Experience

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  Mexican petroleum institute

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Junior engineer

  Evaluated seven offshore platforms using TOPCAT to predict their useful service life and to propose solutions in the event of structural damages.Conceived an interactive computer code to find the oceanographic and meteorological values required to run TOPCAT.Compiled and controlled reports relate to geological, oceanographic and meteorological conditions, and other applicable information to assess 32 offshore platforms with the TOPCAT. Conducted a structural analysis for one steel chimney, along with designing its holding system, at the Salamanca Refinery, Mexico.Analyzed the flexibility of pipelines in an industrial heater in Tulas' Refinery by using SAP 86, which determined the reasons why some pipelines collapsed while the heater was in operation.Corrected structural drawings for chimneys and pipelines using Auto CAD R14. Show less

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  Ccc fabrications and constructions

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Construction estimator

  Key player in assembling the bid proposal for five marine facilities EPC-39 (TIC 1.2 billion USD) including researching and budgeting the costs of machinery, equipment, spares and wear parts.Generated written quotes for the marine platform AKAL-FO (EPC-44) during the construction of its jacket.Quantified material requirements for components of the AKAL-FO jacket, including pipes, legs, diagonal braces and joint connectors.

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  Combisa / c bay

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Project administrator

  Managed the Control Management System (CMS 2001) during the installation of three offshore facilities, which included revision, validation and updating of construction and commissioning certificates in the system and producing daily reports.Appointed as office administrator, including record keeping, scheduling personnel rotations and planning accommodation for over 800 offshore employees.Assigned as English/Spanish interpreter for Executive Board meetings. Translated internal official documentation.Evaluated candidates for the position of timesheet clerk position. Trained and provided on-boarding support to the successful candidate. Show less

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  Concordia university

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Research assistant

  Evaluated what has been the Environmental Impact caused by offshore flares in Mexican waters based on Mexican, American and Canadian environmental regulations for offshore platforms with particular attention paid to solid residue waste management, air and water pollution.Persuaded Mexican Investigators to provide reliable data about air pollution caused by Mexican offshore flares, this information was a key factor to propose a realistic solution to such complicated environmental problem.

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  Conocophillips canada

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Cost engineer

  Prepared detailed project cost reports and a wide range of individual cost reports relating to drilling, subsurface, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, start-up and owners team of projects.Provided support for cost estimating for day-to-today project element assessments for long and short range planning in Western Canada Gas Region for the Facility Services Department.Developed a cost database report from SAP, which was used as metric to compare the economic improvements made through the years within the Facility Services Area. Show less

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  Imperial oil ltd / j+b engineering

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Cost & scheduling engineer

  Created a Canadian Master Schedule for all the projects managed on Imperial Oil Ltd (IOL) by the department of Global Real State and Facilities (GREF), which includes over 200 construction sites located on Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta.Developed Work Breakdown and Project Coding Structures for control and integrity of work defined by the contract, as well as, advised the use of resources (human, material, equipment) according to the monthly needs for each project across Canada. Show less

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  Wood group mustang (canadian region)

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Project controls lead

  Created project cost reports assuming responsibility for their overall accuracy, completeness and timeliness; coordinating the cost analysis activities during the Site Grading, Deep Underground and Raw Water Treatment for the North West Redwater (NWR) Partnership.Evaluated the commitments, incurred and actual costs. Prepared comprehensive evaluation of cost escalation and contingencies for NWR Partnership.Monitored Change Management, Analysis & Reporting, Ad-hoc project analysis and support. Show less

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  Husky energy

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2021

  Sr. project controls engineer

  Managed key project variables related to cost control, including developing and maintaining cost forecast for all project phases on Thermal SAGD Projects – TIC $320 MM (Edam East, Vawn, Dee Valley, Tucker and Edam Central).Monitored all key progress indicators by developing, interpreting, presenting, and maintaining project cost data gathered from internal and external sources such as engineering contractors, supplier, construction contractors, fabricators, and operations personnel.Analyzed cost data and presented analytics reports using Power BI to facilitate project decisions.Managed Project Change Management Database and Management of Change register.Advised the Project Manager to identify, review, and manage cost deviations when they occur. Show less

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  Dra global

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2023

  Sr. cost controller

  • Managed project cost information, maintained planned and actual cost and commitment schedules on Quellaveco Coarse Particle Flotation (CPF) Project – TIC 132 MM.• Monitored Man-hours on Monthly Basis and updating forecast with Project Manager prior to month end.• Requested, reconciled & captured all reimbursable costs from accounts department, on a monthly basis.• Prepared and submitted EPCM Invoice & statement to client and follow up on payments (Invoice Age Analysis).• Generated Monthly forecasting as well as monthly Reports & Dashboards. • Managed orders, payments, change notices etc. for the project. Show less

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  Glencore canada

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior project controller

  • Supervised and proactively supported Project Managers in project controls related matters for North American and European projects.• Coordinated and Compiled cost/schedule data and produced monthly project reports for Glencore Zinc major capital project studies.• Identified and recommended mitigations measures, when project schedules in OPC and budgets are at risk.• Collaborated on implementation of Capital Management Framework.• Coordinated with project management team, finance and operational assets department to review project deliverables costs and support external audits. Show less