Gerardo Maldonado

PMP certified and results-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in international power generation firms installing and managing over 3,000MW around the world and specializing in directing renewable energy construction projects. Proven ability to lead projects by PMI statutory and drive business growth through effective planning and analysis. Outstanding building up relationship and satisfaction with customers and stakeholders.

VESTAS WTG MEXICO                                                                                                         Jul 2017 – Jul 2023

Regional Head of Installation and Commissioning.                                                      Jan 2022 – Jul 2023

Responsible of overseeing a regional company's installation wind projects and ensuring high efficiency, quality, and safety at all LATAM projects. Implementation of new strategies and management change in all site crew and contractors to improve key drivers such as safety, quality and performance, as well as projects KPI. Managing the installation portfolio of all LATAM current projects, full involvement of projects from bidding to close stage. Collaboration with PMO, procurement, supply chain and contract management. 

Reduction in more than 30% of safety incidents, quality non conformities and non-direct costs by the implementations of different plans addressed to site staff and PMO management. Growth of regional installation efficiency to 10% after the inclusion of high-performance improvement tools in the whole portfolio. Close collaboration with contractors to define best strategies to increase KPI project effectiveness and contractor growth. Supporting clients on development and bidding stage to define better strategy of wind turbine technology and installation set up.

Project Manager Leader.                                                                                                    Jul 2017 – Dec 2021

Responsible for the Supply and Installation projects, from initiation up to close phase, of the following construction wind farm in Mexico.

• Sierra Juarez 2                   V150 26WTG x 4.2MW (EPC project)        Customer: “Sempra Infrastructure”. 
• Fenicias                              V150 42WTG x 4.0 MW                                Customer: “Invenergy Mexico”.
• Tres Mesas 4                     V150 24WTG x 4.2 MW                                Customer: “Grupo Engie”.
• Mesa La Paz                      V150 85 WTG x 3.4MW                               Customer: “AES Mexico”.
• Salitrillos                           V150 30WTG x 3.3 MW                                Customer: “Enel Mexico”.
• Tres Mesas 3                     V150 15WTG x 3.3 MW                                Customer: “Grupo Engie”.

Projects successfully closed with clients; project CM maintained or improved by achieving cost-effective strategies; successful risk mitigation plans developed to look after cost, time, quality and safety; remarkable integration of project teams and contractors to assure best performance in project and continuity; KPIs effectively met as per yearly budget and regional portfolio objective; well administration of contractor claims by negotiating pricing and fees while continuation and enhancement of services; very good recognition by respective clients.

GENERAL ELECTRIC MEXICO / ALSTOM MEXICANA / ALSTOM MALAYSIA          Sep 2006 – Jun 2017

Project Manager Los Humeros III, Unit 11. (General Electric Mexico.)                     Feb 2016 – Jun 2017

25MW Geothermal Power Plant. Customer "CFE". EPC Project. 

Responsible for the management and execution of the project. Leading and controlling project schedule and resources to keep targets on track. Ensure the execution of project within local regulations and legal requirements considering the new energy regulations and its interaction with authorities and client. Compliance of EHS and QA/QC business procedures. Control of contracts and claim management. Upon the completion of the project, to control and coordinate its handover to client.

Consortium Project Manager Los Humeros III, Unit 11.                                             Feb-2015 – Feb 2016

25MW Geothermal Power Plant. Customer "CFE". EPC Project. 

Supervise and cooperation of the execution of partner to comply with the project scope on schedule. Assuring the communication between both parties to coordinate the day-to-day operational works. Provider of technical support to guarantee the right execution of the scope of work. Monitoring the consortium’s deliverables, milestones, periodic reports and schedule for a proper coordination among partners and timely deliveries in technical and contractual matters. Management of contract and claims.

Project Manager Los Humeros II Unit 09 & 10 (Alstom Mexicana)                            Jan-2014 – Feb 2015

2x25MW Geothermal Power Plant. Customer "CFE". EPC Project. 

Responsible for the working and financial close of the project. Control of costs to meet the project CM. Follow-up and completion of the punch list. Ensure the good delivery of the project to the client by guaranteeing the reliability of the plant. Control of contracts and claims management. Development of strategies to obtain the final acceptance and closure of the project. Client relationship building.

