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Xabier Antonanzas

Xabier Antonanzas

Process engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Engineer Manager

  • Education

    • Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      2003 - 2004
      Bachelor Thesis Mechanical Engineering

    • Universidad Pública de Navarra

      1999 - 2004
      Mechanical Engineer Mechanical Engineering

    • Dalarna University

      2006 - 2008
      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Mechanical Engineering

      Master in Mechanical Engineering:1st semester: “Product Development” in Dalarna University, Börlange, Sweden. Project: “ABB Gripper” modular design of a robot gripper.2nd semester: “Management and Business Administration” in University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland.3rd semester: Master thesis at Paul Scherrer Institute, CH, Combustion department,“Flashback active control design project"

    • Berner Fachhochschule BFH

      2007 - 2007
      Management and Business Administration

      As part of the Master of science in Mechanical engineering; a semester dedicated to Management and Business Administration. This semester was part of a MBA program.

  • Experience

    • Valco Melton

      Jun 2004 - Jun 2006
      Process engineer

      Defined and mapped working processes, consulted purchasing, performed laboratory tests, designed packaging and labels, design plant layout and coordinated communications between engineering and production. Created technical manuals.

    • Paul Scherrer Institut

      Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
      Master Thesis Project

      Responsible for development and test “Flashback active control design project” in the combustion department. It was the Thesis of the Master in mechanical engineering.

    • Alstom Power

      May 2008 - Nov 2015

      Responsible for technical activities on gas turbines power plants; including configuration and scope management, coordination and supervision of different engineering disciplines and technical interface with the customer. Combustion responsible for gas turbines. Back office and onsite support during engine adjustment. Plant support Center contact person. Team member of cross disciplinary projects. Knowledge transfer and training for new employees. Development of new products as project manager.

      • Technical Project Manager

        Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

      • Service Engineer

        May 2008 - Jan 2013

    • GE Power

      Nov 2015 - Nov 2024

      Leader of the Requisition engineering team. Technical responsible of the team of requisition engineers. Main tasks, execute conversions, modifications and upgrades of existing power plants. Responsible of technical scope of power plants including project execution of major upgrades.

      • Engineering Manager

        Jun 2018 - Nov 2024

      • Technical Lead, Requisition Engineering CoE

        Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

      • Technical Project Manager

        Nov 2015 - Dec 2016

    • GE Vernova

      Sept 2023 - now
      Senior Engineering Manager

      I lead a team of talented engineers working on power plant upgrades across Europe. With over 15 years of experience, I make sure our projects—from the first customer inquiry to final delivery—run smoothly and deliver real value.Day to day, I’m collaborating with customers, engineering teams, sales, and operations to solve problems and make things better. And honestly, I enjoy it—working with great people, tackling challenges, and building a team where delivering, collaboration, and improvement are part of everything we do. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project manager professional, PMP

      Project Management Institute
      Nov 2015