Rick Cavalli
North Easton,MA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record, excelling in project management and collaborative leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced operational efficiency and service delivery, managing large groups of professionals and driving business growth. Expert in cross-functional team leadership, demonstrating exceptional client relationship building and a results-driven approach.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President (brand transition from NECI)
Stellix Global Services
Foxborough, United States
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Oversaw majority of the engineering services for the company focusing on DeltaV DCS, Syncade MES, OSI PI platforms
- Projects included a broad scope of software, data, hardware, control panels, and sub-contract management
- Managed multiple distinct groups including Automation, Enterprise (MES), Life Cycle Services (IT/OT), Hardware, Calibration, and Reliability across multiple offices, remote employees and contractors exceeding 180 professionals
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize service delivery and enhance operational efficiency including S&OP processes, performance metrics, contractor management, ITSM evaluation/replacement and engineering levels/grades
- As of March 2024, services formerly affiliated with NECI were rebranded to Stellix Global Services
Vice President - Services (brand transition to Stellix Global Services)
NECI
Mansfield, United States
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Oversaw majority of the engineering services for the company focusing on DeltaV DCS, Syncade MES, OSI PI platforms
- Projects included a broad scope of software, data, hardware, control panels, and sub-contract management
- Managed multiple distinct groups including Automation, Enterprise (MES), Hardware, Calibration, and Reliability across multiple offices, remote employees and contractors exceeding 180 professionals
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize service delivery and enhance operational efficiency including S&OP processes, performance metrics, contractor management and engineering levels/grades
Director - Life Sciences Engineering Center - North America
Emerson Automation Solutions
Austin, United States
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Oversaw all life sciences projects in North America, focusing on DeltaV DCS and Syncade MES platforms
- Projects included a broad scope of software, hardware, control panels, sub-contract management leveraging professional resources across many global offices
- Managed 6 offices in multiple locations across the US, overseeing a team of 120 professionals (engineers, project managers, project controls) including an extended and dedicated group of professionals in India and Costa Rica
- Grew and managed over $80M in projects per year resulting in the engineering center becoming the most profitable in North America executing over 450k billable hours per year
- Merged the West Coast Engineering Center into the Life Sciences Engineering Center to drive consistency and focus in life sciences projects
- Selected and graduated from Emerson's Global Leadership Institute. Emerson's exclusive, invitation only leadership program
Director - West Coast Engineering Center - North America
Emerson Automation Solutions
Fairfield, United States
12.2010 - 12.2012
- Oversaw all life sciences projects on the west coast (Calif, Oregon, Washington), focusing on DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC platforms
- Projects included a broad scope of software, hardware, control panels, instrumentation, field services, and sub-contract management
- Managed 3 offices in Fairfield (CA), Irvine (CA), and Hillsboro (OR), overseeing a team of 70 professionals (engineers, project managers, and field services) and a panel shop including an extended and dedicated group of professionals in India and Costa Rica
- Executed $10M to $15M in projects while facilitating the merge to the Life Sciences Engineering Center headquartered in Austin, TX
- Continue to oversee the transition of the business from a small privately held corporation to a publicly traded Fortune 500 company
Senior Project Manager
Emerson Automation Solutions
Houston, United States
07.2009 - 11.2010
- Managed a $30M analyzer shelter project (IPAS) for a customer in Saudi Arabia, overseeing engineering, procurement, fabrication and subcontract management for 30 analyzer shelters and over 100 analyzer racks
- Coordinated with EPC's in Japan, Korea, and the United States to ensure project success
- Special Note: I was the 3rd project manager assigned mid way through the project schedule with the direction to get the project back on track, meet the delivery dates and avoid liquidated damages. This was a 3 year project that had accomplished little with 16 months remaining. In the end, I achieved a successful completion of the project within required timeline, showcasing strong project management skills and dedication to project success
