RAUL EDUARDO MOLINA

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Bilingual, multicultural mechanic maintenance specialist with 24 years of

experience in the field of maintenance of Cement plants, talent developer,

problem analyst and solving problems and with strong background in the

transport and dedusting systems, all areas of mechanical maintenance and

equipment of a cement plant, looking for a new professional challenge that

can lead to a growth in my career.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

1977-1983

Universidad Nacional de C rdoba. C rdoba, Argentina

Master of Science in Management Engineering

1995 - 1998

Universidad de Belgrano. Buenos Aires, Argentina

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE MANAGER / MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

7/2010-8/2014

HOLCIM (US) Inc. Portland Plant - Florence, Colorado. USA

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager:

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

safety, keep the equipment of the plant in good operating conditions,

according with the user requirements, lead the mechanical maintenance

personnel, training, administration of the mechanical business.

Achievements in this period:

. Kiln performance record achieved (Kiln running time of 1286 hrs).

. Transport and dedusting assessment at Portland Plant and at St.

Genevieve Plant. Action plan developed.

. Developed skill matrix and training plan for the workers (15 persons)

and Supervisors (3 persons).

. Changed the approach of the use of contractors by using in house

recourses for specific jobs with an average estimated saving of $50,000

per job.

. Defined annual and short term objectives for the Supervisors. Coached

them reach those objectives.

. Consistently follow the results of the department and made required

corrections.

. Reduced spare parts inventory related with the mechanical area.

. Modified the Dust Collectors and Service PMR's to reflect accurately

what is being done based on available resources and equipment

requirements.

. Modified the stock strategy for bags a dust collector related materials

by improving the inspections and the response from the vendors.

Reduction accomplished on safety stock : $41,992; reduction accomplish

on the maximum level: $355,664.

. Modification of the flow pattern on the cooler main dust collector

hoppers based on CFD study. The result was an annual saving on the bags

and bags related expenses (cages, labor, etc) of $43,590 per year.

. Modification of several transfer point, chute design modification,

vacuum points and dust collector piping lay out. The results were an

elimination or substantial diminution of the emissions. Trained the

work force on the concept of the modification.

Improvement Engineer

1/ 2007 - 7/2010

HOLCIM (US) Inc. Portland Plant - Florence, Colorado. USA

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

Work closely with all Departments of the Plant to better interpret their

needs and provide solutions for them. Provide technical support to

maintenance department. Conduct feasibility studies and provide cost

effective solutions. There were a lot of projects on this period. Some of

them are depicted below.

Achievements in this period:

. Analysis of the alternatives to dedust the blending hall.

. Repair analysis of the twisted column of the main bag house structure

. Modification of the shaft of the idler end of the auger of coal miss

screw

. Lay out modification of several dust collectors to eliminate emissions.

. Technical evaluation of the belt conveyor replacement.

. Reinforcement of the structure of raw mill reject bucket elevator due

to corrosion.

. Complete rebuild of several bucket elevators (chain, segments, bucket,

brackets, etc)

. Compete rebuild of pan conveyor (chain, pans, rails, segments, etc).

. Analysis of the influence of the housing deformation on the kiln pan

conveyor

.

Maintenance Engineer, Preventive and Predictive Engineer and Reliability

Engineer 11/ 2001-2006

HOLCIM (US) Inc. Mason City Plant - Mason City, Iowa. USA

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

responsible for the preventive and predictive maintenance to assure the

assets will continue functioning as the user need without unexpected stops.

Forecast repair based on wear patterns and machine condition. Train

personnel. Develop system.

Achievements in this period:

. Developed and implemented the Preventive Maintenance Plan (strategy,

job steps, coordination, etc). Loaded the PMR's on SAP. Modified the

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance strategies and job steps as

needed in order to keep improving the PM based on the results of their

execution.

. Developed and implemented a Lubrication Master Plan at Mason City Pant

. Enhanced vibration program (spectral band alarms, alarms levels, F max

of the spectrums, FFT lines, etc)

. Conduct the RCAF (Root Cause Analysis Failure) on those failures that

passes the threshold criteria

. Developing the FMEA (Failure Mode Effect Analysis) on equipment ranked

with criticality "A".

. Conduct the down time analysis.

. Modified the lube system on the Kilns

. Redesigned the compressed air system of the Plant, increasing its

efficiency and operating cost.

. Support the changed shell sections on the Kilns, flipped the girth

gear, changed kiln trunions, machined Mill Journal, are among jobs

performed and coordinated.

Process Engineer, Kiln Area

3/2001 - 11/2001

HOLCIM (US) Inc. Mason City Plant - Mason City, Iowa. USA

Reporting to the Production Manager

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

Improve the operation of the kiln. Coach the CRO's (Control room operator).

Achievements in this period:

. Provided coaching and guidelines to CRO's to stabilize the Kiln

. Due to my maintenance background and plant needs, I was transfer to

the Maintenace Department

Production, Maintenance and Methods and Technology Coordinator

2000

LEAR CORPORATION - Auto Parts. C rdoba, Argentina

Reporting to the Plant Manager

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

Organize the production under the kan-ban system (just in time) to feed the

assembly line of the car manufacturer.

