Results and customer driven engineering & maintenance manager with experience in biopharma, nuclear power generation, geothermal and semiconductor. Demonstrated expertise in facilities, utilities, engineering, and maintenance. Additional accomplishments in hazardous material management, chemicals, gases, cGMPs, and Six Sigma methodologies. Success warranted continued increase in responsibility and accountability. Proficient in multi-project management in regulated, technological industries.
Ralph M. Herrera
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PROFILE: Results and customer driven engineering & maintenance manager with experience in biopharma, nuclear power generation, geothermal and semiconductor. Demonstrated expertise in facilities, utilities, engineering, and maintenance. Additional accomplishments in hazardous material management, chemicals, gases, cGMPs, and Six Sigma methodologies. Success warranted continued increase in responsibility and accountability. Proficient in multi-project management in regulated, technological industries.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Aseptic Operations
• cGMP Regulatory Compliance
• Confined Space
• Hazardous Waste Management
• Inventory Management and Forecasting
• Metrology
• OSHA Regulations
• Quality Assurance
• Technical Writing
• ISO 9000, 9001 • Budget Planning and Management
• Chemical Management
• EPA Compliance
• Industrial Safety
• JD Edwards
• Microsoft Project
• Plant Operations
• Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Field Service Engineering
• Nuclear Operations and Controls
PROVEN ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reorganized and improved overall shutdown time periods. Shutdowns were very unorganized; money and time were being wasted. Shutdowns would last longer than scheduled which reduced actual production time and revenues. Implemented a functional scheduling system. Prioritized needs. Orchestrated cooperation between all contractors. Impact: Shutdown workloads have tripled, while on time return to production has increased to 99% on-time from the prior 50%.
Reorganized and implemented a successful semiannual Engineering/maintenance shutdown. Executed 30 to 45 simultaneous projects with a combined budget between 1M and 4M each. Managed all external and internal participants. In charge of all documentation.
Demonstrated ability to maintain and repair existing equipment in regulated industry. Worked and responded with the "right-the-first-time" attitude. Reduced all rework and increased "up-time"
Developed the engineering department to be an effective entity and resource. The engineering department was looked at as ineffective. It was costing the company solutions, as well as extra money for external engineering consultants instead of using the in-house engineers. Implemented accountability for actions and assignment deadlines. Impact: Decisions and solutions were being delivered to senior management on-time and with high quality.
Increased the overall effectiveness of the emergency response team. The second shift first alert team was "light" on qualified leaders. Response-time to casualties on-site was slow and ineffective. Achieved fully-trained status in 9 weeks. Volunteered for shift IC duty. Increased the team’s readiness and response effectiveness. Impact: Developed the second shift emergency team to be the best in readiness and response. Administered a new standard of readiness. Achieved Incident command readiness and leadership. Developed others to be more ready and better trained.
EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree / Business Administration-Management - Colorado Technical University
Bachelors Degree / Business Administration-Project Management - Colorado Technical University
Bachelors Degree / Chemistry - Thornewood University
Ralph M. Herrera
POSITIONING STATEMENT: To transition facility support systems experience, including hardware, chemicals and hazardous materials, in regulated industries into a maintenance/engineering management position in the technology driven sector of a major metropolitan market.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
OSO BioPharmaceuticals Manufacturing, LLC Albuquerque, NM 2007 - 2009
Facilities/HVAC Engineer
• Reorganized and implemented a successful semiannual Engineering/maintenance shutdown. Executed 30 to 45 simultaneous projects with a combined budget between 1M and 4M each. Managed all external and internal participants. In charge of all documentation.
• Generated reports, User requirement specifications (URS), Capital asset requisition requests and justifications. Completed regulatory documentation and work, as well as preventative maintenance tracking, assignment, and documentation for all 4 buildings
• Identified improvements needed, resources needed to accomplish the improvements, write contracts/purchase orders for external contractors, and execute the successful completion of each job for every building onsite. This includes every system in building.
Global Pharmaceutical Supply Group (GPSG) Vacaville, CA 2006 - 2007
North America-a unit of ALZA Corp.
Senior Maintenance Mechanic
• Maintained multiple support systems for cGMP bio/pharma manufacturing company. Executed multiple routine and unique system maintenance improvements which saved the company in excess of $250,000 annually. Managed 15 contract employees.
• Maintained and repaired water systems, steam systems (clean & plant), chilled water systems, waste management systems, and HVAC/HEPA purification systems. Operated all systems aforementioned as well as dust collection, pressure regulating, and pneumatic.
