PEDRO VALERA
3 Pearl
Laguna Niguel
CA 92677
949.466.5398
[email protected]
http://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrovalera
SUMMARY
Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in project, construction management and production supervision. Completed projects within budget and schedule. With experience in site safety management, quality, process improvement. Key strengths include problem resolution, scheduling, and training. Hands-on trouble shooter with experience with mechanical and electrical processing equipment. International business exposure (China).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ALCOA, Inc; Knoxville, Tennessee 2007-2009
Manufacturer of aluminum fabricated aluminum products for all major industries
Project Engineer/Asst Chief Engineer Mills (Mechanical) -Alcoa China Expansion Project
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
Directed a day to day basis, all project interface groups, US and Chinese, engineers, contractors and vendors, to ensure all scheduled activities for the day are executed safely.
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
NIKKO MATERIALS PHILLIPPINES, INC, Laguna, Philippines 2003-2006
A Japanese company engaged in the manufacture of electro-deposited copper foil for the electronics industry.
Shift Duty Officer ( SDO ) / Shift Manager
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.
SONIC STEEL INDUSTRIES, INC; Cavite, Philippines 2002-2003
The largest galvanizing company in the Philippines; producing Zinc coated and Aluminum-Zinc coated steel sheets.
CGL Line 1 Engineering and Maintenance Officer
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.
Reynolds Philippine Corporation ; Cavite, Philippines 1988-2002
Manufacturer of quality aluminum products for food, pharmaceutical, beverage and construction industries
Plant Shift Manager (1997-2002)...
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