Luis Villalobos

About Luis Villalobos

I turn business plans into tangible financial and organizational benefits. Managing complex offshore/onshore and brownfield/greenfield multi-site capital projects, I contribute to initiatives that optimize operations, generate revenue, and achieve company goals.As a leader of cross-functional engineering and construction teams, I maintain a focus on customer satisfaction, after-sales service support, and collaboration with international clients, contractors, and other external stakeholders. We develop and execute projects related to facilities and infrastructures construction/improvement, new business evaluation, and technology selection, testing, and implementation.With a high level of commitment and responsibility, I have progressed through project management positions in contractors, engineering consulting, and oil and gas companies. I draw on my vast experience to offer reliable support in implementing diverse projects in the manufacturing sector and the oil and gas industry. Additionally, I involve clients in projects and apply PMI management processes to meet requirements on time and within budget, often leading to the award of new purchase orders.Many of the projects that I led have yielded significant savings for my employers by:• Optimizing design• Improving purchasing strategy • Overcoming delays and budget deviations • Involving clients in projects to reduce execution time• Avoiding contract penalties

Experience

1. Chief Project Engineer

   CF Industries

   Oct 2023 — Present · Woodward, OK, US

   Chief Project Engineer at the CF Industries Woodward Nitrogen Complex supervising the project engineering team, overseeing the development and execution of capital projects and the design work of engineers, draftsmen, and contract personnel. Manages the facility’s capital project budget by coordinating the preparation and regular updates of the site’s capital budget plan and monthly financial reporting requirements. Coordinates execution of projects with Operations, Maintenance, and administrative departments to confirm the facility’s goals are met.Ensures all project activities consider safety, equipment reliability, energy efficiency, production capacity, and compliance with regulatory statutes.Responsible for the performance and development of assigned employees in the department.

Education

• Ibmec

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business/Trade/Commerce Management

  2008 — 2009

• Universidad del Zulia

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

• San Vicente de Paul

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  1974 — 1984