Christopher Valdivia (Ccep, Mba, Pmp, Lssbb) Email & Phone Number

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, United States

Creating and implementing a vision for organizational governance to support sound executive decision making rooted in accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility in order to facilitate the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and to meeting external obligations. The governance program incorporates the eight elements of a strong compliance program, as well as addressing subject matter risk areas pertinent to the company’s business and operations. I coordinate with the… Show more Creating and implementing a vision for organizational governance to support sound executive decision making rooted in accountability, transparency, fairness and responsibility in order to facilitate the company’s commitment to continuous improvement and to meeting external obligations. The governance program incorporates the eight elements of a strong compliance program, as well as addressing subject matter risk areas pertinent to the company’s business and operations. I coordinate with the Designated Person Ashore to understand and support fleet governance issues as required.Specifically:• Develop, with the General Counsel, a vision and timeline for the creation and implementation of a governance program.• Create risk assessment and evaluation processes that include reports to the ARC senior executive team.• Execute a routine reporting cadence to enable transparency to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate.• Support the development of standard operating procedures for all aspects of the company’s business.• Coordinate with HR and with commercial services to consider and develop and document due diligence processes for new hires, promotions and vendors.• Coordinate closely with HR and L&D personnel to develop effective training and communications strategies.• Coordinate with HR to develop and implement, as needed, a disciplinary process to address identified misconduct, to include a range of discipline from counseling to termination, as appropriate.• Support Learning & Development activities and act as an advocate for integrity-focused performance on the job.• Liaise as necessary with Government agencies and external stakeholders. Show less

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

• Instructs, motivates, and coaches contributors to achieve their goals.• Drives adoption of new technologies and processes through training, communications, and various LMS campaigns and programs.• Shares timely feedback to contributors and supervisors regarding contributor competency• Influences and provides learning aides to contributors and supervisors to deliver against the Customer Experience strategy.• Coordinates change communication efforts with key stakeholder… Show more • Instructs, motivates, and coaches contributors to achieve their goals.• Drives adoption of new technologies and processes through training, communications, and various LMS campaigns and programs.• Shares timely feedback to contributors and supervisors regarding contributor competency• Influences and provides learning aides to contributors and supervisors to deliver against the Customer Experience strategy.• Coordinates change communication efforts with key stakeholder groups• Establishing and manages a Training Advocate Network to advance and increase support for company vision across key stakeholder groups internally and externally.• Integrates findings from Voice of the Customer into learning assets• Develops and modifies content and curriculum required to develop and enhance performance.• Integrates within the Learning & Development, Customer Experience, Finance and Operations teams• Reviews, revises, and updates training plans and curriculum and/or re-evaluating contributors as needed to ensure optimal outcomes.• Collaborates with Quality Managers to support and identify areas of opportunities to improve operations and streamline readiness for key stakeholder groups. • Facilitates collaborative environment for the development and deployment of training needed for change campaigns based on identified needs, risks, and opportunity areas• Supports and/or leads training events with corporate partners• Participates in training planning and development, as well as design and/or delivering training.• Supports Learning & Development activities and acts as an advocate for Customer Experience focused performance on the job.• Project Management: using recently acquired PMP certification to create business plans, customer outreach campaigns, standard operating procedure library, file organization architecture, web-based form tracking, and supplier vetting and selection processes. Show less

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Led team of 9 global trainers delivering auditable training and certification to over 1200 repair and warranty technicians across the globe. Created digital and repeatable process for annual re-certification and course registration.Developed training program for internal and external technical training, establishing minimum competency requirementsKept curriculum current, incorporated cutting edge digital technology into trainingManaged global training location footprint and… Show more Led team of 9 global trainers delivering auditable training and certification to over 1200 repair and warranty technicians across the globe. Created digital and repeatable process for annual re-certification and course registration.Developed training program for internal and external technical training, establishing minimum competency requirementsKept curriculum current, incorporated cutting edge digital technology into trainingManaged global training location footprint and assetsDeveloped Training Center of Excellence at best cost and maximum impact, relocated assets from across the US to single facility in Jacksonville that supported 100's of attendees annually.Developed and published annual training calendar and pricing, based on established annual budget Show less

Jacksonville, Florida Area

- Built role for startup organization from the ground up. Developed and executed strategy to create and enforce competency matrices and training requirements for over 450 employees. - Collaborated with 3 local universities and technical schools to deliver professional development training to hourly and salaried teams at best cost and value to site- Modeled, led and delivered Self Directed Work Team training to 15 work teams and their supporting staff using a 5-day curriculum including… Show more - Built role for startup organization from the ground up. Developed and executed strategy to create and enforce competency matrices and training requirements for over 450 employees. - Collaborated with 3 local universities and technical schools to deliver professional development training to hourly and salaried teams at best cost and value to site- Modeled, led and delivered Self Directed Work Team training to 15 work teams and their supporting staff using a 5-day curriculum including the fundamentals of Teaming, team charter development, effective communication, and effective meeting management- Continually conducted needs analysis and recommended solutions (e.g. specific interventions, additional training, system and structure changes, etc.)- Managed the logistics of employee training as a result of skills gaps, with focus on minimizing impact to production while maintaining and developing skills competency - Designed and delivered training solutions, lead / facilitate implementation of other solutions including development of training materials / manuals and handouts- Worked with internal subject matter experts to develop training curricula and programs in line with the established plan / strategy ensuring effective training for all staff - Selected and managed external training consultants for course development and delivery - Led site First Responder team of over 40 trained first aid delivery personnel to include monthly training and practical medical drills- Certified Overhead Crane instructor for both classroom instruction and hands-on practical evaluations- Value Stream Coach Trainer, first ever in BHGE, cross-functional training with GE Aviation- SAP account administrator, LMS administrator, proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Powerpoint- Human Resources experience: developed hourly technician promotion process, delivered new employee orientation training, employee engagement programs Show less

