Richard Lonzaga

Chief Executive Officer @SunVoltage Inc.

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Richard Lonzaga is a seasoned professional and visionary leader, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at SunVoltage Inc. He has garnered extensive experience in the solar energy industry, focusing on strategic planning, business development, and operations management. His leadership at SunVoltage Inc. has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and enhancing its reputation as a leading provider of solar energy solutions. Richard is well-regarded for his innovative thinking, adaptive leadership style, and dedication to promoting sustainable energy practices. His profound understanding of the evolving renewable energy market, coupled with his passion for environmental conservation, makes him a significant figure in the green energy sector.

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Work Background

SunVoltage Inc.Solar Power Specialist

Jan. 2021PhilippinesI am a renewable energy advocate particularly keen on advancing solar energy use. Passionate about promoting clean energy solutions with current projects involving rooftop solar PV installations in residential, commercial, and industrial establishments. Previously worked in the oil downstream industry as a field technical services engineer for 18 years transitioning into the academe for the last 3 years. With extensive insights on the fossil-fuel industry before, I believe that renewable energy will replace fossil-fuel dependence as well as mitigate climate change, hence, the shift in my career and focus now. I am the President & CEO of SunVoltage Inc., a solar energy installer and technology provider company operating in the Central Visayas region in the Philippines.

Cebu Technological University - CompanyInstructor

Nov. 2016 - Jan. 2021Region VII - Central Visayas, Philippines

Dammam ShipyardCost Estimator

Sep. 2014 - May. 2015Saudi Arabia Do cost estimating work on ship repair projects for dry-docking of ships and afloat repairs of supply vessels, tugboats, dredgers and Jack up rigs used in the oil & gas industry in Saudi Arabia.  Act as a project manager to carry out and monitor repair works done and ensure project contracts with clients are followed.  Monitor closely all phases of the project ensuring that the project plan is being followed based on agreed contract terms, timeline and conditions.  Variations in the scope of work as well as additional work orders are closely coordinated with Technical Superintendents and/or Owner representative so as to achieve a revised timeline and meeting project completion expectation.  Coordinate closely with Production for the procurement and supply of vessel/rig materials to meet the estimated number of days work on the project milestone.  Meet with finance department to coordinate and work closely on cost control and budget for big-ticket items in the project work scope.  Monitor all repair and work schedules ensuring that these are followed and assessing and verifying progress reports done by Production.  Do post project analyses and provide pro-forma invoices to the Finance department for final collection.  Review and request clients for change order request for issued Purchase Order to reflect actual cost and chargeable expense to them.

Petron CorporationAccount Sales Executive

Oct. 2009 - Oct. 2013Manila and Cebu, Philippines Manage industrial accounts (direct consumer) of fuel and lubricant products and monitor sales/purchase orders regularly.  Solicit new accounts and prepare proposals for pricing, credit line and delivery scheme for fuel products and lubricants.  Conduct customer sales call and address any sales-related as well as technical concerns and problems.  Make and present periodic reports to management on status of area sales volume, sales targets, credit performance and new business opportunities. Handle and monitor sales credit and collection of accounts.

Petron CorporationField Technical Services Engineer

Dec. 1995 - Oct. 2013 Conduct lubrication surveys of customer’s equipment; prepare lubrication charts and render service reports concerning services rendered.  Assist customers in the reduction of cost of lubrication, maintenance and repair of equipment.  Make periodical calls on technical staff of customers and render technical assistance in the application and uses of Petron lubricants and fuels.  Assist customers in the implementation of preventive maintenance program, including training of customer’s maintenance and lubrication personnel.  Conduct lube oil analyses of customer’s in-service lube oil samples to check oil quality whether it is still fit for further service or not. Make recommendations to customer to avoid costly oil changes.  Handle customer complaints or difficulties associated with the use of Petron branded products.  Conduct field engineering performance tests, inspections and seminars as required. Use of Kistler, Doctor, and Malin electronic engine analyzers to monitor diesel engine performance as well as Testo emission analyzer for exhaust gas emission test of boiler, engines and furnaces  Initiate and/or conduct performance evaluation projects on new and existing Petron products, lubrication devices and develop new applications for existing products.  Handle periodic lubrication seminars to customers in the in areas of lubrication, fuel application, product safety and handling and interpretation of laboratory analyses.  Render other technical customer and company service assistance such as (1) assist in the technical training of sales staff or new technical engineers, (2) advice Sales staff along technical matters and on adequacy of products to meet the technical requirements of the market, (3) represent the Company in technical societies and seminars, (4) prepare technical correspondence to customers.