Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste

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Retired
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Milton, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste

Retired , seasoned, bilingual Project Manager with national and international experience in the Electrical and Energy sectors, often in remote and difficult environments. In-depth knowledge of multi-million dollars energy transmission, distribution and generation projects as well as creating and leading project management offices (PMO’s). Assumed responsibility for project budgets, schedules, quality and safety by using proven organizational and motivational skills, teamwork and results oriented approach. Coordinated all aspects of project management from: development, proposal, delivery, construction and performance, consistently met or exceeded schedule, budget, scope and safety performance. Proven skillsets in communication, leadership, multitasking and organizational as well as a quick learner.Areas of expertise:• Project management processes • International and domestic procurement and sourcing• Risk assessment and management • Planning of equipment and resources • Customer relationship • Solution optimization• Team motivation • Stakeholders reportingResults: Projects completed on time, within budget, to the satisfaction of stakeholders, with no lost time incidents or accidents.

Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste's Current Company Details

Retired
Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste Work Experience Details
  • Retired
    Retired Senior Project Manager
    Retired Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
    Milton, On.
  • Abb Inc.
    Senior Project Manager
    Abb Inc. Aug 2011 - Dec 2014
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
    Manage large “water-to-wire” project in Peru; including engineering, design, procure and build the electrical Balance of Plant for a 160MW powerhouse. Acting as Consortium Leader in a 3-way Consortium arrangement with the Turbine and Generator builders.
  • Tetra Tech
    Senior Project Manager
    Tetra Tech May 2009 - May 2011
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    Leading and executing Transmission and Distribution related projects with major Utilities, such as Hydro-One, Guelph-Hydro Electric Systems, Yukon Energy Corp. The projects involved multi-discipline medium-voltage equipment upgrades and refurbishments as well as Engineer, Procure and Construct new transmission lines and High-Voltage Substations. The position requirement includes the Supervisory activities of a group of Senior/Intermediate Project Engineers as well as a group of Senior/Intermediate/Junior Lead Engineers and Project Controls staff. Projects value ranging from $100k to several millions.
  • Triumph Epcm Ltd.
    Director, Project Management Office (Pmo)
    Triumph Epcm Ltd. Apr 2008 - Dec 2008
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Implemented, in an Engineering business context, a Project Management Office. Responsibilities included leading a group of professionals such as; Project Controls Management, Construction Management, Procurement Management, and Quality Management departments. Also implemented Project Management Procedures, Project Controls procedures and ISO9001 / 14000 Certification program. The position requirement includes the Supervisory activities of a group of Senior/Intermediate Project Managers as well as a group of Senior/Intermediate Project Engineers.
  • Triumph Epcm Ltd.
    Senior Project Manager / Manager - Project Management
    Triumph Epcm Ltd. Sep 2007 - Mar 2008
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Leading and executing Oil and Gas related large projects, in particular SAGD and Upgrader facilities for Major Oil & Gas companies; also including Environmental Impact Assessments Engineering Support, Scoping Studies and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Activities. Projects value ranging from $100k to several millions.
  • Abb Inc.
    Project Manager, Power Systems
    Abb Inc. Mar 2006 - Sep 2007
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Led, executed and completed several multi-million dollars projects involving local utilities both in British-Columbia and Alberta including companies such as; AltaLink, TransAlta, ATCO, in conjunction with AESO and regulatory bodies. Projects involved 140kV to 500kV power systems; including transmission lines, substations, switchyards, capacitor banks, series and shunt compensations installations.
  • Abb Inc.
    Project Manager, Power Systems
    Abb Inc. Mar 2000 - Mar 2006
    Kitimat, Bc, Canada
    Led, executed and completed several multi-million dollars projects in a difficult remote and autonomous environment, related to the Alcan/ABB Alliance Agreement in Kitimat, BC. Bottom line results were improved from baseline in all cases, on average by 7%. The program consisted in the refurbishment and performance improvement of a 1 GigaWatts Hydro Powerhouse in Northwest B.C., including the improvement of the associated 300kV transmission line and Substations.
  • Pt. Abb Sakti Industri
    General Manager, Electrification & Contracting
    Pt. Abb Sakti Industri Feb 1998 - Mar 2000
    Jakarta, Indonesia
    Accepted an assignment to start-up, lead and manage a newly created Project Management Office in Indonesia. Obtained ISO9001 Certification within 6 months of arrival, created Project Management Procedures and successfully executed multi-million dollars projects in a culturally and logistically difficult environment.
  • Abb Inc.
    Project Manager, Power Systems
    Abb Inc. 1996 - Feb 1998
    Montreal, Canada
    Led teams of professionals within the ABB organization, to prepare professional bids and proposals to customers, ranging from 1 to 50 million dollars. Most large proposals were successful; Alcan Alma ($50M), PT Inco (Indonesia, $30M), Cambior (Chile, $15M), Venezuela Electrical Utility Board, ($50M), etc.
  • Abb Inc.
    Various Positions Within Abb
    Abb Inc. 1982 - 1996
    Manager, International Marketing 1995 to 1996International Sales Engineer 1994 to 1995Marketing Engineer, HV Switchgear 1992 to 1994Product Specialist, Power Transformers 1990 to 1992Analyst, Customer Service 1987 to 1990Project Administrator 1984 to 1987Inside Sales Representative 1982 to 1984

Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste Skills

Project Management Power Transmission Power Systems Pmo Project Planning Project Engineering Energy Epc Management Engineering Commissioning Substation Electrical Engineering Leadership Electricians Project Control Procurement Power Generation Power Distribution Renewable Energy Teamwork Risk Management Power Plants

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Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste attended The George Washington University - School Of Business, The George Washington University - School Of Business, École Supérieure D'électricité.

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Gyslain (Gene) Lacoste has skills like Project Management, Power Transmission, Power Systems, Pmo, Project Planning, Project Engineering, Energy, Epc, Management, Engineering, Commissioning, Substation.

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