Mechanical Engineer Plant
Resume:
Ángel Rafael Vélez-Torres, LSSGB, PE, MEM
Farmington Hills, MI 48334
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Professional Summary
Experienced Engineering Manager with proven track record in Project, Energy and Maintenance Management. Specialize in management of projects, water distribution system, HVAC, potable and waste-water treatment, energy saving, steam, and air distribution, including but not limited to commissioning and inspections.
Skills
Fluency speaking and writing in English and Spanish.
Domain of computer programs, MS Project, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Ability to direct, manage, coach, train personal, evaluate and sustain positive teamwork environment. Good interpersonal relations.
Talent Management & Development.
Knowledgeable in Utility process such as steam, distilled water, potable and waste-water system operations, SCADA system integration for Utilities, etc.
Experienced professional in analytical thinking about HVAC (Chillers, DX), plumbing, boiler, facility, design, inspection and operations, problem solving and root cause analysis using lean six sigma methodologies.
Skillful on reliability improvements of machinery, etc.
Employment History
February 2020 to present Mechanical Engineer Dept Head
Jeffery A. Scott Architects and Engineers
Farmington, MI
* Manage, design, and develop documentation of buildings and structures using Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Software.
December 2018 to December 2019 Consulting Engineer - HKA Enterprises, Inc.
(Contract) Auburn Hills, MI
* Provide consulting engineering works towards improving utilities critical systems to Pfizer. Achievements completed:
1.Critical Vendors evaluation, design specifications, bidding and contracts awards.
2.Visual Factory Implementation.
3.Gemba Walks implementation.
4.Successful Facility improvements during shutdown and during normal duty works.
5.Improvements to distilled water systems.
6.Liaison as SME on Distilled Water project development.
7.Successful evaluation of IFM sources (Plant Security, Facility Management).
8.Equipment Preventive Maintenance SOPs development and improvements.
November 2015 to November 2018 Senior Engineer Baxter International
Jayuya, PR
*Supervisor of the Utilities department. Supervise the operation and maintenance of Plant Electrical, Water, Chillers, HVAC systems distribution, Boiler and Steam distribution, Water systems, projects related to utilities, and the supervision of three shifts personnel and contractors assigned. Water distribution comprehends the operation and maintenance of wells, softeners, distilled water, steam, chlorinated and chilled water systems. Solved a myriad of maintenance issues or problems related to the utilities area. Started capital investment project justification to monitor utilities operations using SCADA system and integration of Johnson Controls or Metasys. Finally, justified several projects having high returns of investments. Recruited and started the development of a reliability program in the facility.
2006 to Oct 2015 Maintenance and Facility Manager Essilor Industries
Ponce, PR
*Manager of Projects, Maintenance and Facility. Direct project engineers, maintenance planner, maintenance supervisor and utilities for effective facility and maintenance production operation including plant improvements to support production manufacturing. Improve maintenance of injection molding units, utility equipment, coating process and packaging equipment among others as well as capital investment for plant effective modifications.
Installed Pick and Place robots to lower manpower and Maximo CMMS for maintenance engineering preventive, corrective including work statistics, plant and purchasing works and to take better management decisions. Key metrics (KPI) were presented to top management looking always for improvements in reliability.
Used continuously lean manufacturing approach as well as performing equipment and system calculations to work and solve plant problems and opportunities. Solved myriad of problems and reduced 30% of manpower by improving planning works and reducing maintenance failures. Developed design calculations, project scopes and timelines and managed each stage of the projects. Reduced $120k/year (8.5% of year consumption) in energy reduction while on certification to green belt. Financial budgets achieved within 1.5% lower than target. Finally, completed plant closing activities, as a result of a corporate decision.
2005-2006 Consulting Engineer/Project Manager Washington Group/ Own
San Juan, PR
*Provided engineering and management services to commercial and industry business in Puerto Rico such as: project development, plant maintenance management, construction inspections, validation, trainings, audits, safety and environmental services. Performed works as resident engineer construction inspector for WG for a clean room construction, project manager and later as validation manager, validating project construction activities in a pharmaceutical plant.
