Maintenance Manager

BENJAMIN JR T. BISCO

SUMMARY

Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced

Management, team building, and complex troubleshooting skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring, and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Experienced and proactive Maintenance Manager offering 17 years of progressive automation and maintenance settings. Talented in overseeing cost control, loss prevention, and labor management initiatives to streamline and enhance operations. Decisive planner with good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledgeable in the field of Automation, PLC & HMI programming, commissioning, installation, servicing, troubleshooting using Siemens software, and Project implementation. Familiar with different types of Programming and Configuration Software such as Simatic Manager, Simatic S5, Microwin, SMART Microwin, LOGO, Wincc Flexible, WinCC SCADA, Siwarex, Protool, PID Tuner, Function Modules, Drive ES for VFD, GX Developer, GX Works, Wonderware Intouch for System Platform, and Configuration Management. EXPERIENCE

Maintenance Manager, 11/2016 - Current

United Mining Industries - Yanbu Industrial Area, Saudi Arabia

• Managing maintenance projects, employee tasks, performance and adherence to safety standards.

• Diagnosed and created a strategic plan to correct issues according to industry standards.

• Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages.

• Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and acquired target.

• Managed team of employees, daily progress reports, and overall project planning.

• Reviewed proposals and manuals to repair and restore optimal functionality.

• Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.

• Planned and implemented incentive programs to maximize employee performance.

• Developed preventive maintenance procedures for all machines used in production.

• Establishing a systematic approach to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.

• Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.

• Drafted budgets for maintenance operations and monitored expenditures. CONTACT

Address: Tunasan, Muntinlupa

Philippines

Phone: +966*********

Email:

***************@*****.***.**

SKILLS

• Maintenance Management

• Project Management

• Inventory Management

• Employee Performance

Assessment

• Resource Allocation

• Maintenance Planning

• Team Leadership

• Operational Data Analysis

• Equipment Calibration

• Instrumentation Engineering

• Advance Troubleshooting

• Machine Maintenance

• Tools Configuration

• PLC, SCADA & HMI Programming

• Systems Analysis

• Process Development &

Enhancement

• Administration and Management

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

• Preventive & Proactive

Maintenance

• Industry 4.0

• Sustainability & Reliability

• Reviewed completed work orders to ensure quality control measures are followed.

• Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.

• Resolved conflicts among employees in the maintenance department.

• Provided technical support in case of system malfunctions or breakdowns.

• Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

• Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.

• Managed and supervised the integration of ERP and CRM systems with other organizational applications.

• Conducted gap analysis to identify areas of non-conformance with ISO standards.

• Developed internal audit plans and schedules for all departments.

• Reviewed and analyzed processes, procedures, policies, and documentation related to ISO compliance.

• Identified areas of improvement within the organization's quality management system.

• Reviewed QMS documents such as Quality Manuals, Procedures, Process Flowcharts, for accuracy and completeness.

• Assisted in the development of automation solutions by providing input on best practices for design implementation based on industry standards.

• Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.

• Prepare reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving plant operations and resolving maintenance-related problems.

• Ensures that maintenance supervisors and technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner.

• Reviews the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate solving problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement. Automation Maintenance Engineer, 09/2012 - 10/2016 United Mining Industries - Yanbu Industrial Area, Saudi Arabia

• Supervise the activities of the Instrument craftsmen and electricians directly to accomplish objectives in the most safe, economical, and technically feasible fashion.

• Program Modification for Machine Upgrading purposes.

• Troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical problems related to automated systems.

• Programmed PLCs for various applications including robotics, conveyors, pumps, and valves.

• Monitored system performance and identified areas for improvement in efficiency or reliability.

• Assisted in the development of new processes utilizing automation technology.

• Evaluated existing automation processes and recommended changes or upgrades to improve performance.

• Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on automated systems.

• Perform online PLC & SCADA troubleshooting using Simatic Manager, Mitsubishi, WinCC, & Wonderware Software for fast and accurate diagnostics.

• Efficient utilization of the MMS (Maintenance Management System), timely close out of work orders, updating maintenance task routine, generation of reports, etc.

• Diagnosed, fixed and optimized electrical control systems.

• Engineered detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases to identify and correct system errors.

• Optimized implementation strategies by conducting thorough needs and gaps analysis processes in advance of changes.

• Monitored or calibrated automated systems, industrial control systems or system components to maximize efficiency of production.

• Designed, developed or implemented control circuits or algorithms for electromechanical or pneumatic devices or systems. Technical Supervisor, 07/2011 - 09/2012

GRAM Industrial Incorporated - Muntinlupa City, Philippines Major Clients:

Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Incorporated, Pepsi Cola Products Philippines Incorporated, Kraft Foods Philippines, Magnolia, San Miguel Brewery, Asia Brewery Incorporated (ABI), Universal Robina Corporations (URC), Trust International Paper Corporations (TIPCO), APO Cement Plant (Cemex), Atlas Fertilizer, Philippine Batteries Incorporated (PBI), Philippine Polypropylene Incorporated, United Laboratories, Petron Plant, United Laboratories Incorporated, Concepcion Durables Incorporated, and Salcon Power Corporations (SPC). Resolved customer issues in a timely manner utilizing problem-solving skills.

Trained staff in new technologies and software applications. Project supervisions during implementations and mobilizations based on the submitted Gantt chart to the customer.

Identified potential solutions to technical problems based on data analysis. Coordinated with clients on interfacing to existing systems for specified and procured equipment for project implementation.

Developed systemic designs for clients, specified equipment, created design drawings & flowchart based on machine operations, FCDS, programmed PLC's, HMI's and SCADA systems.

