Francisco Saraiva

Experience

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  Ingenieria Bucros

  Feb 1993 - May 1999

  Design Engineer

  Project leader in the electrical engineering projects for utilities and oil companies

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  Turboven a branch of PSEG New Jersey Utility

  Sept 1999 - Feb 2008

  Engineering Manager

  In charge of the engineering department, power generation projects , power distribution network, customer service,power systems analisys studies.

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  Corporacion REFLEX

  Jun 2008 - Feb 2012

  Engineer Director / Founder / Co-Owner

  Managing director, project manager electrical engineering, power generation , power quality, agents for manufacturers of electrical equipment

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  Aggreko Americas Power Projects / NLAM

  Feb 2012 - Apr 2016

  Engineering Manager

  Responsible to ensure that projects in the NLAM area are designed and planned according to best industry and Aggreko standards. Manage the Engineering Team and work with sales / commercial, operations and project management teams providing support in the technical component of bids and preparation of necessary documents needed for design and project mobilization. Also be responsible for the Commissioning Team and liaise with central office on design handover of future and ongoing projects, as well as interacting with our customer’s technical staff. Additionally be spearheading technical support to the operations team during the operation stage. Show less

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  Power Analytics Corporation

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Power Services Manager

  Responsible for the quotation, development and delivery of energy studies as necessary for the professional energy services contracted by the Company and of the studies of professional energy systems for the Design and evaluation of Microgrids based on renewable energy, traditional generation systems and integration with energy storage systems with batteries.

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  Wizard Energy / Wizard Engineering Corp.

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2020

  President Founder / Co-Owner

  Provide technical assistance for the development of projects with traditional generation and renewable energy throughout the complete project cycle, from the pre-feasibility phase, through the application of permits, mechanical, civil and electrical engineering; preparation of budget and schedules, selection of contractors, risk management, estimation and price control, quality and construction schedules control until commissioning and start of operation.

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  Inter-American Development Bank

  Nov 2020 - Apr 2022

  IDB consultant for the National Energy Secretariat of Panama

  Preparation of the roadmap for the implementation of the Distributed Generation (DG) strategy in Panama. The consultancy includes the current analysis of distributed generation, identification of key actors in the development of this activity in the country, organization of workshops to identify barriers and opportunities, analysis of best international practices, risk analysis in the implementation of DG and elaboration of strategies: modification of regulations, financing, additional studies, etc. Show less

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Mar 2022 - now

  Site Performance Manager- Global Power Provider

  The main purpose of the job is to ensure that regional power plant projects are delivered, installed on time, and operated an acceptable standard. This role will serve as a central resource and will provide technical guidance to Caterpillar Global Power Provider’s during the development phases of International Power Plant projects and partner with the GPP to convince dealers to engage in the projects. Working with GPPs to develop solutions to improve site efficiency, comply with international fuel emissions regulations, BOP selection, hybrid project development, optimal data center solutions, etc. Show less