury or damage to plant personnel and equipment. Show less

      • Regional Manager I

        Dec 2022 - now

      • Regional Manager II

        Nov 2021 - Dec 2022

      • Solar Site Manager

        Aug 2019 - Nov 2021

      • Sr PGD Operations Specialist

        Jul 2017 - Aug 2019

      • Production Technician Leader

        Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

      • Senior Production Technician

        Aug 2013 - Apr 2016

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Six Sigma Black Belt

      NextEra Energy, Inc.
      Dec 2023

    • Six Sigma Green Belt

      NextEra Energy, Inc.
      Nov 2019

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Gil Makabenta
      Power Generation Division I.P.O.W.E.R. Team Award NextEra Energy Resources Apr 2016 Awarded for successfully upgrading and improving the Genesis Solar, LLC. Water Treatment Plant control system. This in-house effort resulted in increased operational efficiency and reliability and savings of ~$200,000 of implementation costs.
    • Awarded to Gil Makabenta
      Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal (Gold Star in lieu of the Second Award) Department of the Navy Jul 2013 Awarded on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy for professional achievement as Reactor Controls Division Leading Petty Officer onboard USS George H.W. Bush.
    • Awarded to Gil Makabenta
      Navy and Marine Corp Achievement Medal Department of the Navy Sep 2012 Awarded on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy for professional achievement as Reactor Controls Division Assistant Work Center Supervisor onboard USS George H.W. Bush.