Jorge A. Martinez, PE, CEM

Experience

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  University of Puerto Rico Bayamón Campus

  Nov 2006 - Jan 2010

  Facilities Director

  Planned and controlled physical plant maintenance and operation of facilities, grounds, utility services, minor renovations and directed comprehensive energy management and cost savings programs to increase efficiencies to support instructional, research and public service functions of the University with 20 campus buildings. Administered $3.5 million budget and supervised five area managers and 80+ unionized craftspeople, mechanics, and maintenance employees maintaining facilities, lawns, plantings and green areas, repairing mechanical/electrical/electronic equipment, facilities and providing cost effective electrical power, HVAC, fire safety and elevator systems. Managed the Campus supply warehouse, maintenance supply, and equipment purchases to ensure energy efficient replacements and pursued an aggressive program to increase facility energy efficiencies. Show less

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  Perfect Cleaning Services

  Sept 2010 - Jul 2011

  Area Manager

  Direct the work of over 30 employees, including 2 supervisors, in the maintenance of green areas for the San Juan County. These areas included avenues, recreational parks and public installations. Supervise the preventive maintenance to the equipment used in these areas. Direct the work of over 30 employees, including 3 supervisors, in the waterproofing and painting industry. Saved the company over $45,000 in late charges by claiming rainy days, and other factors associated with weather. Actualize the delivery date to a project that commenced with over 50 days with no activity at all, by maximizing the resources and equipment, without affecting the company budget. Show less

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  ACP Associates

  Jul 2011 - May 2014

  Inspector

  Rendering professional Project Management Services to ACP & Associates, P.S.C. as a resident Inspector for the Recreational Facilities Improvements in Río Grande States I, Río Grande, PR., and in Casa de la Cultura in Trujillo Alto, PR, simultaneously. In charge of inspecting all work related with the construction of these facilities including, but not limiting to general construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, fire, HVAC, elevator, electronic, structural, architectural, sanitary, sewer and potable water systems. Show less

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  ACP & Associates

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2016

  Project Manager

  Rendering professional Project Management Services to ACP & Associates, P.S.C. as a Project Manager for the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority in the Coliseum of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR., and in Convention Center of Puerto Rico, San Juan PR, simultaneously. Implement a new structural monitoring program to the Coliseum of Puerto Rico. Electrical Engineering Analysis to a 5MW Photovoltaic System, in order to validate energy production, between others contractual terms. Electrical Bill analysis and Investment Grade Energy Audit to the Convention Center of Puerto Rico. Show less

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  ACP Group International

  May 2014 - Jan 2016

  Director of Operations

  Responsible for the development and implementation of existing and new Standard of Procedure (SOP) for ACP Group. Developed new Communication, Schedule, Quality, and Change Order Management Plans, among others, in order to standardize company inspection’s procedures during all project phases. Responsible for the interview process and for the supervision of 9 resident inspectors, 2 field inspector, office assistant and engineering consultants to meet client’s needs. In charge of overseeing the day-to-day operations and project management. Show less

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  Sonnedix

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2021

  Responsible for managing the operations and maintenance service for Sonnedix Puerto Rico PV plants in line with Contractual obligations, as part of the Global O&M In-House Global team. Technical Accountabilities• Diagnostic & Analytics • Conduct weekly visits to plants and complete reports • Support Asset Management activities• Develop & Implement a computerized maintenance management System• Conduct due diligence on plant designs being considered and operational assets to be acquired• Be responsible for Health, Safety, and Environment• Develop and manage KPIs and internal reporting tools • Responsible for the maintenance plan by following Manufacturer's Guidelines and provide the predictive maintenance plan to ensure the best practices on the equipment and to improve future preventive maintenance.• Prepare the predictive maintenance including identification of spare parts and providing the technical knowledge needed for improvementStrategic/Management Accountabilities• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders • Support negotiation of EPC, O&M, and related contracts and monitor contractual obligations.• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and/or third-party service providers• Develop and implement an Operations and Maintenance service for Sonnedix Puerto Rico PV plants in line with Contractual obligations.• Manage & coordinate internal O&M team• Drafting of the maintenance manuals per manufacturer's recommendationsFinancial• Set-up supply contracts with key suppliers and manufacturers for equipment and tools• O&M In-House annual OPEX budget management• Ensure insurance policies are implemented and maintained and claims are properly managedNon-Financial• Enforce warranties and penalties with contractors and suppliers• Approve the maintenance manuals per the manufacturer's recommendations• Comply with local regulations & Sonnedix norms & policies Show less Full ownership of assigned solar PV assets within the Sonnedix portfolio of operational assets, while sustaining and optimizing the performance of the assets over their entire life-cycle, focusing on Risk and H&S Management, and the optimization of available resources across the asset stakeholders.Responsible for the negotiations, communications, and managing external parties such as, but not limited to, O&M suppliers, subcontractors, insurance companies, technical advisors, national, regional or local stakeholders (land owners, regulators, municipalities…).Key Responsibilities:• Detect plant issues and drive quick implementation of corrective actions• Report incidents and lead investigations from root cause analysis through to corrective action• Monitor plant performance and ensure production is maximized, while identifying improvement opportunities and lead implementation of changes• Critical checks on site through regularly scheduled site visits and issue tracking• Manage O&M service provider partnerships and contracts, and enforce compliance obligations• Contract management and optimization across required service provider network• Obtain and maintain the licenses and permits necessary to keep the plant operational• Submit accurate and on-time reporting as required by authorities and other stakeholders• Warranty claim management and following up of status Show less Assist the Development, Engineering & Construction, and Operation departments. Review and manage technical documentation to ensure project quality design, and safe construction and operation. Manage project design process, and equipment approvals with Subcontractors, and PREPA (Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority). Support the project construction with on-site visits and inspections. Conduct design of solar power plant and substations, Review and analyze PREPA MTR’s (Minimum Technical Requirements) documentation, compliance, and requirement, Manage and review design drawings and submittals, Conduct quality control / quality assurance inspections for solar power plants, Compile and prepare scope/documentation packages to distribute for bidding purposes, Conduct solar production analysis and meteorological data analysis for solar generators.Conduct PV Plants production analyses in several PV Plants in the world (over 150MW), including Puerto Rico, United States, and Japan, among others. Some of these analyses include Performance Ratio and how it is affected by several factors, Consumption Optimization, Inverter and String analysis and energy projections, MTRs and PV equipment energy audit. Show less

  • Head of O&M Puerto Rico

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Puerto Rico Assets Manager

    May 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Sr. Project Design Engineer

    Jan 2016 - Apr 2018
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  Infinigen Renewables

  Dec 2021 - now

  • VP Tech. Engineering & Ops

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Head of O&M

    Dec 2021 - Jan 2024