Joaquin Hidalgo Email & Phone Number

Madrid, Es

Community Of Madrid, Spain

Bogotá, Capital District, Colombia

- Spearheaded technical projects for Oil and Gas clients, leveraging expertise in programming languages such as Python and visualization tools like PowerBI to optimize data-driven decision-making in the upstream sector.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams globally to develop cutting-edge solutions tailored to the specific needs of each Oil and Gas client.- Utilized deep industry knowledge to generate intellectual capital for the firm and contribute to the development of effective business development initiatives.- Led multiple business development initiatives targeting clients in various industries, including Oil & Gas, Government, Telco, FMCG, Tech, and Healthcare.- Collaborated in multiple firm-building projects, including recruitment, summer intern development, and marketing efforts to enhance the firm's position in the Colombian market.

Houston, Texas, United States

-Supported organization at HQ level. -Four-month deployments into product companies to drive high impact Materials Initiatives focused on Supply, Inventory, and Cash management. -Supported the OFS-Chemicals business by driving global MRP standardization on all manufacturing sites, and managing 3rd Party vendors for capacity, capability, and inventory management.-Supported the OFS-HQ function by driving MRP roll-out to all major manufacturing sites across the business (60), collaborated on the optimization of our Distribution Network, and supported part number rationalization efforts for the Artificial Lift product line. Achieved a $2.2M inventory reduction through distribution network optimization and a $784K reduction through part number rationalization. -Supported OFE-Pressure Control business focusing on ERP standardization and optimization, as well as Overdue Backlog reduction efforts through improved scheduling. Reduced overdue backlog for 4 of primary manufacturing sites by $17M. -Worked with the Digital Solutions business on streamlining their master data management processes and elevating their reporting mechanisms using SQL and ThoughtSpot visualization software. Reduced the overall number of master data errors from ~200K to 14K.

Houston, Texas

-Led team of 9 hourly employees in all production related activities for the electrical controls department. Averaged 95% (+9%) efficiency and 97% (+4%) utilization.-Worked closely with planning to prioritize work and reduce ODBL from $270K to $117K.-Led execution of the electrical portion of 2 full control systems that totaled $10.6MM of revenue for the business. Delivered 2 successfull electrical Factory Acceptance Test procedures with customers and 3rd party witnesses.-Collaborated with engineering on the identification and resolution of 94 design, procedure, and manufacturing issues.-Led parallel efforts to support completion of 4 recertifications of MUX PODs for key customers.-Collaborated on the successful execution of a customer rig-down delivering effective solutions to ensure continuity of operations and minimal work disruption.-Maintained cost of quality for team under $5k and supported 2 hourly employee diven projects to improve the manufacturability of our products.

Houston, Texas

-In charge of all procurement activities related to drilling $2.2MM of spend.-Leveraged $1.6MM of spend via dual-deplete orders from other BH sister sites to drive cost out and reduce lead time.-Responsible for tracking, supporting, and reporting on all invoice holds for Global SPCO teams (26 sites).-Created breakdown of ~$22MM projected spend with top suppliers in China to drive pricing negotiations resulting on ~$6MM in savings.

Lufkin, Texas

-Developed automated reports to track efficiency and drive visibility and accountability across all cells in the plant. Achieved an increase in efficiency of 12% (68% to 82%).-Implemented tracking and reporting system to reduce production order variances across the entire plant. Achieved a variance cost reduction of 35% or $635K sustained quarter over quarter.-Redesigned bottleneck work centers layout to improve material flow and reduced material staging time by 72%.-Analyzed and adjusted safety stock levels for high frequency spare parts to minimize overproduction and lower quarterly inventory by $90K.

State College, Pennsylvania

Collaborated with the Industrial Engineering department coordinator, several professors, and research assistants on the creation of an interdisciplinary project with the goal of combining the different areas related to the Industrial Engineering field. Lead the research focused on the use of statistical methods in Industrial Engineering during product design, test, and manufacturing.

State College, Pennsylvania Area

Worked alongside the teaching assistant for IE305-Product Design Specifications and Measurements, leading the laboratory portion of the course. Primarily focused in SolidWorks 3D modeling and the use of precision measurement tools for design manufacturing.

Chicago, Illinois

Collaborated with the Operations team on a variety of projects that included: Automating the on-boarding process for new member companies using Salesforce CRM system, working in the creation, clean-up and mining of different Salesforce reports to improve data management and availability, and creating and evaluating metrics to report on different KPIs. Also collaborated in interdepartamental projects creating new initiatives to improve the member's benefits package as well as creating and designing the company’s support page.

Ecuador

Worked as a sourcing specialist in the Procurement & Sourcing Department managing a $2.5MM project with the objective of reducing lodging costs of personnel at drilling sites. Had to collaborate with suppliers to standardize the rent of equipment, the ease of transportation, and the respective installation of the accommodations on site. Created a bidding event for current suppliers to evaluate their effectiveness, cost and reliability.

Ecuador

Shadowed the chief of mechanics on his daily activities. Performed maintenance procedures, tackled electrical issues and managed workflow and car distribution for the shop.

Ecuador

Received training and certification to act as a summer counselor for teenagers ages 12 to 18. Conducted workshops focused on developing 21st Century Skills such as public speaking, emotional intelligence, team-work and building self-esteem. Developed workshops and activities to help troublesome teenagers overcome their insecurities in an open and fun environment.

Master'S Degree, Supply Chain Management

Master’s of Applied Science in Supply Chain Management.

Bachelor’S Degree, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers and Global Ambassador

Exchange Program In Industrial And Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: Active member of BDI Bureau de l'International and the Salsa Association.