Engineer Manager
Resume:
PEDRO VALERA
Laguna Niguel
CA *****
***********@*****.***
http://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrovalera
SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in project, construction management and production
supervision. Completed projects within budget and schedule. With experience in site safety
management, quality, process improvement. Key strengths include problem resolution, scheduling,
and training. Hands-on trouble shooter with experience with mechanical and electrical processing
equipment. International business exposure (China).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALCOA, Inc; Knoxville, Tennessee 2007-2009
Manufacturer of aluminum fabricated aluminum products for all major industries
Project Engineer/Asst Chief Engineer Mills (Mechanical) -Alcoa China Expansion Project
Installed and commissioned a non reversing Cold Rolling Mill for Alcoa-Bohai Aluminum Industries
(China)
Oversaw all activities related to the installation and commissioning of the New Cold Mill are
performed or executed in accordance with the set plans, standards, safety, schedule, priorities
and quality
Directed a day to day basis, all project interface groups, US and Chinese, engineers,
contractors and vendors, to ensure all scheduled activities for the day are executed safely.
To minimize delays, resolved swiftly design, construction, and installation issues by conferring
with the chief designers, (China) design institute, vendors, process owners, site engineers.
Reduce project costs by utilizing local (China) vendors instead of US and European based
vendors.
Assessed equipment performance and make recommendations for improvement
NIKKO MATERIALS PHILLIPPINES, INC, Laguna, Philippines 2003-2006
A Japanese company engaged in the manufacture of electro-deposited copper foil for the electronics
industry.
Shift Duty Officer ( SDO ) / Shift Manager
Ensure continuity of all plant production and support areas; including power plant, waste and water
treatment facilities, security.
Oversaw all activities related to efficient and effective production of Copper Foil too ensure all
activities / works are performed in accordance with the set plans, schedule, priorities and all
products produced are all in accordance with the required customer specifications.
Resolve process deviations, abnormalities in production flow and provide action based on the
Out of Control Plan (OCAP).
Resolve problems relating to production schedule(s); materials delivery, quality, and
production equipment by conferring with the designated officers / engineers
Act as Safety Officer during the off shift hours to ensure employee's health and safety in the
event of cyanide leaks, fire, etc.
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SONIC STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC; Cavite, Philippines 2002-2003
The largest galvanizing company in the Philippines; producing Zinc coated and Aluminum-Zinc coated
steel sheets.
CGL Line 1 Engineering and Maintenance Officer
Ensure the new galvanizing line (CGL1) is in good condition to produce high quality galvanized steel
at the required volume.
Recommends and implement improvement / upgrades to the new galvanizing line to make it
more safe, increase productivity, quality.
Set-up and organized a new maintenance group for the new line.
Trained maintenance personnel and staff. Identified the needs of each member and
recommend and develop a training program to augment his skills.
Created and environment of continuous improvement through regular meetings, process
training, and coaching sessions with maintenance and production staff.
Reynolds Philippine Corporation ; Cavite, Philippines 1988-2002
Manufacturer of quality aluminum products for food, pharmaceutical, beverage and construction
industries
Plant Shift Manager (1997-2002)
Directed plant operations during the off shift hours to ensure continuity of operations in all production
and support areas.
Managed production and maintenance schedules to ensure harmony and continuity of
operations during the off shift hours.
Managed and direct plant support services during the off shift hours.
Resolved swiftly any production and maintenance issues during the off shift hours to minimize
delays and losses
Project Engineer / Mechanical Staff Engineer( 1990-1997)
Plans and implements engineering projects according to safety standards, schedule and budget.
Project and construction management.
Installed and commissioned 50 Tons Oil Fired Aluminum Ingot Pusher Type Preheating
Furnace to increase plant capacity
Upgraded the existing Cold Rolling Mill with the installation of Automatic Gauge and Shape
Control System to increase capacity and quality
Installed and commissioned a Vacuum Distillation Unit to recycle used (dirty) rolling oil
Upgraded and revamped aluminum processing equipment like Furnaces, Rolling Mills,
Tension Levelers to improve productivity, safety, and quality
Installed and commissioned the Paintline (Chemical) Wastewater Treatment Facility
Trained operators and maintenance personnel on the operations and maintenance on newly
installed and upgraded equipment.
Assessed (post project) equipment performance and make necessary improvements.
Cadet Engineer/Management Trainee (1988-1990)
Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Human Resources Department. Underwent training at Plant
Operations and Support Groups.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TPM and ISO 9000 Auditing
Statistical Process Control
Process Reliability and Repeatability
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
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