Humberto Verdejo – Planner / Scheduler Engineer

Katy, Texas 77494, USA.

Email: hverdejo07@hotmail.com, Cell: +1 713 447 6174

 

 

 

SUMMARY

 

Mexican native, residing in USA, graduated as Industrial Engineer in Electricity with 16+ years of high caliber work background in Project Controls; with strong experience using planning tools software to perform Planning/Scheduling and Cost Controls as Expert Matter and Supervisory positions on Offshore & Subsea Construction projects for multicultural and cross-functional organizations w/Int’l assignments in Middle & Far East regions. Mostly involved with major EPCI projects, including TAR, Subsea PL, T&I scopes, Subsea Equip Manufactured & In-Yard Fabrication Marine Platforms and Associated Equipment and Controls Installation, Regulatory Barge Re-Certification works, and Building new Barges on Shipyard. Abided by Company’s Policies & Work Procedures, Team player & Self-Initiated, and looking to contribute on an “anticipated basis” to get the most realistic Project’s Forecasts.

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Bachelor Degree: Industrial Engineering in Electricity.

College:INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE VERACRUZ, Veracruz – Mexico.June/1993

 

 

SKILLS / EXPERTISE

 

Software: Primavera user expert incl. P3, P5 & P6 versions. Have used P6 in the last 6 years. Also know how to use at advanced level Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Milestone Pro.

 

Role’s related: Project Planning & Scheduling, Change Order Tracking, Forecast Analysis, What-If Scenarios, Critical Path & Deviation Analysis, Schedule Baseline Set up, Contractors Schedule Review, Master Project Schedule Integration, Project Progress Tracking (EVM), Progress S curves and Job Reporting, Resource Loading and Manpower Histogram Analysis, Key Milestone & KPI tracking, Project Risk Assessment, Cost Control, Cash Flow Analysis, Accounting & Financing Feedback, Benchmarking, and PMP Philosophy.

 

 

 

TRAINING

 

1.     Microsoft Office Advanced Excel 2003  - @ Systems Microsoft CertifiedMay/2005

@ Sistemas Microsoft Certified “Technical Education Center” Ciudad del Carmen, Camp. Mexico

 

2.     Planning & Tracking Projects w/Primavera Project Planner (P3) for Windows7/18/2005

Systec – Primavera Authorized Representative, Ciudad del Carmen, Camp. Mexico

 

3.     Primavera 5.0 Project Management Basic Course – T1029/28/2006

TEPCO – at Global Industries in Ciudad del Carmen, Camp. Mexico

 

4.     Project Management Professional (PMP) Training – Houston, TX, USA.Dec/2009

By accredited PMI’s Rep while working for Global Industries Offshore, LLC in Houston, TX.

 

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

 

 

 

T-REX Engineering + Construction - Houston, TX.NOV 5, 2014 – Jun 5, 2015

Project Services Manager (Corporate Position).

Managing and overseeing all Project Services activities/deliverables including Planning & Scheduling, Cost Control, Document Control, Procurement, Warehouse, and Estimating for Engineering, Yard Fabrication, and EPCI projects.

·          Monitored the project execution of the EPCI project “Refurbish of Two Decks for Shallow Water Marine Platforms (Delfin Sur and Piedra Redonda) and Fabrication of the respective two Jackets to be installed offshore in Peru for Pacific Rubiales Energy (75MM USD).

·          Supervised and mentored Sr. Planner and entry level project controls specialist on the Planning/Scheduling best practices and Primavera tool application for the fabrication yard projects.

·          Supervised different Yard Fabrication RFQ’s from Clients for the fabrication of Structural Skids, Platform Grillage and Sea Fastening, Subsea Equipment (PLEMS, PLETS, Manifolds, Jumpers, and Risers), Pressure Vessels.

·          Monitored/tracked the status on various yard fabrication projects (Process Skid, Jumpers, Grillage & Sea Fastening Elements, PLET’s & PLEMS) by using the EV technique and kept updated the S progress curves.

·          Started the Implementation of the Receiving Material Control System, Tool Room Inventory, Approved Vendor List, and Issuing Requisitions by using a networked database.

