Patricia P. Arribasplata
About Patricia P. Arribasplata
Patricia P. Arribasplata is a Project Manager at Northvolt, specializing in lithium-ion battery manufacturing and factory expansions. She collaborates with various engineering teams and suppliers to enhance manufacturing capabilities and optimize project outcomes.
Work at Northvolt
Patricia P. Arribasplata currently serves as a Project Manager at Northvolt, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she collaborates with the Advanced Process Engineering and Material Development Electrode Engineering teams on various development projects aimed at upgrading manufacturing blueprints. She leads cross-functional teams focused on lithium-ion battery gigafactories and new factory expansions. Additionally, she manages the interface with suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of industrial process equipment, optimizing quality, safety, capacity, and capital expenditure (CAPEX).
Previous Experience at Metso Outotec
Prior to her current role at Northvolt, Patricia worked at Metso Outotec as a Project Engineer from 2012 to 2020. During her eight years in this position, she was based in Finland and contributed to various engineering projects. Her experience at Metso Outotec provided her with a solid foundation in project management and engineering principles.
Technical Project Manager Role
Patricia held the position of Technical Project Manager at Northvolt from 2020 to 2021, working in Germany. In this role, she was involved in managing technical aspects of projects, which included evaluating new technologies and advising on appropriate investments to enhance manufacturing capabilities. This experience further developed her expertise in project management within the energy and manufacturing sectors.
Education and Expertise
Patricia P. Arribasplata earned her degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, where she studied from 1999 to 2004. This educational background has equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in project management and engineering. Her expertise includes value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement of project blueprints in collaboration with engineering teams.