Mechanical Engineer Systems
Resume:
Rolando M. Barros
Mechanical Engineer/Supervisor
**************@*****.***
San Juan City, NCR,1500 Philippines
Profile
Highly experienced Mechanical Supervisor and Engineer with 30 Years of experience in maintenance, repair & inspection of mechanical systems, rotating equipment and a track record of effectively leading maintenance operations in high-pressure environments. I am skilled in coordinating mechanical inspections and overseeing repair processes to ensure the longevity of machinery. My proactive approach in identifying maintenance needs and implementing corrective actions helps minimize downtime while maximizing operational efficiency. Passionate about optimizing mechanical systems, planning, coordination and promoting safety awareness within the team, I aim to enhance the overall performance and reliability of mechanical assets in any organization. Work Experience
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Maaden Waad Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC) Turaif, Saudi Arabia January 2022 - Present
• Inspected periodically all equipment’s of Beneficiation Plant (Upstream/Wet) to include flotation, Sizing Area, Rod Mills, Tailing Horizontal Belt Filter and Concentrate Horizontal Belt Filter, Blowers, pumps, Thickener, centrifugal/progressive cavity pumps and Vacuum Blowers to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
• Conduct equipment categorization and ranking prioritization based on operation criticality, safety, health and environmental impact.
• Perform Checking, evaluation and improvement of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and maintenance workflow based on actual, practical and safety standards.
• Conduct checking and evaluation of technical drawings and specifications for any proposed improvement or modification on maintenance works and Equipment.
• Reviewed safety practices of mechanical personnel and ensured that all are following company safety guidelines.
• Prepared equipment specific documentation such as special assemble instructions, past modification, data sheets, calibration requirements, manufacturer design information and purchase necessary parts, equipment, services, and documentation necessary to perform maintenance work.
• Investigated mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems using FMEA methods and RCA (Root Cause Analysis).
• Handled shutdown activities, Sequence activity prioritization, vendor and manpower arrangement for a given period.
• Met 100% of deadlines for the turnover of machines during routine maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• Performed preventive maintenance on pumps and other equipment saving 30% of future repair spending.
• Conduct planning, scheduling and monitoring of Rotating and Static equipment subject for or under Preventive Maintenance (PM).
Mechanical Supervisor
Maaden Phosphate Company (MPC) Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia March 2019 - December 2021
• Prepared estimates of work hours, materials, and resources required for maintenance projects.
• Supervised maintenance activities (Shutdown, Preventive and Corrective), replaced damaged parts of pumps
(mechanical seals, bearing, pump assembly installation and alignment), material handling equipment
(conveyors, reclaimer and stackers). Including hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, power units, and oil. Hydraulic hose lines, fittings, Pneumatic actuators, motors, valves, regulators, lubricators, tubes, and fittings.
• Implementation of ZERO BD machines contributing 75% of total machines
• Executed shifting & commissioning of 15 machines during plant expansion within a short period of days.
• Achieved MTTR through extensive training programs reduced downtime to enhance productivity.
• Involved and helped improve the MTBF/MTTR department goals and benchmark.
• Identified equipment failure root causes and initiated corrective actions.
• Monitored the performance of maintenance staff and personnel to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Monitored inventory and ordered new supplies to meet demands for repairs.
• Created WR and closed completed WO in the Oracle system to reduced backlog of the system generated PMs to maintain KPI within the benchmark.
• Inspected, tested, measured completed work, using devices such as hand tools, precision measuring tools and gauge to verify conformance to standards and repair requirements
• Created detailed documentation of all maintenance activities. Rotating Equipment Supervisor (Polymer)
Petro Rabigh Refining Company (PRC) Rabigh, Saudi Arabia March 2018 - March 2019
• Provided technical support to rotating equipment engineering and maintenance matters for Polymer Areas
(EPR, TPO, LDPE, PMMA & Nylon 6).
• Aligned machines and equipment use hoist, jacks, dial gauge, alignment kit and optical alignment (SKF) equipment.
• Replaced defective parts of machine, adjusted clearance, and alignment of moving parts.
• Provided technical assistance/troubleshooting assistance in resolving rotating equipment design, operation, and maintenance problems; contacted vendor/supplier representative as required.
• Scheduled and supervised the work of rotating equipment technicians and millwright.
• Prepared technical tabulation and evaluation for any type of rotating equipment submitted by Vendors.
• Analyzed rotating machinery equipment history data in terms of failure analysis and spare parts consumptions and injected the experience into selection of equipment during project execution.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various types of rotary equipment, including pumps, compressors, gearboxes, agitators, blowers, and static equipment such as heat exchangers, chillers, valves, columns, and tanks.