·          Implemented the Integrated Yard Fabrication Schedule with the FCST Man Power requirements for upper management to plan ahead about staffing and des-staffing concerns.

·                Actively participated to align the Project Services Team with the QA/QC and HSE Policies put in place.

·                Reviewed and updated the work procedures for the Project Services Team by interacting with the respective Department Manager and provided the required training to comply with the internal QA System.

 

 

Foster Wheeler Upstream - Houston, TX.MAR 12, 2014 – Oct 20, 2014

Planning/Scheduling Supervisor (PMC role).

Early Production PERLA Project: Offshore Export Pipeline, Flow line and FOC Engineering, Procurement, Transportation, Offshore Installation, Testing and Pre-commissioning. A shallow water green field development in the Gulf of Venezuela by CARDON IV - JV (ENI, REPSOL and PDVSA / 160B USD Project Value approx.)

·          Supervise the Planning/Scheduling team in the Fabrication yard at Tampico – Mexico for the 3 Marine Platforms being fabricated.

·          Set up the Schedule's WBS and keep updated the Integrated Project Schedule by liaising with stakeholders

·          Keep updated the Platform Fabrication Schedule as per Field Engineer by using MS Project.

·          Incorporate the subcontractor schedule on the integrated schedule to track their performance vs. baseline.

·          Fab yard on site visits to verify Platforms & Jackets Fabrication progress and discuss alternatives with contractors to improve performance

·          Responsible for job reporting, incl. S curves, look ahead schedules, critical path, Level 1, 2 and 3 schedules.

·          Keep updated the Progress Table per Platform and for the overall project by using the EV technique.

·          Keep updated the Man Power Histogram for the yard fabrication scope.

·          Issue all the job reporting of the project.

·          Track the LLI fabrication equipment and their delivery dates on site for installation.

·          Develop detail installation schedule to show the barge utilization on offshore works.

·          Added new detailed activities into the overall Platform Fabrication to better track the current Critical Path.

·          Review & Commented the Bi-weekly & Monthly Project Reports from the Platform Fabrication Contractor.

·          Produce the Exhibit 3 Report (Critical Material & Equipment delivery dates) for financing team.

·          Issue specific schedule layouts for specific stakeholder request.

·          Monitor scope deviations abided by the Change Management procedure.

·                Interact with Cost Engineer to verify cost allocation to WBS and forecast completion dates.

·          Liaise with Accounting, and Finance group to allocate costs properly per WBS and Forecast Project's Costs

·                Interact with Cost Engineer to verify cost allocation to WBS and forecast completion dates.

BP (Gulf of Mexico Region) - Houston, TX.Feb 20, 2012 – Oct 31, 2013

Planner/Scheduler Engineer (BP’s representing)

Atlantis Project: A new Upstream Development, Subsea & Deep Water Project (55B USD Project Value approx.)

·          Set up the Master Control Schedule (MCS) according w/BP’s Policies & Procedures using Primavera-6.

·          Met w/Area Scheduling Mgr. & Stakeholders to review the offshore work preps to comply w/MAXIMO criteria.

·          Updated the Schedule Basis and Assumptions report according w/the PEP and set up the baseline schedule.

·          Cross functionally liaise w/stakeholders to update the current MCS in a bi-weekly basis including AFE’s Government, Engineering, SCM, Major Eq. Manufacture, Yard Fab., US Regulation (work-permit approval), Wells’ Drilling & Completion, Offshore Inst., Commissioning, and Operation’s Handover.

·          Set up project’s WBS, tracked project’s progress using EV technique, progress “S” curve, and communicated the stakeholders’ performance w/specific reports/layouts highlighting deviations from PT w/explanations.

·          Developed detailed schedules for specific work packages as needed and linked them to the MCS.

·          Updated & tracked the Project’s Risk Register to be review with PM, PE and Executives in a monthly basis.

·          Developed “What If” scenarios as required during the projects’ life cycle.

·          Worked together with the Cost Engineer to align the costs allocation according to the WBS codes.

·          Provided inputs to PSL to produce the Project’s Monthly Report for Upper Management and Executives.

·          Attended monthly meetings w/Functional Managers and PGM to review the current critical path and completion dates of key milestones, and to detect opportunities/conflicts among projects.

