Maintenance Engineer Salt Lake
Resume:
LUIS E. PANQUEVA
Salt Lake City, UT ***** *********@*******.***
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
Accomplished Maintenance Engineer with a robust history in enhancing equipment reliability and performance through strategic implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies. Excel in leading engineering projects that drive technological advancements and process optimizations, resulting in significant improvements in operational efficiency. Expert in preventive maintenance program development and execution, achieving complete system compliance and markedly reducing equipment downtime. Demonstrated strong budget management capabilities, ensuring cost-effective maintenance operations.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Preventive Maintenance Cross-functional Collaboration Predictive Maintenance Programs Equipment Maintenance Project Management Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) Regulatory Compliance
Budget Management Cost Control Inventory Management Troubleshooting Supervision
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Packaging Corporation of America PCA, Salt Lake City, UT August 2024- Actual
Maintenance Technician “A”
Preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance development.
Essilor Luxottica, Salt Lake City, UT December 2021 – July 26 2024
Maintenance Tech. Lead/ Manager
Direct and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring comprehensive coverage of equipment and facility needs. Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) strategies to improve system reliability and performance. Supervise maintenance staff, overseeing efficient execution of routine maintenance, repairs, and safety standards. Manage stock levels of maintenance spare parts, optimizing inventory to reduce costs and prevent production delays. Develop and oversee engineering projects, from new service installations to facility upgrades, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Coordinate with contractors, ensuring compliance with company policies and local project requirements.
Successfully implement preventive maintenance program, achieving 100% coverage and compliance.
Lead technological update and optimization of lens manufacturing process, enhancing efficiency and quality product, reducing operation waste time by 80%.
Update Maintenance Management Software (MMS) and maintenance reports to align with company policies.
Achieve 100% reduction in equipment downtime due to failures, significantly improving productivity.
Execute budget management effectively, ensuring 100% cost-effective maintenance operations.
Pro Steel Security Products, Provo, UT April 2021 – December 2021
Maintenance Tech. Lead
Conducted comprehensive customer needs assessments to ensure alignment with safety protocols and company policy. Supervised team of technicians, delegating tasks and overseeing completion of preventive maintenance and repairs. Utilized enterprise project management skills to maintain production equipment and minimize downtime.
Performed mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting breakdowns, and implementing proactive maintenance strategies, maintaining equipment in peak condition through regular inspections and adherence to improvement plans.
Achieved 90% reduction in equipment shutdowns due to failures, significantly enhancing production reliability.
Developed maintenance strategies, ensuring full compliance with preventive maintenance program, optimizing equipment performance.
Streamlined maintenance processes by generating and executing work orders for repairs and component replacements.
Led maintenance department in continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in more efficient and effective operations.
Leveraged bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English to facilitate clear communication and improve team collaboration.
Inpivota Corp, Lindon, UT October 2020 – April 2021
Equipment and Machinery Manager
Implemented continuous improvements in collaboration with upper management to enhance team performance and exceed objectives. Managed financial controls, strategically planned business operations, and controlled expenses to identify growth opportunities and amplify profits. Analyzed business performance, pinpointing areas for enhancement and executing necessary modifications. Administered maintenance and project costs to ensure operations remained within budget, contributing to profit increase. Developed, implemented, and executed preventive and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring operational efficiency and equipment reliability. Troubleshot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical issues, maintaining optimal functionality of company equipment.
Updated technical information of all company equipment, achieving 100% update rate.
Successfully implemented preventive maintenance program, ensuring comprehensive maintenance coverage.
Spearheaded engineering and maintenance projects, facilitating 25% operational growth of plant.
Recruited and mentored new hires, strengthened team capabilities, and enhancing departmental expertise.
Led maintenance team as Maintenance Leader, optimizing team performance and maintenance processes.
Papapita Bakery, West Jordan, UT February 2020 — October 2020
Maintenance Technician
Oversaw comprehensive maintenance operations, including troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and efficient repair execution. Conducted regular inspections and maintenance to ensure equipment functioned at peak performance. Developed and enforced safety protocols to significantly reduce workplace incidents. Streamlined maintenance processes through implementation of strategic improvements. Coordinated with building managers to develop proactive maintenance and cleaning schedules, optimizing facility operations.
Reduced equipment downtime by 50% through implementation of failure analysis methods.
Achieved 100% compliance with preventive maintenance program, ensuring optimal equipment reliability.
Enhanced team capabilities by providing targeted training to maintenance personnel.
Swiftly addressed internal service calls, minimizing production disruptions.
Diligently monitored and documented maintenance activities to uphold company standards and guidelines.
Maintenance Service Contractor, Bogota, Colombia March 2015 – January 2019
Maintenance Manager
Oversaw employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety protocols to ensure operational efficiency. Scheduled and executed regular inspections of equipment and facilities, mitigating wear and tear. Developed and
standardized preventive maintenance procedures, significantly decreasing equipment malfunctions and minimizing downtime.
Increased team productivity by implementing structured preventive maintenance schedule.
Optimized spare parts inventory management, resulting in improved tracking and record-keeping.
Successfully developed new client relationships to expand maintenance service provisions.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AJOVER - DARNEL, Plastic Process Company, Bogota, Colombia, March 2004 March 2015
Maintenance And Engineering Manager
BAVARIA, Brewing Company, Bogota, Colombia
Service Engineer
CYANAMID INTERNATIONAL, Pharmaceutical, and chemical company, Bogota, Colombia
Maintenance and Engineering Manager
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering.
America University, Bogota, Colombia
Associate in Maintenance Management Specialization
ASME Continuing Education Institute, Bogota, Colombia
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