Operations Manager - West Coast Engineering Center
Emerson Automation Solutions
Fairfield, United States
01.2009 - 06.2009
- Oversaw operations for the West Coast Engineering Center across offices in Fairfield (CA), Irvine (CA), and Hillsboro (OR)
- Operations was inclusive of engineering, field services, panel shop, and procurement executing broad scope projects focusing on DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC platforms
- Implemented strategic initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency and enhance collaboration among cross-functional teams
- Drive change management initiatives as a result of Emerson's acquisition of Bay-Tec Engineering
Vice President - Operations
Bay-Tec Engineering
Napa, United States
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Oversaw operations across offices in Fairfield (CA), Irvine (CA), and Hillsboro (OR)
- Operations was inclusive of engineering, field services, panel shop, administrative and procurement executing broad scope projects focusing on DeltaV DCS and Rockwell PLC platforms
- Performed as a project manager including generating new business around our panel shop and field services capabilities
- Collaborated with partners to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the industry
Partner/Owner
Bay-Tec Engineering
Napa, United States
06.2005 - 12.2008
- Along with three other partners, purchased the company from original owner
- Led engineering, panel, and field services teams to ensure smooth operations at Bay-Tec Engineering
- Collaborated with partners to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the industry
- Positioned the company for acquisition by Emerson
Vice President - Construction and Services
Bay-Tec Engineering
Napa, United States
01.2001 - 06.2005
- Oversaw all departments and projects related to construction, panels, field and calibration services across offices in Fairfield (CA) and Irvine (CA)
- Project scope included instrumentation, electrical, panels, hardware design, commissioning and startup activities
- Performed as a project manager including generating new business around our panel shop and field services capabilities
- Collaborated with leadership to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the industry becoming one of the largest independent Life Science's system integrators in California
- SOP and Policy development - Authored, maintained and conducted training all SOP's and standards related to the department
- Point of interface for all customer system and process audits
- Managed non-project focused departments including administrative, procurement and IT
- Qualified and maintained C10 Electrical Contractors License for State of California
Project Management/Engineering (various roles)
Bay-Tec Engineering
Napa, United States
12.1988 - 12.2000
- Performed many roles including:
- Project management of up to $2M, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence
- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Opto 22)
- Electrical and panel engineering and design
- Instrumentation specification including pressure, temperature, analytical, flow and valves
- CAD Drafting department management
- SOP and Policy development - Authored majority of the company policies and standard operating procedures
- Network administration and office administrative management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale12.1998
Skills
- Project Management
- People Management
- Collaborative Leadership
- Client relationship building
- Performance metrics analysis
- Resource allocation
- Risk management
- Operations management
- Documentation and reporting
- Coaching and mentoring
- Presentations
- Team leadership
- Results-driven
- Cross-functional team leadership
Accomplishments
- Graduate - Emerson's Global Leadership Institute - Emerson's invitation only leadership program.
- Employee of the Year - Bay-Tec Engineering
Certification
- Electrical Contractor's C10 License - California (currently inactive)
Timeline
Vice President (brand transition from NECI)
Stellix Global Services
03.2024 - 12.2024
Vice President - Services (brand transition to Stellix Global Services)
NECI
12.2021 - 12.2024
Director - Life Sciences Engineering Center - North America
Emerson Automation Solutions
01.2013 - 12.2021
Director - West Coast Engineering Center - North America
Emerson Automation Solutions
12.2010 - 12.2012
Senior Project Manager
Emerson Automation Solutions
07.2009 - 11.2010
Operations Manager - West Coast Engineering Center
Emerson Automation Solutions
01.2009 - 06.2009
Vice President - Operations
Bay-Tec Engineering
01.2006 - 12.2008
Partner/Owner
Bay-Tec Engineering
06.2005 - 12.2008
Vice President - Construction and Services
Bay-Tec Engineering
01.2001 - 06.2005
Project Management/Engineering (various roles)
Bay-Tec Engineering
12.1988 - 12.2000
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology
Southern Illinois University
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