·          Performed project’s reporting for PMT & Executives incl. Detailed, Summary, and look ahead schedules.

·          Produced the Risk Analysis Schedule Model to re-assess the project’s risks limits and opportunities.

·          Abided by Change Management Procedure to track, and evaluate the MCS’s impact due to Scope Changes.

·          Provided inputs to the Benchmark team as needed.

·          Held monthly meetings w/Accounting & Financing to review the Expenses and current Forecast Cost.

 

Technip / Global Industries Offshore, LLC - Houston, TXAug 2009 – Feb 17, 2012

Sr. Planning & Cost Controls Engineer (Various projects ranging 5 to 25 MM USD)

·          Provided Project Control role according w/Project Control Policies & Procedures using Primavera-6.

·          Set up & keep updated the Barge’s Integrated Dry-dock, Maintenance and Upgrade Schedule.

·          Produce the 18 months look ahead Dry-dock Schedule and issue it to PMT and incumbent Business Unit VP.

·          Developed detailed DD, MA and CP Schedule and Budget per barge to define and freeze the scope to back up the PEP and get AFE approval from project’s Sponsor.

·          Set up WBS and loaded cost/resources to track progress using the EV technique.

·          Liaise with stakeholders to update the schedule and updated the progress “S” curves.

·          Held kick off meetings, on-site visits to monitor and conciliate the physical progress for the weekly reports.

·          Liaise w/PMT to confirm FCST dates, deviations analysis report and scope changes conciliation w/vendors.

·          Met w/Accounting and financing to ensure accurate cost codes, and supported benchmark as needed.

·          Integrated the subcontractors schedule into the Detailed Project Schedule to track their performance.

·          Updated to Operation team w/the current DD, MA and CAPEX Schedule to plan the barge utilization.

·          Issued and conciliated the weekly updated Project Cost Status Report with PM and Stakeholders.

·                Updated the WW-Integrated Marine Schedule and provided scheduling support to proposal group.

·                Provided feedback to the Fleet Operation Manager to update the Work Procedures.

 

Global Industries Offshore, LLC (West Africa BU) - Houston, TX.April 2007 - Aug 2009

Sr. Planning & Cost Controls Engineer

Temporarily Assignation to the Middle East Business Unit (Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia).

·          Provided Project Control according with the Project Controls Policies and Procedures using Primavera-6.

·          Set up the Project’s baseline schedule w/WBS codes and kept it updated during the project’s life.

·          Analyzed the critical path, the key milestones completions dates, and issued the schedule analysis report.

·          Linked to the Project’s Schedule the Major Eq. manufacture & Fab-yard schedules.

·          Set up and issued the Marine Productivity Report (MPR) to track the barge productivity based on the DJR and re-assess the ETC value for the remaining offshore work and discussed it w/PMT and Projects Director.

·          Prepared Project’s Cash Flow for the Project Cost Status Report (PCSR) to evaluate the Project’s Health.

·          Developed detailed work schedules on Fab-yard, Topside, Subsea Inst. and NDT as needed.

·          Developed “What If” scenarios, and produced “S” curves to track progress using the EV technique.

·          Performed the project’s reporting requirements for the PMT, and the client.

·          Held bi-weekly meetings w/Accounting & Financing to conciliate expenses and allocation on the WBSs.

·          Supported Benchmarking team and provided Planning/Scheduling support to Proposals team as needed.

·          Actively involved to manage scope change and analyze impact on the Project’s Schedule and PCSR report.

·          Prepared the Project’s Review Report pack (Project’s Schedules and PCSR) for monthly project reviews.

·          Kept updated the Project’s Risk Register, provided the Model Schedule for Project Risk Analysis as needed.

·          Mentored to Junior Cost Control Specialist to update/issue the PCSR for revenue projects under execution.

·          Mentored to Junior Planner/Scheduler Engineer to update Project’s Schedules and the Worldwide IMS.

·          Provided feedback to the Worldwide Project Controls Director regarding work procedures.

