Carlos Villasmil
Maracaibo,Venezuela
Summary
Senior-level project manager and engineer with over 20 years of experience in project management, infrastructure development, risk management, construction operations, and logistics operations. Skilled in effectively navigating companies through periods of rapid expansion. Passionate and dedicated to delivering creative, high-caliber outcomes that contribute to organizational success.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk Specialist
AMEC Services Limited – Philippines Branch (Wood)
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted Prime Energy in risk analysis, developed risk assessment matrix, created cost and schedule risk models, and contributed to risk management plan.
- Conducted periodic reviews of existing processes and procedures to identify areas of potential risk.
- Collaborated with stakeholders in developing plans for mitigating identified risks.
- Prepared presentations outlining various aspects of risk management for senior leadership.
- Conduct a Cost and Schedule Risk analysis to determine cost and duration contingency and report this outcome to the Project manager in order to make risk-based decisions.
Project Manager
Maurel & Prom. S.A.
Maracaibo, Venezuela
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed projects, established project management division, implemented project risk management culture, and provided reports to the Board of Directors.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Actively sought out feedback from stakeholders throughout the duration of a project in order to identify areas needing improvement or adjustment.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Project Manager
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A
Maracaibo, Venezuela
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Implemented mitigation plan, examined safety systems, oversaw renovations and replacements, and managed contracting and procurement department.
- Facilitated resolution of conflicts between team members when necessary.
- Coordinated resources across multiple departments and teams as needed for successful completion of projects.
- Identified risks associated with each project and developed strategies for mitigating those risks.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Monitored progress of each project to ensure timely delivery of deliverables in accordance with established quality standards.
Senior Project Risk Management Engineer
SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL BV
Rijswijk, Netherlands
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Provided risk management services to projects in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. Conducted qualitative cost and schedule risk analysis, facilitated risk workshops, and updated risk register database.
- Generated reports for customers with recommendations on Risk Mitigations and management.
- Communicated with clients and coworkers about analysis results.
- Assisted in non-technical risk analysis in the development of new opportunities and very early project stages.
Kebabangan Surface Facilities Interface and Risk Manager
SHELL SARAWAK BERHAD
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2008 - 03.2012
- Managed technical interfaces, improved coordination strategy, established interface management system, and supported construction contractors.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures to manage identified risks effectively.
- Identified, assessed, and reported on risk management issues.
- Provided guidance and advice on how to handle high-risk situations appropriately.
- Developed strategies to mitigate risk and reduce potential losses.
- Facilitated communication between different teams within and outside the organization regarding risk and interface assessment activities.
Head of Construction of Central Engineering Department
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
Maracaibo, Venezuela
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Executed capex projects, resolved mechanical engineering department issues, developed cost control system, and supervised construction activities.
Construction Manager - GSU1 Reactivation project
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
03.2003 - 06.2004
- Controlled processing plant, developed construction strategies, performed project management duties, and completed various construction activities.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
Maracaibo, Venezuela
12.2001 - 06.2003
- Improved work packs, monitored internal procedures, installed power fluid line, and managed construction work and logistics operations.
Infrastructure Engineer
PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA, S.A (PDVSA)
Cabimas, Venezuela
01.1994 - 01.2001
- Developed procedures for implementing changes on production systems following change management processes.
- Planned, scheduled and controlled installation processes from start to finish to ensure all project requirements are delivered on time.
- Facilitated efficiency tests in water injection plants.
- Coordinate the development of detailed design of new and existing installations in the La Salina Production Unit.
- Design and construction of small production infrastructure.
- Facilitated continuous improvement initiatives with successful changes affecting operations.
Construction Supervisor - General Engineering Department
LAGOVEN, S.A. (PDVSA)
Cabimas, Venezuela
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
- Scheduled material deliveries ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Maintained records of all work completed by contractors including time sheets, supplies purchased.
- Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
- Ordered necessary tools, equipment, machinery and resources required by workers in order to complete projects successfully.
- Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
- Assigned tasks to subcontractors and monitored their performance to ensure quality standards were met.
Education
Psycho - Neuro - Linguistic Programming Facilitator -
University of Zulia
Zulia, Venezuela01.2006
Post Graduate Course - Facilities Engineering -
PDVSA CIED / University of Zulia Agreement
Zulia, Venezuela01.1999
Bachelor (BSc/BA) - Mechanical Engineering -
University of Zulia State
Zulia, Venezuela01.1990
Skills
- Risk Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Interface Management
- Construction Management
- Relationship Management
- Creative Problem Solver
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Management
Certification
- Quantitative Cost and Schedule Risk Analysis certification, 04/25/21, Project Controls Academy, Houston, USA
- Project Management Level D - APM, 2016, Netherlands
- Risk Engineer level 1 - Shell Supported by APM, 2014, Netherlands
- Certified Risk Management Engineer Level 1 Supported by APM
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Awards
Employee of the Month - SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A. - November 2006
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Risk Specialist
AMEC Services Limited – Philippines Branch (Wood)
07.2023 - 03.2024
Project Manager
Maurel & Prom. S.A.
01.2019 - 04.2020
Project Manager
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A
09.2016 - 01.2019
Senior Project Risk Management Engineer
SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL BV
03.2012 - 08.2016
Kebabangan Surface Facilities Interface and Risk Manager
SHELL SARAWAK BERHAD
07.2008 - 03.2012
Head of Construction of Central Engineering Department
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
06.2004 - 07.2008
Construction Manager - GSU1 Reactivation project
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
03.2003 - 06.2004
Senior Mechanical Engineer
SHELL VENEZUELA, S.A.
12.2001 - 06.2003
Infrastructure Engineer
PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA, S.A (PDVSA)
01.1994 - 01.2001
Construction Supervisor - General Engineering Department
LAGOVEN, S.A. (PDVSA)
01.1990 - 01.1994
Psycho - Neuro - Linguistic Programming Facilitator -
University of Zulia
Post Graduate Course - Facilities Engineering -
PDVSA CIED / University of Zulia Agreement
Bachelor (BSc/BA) - Mechanical Engineering -
University of Zulia State
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