• Perform alignment and replacement of bearings in rotary equipment, as well as installation and replacement of mechanical seals in centrifugal pumps.
• Improved equipment reliability by 40% though the implementation of a CMMS to schedule and execute preventive and predictive maintenance and mitigate all hazards or risks.
• Established and maintained complete equipment parts catalog, equipment history, storeroom and materials master list.
• Developed equipment criticality rankings that identify and address potential risk associated with the operation and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Met 100% of deadlines for the turnover of machines during routine maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• Performed preventive maintenance on pumps and other equipment saving 30% of future repair spending. Mechanical Engineer
Saudi Dolomite Co., Ltd. Ain Dar, Saudi Arabia June 2015 - March 2018
• Originated and developed analysis to rapidly repair equipment by studying Operating Equipment Manual
(OEM) repair, maintenance, and procedures.
• Performed regular maintenance checks to identify and address potential issues of Plant Assets such as Hydration Plant, Vertical Shaft Kiln, Crushers /Sizing Screens, Blowers, Conveyors, Dust Collector, Gearbox
(Variable and Servo Drives). This includes engineering, planning/scheduling, documentation, and reporting.
• Reviewed all equipment spare parts requirement. Procured according to criticality and budget.
• Identified tools and methodologies for preventive and predictive maintenance downtime.
• Acquiring failure data to prepare maintenance plans for restoring equipment to operating condition.
• Conducted checking and evaluation of technical drawings and specifications for any proposed improvement or modification on maintenance works and Equipment.
• Predictive Maintenance (PdM) through daily routine inspection and condition monitoring of equipment at the assigned area (Vibration and Oil Analysis).
• Conducted assessment for improvement of planned maintenance works output for a given time frame, Planned Maintenance Percentage (PMP), Planned Maintenance Optimization (PMO)
• Implemented continuous improvements to reduce downtime and increase productivity.
• Investigated equipment failures and difficulties. Diagnosed faulty operation and recommended remedial actions.
• Established and coordinated maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in prescribed condition.
• Conferred with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Mechanical Supervisor (MEPF/Rotating Equipment)
EEI Corporation Philippines June 2014 – June 2015 MEFPS (Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection and Sanitary) – HIGH RISE BEACON TOWER 3 PROJECT
• Reviewed and processed of MEPF shop drawings and other submittals.
• Evaluated information and analyzed problems logically to develop solutions.
• Planned and coordinates all on-site MEPF activities to comply with applicable owner contract documents, engineer and government, requirements and codes.
• Prepared accurate plans in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection and Sanitary Works. Reviewed construction drawing & submittals, prepared request for information (RFI) prior to approval of owner and project managers.
• Maintained quality control program requirements and special process/test techniques required.
• Working knowledge of codes, construction sequencing, scheduling, safety regulations and engineering drawings required.
• Planned and coordinating the activities of contractors/sub-contractors with excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Attended and actively participated in daily and weekly construction and coordination meetings with project team and management.
SIEMEN’S PROJECT 450 MW COMBINE CYCLE POWER PLANT
• Directly reporting to Construction Superintendent (Gas & Steam Turbine Group).
• Supervised erection works of Rotating/ Static Equipment, do method statement in installation/erection procedure of mechanical equipment Siemen STG (Steam Turbine Generator) of 450 MW Combine Cycle Power Plant, Single Shaft alignment and levelling.
• Directed installation, operation, maintenance, or repair of rotating /static equipment such as pumps, blowers, condenser, heat exchangers, steam/gas turbines and other auxiliary equipment of combine cycle power plant.
• Supervised commissioning activities and understanding LOTO procedure.
• Maintained quality control program requirements and special process/test techniques required. Technical coordination with Sub-Contractor, Vendor, Client Owner (Siemens).
• Responsible in distribution/mobilizing/delivery of materials and equipment needed by the crew.
• Equipment installation: withdrawal of equipment and accessories marked the canter lines on equipment and cleaning; erection and levelling/canter line; initial alignment; preparation for “pocket grouting”; Request for RFI for initial coupling alignment prior to grouting.
• Performed surface preparation, chipping work for equipment foundation packer plate, setting elevation, checking centering& levelling. Alignment of moving parts, align machine, pumps, turbines and equipment using precision tools. Assist vendor for repair (stripping & rebuilding pumps.).