 

All above performed during the execution of the following Subsea & Platform Topside construction projects:

1. 2 Pipelines Project for PERENCO SEEG in Gabon: 8"x108 km & 10"x 98km Pipelines, Pipe Transportation, Subsea Xing’s, Risers Installation, Pig Traps Installation, and Pre-commissioning works (52 MM USD)

2. VAALCO - EBOURY FACILITY Project in Gabon: Platform Transportation & Installation, 8" Rigid PL Installation, Riser Installation, Subsea tie-ins and PL Pre-commissioning. (75 MM USD)

3. BANZALA Project for CABGOC – Additional Scope – Transport & Install 2 Rigid PLs 5km each (22 MM USD).

4. BERRI WATER INJECTION AND QATIF CRUDE OFFSHORE PIPELINES PROJECT - Berri & Qatif Project for SAUDI ARAMCO in Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia: 2 Rigid Shore pulls through HDDs-16" & 30", 2 Rigid Trunk PLs: 16"x0.3 km & 30"x20.8km, 15 Lateral Rigid PLs of 12"x14km & 16"x3.1km, Pipe Transp., Subsea tie ins, Risers Inst., Subsea Xing’s, PL Dredging, Onshore works (2 HDDs) and PL Pre-commissioning works. (250 MM USD)

Also provided Project Control for CAPEX Projects: Build the New Construction Barges G1200 & G1201, at Keppel Singmarine Shipyard, in Singapore. (500 MM USD project value)

 

 

Global Offshore Mexico - Ciudad del Carmen, MexicoNOV 2003 - APRIL 2007

Project Controls CoordinatorClient: PEMEX

·          Supervised two on shore Project Control Engineers (Planner/Scheduler and Cost Control) and two other offshore based Planners/Schedulers for the Subsea and Platforms Topside construction projects, and abided by the Project Control Policies & Procedures using Primavera-5 & 6.

·          Tracked the Project’s Risk & Opportunities Register, and held weekly project control meetings w/PMT to review the project’s schedule, cost status, revenue, risks & opportunities, and billing collection.

·          Provided the monthly Project’s Review Report pack: Project’s Schedules and Project Cost Status Report (PCSR) for the monthly project review meetings with PM and Executives.

·          Highly involved w/the scope change management process and liaise w/Client’s Representative (PEMEX Supervision) to provide back-up documents and impact analysis per extra-work claim.

·          Offshore visits to supervise & re-direct Planner/Scheduler Engineers roles on reporting related issues.

·          Supported to PCM in Internal / External audits, and provided support to Benchmarking team as needed.

·          Provided feedback to the Worldwide Project Control Director regarding Project Control work procedures.

·          Reviewed the Project Controls deliverables from Planner/Scheduler and Cost Control Engineers related w/the project execution status on the following projects:

1. 8" PL Project: 8"x12.1km Rigid PL, Pipe Trans, 8" Side tap Inst, Risers Inst., SS Xing’s, Topside works and PL Pre-commissioning (25 MM USD)

2. Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC-77): 20"x19.5km Trunk Rigid PL, 2 Lateral Rigid PLs of 20"x5.17km, 2 Lateral PLs of 12"x6.63km, 1 Lateral PL of 8"x3.028km, 6 SS side taps (12" & 20"), Pipe Trans, Risers Inst, Goose necks Inst, SS Valves, SS Xing’s Inst, PL Dredging, Pig Traps Inst & Pre-Comm. (126 MM USD)

3. Ku-D Package Project: 2 Rigid PLs: 12"x1.3km & 24"x2.2km, Pipe Transportation, Risers Inst., Subsea Xing’s Inst., Subsea Valves Inst., Pig Traps Inst., and PL Pre-commissioning (80 MM USD)

4. Ku-G Package & PL-47 Project: 5 Rigid PLs -24"x15.4km and 30"x19km, Pipe Transportation, Seabed Rock Dumping, PLEM Fab. & Inst., Risers Inst., Hot-tap Inst., Pig Traps Inst., and PL Pre-commissioning (250 MM USD)

 

DINSA (Dragados Group) - Ciudad del Carmen, MexicoJUNE 16, 2001 – NOV 18, 2003

Planner EngineerClient: PEMEX

IPC-60 Project: Eng., Proc., Fabrication & Construction to upgrade Akal-G/GR marine platforms (185 MM USD)

·          Accountable with Project Planning/Scheduling role as per Policies and Work procedures using Primavera-3.