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Managed and directed multiple crafts including mechanics, I&E technicians, PM/PdM technicians and welders.• Created a safe work environment and ensure all plant safety rules are followed, including permitted procedures such as Permit to Work, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, etc.• Ensured 100% compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations impacted by Maintenance & Reliability.• Coordinated daily work flow assignments to maintenance technicians, with an emphasis… Show more • Managed and directed multiple crafts including mechanics, I&E technicians, PM/PdM technicians and welders.• Created a safe work environment and ensure all plant safety rules are followed, including permitted procedures such as Permit to Work, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, etc.• Ensured 100% compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations impacted by Maintenance & Reliability.• Coordinated daily work flow assignments to maintenance technicians, with an emphasis on predictive and preventive maintenance tasks.• Ensured preventive, corrective, and scheduled maintenance is performed as planned on multiple batch and continuous process operations.• Assured equipment reliability to maximize process OEE.• Utilized SAP CMMS.• Worked with the Operations group to prioritize work orders for planning and scheduling.• Generated weekly schedules and availability forecasts by craft.• Coordinated and scheduled work orders that require contract labor from the Planned Backlog.• Ensured quality work order completion by maintenance technicians, including proper documentation. Inspects and audits completed work. Root cause analysis and statistical process control used to analyze failure mechanism.• Facilitated daily and weekly maintenance scheduling and wrap-up meetings. Prioritizes work assignments versus resources. Provided Operations with details from the completed work and review tomorrow's plan for proper Operations night notes (Equipment Preparation, Cleaning, Lockout, etc.)• Completed regularly scheduled written performance reviews with maintenance technicians. Coached technicians based on department vision and guiding principles.• Verified and approved completed maintenance associate time cards. Verified all time properly confirmed to work orders.• Created procedures and checklists that reflect maintenance best practices and continuous improvement. Show less

Luanda, Angola

• Led a team of 40 personnel in daily operations and maintenance of all equipment on a deep water offshore drill ship. Rotational position serving off-shore Angola, Africa. • Supervised corrective and preventive/predictive maintenance using the MAXIMO computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). • Safety observer, ensuring all personnel incorporate safety into their daily routines; fully proficient in the DuPont Safety Training Observation Program (STOP). Enforces safe work… Show more • Led a team of 40 personnel in daily operations and maintenance of all equipment on a deep water offshore drill ship. Rotational position serving off-shore Angola, Africa. • Supervised corrective and preventive/predictive maintenance using the MAXIMO computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). • Safety observer, ensuring all personnel incorporate safety into their daily routines; fully proficient in the DuPont Safety Training Observation Program (STOP). Enforces safe work practices.• Administered maintenance database to maintain robust and accurate scheduling for over 4000 material checks, ensuring maximum optimization of assets. • Achieved “Rig of the Quarter” and “Rig of the Year” due to impact from the maintenance organization. • Directed project to track critical path repairs, parts, and personnel for 10-60 day, multi-million dollar, between-well maintenance periods with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Show less

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Completed a decorated career of military service with focus on team leadership, steam and nuclear engineering, and training/learning and development.• Mentored leadership teams for 28 facilities geographically dispersed across 3 time zones, 7 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, for 15,000 associated Navy Reserve personnel• Department head for team of over 100 direct reports. Warfare and navigation training leader• Led operations and maintenance of a nuclear aircraft… Show more Completed a decorated career of military service with focus on team leadership, steam and nuclear engineering, and training/learning and development.• Mentored leadership teams for 28 facilities geographically dispersed across 3 time zones, 7 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, for 15,000 associated Navy Reserve personnel• Department head for team of over 100 direct reports. Warfare and navigation training leader• Led operations and maintenance of a nuclear aircraft carrier’s auxiliary systems including: steam aircraft catapults 150 psi steam distribution network, air conditioning and refrigeration systems, hydraulic elevators and winches, and waste management processes • Certified all mechanical systems and training programs 6 months after arrival in this position, enabling the ship to deploy 3 months early for a combat deployment. Completed all annual required inspections and certifications within 4 months• Inspected and certified over 30 gas turbine propulsion ships assigned to the Pacific fleet, including training of propulsion plant operations teams• Led teams of 10-20 personnel on 15 multi-week audits around the globe• Led a department of 70 personnel, including 8 mid-level managers in the operations and maintenance of 4 General Electric LM2500 gas turbine engine, 450 V electrical generators, and support equipment• Delivered all basic and advanced steam engineering training to Naval Officers of all ranks. Certified Master Training Specialist, the highest level of training certification in the Navy• Supervised over 80 sailors responsible for the operations and maintenance of an A4W nuclear propulsion plant and associated equipment. Chosen by Commanding Officer to serve as Reactor Drill Team leader to recertify nuclear plants after a 10 month dry-dock maintenance period• “…a first choice for any challenging situation, unflappable under pressure.” – Captain Ken Whalen (US Navy) Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration, Management And Operations, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta member Cum Laude Graduate

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Mechanical Engineering, 3.2

Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi Honor Society, Pi Tau Sigma Honor Society