• Prepared foundation for equipment installation / Erection of Turbo-set: LP Turbine (250T), HP Turbine
(300T), Clutch (56T), Generator (355T), Gas Turbine (260T), Inlet Filter (120T), Turbine Exhaust (18T), Diffuser
(80T), Fuel Gas piping manifold (30T).
• Assembled LP Turbine parts with the individual alignment such as the pedestal bearing, dis-assembling and assembling, centering guide, inner/outer casing, upper cover casing, rotor blade with longitudinal and transverse alignment.
• Final alignment of LP/HP Turbine, clutch, generator and Gas Turbine.
• Prepared three (3) weeks look ahead schedule.
Maintenance Planner/Coordinator
Ambatovy Mining Project (Sheritt/Dynatec Madagascar) Madagascar April 2011 - June 2014 Planned and prepared detailed work packages for commissioning & startup (CSU), plant preventive maintenance
(PPM), corrective maintenance (CM) and improvement projects using EAM Infor following the Ambatovy Maintenance Work Process for works to be performed by the respective maintenance crafts and contractors to insure that the plant is maintained in a safe, reliable, and efficient manner, in compliance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
• Review/Approved and prioritized all maintenance service requests.
• Responsible for maintaining on-going shutdown/slowdown plans for each area of responsibility.
• Reported maintenance activities via weekly summaries (work completed, backlogs).
• Create/issued Work Orders using CMMS/EAM software for maintenance works at Ancillary Plants and PAL
(Pressure Acid Leach) areas.
• Plan work packages to ensure compliance with HSE Safety Rules, Standards, and work practices.
• Prepared daily schedules from the approved weekly schedule. Coordinate daily schedules with Maintenance Foreman, Supervisor and Operations Foremen and ensured that a complete planning package is attached to the Work Order.
• Participates in the Weekly/Schedule Coordination meeting and presents the Weekly Schedule of workable maintenance jobs from the backlog. Ensured that a clear understanding exists of which jobs will be worked in the upcoming week. Finalized the Weekly Schedule for Operations approval.
• Prepared detailed job step plans in proper execution sequence, with details of craft man-hour and crew size required for the activities. Utilized extensive knowledge of craft skills and knowledge of equipment involved and placed job steps in proper sequence to ensure efficient completion of work to meet operational requirements. Visited job site when necessary to determine special job requirements.
• Involved and participated in the Commissioning/Start-up/Operations of Hydrogen Sulphide Plant (H2S), Ammonia Plant (NH3), Naphtha Storage and Distribution, Lime and Limestone Plant.
• Worked with Commissioning Team and Planners in the commissioning of Limestone Plant, Conveyor, Stockpile (Sulphur, Coal, and Limestone), Pipe Rack (LP/MP/HP steam), Ammonia Plant, H2S Plant, and H2 Plant. Assist in POVT, punch item rectification, field verification and updated the project status.
• Created Turnaround (TA)/Shutdown Plan and Schedule using MS Project and set-up/organized meetings to validate the scope, duration and resource allocations.
• Performed close coordination between Process Owner, Execution Team, Asset Reliability Team and Project Team for smooth implementation of activities.
• Checked and confirmed with Equipment As-built, P&ID and Data Sheets while generating work order planning to ensure reliability and conformity.
• Performed site walkdown prior planning to capture everything within equipment making sure that all will be done during outage.
• Perform physical inspection/ confirmation of every material at Supply Chain Management (SCM) prior to creation of “Pick Tickets” to ensure material conformity while preventing too much expenditure.
• Drives Bi-weekly meeting with superintendent and Managers to validate 3-month,1-year and 5-years plan forecast.
• Contributed significantly to the maintenance department’s achievement of a yearly average of 90% schedule compliance for repair work and 97% on PPM work.
• Identified and developed standard work routines and task lists in EAM for all equipment in areas of responsibility.
• Maintained database and report on tracking work completion, scheduled vs. unscheduled work, and other metrics to track and improve overall maintenance performance.
• Established critical spare parts kits and reduced on hand inventory by 21%.
• The
*Identified as “Key Contributor” as part of the Ambatovy Operations Group “Key Contributor Program”. Mechanical Leader
JX Nippon Mining & Metals (Phils.) Inc. SEPZ, Lagune Technopark, Philippines January 1998 - April 2011
• Supervised personnel assigned on shifts including assignments of duty and managed a team of 20 mechanicians effectively to complete projects and maintenance activities within targets.
• Identified and resolved technical issues in production equipment, leading to a 10% reduction in production defects and savings in rework costs.
