Pedro (Peter) Valera Email & Phone Number

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Dallas, Texas, Us

Planned and implemented CAPEX and (Plant) engineering projects to maintain and improve plant operations (operations and environmental); increase safety and reliability. Design, (New Installation and Retrofit) Project and Construction Management; (Plant) CAPEX Projects Planning and Implementation. Provide end-user (Production Operations and Maintenance) training and support.• Planned and implemented the facility’s Capital Expenditure Project to improve and maintain productivity; increased safety, and environmental compliance -meeting local and state safety, and environmental agencies standards, safely; on-time, and within budget• Anticipate, identify and evaluate unsafe and environmentally hazardous conditions and practices and develop countermeasures and controls. Developed and implemented processes, designed and installed, physical, process hazard, controls, devices, and fixtures• Researches, plans and reviews contractors’ bids for approval regarding the acquisition, installation, repair, remodeling of capital equipment, company facilities expansion, construction, major maintenance projects and service contracts.

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

GKN Aerospace, Santa Ana, CaliforniaA global first tier provider of industry leading aerostructures, engine systems and components, wiring systems, ice protection, transparencies, MRO and services.Facilities Engineer (737 Max)- Equipment Safety Engineer Sept 2015 – PresentPlans and coordinates facility improvement projects and activities to support the implementation of a new product line for major aerospace commercial aircraft structural assembly. Plant Equipment Safety Engineering.• Planned and implemented facilities projects/activities supporting the 737 Max Program - safely, according to schedule, within budget. Developed plant equipment layouts, utility piping and drawings, project bid documents. Project and Construction management• Researches, plans and reviews contractors’ bids for approval regarding the acquisition, installation, repair, remodeling of capital equipment, company facilities expansion, construction, major maintenance projects and service contracts.• Anticipate, identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices. Developed, designed and installed equipment physical, process hazard, controls, devices, and fixtures• Evaluate the effectiveness of hazard controls/devices and take action for further improvement

Lake Forest, Il, Us

Plans and implements CAPEX and (Plant) engineering projects to increase capacity, process stability, safety, energy reduction; reduce environmental impact. Plant equipment and facilities engineering.

Macclesfield, Cheshire, Gb

Provide engineering, project direction and maintenance support for the West Coast Bodycote locations. • Provide engineering leadership on projects for equipment and facility installations. • Plan, develop, and implement CAPEX projects for each location• Provide assistance in identifying and implementing process improvements• Created a facilities and project share site for the West Coast facilities

Lake Forest, Il, Us

Plans and implements CAPEX and (Plant) engineering projects to increase capacity, process stability, safety, energy reduction; reduce environmental impact. Plant engineering.• Executes CAPEX and (Plant) engineering projects safely; according to schedule and budget• Installed and commissioned the plant's thermal oxidizer in record time; earning the company's Environmental Facility of the Year award• Restored and increased plant production capacity through the swift implementation of the plant's (New Blowing Agent) Output Recapture Project; without Safety issues and near misses.• Lead initiatives to improve stability and delivery of blowing agent to the extruders-improving process stability and product quality• Developed capital allocation and funding requests for future plant productivity and energy reduction projects • Restored the reliability of plant's utility equipment by reviving and improving their Preventive Maintenance Program• Trained maintenance personnel on new equipment and processes.• Assessed equipment performance and make recommendations for improvement

Pittsburgh, Pa, Us

Installed and commissioned a non reversing Cold Rolling Mill for Alcoa-Bohai Aluminum Industries (China)• Oversaw all activities related to the installation and commissioning of the New Cold Mill are performed or executed in accordance with the set plans, standards, safety, schedule, priorities and quality• Ensured all scheduled activities are executed safely and timely by directing on a day to day basis, all project interface groups, US and Chinese, engineers, contractors and vendors..• To minimize delays, resolved swiftly design, construction, and installation issues by conferring with the chief designers, (China) design institute, vendors, process owners, site engineers.• Reduce project costs by utilizing local (China) vendors instead of US and European based vendors.• Assessed equipment performance and make recommendations for improvement.

Ensure continuity of all plant production and support areas; including power plant, waste and water treatment facilities, security.• Oversaw all activities related to efficient and effective production of Copper Foil too ensure all activities / works are performed in accordance with the set plans, schedule, priorities and all products produced are all in accordance with the required customer specifications.• Resolve process deviations, abnormalities in production flow and provide action based on the Out of Control Plan (OCAP). • Resolve problems relating to production schedule(s); materials delivery, quality, and production equipment by conferring with the designated officers / engineers• Act as Safety Officer during the off shift hours to ensure employee's health and safety in the event of cyanide leaks, fire, etc.

Ensure the new galvanizing line (CGL1) is in good condition to produce high quality galvanized steel at the required volume.• Recommends and implement improvement / upgrades to the new galvanizing line to make it more safe, increase productivity, quality.• Set-up and organized a new maintenance group for the new line. • Trained maintenance personnel and staff. Identified the needs of each member and recommend and develop a training program to augment his skills.• Created and environment of continuous improvement through regular meetings, process training, and coaching sessions with maintenance and production staff.

Directed plant operations during the off shift hours to ensure continuity of operations in all production and support areas.• Managed production and maintenance schedules to ensure harmony and continuity of operations during the off shift hours.• Managed and direct plant support services during the off shift hours.• Resolved swiftly any production and maintenance issues during the off shift hours to minimize delays and losses

Plans and implements engineering projects according to safety standards, schedule and budget. Project and construction management.• Installed and commissioned 50 Tons Oil Fired Aluminum Ingot Pusher Type Preheating Furnace to increase plant capacity• Upgraded the existing Cold Rolling Mill with the installation of Automatic Gauge and Shape Control System to increase capacity and quality• Installed and commissioned a Vacuum Distillation Unit to recycle used (dirty) rolling oil• Upgraded and revamped aluminum processing equipment like Furnaces, Rolling Mills, Tension Levelers to improve productivity, safety, and quality• Installed and commissioned the Paintline (Chemical) Wastewater Treatment Facility• Trained operators and maintenance personnel on the operations and maintenance on newly installed and upgraded equipment.• Assessed (post project) equipment performance and make necessary improvements.

Reporting to the Plant Manager and the Human Resources Department. Underwent training in all Plant Operations and Support Groups.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

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