Jefferson Valente

Experience

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  INFRAERO

  May 2003 - Dec 2004

  Maintenance Engineering Trainee

  Field Trainee responsible for the electrical, electronic, and computing infrastructure of the RUNWAYS at Rio de Janeiro International Airport.Key Responsibilities:+ Implementation and supervision of compliance with maintenance plans;+ Analysis of operational indicators and implementation of action plans to correct deviations;+ Preparation of technical and commercial proposals for participation in bidding processes;

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  Globo

  Dec 2004 - Dec 2010

  Senior Maintenance Engineer

  Responsible for the Operation & Maintenance of the Projac Cogeneration Plant (Thermoelectric), ensuring the supply of electricity, air conditioning, steam, and treated water through generators, boilers, and chillers.Key Responsibilities:+ O&M management of the Utilities sector – Power Generation, Chillers, Boilers, Steam, Compressors, etc.;+ Coordination of the implementation and maintenance of Safety and Environmental policies and procedures;+ Budget management of ~R$ 50MM/year, with a focus on maintenance, energy, and facilities;+ Development of energy feasibility studies for the facility, including the implementation of a 138kV Substation (SE 138kV) to ensure stability and quality in electricity supply;+ Management of continuous improvement projects for equipment and processes using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies;+ Diagnosis and analysis of failures and root causes of problems;+ Coordination of economic studies and evaluations for investment projects;+ Active participation in certification audits for the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001/14001);+ Leadership of a team of 60 people; Show less

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  Aggreko

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2013

  Operations Coordinator | Maintenance & Facilities

  Responsible for the O&M Management of the Equipment Distribution Center, Maintenance Planning, Budget Management (P&L), and Spare Parts inventory control.Key Responsibilities:+ Structuring and implementing the Operation & Maintenance plan for the Distribution Center and the leased equipment involved (Generators, Chillers, Transformers, and Load Banks);+ Coordination of Assembly and Start-Up of thermoelectric plants and industrial facilities for power generation and climate control at major events (World Cup, Rock in Rio, Olympics), as well as providing technical support to clients;+ Management of operational results (P&L), preparation of the cost budget (OPEX and CAPEX), and technical oversight of service contracts;+ Implementation and optimization of two new Distribution Centers in the Southeast region of the country;+ Restructuring of processes and procedures, focusing on improving efficiency, reliability, and reducing operational costs;+ Management and critical analysis of operational efficiency, quality, and maintenance indicators (KPIs);+ Oversight of the spare parts inventory for critical equipment and implementation of a strategy to maintain optimal stock levels in the warehouse (ABC Analysis);+ Participation in internal and external audits for the Quality Management System (ISO 9000 / 14000); Show less

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  TechnipFMC

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2015

  Operations Coordinator

  Responsible for Operations and Management of Maintenance Plans (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Building Automation, and Instrumentation), as well as Technical Supervision of Service Contracts, strategic planning execution, budget management, and client relations (Shell, Petrobras, BG), impacting over 6,000 people.Key Responsibilities:+ Budget management (CAPEX and OPEX), cost control, and profitability monitoring (P&L), along with KPI definition and tracking;+ Execution of strategic planning actions;+ Coordination of O&M in the Utilities sector – Thermoelectric Plants, Power Generators, Air Conditioning, Treated Water, etc.;+ Development of energy feasibility studies in operational facilities and continuous improvement projects (Cogeneration Plants, Medium Voltage Substations, and Free Energy Market initiatives);+ Implementation and enforcement of Occupational Safety policies, including Indicator Analysis and Deviation Corrections;+ Process mapping and review, focusing on operational efficiency and continuous improvement (Lean and Six Sigma methodologies);+ Management of cost-saving projects in Maintenance, Utilities, and Facilities;+ Active participation in certification audits for the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001/14001);+ Leadership of 220 employees; Show less

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  Bodytech Company

  Feb 2015 - Apr 2019

  Operations Maintenance Manager | Facilities Management

  Responsible for the operation and maintenance management of 28 company units (Rio de Janeiro and Espírito Santo), as well as all infrastructure, while also defining strategies for Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and managing an annual budget of R$ 30MM.Key Responsibilities:+ Strategic planning and execution of infrastructure-related actions for the company’s 28 units;+ O&M management of the Utilities sector – Power Generators, Air Conditioning, Treated Water, Steam, and Treatment Plants;+ Implementation and execution of maintenance planning (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Automation, Instrumentation);+ Maintenance department restructuring, focusing on business strategy and operational reliability;+ Management of Operational Results (P&L), as well as negotiation and administration of service contracts;+ Management of engineering, architecture, and consulting projects, overseeing 100% of revitalization works;+ Structuring and managing maintenance and operations indicators, including SLA and KPI analysis, along with technical oversight of outsourced contracts;+ Ensuring compliance and implementation of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures;+ Active participation in certification audits for the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001 / 14001);+ Direct leadership of 30 employees and indirect management of an additional 70 employees; Show less

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  Ecogen Brasil

  May 2019 - Dec 2024

  Industrial Operations Manager | Infrastructure & Facilities

  Responsible for the O&M management of the company's industrial plants (Thermoelectric, Cogeneration, Solar, Wind, CO₂ Generation), overseeing everything from strategic planning development, budget management, and B2B client relations to managing projects for plant energy efficiency, regulatory agency relations, process management, and cost and performance indicator analysis (KPIs).Key Responsibilities:+ Strategic operations planning and action deployment, focusing on efficiency and customer journey;+ Responsible for operational results (P&L) and the preparation and management of the cost budget (OPEX and CAPEX) ~ 100MM;+ Management of Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HSE, maintaining relationships with key clients (Coca-Cola, Piraquê, Ancar);+ Restructuring of operations and maintenance processes and procedures, aiming at business strategy, efficiency, reliability, and operational cost reduction;+ Management of all department projects and critical analysis of operational efficiency indicators (KPIs);+ Negotiation and management of service and client contracts, as well as defining maintenance plans for critical equipment;+ Relationship management with regulatory agencies and utility companies, such as ANEEL, LIGHT, and NATURGY;+ Management of company inventory (~R$ 8MM) with a review of minimum and maximum stock strategies;+ Implementation and execution of maintenance planning in the areas of mechanics, electrical, boiler work, instrumentation, and automation;+ Management and maintenance of quality certification (FSSC 22000), including structuring internal and external audits;+ Continuous review and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance plans for equipment, focusing on availability and reliability;+ Leadership in executing major maintenance shutdowns, continuous improvement studies, and reliability analysis of critical equipment through failure analysis and corrective action implementation;+ Leadership of a team of 60 people. Show less