Hugo Olaciregui

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT HUGO OLACIREGUI

PMP Certified Project Management professional with over 20 years’ experience in the planning, engineering and execution of capital projects for companies in the oil & gas and petrochemical industries. Demonstrated success working on mid and large size projects valued up to CAD$12B. Recognized for not only consistently meeting project objectives, but for applying techniques to create additional value by improving CAPEX, OPEX, and production. Effective leader of multi-disciplined teams across all project phases including conceptual, front end engineering, project authorization, bid planning and negotiation, value engineering, detail engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Known by executives, peers, and direct reports as a collaborative leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to engage all stakeholders and deliver outstanding resultsVALUE CREATION - Applied innovative thinking and structured zero-based approach to add business value and substantially improve project economics, while reducing project risks and environmental footprints. PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT - Assembled teams and provided project management and technical direction from front-end engineering through to construction and commissioning while delivering on time and under budget. CONTRACT STRATEGY - Developed contract strategies, selected contractors, prepared tender documents, and participated in negotiations and claim discussions of multi-million dollar engineering and construction contracts. ASSET DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY - Led studies to further optimize development plans and unlock additional value from assets. PRECOMMISSIONING / COMMISSIONING - Led the precommissioning, turnover, and commissioning of a Hydrogen plant,Tank Farm area and offsites and, Hydrotreating area