·          Set up the project’s base line schedule with WBS codes. Set up progress “S” curves using the EV technique and performed project’s reporting during the project’s life cycle.

·          Liaised w/stakeholder to review progress and inputs for the schedule, critical path and schedule deviation analysis, forecast completion dates of major/key milestones, developed “What-if” scenarios during the project’s life cycle as needed, and set up detailed schedules for specific work packages. Integrated the Fabrication Yard Schedule into the MCS to manage its floatation time.

·          Performed project’s reporting needs. Issued Histograms & Curves to track the Man Power for topside works and provided recommendations. Liaised w/Accounting & Financing to review Expenses & Forecast Costs.

·          Incorporated project’s scope changes to the MCS to analyze their impacts to the critical path. Prepare, issue and conciliate the Contract’s Schedule due to scope changes attributable to Client, re-baseline the project schedule and “S” curves due to change orders approved by the Client.

 

SERPROCO – Protexa Group - Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico AUG 1998 – JUNE 2001

Project Controls ChiefClient: PEMEX, EPC-02 Project: Eng., Proc., Fab and Const. to upgrade the Akal-J Marine Platf. Complex and Satellite Platforms at the CANTAREL field in the Campeche's Bahia (280 MM USD)

·          Managed two Planner/Scheduler Engineers and a Jr. Project’s Analyst to provide Project Control for the EPC-02 Project as per the Company’s Project Control Policies and Procedures, using Primavera-3.

·          Liaise w/managers to commit w/project scope, work duration, sequence, priority, risks, opportunities, and perform detailed look ahead plans. Facilitated the PMT’s weekly review meetings to conciliate progress, get further detailed schedules, confirm project’s scope, review work’s priorities and forecast the completion dates for Engineering, Procurement, Yard Fab, Offshore Inst., Comm., and As-built during project’s life cycle.

·          Met w/Expediting team to track delivery dates for major and critical equipment.

·          Offshore and Fab yards visits to verify physical progress and detect/fix issues w/the project’s reporting.

·          Led the 3 months TAR Schedule for the Inst., Hook Up, Commission, and Startup of two turbo pumps and one Oil & Gas tank separator and other auxiliary equipment in Akal-NP & Akal-NM platforms. Updated the current TAR schedule and provided project’s status to PMT and Client’s Representative in a daily basis.

·          Kept updated the Project’s Risk & Opportunities Register, provided support to proposal teams.

·          Prepare/issued the project review package for the monthly project review meeting w/Client’s Rep.

·          Prepare/updated the Project’s staffing plan and reviewed it with Functional Managers.

·          Led the Schedule Impact Analysis due to faults attributable to Client as part of the Schedule Scope Change Management put in place and provided feedback to Accounting/Financing department.

·          Verify Project Controls Department compliance w/the work procedures during the project’s life cycle. Attended QA audits/recommendations as needed, and fed back to the Corporate Project Controls Director.

 

Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), MexicoAUG 1996 – aug 1998

Planner EngineerLaguna Verde - Nuclear Power Station – Veracruz, Mexico.

·          Performed Planning Eng. role according w/Project Control Procedures, using Finest Hour software.

·          Set up the Electric Baseline Schedule and linked it to the MCS for any of the Reactor’s Operation Conditions: Refueling, Planned shut down, and Station’s Shut-Off for both Units. Including Corrective and Preventative open Work Orders, Modification’s Packages, and Engineering’s Plant Inspections.

·          Upload work activities, assign logic, and loaded resources to determine the project’s man power profile.

·          Developed links between the Electrical Discipline Schedule and the Operation’s Major Milestones to ensure that the electrical scope in being driven all times by the station’s operational condition.

·          Set up activity codes as required to sort project’s activities as needed.

·          Update the current schedule twice a day based on the physical progress and stakeholder’s updates.

·          Issued the project’s reporting during the project’s life cycle including the Schedule and Critical Path Analysis, progress “S” curves, Man Power Histograms, and specific look ahead schedules.

·          Project close out support, and provided feedback to benchmarking as needed.