Steam Turbine, WSC and BOP Commissioning Senior Engineer (Alstom Malaysia)   Sep 2006 – Feb 2014

Commissioning, start-up and operation of steam turbines, boiler, HRSG, water-steam cycle, plant balance, auxiliary systems. Operation and adjustments of rotary mechanical systems, low voltage electrical equipment, instrumentation and control. Development and adjustment of control logic and tuning of thermodynamic processes of the Plant. Projects where I have participated include the following power plants:

• Az Zour South CCGT-2 393MW (5xGT13E2) Kuwait. Customer “Alghanim Int.”. From May 2013, to Dec 2013. Steam Turbine and Process Commissioning
• Los Humeros 9&10 50MW (2xGST62) Mexico. Geothermal Plant. Customer “CFE”. From Nov 2011 – Apr 2013. Water Steam Cycle, Balance of Plant and Process.
• Pembroke 2185MW (5xKA26-1) United Kingdom. Customer “RWE”. From Feb 2011 – Oct 2011. Steam Turbine and Water Steam Cycle Commissioning
• TKS CSA 490MW (1xKA11N2-2 LBTU) Brazil. Customer “ThyssenKrupp Siderurgica”. From Oct 2010 - Dec 2010. Steam Turbine, Water Steam Cycle and Balance of Plant Commissioning Lead.
• Flevocentrale 870MW (2xKA26-1) Holland. Customer “Electrabel”. From Sep 2009 – Jun 2010. Water Steam Cycle and Commissioning.
• Malaga 410MW (1xKA26-1) Spain. Customer “Gas Natural”. From Jan 2009 to Aug 2009. Steam Turbine, Water Steam Cycle and Boiler Commissioning.
• Dubal GTX 150MW (1xGT13E2+1HRSG) Dubai. Customer “Dubai Aluminium”. From Nov 2008 to Dec 2008. Water Steam Cycle and Boiler Commissioning Booster.
• Soto de Ribera IV 420MW (1xKA26-1) Spain. Customer “Hidrocantabrico”. From Jan 2008 to Sep 2008. Water Steam Cycle and Boiler Commissioning.
• Aluar II 2x280MW (KA13E2-2), Argentina. Customer “Aluminos de Argentina”. From Jun 2007 to Dec 2007. Balance Of Plant and Water Steam Cycle Commissioning.
• Keppel Merlimau 2x280MW (KA13E2-2), Singapore. Customer “Keppel Merlimau Cogen”. From November 2006 to May 2007. Plant Operator.

IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA Y CONSULTORÍA MÉXICO.                                             May 2004 – Aug 2006.

Generation Engineer.

Accountable to prepare and manage most competitive technical and commercial proposals in compliance with the Client’s requirement and technical specifications. Assisting sales team in meeting clients for technical clarification and closing sales target. Assist construction department on the development of the most appropriate construction method for executing the works. Transfer the project smoothly to the execution team after the project is successfully awarded. Develop and review contract bids for projects turnkey generation projects concerning combined cycles and renewables.

ALSTOM POWER MEXICO.                                                                                            Jan 1999 – May 2003

Erection Engineer Electrical, Instrumentation & Control.

Management and supervision of subcontractors for the assembly of electrical, instrumentation and control systems of power plants. Control center connection of motors, load centers, control cabinets power and control erection. Erection, calibration, loopchecks, pre-commissioning. and management of team works as per workload program. Quality assurance of electrical systems. Projects, I have been part of:

• Add. On Phu My 2.1 2x300MW (KA13E2-2), Viet Nam.  Customer: “EVN”.  From October 2002 to March 2003. Electrical, I&C Precommissioning and Loopcheck Lead.  
• CCPP Monterrey III 4x250MW (KA24-1), Mexico. Customer “Iberdrola”.  From August 2001 to October 2002. Electrical, I&C Erection, Precommissioning and Loopcheck Lead 
• CCPP Rosarito III 2x270MW (KA24-1), Mexico. Customer “CFE”. December 2000 to August 2001. Electrical, I&C Erection Supervisor and Loopcheck Lead.
• CCPP Monterrey II 2x242MW (KA24-1), Mexico.  Customer “CFE”. March 1999 to October 2000. Electrical, I&C Erection Supervisor whole power island and auxiliary buildings. Closing of client’s electrical punch list before PAC and red correction electrical files.

Mechanical Engineering.

INSTITUTO POLITECNICO NACIONAL                                                                          Aug 1994 - Dec 1998

Unidad Profesional Culhuacan, Mexico City, Mexico.

Leading Others                                                                                                                                Oct 2022

LEADERSHIP PIPELINE INSTITUTE

Online course.

Project Management Professional (PMP)                                                                                       Jul 2020 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE Certificate Number: 2783601

Expiration date: Jul 2026

Mexico City, Mexico.

Certification Program. Project Management                                                                                   Oct 2018 – May 2019

INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE MONTERREY

Campus Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico.

Leadership Excellence Program.                                                                                                        Sep 2011 - Oct 2011

ADVANCED RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Pembroke, United Kingdom

Environmental Health and Safety. Key Influencer.                                                                         July 2011

ADVANCED RISK MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

Wales, United Kingdom

Leadership and Negotiation 1.                                                                                                            Oct 2008

ALSTOM POWER

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Water Steam Cycle, Steam Turbines and Combined Cycle Power Plants Training         Sep 2006 - Nov 2006 

UNIVERSITY OF ALSTOM POWER

Baden, Switzerland.