GUSTAVO PALOMO
Summary
Strategic and accomplished engineering management professional with over 15 years of expertise in mechanical engineering within the oil and gas sector and the automotive industry. Proven leadership at NSG Pilkington North America has driven operational excellence, enhanced team performance, and improved safety standards while managing teams of up to 50 personnel. Expertise in supervising complex construction projects—including refineries, pipelines, and central processing facilities—ensures timely delivery within budget and adherence to high safety and quality standards. Recognized for strong business acumen and critical thinking skills, effectively leading cross-functional teams through challenging assignments and strategic initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
DC Coordinator
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2023 - Current
- Accountable for all aspects of operations of AGR OEM service parts accounts and Columbus advance assembly operations
- Provide training/mentoring/development of supervised employees
- Responsible for production results, inventory, timecards and various administrative duties
- Develops and implements improvement plans and other duties as assigned by facility manager
- Manages 50 employees including supervisors and production leaders
NNA Supervisor
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provides leadership and coordination of assigned shift in the area's performance, safety, quality and productivity
- Manage 15 employees including production leaders
CAA Supervisor
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Provides leadership and coordination of assigned shift in the area's performance, safety, quality and productivity
- Manage 35 employees including production leaders and auditor
Piping Supervisor
SK ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Supervision of all the piping construction activities and installation of the lines on different processes connected to static and rotary equipment in the FCC plant
- Closing of nonconformity reports; monitoring workshop fabrication and site piping systems according to the approved construction plans and conducting hydrostatic and pneumatic pipe tests according to classification
- Handling individual project documents as specifications, piping class, standard supports, P & ID, isometrics, etc
Mechanical Construction Supervisor
YPERGAS
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Monitoring and control of all stages and activities related to the construction of the cluster N3
- Report and submit to respective units and levels of management any modification to the project and after is approval, coordinate their execution in the field
- Solution on site of any difference in interpretation of the plans related to the work
- Truthing the feasibility of carrying out as indicated in the drawings
- Relevant changes in Work
- Inspection of the origin and quality of the materials, equipment and machinery used in the work, rejecting and making removal of the same materials, equipment and machinery that does not meet the conditions of operating, reliability and security required by the specifications and regulation of project
- Write and generate record reports of the progress and the quality of the work
Piping Supervisor
PDVSA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Monitoring and control of all stages and activities related to the construction of the Compression plant and pipeline
- Report and submit to respective units and levels of management any modification to the project and after is approval, coordinate their execution in the field
- Solution on site of any difference in interpretation of the plans related to the work
- Truthing the feasibility of carrying out as indicated in the drawings
- Relevant changes in Work
- Inspection of the origin and quality of the materials, equipment and machinery used in the work, rejecting and making removal of the same materials, equipment and machinery that does not meet the conditions of operating, reliability and security required by the specifications and regulation of project
- Write and generate record reports of the progress and the quality of the work
Education
Bachelor of Science - natural gas business management specialization
Simon Bolivar University
PIPEFITTER - Pipefitter intensive training program
ORT of Venezuela
USB.S MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineering
"Francisco de Miranda" National University
Venezuela12.2005
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership
- Management
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Decision-making
- Project coordination
- Operations management
LANGUAGES
Spanish Native
English Bilingual
Timeline
DC Coordinator
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2023 - Current
NNA Supervisor
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2021 - 01.2023
CAA Supervisor
NSG PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
01.2019 - 01.2021
Piping Supervisor
SK ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
01.2015 - 01.2016
Mechanical Construction Supervisor
YPERGAS
10.2012 - 02.2015
Piping Supervisor
PDVSA
01.2010 - 01.2012
PIPEFITTER - Pipefitter intensive training program
ORT of Venezuela
B.S MECHANICAL ENGINEER - Mechanical Engineering
"Francisco de Miranda" National University
Bachelor of Science - natural gas business management specialization
Simon Bolivar University