1. Miguel A. Rivera Barbosa, EIT
HC-06 BOX 14811 Corozal, Puerto Rico 00783
Mobile: (939) 645-3018
E-mail: mriverabar@gmail.com
Objectives
Looking for a position where my skills and knowledge will be challenged to
their utmost and where there are opportunities for personal and professional
development. Special interest in position requiring project management,
engineering and maintenance or Electrical engineering skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey
Master in Manufacturing Engineering (Instrumentation and Controls)
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey
I have over sixteen (16) years of experience in project management for the
pharmaceutical, biotechnology and chemical industries, as well as in the sports
& recreation and government facilities sectors. Responsible for managing
capital projects from the design phase through commissioning, start-up,
validation and turnkey. Accountable for permitting, project inspection,
evaluation of purchase orders and certifications, supervision, change controls
and coordination of capital projects. In addition, responsible for trades
management, procurement & expediting (SAP), inspection of control and
instrumentation equipment’s and installations.

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Experience
Project Leader: Caribbean Project Management, CPM, Guaynabo, PR
March 2001 – Present
Project Manager: Bacardi Corporation, Cataño, PR
Local Capital Projects
Lead the efforts for all project assignment. He will be the principal contact
person between Bacardi, Designer, Contractors, CPM Home Office and CPM
Project Team and will be responsible for the project management and project
execution.
Project Manager: Lilly del Caribe, Carolina, PR
Local Capital Projects ($25MM/year)
Coordinate the management team in all construction activities and perform
daily inspections to assure compliance with capital plan and client
requirements. Develop and manage the detailed project schedule, identify
project milestones, and ensure the key deliverables are met on time. Evaluate
contractors’ change orders and certifications for payment. Perform project
progress meetings and distribute meeting minutes. Generate project status
reports and monthly project reports. Manage the projects’ Change Control
using the Trackwise System for the compliance with all regulatory agencies.
Work with SAP for the management and control of all aspects of the capital
program.
Roche Operations, Ltd., Ponce, PR
Provide engineering support services for the local capital investment plan.
Main projects:

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Water Recovery Project ($175K)
Responsible for bid management process, design revision and value
engineering.
New RAHU 5 ($250K)
Responsible for all trades management and purchasing for the installation of a
new RAHU 5 dehumidifier Air Handling Unit while minimizing the impact on
operations.
New pH Neutralization System ($250K)
The project consisted of the construction and implementation of an automatic
system for the neutralization of water used for production by Roche. The
objective was to comply with the requirements of the appropriate government
agencies in order to discharge water through PRASA’s sanitary system.
Responsible for all trade management, including design, bids, purchasing,
installation and start-up.
New Fire Pump House ($250K)
Responsible of the daily inspection, project management, supervision and
coordination of activities as a contractor, designer, and owner representative of
the New Fire Pump House. Provide support to commissioning and start-up
operations.
CDM Caribbean Engineers, PSC
PRASA Water Treatment Plant Assessment Program
The program consists in performing assessments to the 80 Filtration Plants
owned by Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA). Responsible for
physical and electromechanical inspection in order to incorporate on the
Preventive Maintenance Integrated Plan.

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Puerto Rico Infrastructure Financing Authority
2010 Central American and Caribbean Games, Mayagüez, PR ($157MM)
Supervise construction activities and provide technical assistance to the
Construction Management and Inspection Team regarding electrical work to
assure compliance with codes and standards.
Warner Chilcott, Fajardo, PR
Various Capital Projects:
Installation of New Manufacturing Equipments
Remodeling of Existing Clean Rooms Areas
Construction of New Packaging Room for Dispensing Dry Products and Semi-
Solids
Site and Utilities Improvement Projects
Accountable for managing the capital projects from the design phase through
commissioning and start-up. His responsibilities include the development and
management of design, cost estimates, capital funding request, project
schedule, and scope control to maintain compliance of budget and quality
during construction activities. Facilitate technical and business communication
between clients’ business units and engineering groups.
Roche Diagnostics, Ponce, PR
Various Capital Projects:
New Packaging Line ($9MM)
Responsible for all trades management for the installation of a new packaging
line while minimizing the impact on operations.
Single Strip Expansion

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Responsible for all trade management regarding this expansion project of
45,000 sq. ft. Project includes utilities, parking facilities and installation of
specialized equipment ($48MM) as well as permitting, inspections, Factory
Acceptance Test, SAT (Site Acceptance Test), start-up and commissioning.
Electrical Engineer: Amgen Manufacturing, Juncos, PR
Site Development Project
Child Care Center Building Project
As owner’s representative, responsible for project inspection, purchase orders
and certifications’ evaluation. Responsible for the owner’s system coordination
for project system delivery.
Pfizer Global Manufacturing (formerly Pharmacia Corporation), Arecibo, PR
Eplenerone Registration & Commercial
Reactor Replacement SA-559 Chemical Plant ($0.6MM)
Refractory Replacement TOX
Responsible for coordination and inspection of mechanical, electrical and
instrumentation works for construction projects.
Pfizer Global Manufacturing (formerly Pharmacia Corp.), Arecibo, PR
Electrical Safety Upgrade Building 500
In charge of final drawings follow up and implementation for the classifications
of Hazardous areas and Chemical Plant.
Pfizer Global Manufacturing (formerly Pharmacia Corp.): Thermal Oxidizer Project
($30MM)

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Responsible for coordination and inspection of electrical and instrumentation
construction projects. Procurement and expediting of instruments and safety
devices. Support to commissioning and start-up operations.
Government Development Bank of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR
Responsible for the coordination and maintenance of a 500 KVA Generator to
supply power for all facilities.
University Professor: Caribbean University – Bayamon Campus, PR
August 2002 – Present
Develop and instruct undergraduate General Electrical Engineering courses.
Secure guest speakers, participate in departmental and college activities,
develop/integrate curriculum and mentor/advice students. Devise weekly
lessons that address current issues and perspectives in engineering science.
Project Engineer: Instrumentation System & Engineering, Barceloneta, PR
2000 - 2001
Pharmacia Corporation, Barceloneta, PR: Celecoxib Phase IV
Baxter Corp., Guayama, PR: Sevo Phase II
Responsible for project management, supervision, inspection and coordination
of activities as a contractor, designer, and owner representative. Procurement
and expediting of instruments and safety devices.
Project Engineer: AIREKO Construction, Ponce, PR
1999 - 2000
EcoElectrica Corp., Guayanilla, PR: Co-generation Plant
Responsible for coordination, construction and inspection of electrical
projects. In charge of quotations and estimates.

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Skills
Responsible, strong leadership, initiative and supervisory skills. Enjoy
teamwork, fast learner, public speaking and communication skills, software
knowledge, Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Microsoft Project). Domain in
Spanish and English languages
CIAPR Member, EIT (2002)
IEEE Member
PMP Course
OSHA 30-Hour Training Course in Construction Safety & Health
OSHA 10-hour Training in Construction Safety & Health
Basic Concepts for Project Inspectors in the Area of Electricity and
Electromechanical Equipment’s - CIAPR
Intrinsic Safety & Surge Protection
Effective Management of Time and Priorities
Power - CIAPR
Project Management & Control using Primavera Project Planner 3.1
Construction Management -CIAPR
The Supervision and Leadership as Alternative to Business Success
Assertive Communication: Conflict Management, Negotiation and
Mediation
The accommodations, Modifications and Technological Assistance:
Integrating People with Special Needs to University, Work and Community
Life
References
Available upon request