Rafael D. Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, United States

Managing a portfolio of high value capital projects for Vopak Infrastructure Americas (VIIA). Identify, select and develop projects that provide business opportunities in line with the strategic mission of the company. Lead multidisciplinary functional teams and firms (internal and external) to fulfill business objectives

United States

Lead the asset management domain in the Americas Division of Vopak, provided governance, and guidance on compliance to global standards and procedures. Managed implementation of maintenance systems for operational improvement. Responsible for managing the sustaining Capex programs of the Division. Endorsed new system tools and technologies to manage maintenance activities. Ensure compliance to safety standards and sustainability targets. Train and mentor cross-functional teams to augment performance. -Turned-around underspending, low quality, and insufficient physical execution of Capex and Opex projects of $100 MM budget.-Provided governance on global standards and procedures to manage Capex program portfolio of $100MM across Americas Division from Canada to Brazil.-Restored quality budgeting process, risk assessment, capex categorization, and qualification for inclusion in the three-year maintenance plan of 17 facilities.-Embedded operational excellence programs within 17 terminals in eight countries across the Americas.Successfully commissioned 5 brownfield expansion projects, increasing 30% the Division total storage capacity.

Deer Park, Texas

Led the Latin America business development team. Administered business leads, and project execution while maintaining close relationships with end-user, external engineering firms, and manufacturing departments of HMT. Established bid strategies for national and private oil / gas corporations across Americas in accordance with local legal and industry regulations. Determined technical feasibility of product sizing, and proper outfit for client projects. -Deployed new products and technologies and facilitated feedback from customers to the R&D and engineering departments.-Exceeded sales targets of $9MM / $10MM during two consecutive years reaching $13MM / $14MM respectively.-Modernized business structure of the region and cooperation between representatives, contractors, and suppliers in the region.-Negotiated Master Service Agreements with the corporate office representatives in the LA area, suppliers, and third-party contractors in eight South American nations.

Houston, Texas

Recognized as founding member of the terminals and Pipelines Global Practice; establishing FEL engineering and project phasing in compliance with organizational project management process; delivering exceptional subject matter expertise and facilitating project controls, strategic sourcing / procurement, and financial management; spearheading projects, including HAZOP, LOPA, and terminal health assessments.Key Accomplishment, I achieved during this role:• Developed new Phase 1-5 350k BBLS tank farm at Beaumont, Texas by administering $200M EPC projects for Phillips.• Trained and mentored cross-functional team of 11 junior and senior engineers.

Galena Park, Texas

The Woodlands, Tx

Lewisville, Texas

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Lagunillas, Zulia

Master Of Science - Ms, Operations Research

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Engineering/Industrial Management

Certificate, Project Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

High School Diploma, Science

Doctor'S Degree, Operations Research, Not Completed