Javier Villa Paredes

Javier Villa Paredes has a diverse work experience in various positions within the construction industry. Javier is currently the Head of Construction at Norsk Solar since March 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Construction Manager at Galp from August 2020 to March 2023. Before that, Javier was the Director de Proyecto at Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) from January 2019 to August 2020, where they oversaw the construction, legalization, and commissioning of a 50MW photovoltaic power plant. Javier also has experience as a Director de Proyecto at opdenergy from October 2017 to December 2018, where they managed solar and wind energy projects including project accountability, contract preparation, and subcontractor management. Javier also worked as a Director de Proyecto at FERROVIAL AEROPUERTOS ESPAÑA SA from December 2015 to October 2017, managing energy transmission projects. Javier was also a Director de Proyecto at Isolux Corsán from June 2014 to December 2015, overseeing a solar photovoltaic plant project in Japan and a high-voltage energy transmission project in India. Prior to that, Javier worked as a Gerente de Proyectos de Transmisión de Energía at Elecnor from October 2010 to June 2014, where they participated in public bids, prepared business plans, and managed technical and economic aspects of transmission projects in Brazil. Javier started their career as an Ingeniero de Proyecto at TSK Electrónica y Electricidad from August 2009 to October 2010, involved in engineering design, quality control, and tender preparation for projects. Javier also has experience as an Ingeniero Departamento de Producción at KRONSA INTERNACIONAL S.A. from January 2007 to July 2009, where they received training, supervised site personnel, and managed equipment planning. Overall, Javier Villa Paredes has a strong background in project management, construction, and energy transmission within the renewable energy sector.

Javier Villa Paredes has a strong educational background in engineering. Javier pursued their studies at the Universidad de Oviedo, where they completed their Bachelor's degree in Ingeniería, specializing in Ingeniero Superior de Minas, from 1999 to 2006. Following this, in 2006, they obtained a Técnico Superior en Prevención de Riesgos Laborales from the same university. In 2007, Javier pursued further education at the Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros de Minas del Noroeste de España, where they completed a Master's degree in Gestión de Calidad y del Medio Ambiente. Lastly, in 2010, they returned to the Universidad de Oviedo to complete a Master's degree in Ingeniería Energética.