Pt. Lisas Industial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO)
Dr. Averne Pantin has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Since January 2022, they have been working as a Consulting Principal at PPSL Consulting. Prior to that, they were a Senior Member at APETT (Association of Professional Engineering of Trinidad and Tobago) starting from December 2007. In October 2008, they became the Vice President of Technical Services at PLIPDECO. Dr. Pantin also served as a Director at Caribbean Development Company Limited in December 2014. Dr. Averne has worked as a Lecturer at ALJGSB since December 2012. Additionally, they held the position of Member of The Board of Advisors at The ANSA McAL Group from September 2008 to November 2022. Before that, they worked as the Technical and Operations Manager at The ANSA McAL Group and Brauhaase International Management GmbH, where they held several roles including Technical Director, Production Director, and Technical Manager from July 1994 to July 2004.
Dr. Averne Pantin has a diverse education history. Dr. Averne attended the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, but the specific degree or field of study is not provided. Dr. Pantin also pursued an MBA with a specialization in Marketing Management from Central Queensland University in Australia. Dr. Averne furthered their education by obtaining an MSc with distinction in Operational Management (Port and Maritime Industry) from ALJGSB. Dr. Pantin also holds a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in the USA. In addition, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from the University of Manitoba in Canada. Lastly, Dr. Pantin pursued an advance degree in Engineering with a specialization in the Brewing Industry from the University of Weinstephan in Germany.
Pt. Lisas Industial Port Development Corporation (PLIPDECO)
Point Lisas Industrial Port Development Corporation Limited (PLIPDECO) is a public company owned 51% by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago and 49% by private shareholders including banks, insurance companies, financial institutions, company employees and the general public. Incorporated on 16th September, 1966, the Corporation celebrated its 40th Anniversary in 2006. PLIPDECO's two core activities are: •Industrial real estate management •Port management and operations, including cargo handling services PLIPDECO is the owner and landlord of the 860-hectare Point Lisas Industrial Estate, located on the west coast of central Trinidad. The Estate houses more than 95 tenants comprising a mix of world-class methanol, ammonia and urea plants, three steel plants, a power plant, and smaller light manufacturing and service companies. Port Point Lisas, the second major port in Trinidad and Tobago, consists of six general cargo and container berths. The facility handles a variety of cargo including containerised, break bulk, lumber, paper, consumables dry bulk and steel.