2002-2004 Engineering Director IVAX Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cidra, PR
*Directed the operations of Project Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Utilities, Security, Safety, Health and Environment (EHS) departments in a generic solid dose manufacturing environment. Manage plant capital program ensuring proper design works for additions or modifications to existing plant equipment and facilities were implemented. Manage successful implementation of planning and procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance works, new equipment installation qualifications, instrument calibration, established new KPIs and spare parts inventory control for manufacturing and utilities areas.
*Improved plant security (30%), safety and environmental programs (25%). Among the projects justified and performed were as follows: completed master plan for the facility using external design firm resources, contractors; justified and implemented PLC use for hot water plc distribution system (a complete manual operations on site before); implemented new plant security system; better performance of safety controls; more competent supervisors and personnel; circa $12MM in renovation works to existing facility, including a new warehouse; and supervise qualified staff being properly trained and motivated to support plant project renovations manufacturing and equipment operations. Also, supported safety operations needed to another site within the organization.
*Managed efficiently the Installation and Operational Qualifications of manufacturing plant equipment and facility modifications. Moreover, evaluated and developed new installation and Performance Qualifications of Utility equipment / facility improvements.
* Successfully pass FDA inspection in 2004 with zero observations. Just arriving recruited and under pressure, completed improvements to the facilities, closed myriad of deficiencies found before by the FDA in the areas of facility, maintenance and EHS in less than two-year period. Also, directed and completed project developments and renovations of warehouse and manufacturing rooms with budget of $12 million, in less than two years.
1997 - 2002 Plant Engineering Manager IPR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Guayama, PR
*Manage the operations of Engineering and Maintenance departments. Lead team of four engineers and Technical supervisor achieving 1% of downtime (99% uptime) and effective operations. Manage to maintain a reliable and efficient planning and execution (99%), instrumentation and mechanical services. Also, stood among the top companies in maintenance within the area in a benchmarking study performed. Also stood ahead during benchmarking and presented results on similar plants nearby and the Corporation. Reviewed constantly and approved installation qualifications (IQ’s) and operational qualifications (OQ’s) for plant modifications and/or new projects investment. Achieve zero lost time accidents during 12 years in plant.
Received award for completing HAZOPS to one of our operations on time which minimize safety risks involved. Implemented maintenance work sampling activities to improve execution (20%). Nominated as Maintenance system expert for SAP (CMMS) implementation.
*Managed plant capital program (circa $2MM yearly) ensuring proper design works for additions or modifications to existing plant equipment and facilities were implemented. Ensured that project phases were completed as planned (Project definition, strategy, HAZOPS, inspections, construction, commissioning and final handover to the client).
*Established and implemented procedures (KPI) for corrective and preventive maintenance work, instrument calibration and spare parts inventory control. Supervise qualified staff being properly trained and motivated to support plant operations. Maintenance organizer and speaker of CIAPR maintenance conferences.
Education
Master’s in engineering management, MEM
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Bachelor Science in Mechanical Engineer
University of Puerto Rico
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Professional Licenses
1. Bureau of Professional Licensing in Michigan
Professional Engineer License No. 620*******
2. Licensed and Registered Professional Engineer from Examination Board
of Engineers, Architects and Surveyors of Puerto Rico *- License No. 10024 PE
Affiliations
Active Member of the College of Engineering and Surveyors of Puerto Rico
Additional education, certifications, trainings, education, and professional skills
Doctor in Business - Courses (DBA) - PUCPR- 42 credits (2002-2005)
cGMP certification
Potable Water Level IV Certified
Waste Treatment Level IV Certified
Train the Trainer
Validation Certification, Quality Inspector Certification
Green Belt, Six Sigma Certified- EIPR; 2007 (Reduced circa $120k in energy costs)
Black Belt, Six Sigma Training – QBS-2009
30 hours OSHA re-certification
Environmental Certification UPR 2009
First Aid, RCP, DEA
Certified Energy Management Courses
PMP training course
Quality Engineer
Validation courses
Quality inspector training
Reliability maintenance, NACE level 1 certification
Fire protection, Sprinklers design and inspection, Air Conditioning courses
Arc Flash, Pumps maintenance and design
Inspections, Water Mapping
Distilled Water MECO
Boilers, Clean Steam
Facility Design and maintenance
Heat Exchangers, pumps, Welding courses
Captain USAR Signal Company 1990 Commander of 250 personnel. Received commendation letters for high performance works
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