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, ChileSkills
Methodical
Systematic
Empowered
Leader
Good performance
Communication
Interpersonal relationships
Teamwork
Relationship building
Team building
Motivating teams
Equipment troubleshooting
Influencing others
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