Francesc Cañellas I Díaz

Experience

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  Tortosa Energía

  Sept 1998 - Apr 1999

  CCGT Shift Engineer

  Assist in the safe and efficient operation of the power plant and the supporting equipment and systems; inspect and monitor operating components and report on plant status; and perform all routine water chemistry analysis.

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  Cogeneracion Prat S.A.

  May 1999 - Jun 1999

  CCGT Shift manager

  Oversee the operations of the facility.Ensuring smooth operations, addressing any issues that may arise, managing personnel and communicating effectively with upper management.

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  KOALAGAS SA

  Jul 1999 - Dec 2000

  LPG's Plant Manager

  Oversee the operations and maintenance of the plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal productivity. Manage team, set project goals and plan budgets among other tasks. New installation for the reception, supply, storage (4.000 m3) and handling services specifically for LPG

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  COMSA Corporación

  Jan 2001 - Aug 2002

  Project Engineer

  Project name: Brenntag Química Granollers, chemical plant refurbishing (Barcelona)Responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that projects involve. Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.New storage tank area (Stainless Steel, Polyethylene), Distributed Control System (DCS) and Wastewater Evaporator.

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  UQUIFA

  Sept 2002 - Dec 2005

  Project Leader

  Pharmaceutical plant, operation and refurbishing period. Technical area management (maintenance, engineering, environment and safety). Start-up of an existing Hazardous waste incineration line. Making plans that support project goals and lead the team to perform efficiently. working diligently to keep the team engaged, motivated, and focused on the task at hand. Inspiring the team, encouraging creativity, and fostering a collaborative work environment to exceed project goals.

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  CTRASA - Centre de Tractament De Residus d'Andorra

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

  Waste to Energy (MSW) Plant Manager

  Business unit Start-up. Building operating team: hiring and training staff. Operational and organizational managementOversee the operations and maintenance of the plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal productivity.1x8,8 t/h line; roller-grate furnace; dry flue gas treatment;Bottom ash treatment plant, energy recovery (5 MW)

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  ROS ROCA, S.A.

  Jul 2008 - Nov 2009

  Waste to Energy (MSW) Project Manager

  Responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines that projects involve. Schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion.Projects:- TIRME (WtE plant in Mallorca-Spain): Grate combustion, 2*27 t/h, energy recovery, dry flue gas treatment, bottom and fly ashes treatment.- REMESA (WtE plant in Melilla-Spain)

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  CTRASA - Centre de Tractament De Residus d'Andorra

  Dec 2009 - Sept 2018

  Waste to Energy (MSW) Plant Manager

  Oversee the operations and maintenance of the plant, ensuring efficiency, safety, and optimal productivity.Operation and optimization period. Oversee all daily operations of the plant ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes to maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.The global financial crisis impacts management & developing post crisis plans for company growth (waste import)

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  SARPI Spain

  Oct 2018 - now

  New role after the merge with SUEZ IWS, managing and handling the daily business operations of the company in Spain, five sites in total, working closely with site directors, commercial manager and projects area to support the day-to-day activity of employees. Hazardous waste incineration treatment plant (WtE). Manage the operation of the Company in Spain (1 site). Overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, training heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Jul 2022 - now

  • General Manager

    Oct 2018 - Jun 2022