Achievements in this period:

. Improve the production of the Seats Plant Production and Maintenance.

Later appointed to coordinate the Panels Plant Production and Methods

and Technology Area. Supervised a total of 96 employees.

. Increased labor efficiency by optimizing processes times; modified the

preventive maintenance, planning system.

Plant Purchasing Manager

1997-1999

JUAN MINETTI (Cement Plant)- Malagueno Plant. C rdoba, Argentina

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

Negotiate corporate purchases orders, open purchases and consignment

agreement. Responsibilities included the Plant warehouse.

Achievements in this period:

. Negotiated corporate purchases orders, open purchases and consignment

purchase agreements..

. Trained and coach purchasing personnel (buyers, store men and

dispatchers, 7 total).

. Administered area budget efficiently; made global negotiations

according to the ABC list consumption

. Solved internal client work time problems by establishing a self-

service system in the storage handling

. In charge of factory warehouse; provided non-productive materials and

services and reduced security stock level by enforcing a follow-up

system that ensured on time material delivery.

.

Mechanical Maintenance Manager

1989 -1997

JUAN MINETTI (Cement Plant)- Puesto Viejo Plant. Jujuy, Argentina

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager:

Functions: The main task, responsibilities and duties of my job include:

Safety, keep the equipment of the plant in good operating conditions,

according with the user requirements, lead the mechanical maintenance

personnel, training, administration of the mechanical business through

planning and personnel development.

Achievements in this period:

. Managed the Maintenance Mechanical budget and increased area

productivity up to 43% between 1993-1996,

. Reorganized establishment from 59 to 27 employees; optimized tasks

execution time by promoting active personnel participation in the

rational use of the available resources and through outsourcing;

empowered qualified supervisors (in-company trained) and promoted

continuous improvement concept.

. Develop and implement a skill matrix for the mechanical crew and train

them in their weak areas.

. Redesigned parts and substituted materials in order to increase their

life span.

Trainee

1988 -1989

JUAN MINETTI (Cement Plant)- Puesto Viejo Plant. Jujuy, Argentina

Junior engineer in maintenance, production and quality.

. Joined company to follow a training program designed to learn about

each department and areas. Their functions and interactions. Not

specific work assigned rather than learn the process of the cement

plant, to be later on assigned to an specific position.

. CMRP (Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional) certified.

. Machinery Lubrication Level II (ICML MLT II)

. Machinery Lubrication Level I (ICML MLT I)

. Machine Lubricant Analyst Level II (ICML MLA II)

. Machine Lubricant Analyst Level II (ICML MLA I)

. Vibration Analysis Level I and II ASTM (ISO Category II)

. Infrared Thermography Level I.

. Hydraulic, given by Pueblo Community College -40 hrs (2014).

. Ball Mill Training, given by Holcim - 40 hrs (2014).

. Kiln Senior Specialist Training, given by Holcim -40 hrs. (2013).

. Thermography Level I, given by Snell Group - 40 hrs (2013).

. VRM Training given by HGRS ( Holcim Group Support) - 40 hrs.

. Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) given by Pioneer Engineering

Company (40 hrs).

. Leading Through Unique Change, given by Pikes Peak Community College,

Economic & Workforce Development Division (70

hrs, CEU's earned=6.3).

. Leadership Training for Managers, given by Dale Carnegie & Associates,

Inc. (25 hrs)

. Dale Carnegie Communication Course, given by Dale Carnegie & Associates,

Inc. (42 hrs)

. Machinery Lubricant Analysis Level I and II, given by Noria Corporation

. Machinery Lubrication Technician Level I and II, given by Noria

Corporation. Certified.

. Vibration "Analysis I" - given by Technical Associates of Charlotte.

Certified ASTM Level I

. Vibration "Analysis II" - given by Technical Associates of Charlotte.

Certified ASTM Level II and ISO Category III.

. How to Optimize Compressed Air Systems - Sponsored by Ingersoll Rand (two-

full day workshop)

. RCAF (Root Cause Analysis Failure) - Given by Apolo and Holcim.

. Personal development trainings ("Dealing effectively with unacceptable

employee behavior," and "How to become a better communicator") - Given

by SkillPath Seminars.

. Kiln Preventive Maintenance - Given by Phillips Kiln Service Ltd.

. Cement Course - Venezuela 2001- given by Holcim (four weeks)

. Gas Handling Systems given by Holcim

. PM Basic and Advance Training given by Holcim

. Various courses in site given by FLS, Raymond and Martin Engineering.

. Safety and management development courses through Holcim.

. Vibration analysis on rotary Machinery.

. Training in Purchasing Negotiation Strategies and Techniques

give by American Management Association.

. H. R. Management, seminars given by Arthur Andersen Management

Development Center

. Fellowship awarded by FONCAP S.A.(Social Capital Fund) and O.I.E.

. Fluent in English and Spanish (mother language).

. Family and friends. Weekend barbecue.

. Hiking. Outdoors activities in general.

. Cooking and reading.

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