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Management of the technical group (central lab team, reliability, mining, process, and project engineering) at Covia Mexico which are considered as key areas of the organization. Strategic planning of the CAPEX projects to ensure the continuous growth of Mexico business. Ensuring long-term solution for process improvements and facilities expansions. Guarantee the continuity of the business by providing strategic plan of raw material reserves. Support to the operation staff by developing… Show more Management of the technical group (central lab team, reliability, mining, process, and project engineering) at Covia Mexico which are considered as key areas of the organization. Strategic planning of the CAPEX projects to ensure the continuous growth of Mexico business. Ensuring long-term solution for process improvements and facilities expansions. Guarantee the continuity of the business by providing strategic plan of raw material reserves. Support to the operation staff by developing guidelines in reliability engineering matters. Show less

To develop an engineering strategy for the site. This should involve defining and integrating best in class structure and ways of working in line with the business strategy.. Engineering process mechanical, electrical, and control design to eliminate problems.Implement an asset management program to cover process equipment, services and manufacturing facility. Selection and standardisation of technology, equipment and machine parts. Fully documented supporting procedures.Management… Show more To develop an engineering strategy for the site. This should involve defining and integrating best in class structure and ways of working in line with the business strategy.. Engineering process mechanical, electrical, and control design to eliminate problems.Implement an asset management program to cover process equipment, services and manufacturing facility. Selection and standardisation of technology, equipment and machine parts. Fully documented supporting procedures.Management of capital budgets and implementation of capital projects. Use of gannt charts and risk identificationDevelop and document best practise policy, strategy plans and visual KPI’s.Implement a process of Continuous Improvement.Engineering team recruitment, performance management, training and development plans. Develop a culture of continuous improvement.Management and control of contractors in compliance with group and site work safety procedures.Compliance with regulatory, customer, environmental, insurance and safety requirements. Show less

Plan, execute and finalize projects in mining operations for increasing plant capacity, refurbish facilities and compliance of new regulations, within budget and scope objectives. Develop business cases to achieve proper authorizations of capital expenditure. Propose possible solution to production facilities requirements. Effectively communicate project status to top-management staff. Motivate team members in order to achieve project objectives.

Manage projects in electrode manufacturing facility from business case stage to completion for improving productivity and efficiency, within budget and scope objectives. Plan and execution of refurbished main equipment program. Root cause analysis of electrodes facility failures for providing integral solutions in order to avoid downtime. Develop risk mitigation plans.

Plan, execute and finalize small packaged gases projects for increasing plant productivity, refurbish main equipment thorough capital expenditure, within budget and scope objectives. Plan and execute preventive scheduled maintenance main equipment (compressors, cryogenic pumps, dry ice machines and acetylene facilities). Collaboration with GSS group in supporting commissioning and start-up tasks for packaged gases projects. Development of yearly budgets for a higher efficiency of the… Show more Plan, execute and finalize small packaged gases projects for increasing plant productivity, refurbish main equipment thorough capital expenditure, within budget and scope objectives. Plan and execute preventive scheduled maintenance main equipment (compressors, cryogenic pumps, dry ice machines and acetylene facilities). Collaboration with GSS group in supporting commissioning and start-up tasks for packaged gases projects. Development of yearly budgets for a higher efficiency of the maintenance scheduled programs and modifications on the facilities. PHA Leader conducting of high risk installations. Developing root cause analysis in the failure of critical equipment of the current facilities. Coordinate technical training for maintenance staff. Show less

Responsible for identification, development, and implementation of innovative solutions to reliability issues for multiple facilities. Making technical decisions based on full awareness of viability, cost and other benefits. Ensure the reliable operation of packaged gases production facilities, while achieving the lowest life cycle cost.

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