• Identified and eliminate recurring maintenance problems (abnormal sound, vibration, leakage, misalignment). Implement NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) of equipment rotating and critical parts to determine failure before it breaks down.
• Experienced in Power Hand tools, PVC/Lead welding, Precision Measuring instrument. Other measuring instruments such as Infrared Thermometer, Tachometer, Surface Roughness Tester and Durometer.
• Helped improve department goals MTTR/MTBF of machine/equipment. Achieved a 50% reduction in maintenance cost by maintaining a routine service program for plant equipment and refurbishing.
• Effectively reduced breakdowns by implementing PM’s and attained maintenance target deadline.
• Pump maintenance repair, disassemble and assemble (Gould STX/MTX model, Sanwa, Grundfos, Gould Magnetic Pump, Pit Pump, Multi-Stage Pump) replaced mechanical seal, bearing, labyrinth seal and worn- out shaft, installation and alignment (conventional), inspection & lubrication.
• PM and inspection Chrome Plater, Drum Polisher, resolved issue of Slitting Machine and Hydraulic Baler lubrication.
• Performed maintenance activities during acid cleaning and TC shots for TL (Treatline) and TRCF (Treated-Roll Copper Foil) units, replacement of damage roller bearing, alignment and parallelism, roller replacement, Plating Cell gap adjustment.
• Shutdown/Routine maintenance of EDCF (Electro-Deposited Copper Foil) units: replacement of anode and Ti substrate, anode lead welding, alignment, parallelism and levelling of rollers, adjustment of anode-cathode gap, gap measurement and adjustment.
• Condition Monitoring,Operation and maintained parameters of facilities equipment: Chillers, AHU, Compressors, Scrubber & Blowers; Cyclo-Blowers, Pumps, Hitachi DSP 75 & SDS 200 Screw Compressor
(10m3/min &33m3/min), Cooper Turbo 2000 Compressor (150 HP),680 CFM, Atlas Copco ZE-75 (75 kw,23m3/min), Chillers (210 TOR), Liang-Chi Cooling Towers (400 TOR) and maintained record of facilities parameters and equipment history.
• Plate Heat Exchanger cleaning, inspection (Dye-Check), replacement of defective plates and gap adjustment.
• PM and troubleshooting of WWTP (Wastewater Treatment Plant) equipment (Rotary Feeder, Diaphragm Pump, Circulation Pumps, Thickener, Agitators, Vessels).
• Conduct regular implementation of 5’S method and practice Total Productive Maintenance
(TPM)/Autonomous Maintenance (AM) to increase overall equipment efficiency (OEE).
*Recepient of 10 Year Service Award and promoted from Mechanician to Mechanical Leader Process Engineer
Salem Oceanic Corporation Philippines January 1997 - January 1998
• Design workflows or systems to enhance productivity.
• Created and refined processes for retail and e-commerce operations.
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and (KPIs).
• Analyzed current processes to identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks.
• Recommend and implement improvements to reduce costs, mistakes, waste, or time.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure processes are running smoothly.
• Investigate issues, diagnose problems, and propose solutions.
• Collected and analyzed performance data to measure process efficiency.
• Set and monitor KPIs (e.g., production yield, downtime, throughput rates).
• Identify and implement new tools, machinery, or software to improve processes.
• Work closely with teams in production, quality assurance, logistics, and other departments.
• Provide technical support and training to team members.
• Evaluated the results/findings on the cause of deviation from the standard work procedure and work instruction.
• Coordinated and implemented quality control objectives, activities, or procedures to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability or minimize costs.
• Planned and established sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
Technical Staff Engineer (TSE)/Assistant Supervisor General Textile Corporation Philippines July 1993 – December 1996
• Assessed the condition of all mechanical components during normal operation in conjunction with an active preventive maintenance program to minimize equipment downtime or unsafe situations.
• Plans and oversee the whole maintenance program of the entire finishing plant to be carried out fully, down to its respective sections to ensure equipment reliability and operational availability.
• Reduced equipment downtime by 60% by performing routine maintenance inspections on all equipment.
• Responsible for the proper and normal operating condition of all Textile Finishing equipment through proper maintenance of the following textile machinery: Hot Stenter, Sanforising (Pad Drying Machine), Krantz, Arriola, Ichinose, Purification equipment.
• Set maintenance goals every month & procure necessary preparation of spares.
• Schedules plant maintenance to ensure conflicts with plant production are minimized and plant safety and the environment are not compromised.
• Oversee the safety and welfare of individual workers within the plant.
• Coordinate with other services department, works involving support groups and follow-up for prioritization of works to be served as in Machine Shop, Technical Services departments, and Construction Services.