Provided diagnostic analysis and production line improvements for existing facilities (Including electric, controls, and other disciplines). Project scheduling for implementations and deployment of programmer. Verify and evaluate purchased Bills of Materials (BOM) based on specified contract and purchased orders.

Offered decision-making ROI and cost-benefit projections to guide project development and implementation.

Updated project manager twice weekly regarding status of open projects. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Determined schedules, sequences and assignments for work activities, based on priority, quantity of equipment and personnel skill. Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.

Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.

Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.

System Engineer, 05/2007 - 06/2011

GRAM Industrial Incorporated - Muntinlupa City, Philippines

• Developed and implemented test plans for automotive engines to ensure the highest level of performance.

• Troubleshoot issues with existing engines using specialized diagnostic tools and techniques.

• Developed ladder logic diagrams for PLCs according to customer needs.

• Debugged existing PLC programs in order to identify errors and optimize performance.

• Tested newly developed PLC programs to ensure proper functioning before deployment.

• Programmed PLC, HMI, SCADA systems using various software packages such as Simatic Manager, WinCC, WinCCFlex, Simatic S5, protool, Microwin, Logo.

• Assisted with wiring and installation of control panels, power supplies, junction boxes, cables.

• Configured communication networks between PLCs and other automation devices via Ethernet and IP or other protocols.

• Provided technical support for customers regarding their PLC programming issues.

• Monitored system performance regularly through diagnostic tools like OPC servers and Siemens Step7 software.

• Implemented safety features into programmable logic controllers based on industry standards.

• Maintained detailed documentation of all programming efforts including changes made over time.

• Reviewed product designs from a programming perspective prior to production launch.

• Designed, developed, and implemented firmware to support embedded system product concepts.

• Troubleshoot machinery and programming issues to exceed production goals.

• Developed solutions to a wide range of complex technical problems to meet organizational objectives and deadlines.

• Coordinated project plans to execute major upgrades and successfully guided technical teams in achieving project goals. EDUCATION

Master of Science, Master of Engineering in Industrial Engineering, 02/2023

– Up to date

Mapua University - Manila, Philippines

Associate of Science, Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology, 04/2007

Rizal Technological University - Mandaluyong City, Philippines Some College (No Degree), BS Accountancy Undergraduate Foundation University - Dumaguete City, Philippines Some College (No Degree), MicroMasters Certificate in Project Management Rochester Institute of Technology - Rochester, NY

TRAINING AND SEMINAR

Title : International Project Management

Conducted : Rochester Institute of Technology

Venue : EDx Online Course

Date : October 9, 2020

Title : Best Practices for Project Management Success Conducted : Rochester Institute of Technology

Venue : EDx Online Course

Date : August 25, 2020

Title : Project Management Life Cycle

Conducted : Rochester Institute of Technology

Venue : EDx Online Course

Date : July 24, 2020

Title : PMP Project Management Workshop

Conducted : Knowledge Square Training Center

Speaker : : Abu Bakar Ahsen

Venue : Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Date : February 21-March 02, 2019

Title : ISO 9001:2015 Awareness & Internal Quality Audit Conducted : FAHSS/TUV NORD Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Speaker : : Eng. Mohammed Ossman

Venue : United Mining Industries – Saudi Arabia

Date : March 21-23, 2017

Title : OSHA 30HRS - General Industry Outreach Training Conducted : Knowledge Square Training Center

Speaker : Engr. Muhammad Hassan

Venue : Royal Commission Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Date : September 1-3, 2016

Title : Intouch for System Platform 2014 R2

Conducted : Precast FZCO, DAFZA Dubai, UAE

Speaker : Monzer Karhani

Venue : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Date : February 21-25, 2016

Title : Application Server 2014 R2

Conducted : Precast FZCO, DAFZA Dubai, UAE

Speaker : Monzer Karhani

Venue : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Date : February 14-17, 2016

Title : Basic Fire Fighting

Certificate No. : AS0008153

Speaker : Arabian Safety Training Centre

Venue : Yanbu, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Date : March 8-9, 2015

Title : Basic First Aid and CPR

Certificate No. : AS0008175

Speaker : Arabian Safety Training Centre

Venue : Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

Date : March 7- 8, 2015

Title : ISO 9001:2008 Awareness & Internal Quality Auditor Conducted : FAHSS/TUV NORD Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Speaker : Eng. Mohammed Ossman

Venue : United Mining Industries – Saudi Arabia

Date : April 29-30 & May 1, 2014

Title : SIMATIC S7 TIA Advance Programming

Conducted : SIEMENS – Philippines

Speaker : Engr. Lito Torres

Venue : Salcedo Tower, Makati City, Philippines

Date : April 20-24, 2009

Title : Intensive Instrumentation & Automation Course Conducted : Phil Asia School of Instrumentation & Automation Venue : PSIA Boni Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines Date : August 27 – October 17, 2008

Title : SIMATIC Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) WinCC Conducted : SIEMENS – Philippines

Speaker : Engr. Lito Torres

Venue : Salcedo Tower, Makati City, Philippines

Date : October 1 - 5, 2007

Title : 3rd Asia Workshop on Repair of Simatic PG/IPC Conducted : SIEMENS – Bangkok Thailand

Speaker : Engr. Bern Waldman

Venue : SIEMENS - Bangkok Thailand

Date : May 8-10, 2007

Title : SIMATIC S7 TIA Basic Programming

Conducted : SIEMENS – Philippines

Speaker : Engr. Lito Torres

Venue : Salcedo Tower, Makati City, Philippines

Date : April 26-30, 2007

LANGUAGES

Filipino, English: First Language

Arabic: A2

Elementary

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

• Yanbu Filipino Community Volunteer - Vice President (2019 up to date)

• College Scholar Awardee graduated (April 2007)

• Salutatorian Graduate during High School (2003)

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