Daniel Rodriguez

Responsibilities

• Terminal operations
• Terminal Safety Performance
• Opex (USD 1.2MM) & Capex (USD 2.5MM) execution.
• 64 FTE´s direct reports.
• Stakeholder Management with government authorities.
• Sustainability program implementation
• Co-lead creation of 3 years business plan (3YBP)

Achievements

• Identified synergies between departments that led to a USD 250,000 annual saving.
• Defined and implemented a program to become net zero in energy consumption withing the next 4 years. (USD 350,000 in savings)
• Created a cost improvement committee to identify potential savings.
• Implemented staff training programs to enhance employee skills, productivity, and overall job satisfaction.
• Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams for seamless execution of projects and tasks within the terminal environment.
• Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service at all times.
• Evaluated risks associated with terminal operations regularly; implemented preventive strategies to mitigate potential negative impacts on business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Help the Operational Company commercial strategy through technical support for future requirements.
• Responsible for project safety performance
  Create a three-year maintenance plan (3YMP) with the Terminal stakeholders' input.
• Responsible for the project management team CAPEX execution. Approximately USD 13 million annually.
• Responsible for the terminal's automation development and implementation.
• Stakeholder management with regulatory offices.
  Noticeable improved the Sustaining Capex Portfolio execution (From 50% to100%).
  

Achievements

• Create and develop a self-driven team focused on safety and on-time project delivery.
• Increment the safety level at the loading rack, implementing overfill protection and vapor rerouting.
• Improve the repair and maintenance tank turn around time by implementing a framework agreement with selected contractors.
• Recover the terminal electrical reliability by identifying and replacing key assets for the business continuity.
  OPEX reduction (USD 200k annually) by insourcing critical operational activities.
• OPEX reduction (USD 120k annually) in energy by negotiating and
  implementing a power purchase agreement.

Responsibilities & Achievements

• Managed infrastructure, mechanical, civil, electrical, and instrumentation projects up to USD 13 million annually.
• Responsible for managing a project portfolio that supports the company's operation.
• Form, integrate, and lead an interdisciplinary team of professionals that allow obtaining the desired results.
• Compile all stakeholders' requirements and translate those requirements into a scope of work for execution within the desired cost and time
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.

• Managed construction projects valued up to USD 21 million.
• Led four team members.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate projects ranging in value from USD 1,000.00 to USD 10,000,000.00 in infrastructure construction projects.
• Responsible for the following projects:
  • Bosques del Pacífico (Woodlands phase 4 and 5) infrastructure.
  • Madeira's Earthworks.
  • Woodlands North Earthworks.
  • Woodlands Phase 6 Earthworks.
  • Pacific Brewery Infrastructure at Panama Corporate Center
  • Parterre's Earthworks
  • Parterre's Infrastructure
  • General Landscaping at Woodlands (all Phases)
• Reviewed and prepared contracts, permits, drafts, cost estimates and insurance
• Define project scope, objectives, staffing, resources, and deliverables.
• Responsible and accountable for the coordinated management of multiple related projects directed toward strategic business and other organizational goals.
• Build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with stakeholders at various levels, including those external to the organization
• Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.

Responsibilities

Managed construction projects valued up to USD 24 million.
• Responsible for the following Projects:

• Jet Fuel Terminal at Rodman Tank Farm (350,000 Bbls) Including 2 km Pipeline. From financial evaluation to commissioning.
  • Ethanol blending system at Arraijan Tank Farm.
  • 2 Finger Piers restoration
  • Maintenance dredging programs.
  • Part of the Business Development team.
• Technical advisor to the board of directors for the holding company in various investment opportunities.
  Supervised maintenance management staff and conducted performance reviews of workers and technicians.
• Resolve maintenance problems.
  Recommend measures to improve the working time and operations of machines and equipment.
  Maintain records, tracked work orders, spare parts, and maintenance history of equipment through a computerized system.

Achievements

• Hand-selected by management to manage the budgets and schedules for both Maintenance and Project Departments.
• Completed the construction of 2 tanks (1,000 Bbls each) and integration with existing loading rack for Ethanol Blending in 3 months.
• USD 600,000 (3%) in savings during Jet Fuel Terminal Construction through value engineering.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.