Dirk Joe lopez

Project Management and Electrical Engineering consulting and Business development in Europe, Middle East and Australia

•Expansion in the APMEA region. •Generate and Close new business deals by coordinating technical requirements, developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations. •Locate opportunities and ideas by researching the energy management retail market. •Representing the company in international events. •Sales negotiations for long term contracts.

• Working with a production team of 15 electricians. • Delivering projects under a limited time frame, maximizing resources. • Applying manufacturing methodologies such as 5S to reorganize factory floor and storage facilities. • Manufacturing and commissioning of Motor Control Centres for the mining industry. • Manufacturing LV electrical switchboards and QA. • Developing and implementation of work Instructions. • Reporting to the General Manager.

• Management of international projects in Europe, the Middle East and Oceania, searching and negotiations of new contracts. • Client liaison and design of Low Voltage Electrical Switchboards as per customer requirements. • Responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, to quality specifications and within budget. • Provision of technical assistance and service post installation.

• Preparation and submission of winning tenders. • Reporting to the General Manager/Board of Directors. • Development of new business opportunities. • Marketing and customer liaison with high satisfaction rating. • Identification of efficiency improvements and development of innovative management strategies to ensure profitability in a highly competitive market. • Established new factory facility, expanded (tripled) and improved the Motor Control Centres division.

• Recruitment, training, and motivation of a multi-cultural production team. • Successfully improved production systems including application of lean manufacturing processes and sound project management techniques • Implementation of the first Energy Management System for trials in new stores and retrofits of McDonald’s • Execution of large industrial projects for Sydney Water, Transfield, BlueScope, BHP Billiton, Downer Mining etc.

• Client liaison and design of large electrical switchboards as per customer requirements and as per local rules and regulations. • Project management including design, installation and commissioning of Low Voltage Main Switchboards (Max. 5000A) in both commercial and industrial settings. • Provision of technical assistance and service post installation including complex site works and modifications where required.

Mechanical assembling, electrical wiring, Cu busbar work, and testing of final electrical switchboards.

Auditing electrical installations in hazardous areas in six production plants to ensure compliance with the National Fire Protection Association of America (NFPA) Standards – National Electrical Code (NEC).

Australian Institute of Management Field Of Study Business Administration and Management, General

Electrical and Electronics Engineering