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Giovanni Alberto Noriega Barroso

Nautical Engineer Especialized In Naval Machinery
Panamá

Summary

Results-driven professional with focus on leadership and achieving organizational goals. Known for enhancing team collaboration and delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Adaptable to evolving demands and skilled in strategic decision-making and conflict management.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Leader of the Colón Thermoelectric Complex and photovoltaic assets for Central America

CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
09.2021 - Current
  • Member of the Steering Committee with the role of leading all Operational and Maintenance Management of the Colón Thermal Complex and photovoltaic assets in centralized and distributed generation.
  • Member of the Operational Discipline Sub-Committee of CELSIA ENERGY.

Operations Leader in Colón Thermoelectric Complex (210 MW)

CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
05.2015 - 09.2021
  • Coordinate and evaluate the operational process of energy generation and its involved resources to ensure compliance with production levels, availability, and cost management, according to the planned framework of quality, safety, and environmental standards defined by the company.
  • The Complex consists of three generation plants with Gas Turbines, Internal Combustion Engines, and a subcritical Coal Boiler of 500 T/hr of superheated steam.

Operations and Maintenance Manager in Bahía las Minas Coal Thermoelectric Plant (120 MW)

GDF SUEZ and CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
02.2010 - 05.2015
  • Coordinate the Operation and Maintenance process of the Plant; we carried out the Commissioning and Commercial Operation of the Thermoelectric Plant in its repowering from Bunker to Coal.
  • Execution of OPEX and CAPEX Budget of the Coal Plant.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 Standards.

Maintenance Chief in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant (160 MW) and Cativá Engines Plant (87 MW)

SUEZ ENERGY
05.2008 - 02.2010
  • Carry out all maintenance coordination in the combined cycle plant with its budget execution.
  • During the project stage in the engines plant, we carried out the commissioning and commercial operation of the internal combustion engines, which started with the challenge of correcting quality defects in the main components.
  • Responsible for the execution of the maintenance budget.
  • Knowledge in Management Systems of ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 Standards.

Operations Supervisor in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant 3+1 (160 MW)

BAHÍA LAS MINAS CORP.
09.2004 - 05.2008
  • Coordinate my work group of 3 operators following the operational parameters of start-up, normal operation, and shutdown of 3 Frame 6B gas turbines and 1 steam turbine, including all BOP.
  • Preparation of daily reports, preliminary failure reports, and operational tests.

Engineer in the Operations Department in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant 3+1 (160 MW)

BAHÍA LAS MINAS CORP.
05.2001 - 09.2004
  • Dedicated to operation in the Control Room following the operational parameters of start-up, normal operation, and shutdown of 3 Frame 6B gas turbines and 1 steam turbine, including all BOP.
  • Coordination of operational work and preparation of daily reports, preliminary failure reports, and operational tests.

Engineer in the Machines Department aboard 3 Panamax Ships Mv Ever Gifted, Mv Ever Goods, and Mv Ever Reward

EVERGREEN MARINE COMPANY
08.1996 - 12.2000
  • Performing Operation and Maintenance tasks of Main Engines brand Sulzer models 6 RLB, 7RTA 94C, 9 RTA 94C, Generators brands Yanmar and MAN Diesel, as well as all auxiliary equipment necessary for the propulsion of the ships.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nautical Engineering with specialization in Naval Machinery

Nautical School of Panama

Diploma - Natural Gas

Technological University of Panama

Diploma - Electric Market

Technological University of Panama

Leadership Program - Take the Baton

Celsia Central America

Leadership Program - undefined

GDF SUEZ University
Tocopilla, Chile

Skills

Methodical

Training

  • Greenhouse Gas Inventory Course
  • Water Footprint Determination Course Based on ISO 14046 Standard
  • ISO 14001:2015 Standard Interpretation Course
  • Environmental Management System and ISO 14001:2004 Standard Interpretation Course
  • OHSAS 18001:2007 Standard Interpretation Course
  • Ethical Deliberation Workshop in the business environment
  • Plant Shutdown Management and Direction Course
  • Root Cause Analysis Seminars, GDF SUEZ
  • Visual Administration of Workspaces Seminar, Kaisen Techniques of 5 S

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 04/05/74

Timeline

Leader of the Colón Thermoelectric Complex and photovoltaic assets for Central America

CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
09.2021 - Current

Operations Leader in Colón Thermoelectric Complex (210 MW)

CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
05.2015 - 09.2021

Operations and Maintenance Manager in Bahía las Minas Coal Thermoelectric Plant (120 MW)

GDF SUEZ and CELSIA CENTRAL AMERICA
02.2010 - 05.2015

Maintenance Chief in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant (160 MW) and Cativá Engines Plant (87 MW)

SUEZ ENERGY
05.2008 - 02.2010

Operations Supervisor in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant 3+1 (160 MW)

BAHÍA LAS MINAS CORP.
09.2004 - 05.2008

Engineer in the Operations Department in Combined Cycle Thermoelectric Plant 3+1 (160 MW)

BAHÍA LAS MINAS CORP.
05.2001 - 09.2004

Engineer in the Machines Department aboard 3 Panamax Ships Mv Ever Gifted, Mv Ever Goods, and Mv Ever Reward

EVERGREEN MARINE COMPANY
08.1996 - 12.2000

Diploma - Natural Gas

Technological University of Panama

Diploma - Electric Market

Technological University of Panama

Leadership Program - Take the Baton

Celsia Central America

Leadership Program - undefined

GDF SUEZ University

Bachelor's Degree - Nautical Engineering with specialization in Naval Machinery

Nautical School of Panama
Giovanni Alberto Noriega BarrosoNautical Engineer Especialized In Naval Machinery