• Conduct safety toolbox meeting daily, weekly and monthly.
• Supervised the overhauling and rehabilitation of the following Textile equipment: Sanforising, Hot Stenter, Krantz, PDM, Ichinose Printing Machine
• Performed installation, maintenance, inspection. repair and testing of mechanical components to include pumps (centrifugal, gear pump) variable speed drives, and heat exchanger.
• Replaced and adjustment of mechanical seals. Performed preventive and repair maintenance, lubrications and inspections.
*Promoted from Technical Staff Engineer to Assistant Maintenance Supervisor IQC (Incoming QC) Inspector
Samsung Electronics Corporation Philippines May 1993 – July 1993
• Maked sure unloaded TV local parts by warehouse are inspected and passed with regards to IQC standard and procedures, spot and checked inspection point.
• Prepared inspection and discrepancy reports.
• I identified and spotted TV CRT rejection criteria (Glowing Neck, Ion spot, Dirt/Spectacles, Weak red gun, CRT Dot, Blurred and Flickering).
• Prepared weekly reports on cartoon boxes, styropor, SCPD cabinet, painting section and TV accessories
(warranty tags, labels inspection tags).
• Training and orientation of new IQC Inspectors.
Preventive Maintenance Technician (Engineering Department) B-Meg Feed Plant (San Miguel Corporation Feed & Livestock Division) Philippines March 1992 – June 1992
• Vibration monitoring of feed plant rotating equipment (Hammer Mill, C-Fan, Grinding Machine, Blowers, Pumps) using vibration instrument (Vibrospect).
• Analyzed vibration reading and cause analysis (Loose Bolts, misalignment, unbalance etc.).
• Steam Trap and condensate inspection.
• Handles other duties /project assigned by PM Manager (Condensate recovery project).
• Performed thorough daily visual inspections of mechanical assets to maintain workflows. Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification efficiently
• Maintained mechanical assets to minimize unplanned breakdowns.
• Provided detailed feedback on asset performance and health to drive preventative maintenance. Project Scheduler
PLDT (Philippine Long-Distance Telephone) Co. Philippines April 1991
• Prepared project schedule work package.
• Update the project and follow-up the progress.
• Field verification and backlog update.
Skills
Mechanical Inspection Root Cause Analysis/FMEA CMMS/EAM Equipment Troubleshooting Preventive/Corrective Maintenance Oracle Supervisory Maintenance Optimization MS Project
Pumps Mechanical Assembly Microsoft Office Suite
Maintenance Planning/Scheduling Mechanical Engineering Rotating/Static equipment Education
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Manila, Philippines Graduated: 1992 Certifications
• Certificate of Appreciation – Maaden Waad Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC), May 2023 Turnaround/Shutdown execution – Recognition for Outstanding Leadership in Mechanical Supervision.
• Certificate of Appreciation – Maaden Waad Shamal Phosphate Company (MWSPC), December 2022 Recognition for Excellence in Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Practices.
• EAM Infor – Tapakala Training Center, Ambatovy, Madagascar, June 2011
• Induction Plant Training (H2, H2S, ASU, Lime & Limestone Plant, LPG/Naphtha, Ammonia), Ambatovy, 2011
• MS Project 2010 – Tapakala Training Center, Ambatovy, Madagascar, June 2011
• PTW (Permit-To-Work) System – Moromanga Mine Site, Madagascar, April 2011
• Basic Lubrication and Compressed Air System Seminar
• Philippines Society of Mechanical Engineers, Member
• Seminar on Pneumatic Technology and Energy Savings on Pneumatic System, October 2009 Nikko Metals (Philippines), Inc.
• Challenge of Leadership, September 2009 Nikko Metals (Philippines) Inc.
• Problem-Solving Manufacturing Approach, April 2008 Nikko Materials (Philippines) Inc.
• Roller Bearing: Theory and Practice, March 2004 GNF-P Inc.
• Communication Enhancement, October 2001 GNF (Philippines) Inc.
• Seminar on Psychometric and Air Conditioning, August 2001 GNF-P Inc.
• Iwaki Chemical Pumps, March 2001 Iwaki Chemical Pumps (Phils.), Makati, Philippines
• Maintenance Procedure/Equipment Setting/Engineering Application, February 1998 GNF (Phils.) Inc.
• Occupational Safety and Health Course, October 1994 QC Industrial Safety Council Inc, QC, Philippines
• Seminar on Fluid System, January 1991 Don Bosco Technical College, Mandaluyong, Philippines
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