• Generated work requests, purchase orders, RFQ, bid requests, and operational reports. Operated all systems and evaluated those systems for improvements. Responded to manufacturing needs and concerns in all 6 buildings. Ensured compliance w/ DEA, FDA,& OSHA
Genentech, Inc. South San Francisco, CA 2005 - 2006
Sr. cGMP Facilities Mechanic.
• In charge of proper operation and maintenance of all utility and facility systems for cGMP biotech manufacturer. Supervised 3 other shift technicians. Assigned workloads, response priorities, and approved or disapproved projects. Achieved 100% reliability.
• Executed daily reports, work completion, and regulatory documentation. Led the shift as Incident Commander as a qualified and state certified Hazardous Material Specialist. Managed hazardous waste program and documentation.
• Completed daily maintenance, generated daily status reports, and managed site hazardous material management program. Responded to actual site casualties to include medical, chemical, environmental, and fire related incidents.
Calpine-The Geysers Middletown, CA 2004 - 2005
Plant 17 Control Operator
• Operated, troubleshot, and repaired a 110 Megawatt Geothermal powered steam generator. Operated and repaired a Sulfur Abatement system. Ensured continuous and uninterrupted power supply to California's energy supply grid worth over $1,200,000/year.
• Generated power usage versus power supply analysis reports. Executed proper generator switching operations, shutdowns, startups, and casualty recovery operations. Generated sulfur production logs. Responsible for identification of process improvements.
• Recorded operational parameters. Analyzed operating conditions. Adjusted power output vs. impedance to maximize revenue per watt.
• Operated Sulfur abatement system and handled the continuous daily offload of tons of sulfur a day.
Ralph M. Herrera
SHP Restaurant Services Dallas, TX 2003 - 2004
Area Manager
• Managed 4 service technicians to ensure installation, maintenance and repair customer support for the restaurant/bar industry in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Designed and constructed OEM bar rooms, restaurants, and eateries for multiple area customers.
• Developed quotes, bids, and estimates for repair and remodeling jobs. Managed payroll and timecard documentation. Developed and trained each technician. Evaluated performance of all technicians. Responsible for technical expertise and product literature.
• Repaired many different types of restaurant equipment. Assigned jobs to technicians. Generated invoices and billing statements. Handled customer calls and job scheduling. Ran office and all administrative tasks for entire business.
BOC Edwards Santa Clara, CA 2000 - 2003
Chemical Management Division
Regional Field Service Manager
• Trained 12 area FSE's. Technical expert for entire western region. Execution of facility installations of chemical delivery equipment, hazardous chemicals and gases, inert chemicals and gases, and waste management equipment. Customer service expert.
• Assigned technicians to solve customer service issues with company equipment across a nine state region. Mentored technicians in techniques and product knowledge. Managed and solved customer service issues in technical semiconductor industry.
• Repaired equipment. Trained technicians. Assigned workloads to many technicians. Handled timecards and payroll for entire department. Approved expense reports and purchase orders. Managed entire regional workload. Subject matter expert for product line.
US Navy- USS Michigan SSBN 727 Silverdale, WA 1994 - 2000
Leading ELT MM2 (ss)
• Managed the entire reactor laboratory division of the engineering department of a ballistic missile submarine. Ensured proper operation in a nuclear reactor powered propulsion plant. Executed SOP driven evolutions to ensure reactor safety.
• Ensured proper material and supply management. Maintained federal records and documentation. Generated personnel evaluations. Assigned watch standing tasks. Ensured division met training requirements ad continued education proficiencies.
• Executed safety audits, proficiency evaluations, and training exercises for division and department personnel. Stood watch and multiple mechanical systems in a propulsion plant/nuclear reactor. Sampled reactor coolant, Steam, & feed water chemistry.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD 2008, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Access, Visio), ISPE Baseline Pharmaceutical Engineering Guide, Ross ERP, Maximo, cGMP, SAP, PMBOK, Trackwise Change Control/Deviation Management Program, MBR’s, URS development, Crystal Reports, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Yellow Belt, Recombinant DNA technology, Fermentation and purification, Tablet, Transdermal, and time-release capsule technology, Parenteral aseptic fill and packaging, dispensing/blending, compression, coating manufacturing operations, Regulatory Reporting & compliance: DEA, OSHA, EPA, EU, EMEA, Full HEPA filter Certification qualified, Hazardous Material Specialist, IC, Exceptional Writing (Documentation, Standards, Procedures, Validations)
JD Edwards, PMBOK, Vacuum chambers, and vacuum pump technology.
Ralph M. Herrera
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
NAME TITLE ORGANIZATION PHONE
Frederica Perez Project Manager Brycon Construction 505-280-3801
Marc DuBois Owner/President C-Scan Technologies 480-797-0504
Seth Warren Area Manager Stonhard 719-641-8446
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