Autodesk Inventor
Rodrigo Navarrete
Mechanical Engineer
Santa Tecla
Summary
Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Determined Mechanical Engineer adept at assigning tasks to team members based on individual strengths. Communicated with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Projects Manager
Productos Alimenticios Bocadeli S.A. De C.V.
2022.11 - Current
- Led project development with annual budgets of $1,500,000 quarterly, ensuring strategic allocation and resource management.
- Initiated and drove continuous improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across all managed projects.
- Cultivated a collaborative work environment fostering open communication, teamwork, and innovative problem-solving techniques.
- Managed change requests adeptly, minimizing disruptions while meeting evolving client needs and requirements.
- Streamlined reporting processes to enhance transparency and facilitate data-driven decision-making among stakeholders.
- Accountable for budget adherence, deadline attainment, and achieving superior operational performance.
- Established and nurtured relationships with suppliers to evaluate and support new national and international projects.
- Conducted comprehensive feasibility analyses for commercial and productivity projects, including Capex and Opex evaluations.
- Developed cash flow projections and critical path analyses to optimize project execution timelines.
Authored manuals and conducted training sessions to onboard teams and integrate new production technologies. - Introduced cutting-edge machinery, fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency within the production team.
- Orchestrated cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of high-quality commercial projects.
- Collaborated closely with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into actionable project milestones.
- Conducted extensive market research to inform strategic decision-making throughout project lifecycles.
- Implemented streamlined communication channels and coordination strategies, significantly boosting project efficiency.
- Managed project activities with vendors and suppliers, nurturing long-term partnerships to support project objectives.
- Additionally, provided leadership and direction to a team of 5 engineers.
Commercial Project Coordinator
Productos Alimenticios Bocadeli S.A. de C.V.
2021.05 - 2022.11
- Managed project development with annual budgets of $500,000 quarterly.
- Responsible for budgeting, meeting deadlines, and achieving expected operational performance.
- Establishing contact with various suppliers to evaluate new national and international projects.
- Conducting feasibility analyses for commercial and productivity projects (including Capex and Opex investment analysis, ROI, and decision-making).
- Formulating and verifying cash flows and critical paths for project execution.
- Preparing manuals and training sessions for new production lines.
- Introducing new machinery to the production staff.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality commercial projects.
- Collaborated effectively with engineering teams, translating technical specifications into actionable steps for seamless execution.
- Conducted thorough market research to inform strategic decision-making processes during commercial project development phases.
- Boosted project efficiency by streamlining communication channels and implementing effective coordination strategies.
- Coordinated project activities with vendors and suppliers and maintained relationships.
Maintenance Manager
MP Service S.A. de C.V.
2021.04 - 2021.05
- Manage corrective, improvement, preventive, and predictive maintenance activities.
- Supervise a team of 12 mechanical technicians and 8 electromechanical technicians.
- Oversee purchasing and negotiate with suppliers for spare parts and various supplies.
- Control technical staff occupancy (time spent on different types of maintenance).
- Ensure adherence to the preventive maintenance plan within the budget.
- Prepare weekly reports on completed work and maintain monthly control of key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing guidance and support for skill development and performance improvement.
- Collaborated with other department managers to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules, minimizing operational interruptions.
- Conducted root cause analysis of recurring issues, devising long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
Project Engineer
MP Service S.A. de C.V.
2020.07 - 2021.04
- Design of workshop blueprints, installation, and automation of electromechanical equipment for industrial air conditioning, including chillers, air handling units, cooling towers, distribution ducts, etc.
- Installation and integration of boarding bridges.
- Quality control management, and coordination of work teams involved in the expansion of Monseñor Oscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport.
- Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
- Maintained records for each project and engineering discipline.
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Improved communication among stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
- Monitored metrics during project execution to maintain compliance with planned costs.
- Evaluated change order requests in response to out-of-scope work activities.
- Recommended improvements for design, construction means and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Analyzed system development efforts using potential ROI and associated liability figures.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Head of Instructors and Researcher
Universidad Centroamericana 'José Simeón Cañas'
2019.01 - 2020.02
- Coordinate, organize, and develop content related to fluid mechanics, hydraulic machinery, and hydroelectric power plants.
- Design and manufacture of impulse and reaction turbines for electricity generation.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
- Conducted thorough literature reviews to identify gaps in knowledge and inform future research directions.
- Maintained detailed records of experimental procedures, observations, and results for accurate reporting and replication purposes.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences, raising the profile of the institution.
- Worked as member of integrated project team in highly collaborative work environment.
Internal Maintenance Auditor
Tropigas de El Salvador, S.A.
2019.08 - 2019.12
- Diagnostician in Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Processes for Gas Cylinder Filling Line.
- Monitoring production parameters and conditions, presenting proposals for asset savings and accident reduction.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
- Conducted risk assessments to determine areas requiring increased focus during subsequent audits.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
Education
Mechanical Engineer -
Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas"
2001.05 -
Technical High School Graduate (Electromechanical) -
Colegio Salesiano Santa Cecilia
2001.05 -
Skills
Project Scheduling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Analytical Skills
Software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk CFD
Autodesk Revit
SolidWorks
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Power Bi
DVM Pro Design
SAP
SPC
Continuouseducation
- Microsoft Excel - Excel from Beginner to Advanced, Udemy (July 2020)
- Automotive Lubricants and Basic Concepts, DCL & Donaldson (May 2020)
- Gasoline Internal Combustion Engine, ITCA Fepade (October 2019)
- DELO Interactive Training (Certified Mechanic), Chevron Lubricant Oils, S.A. (May 2019)
- Basic Installation of Haas VF Series Milling Machine, Haas Automation, Inc. (November 2013)
- Basic Programming of Haas VF Series Milling Machine, Haas Automation, Inc. (November 2013)
- Basic Installation of Haas CNC Lathe, Haas Automation, Inc. (November 2013)
- Basic Programming of Haas CNC Lathe, Haas Automation, Inc. (November 2013)
- Database Administration Fundamentals, Microsoft Technology Associate (November 2013)
Professional References
- Engr. Gabriel Garcia, P. 7737 - 4694
Infrastructure Project Coordinator
- Archt. Sonia Ayala, P. 7878 - 9655
Maintenance Coordinator
- Engr. Carlos Zelaya, P. 6188 - 3833
Plant Project Manager
Personal References
- Engr. Daniel Cruz, P. 7449 - 6065
- Engr. Nelson López, P. 7026 - 2606
- Engr. Katherine Ryes, P. 7891 - 1037
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Portuguese
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Commercial Projects Manager
Productos Alimenticios Bocadeli S.A. De C.V.
2022.11 - Current
Commercial Project Coordinator
Productos Alimenticios Bocadeli S.A. de C.V.
2021.05 - 2022.11
Maintenance Manager
MP Service S.A. de C.V.
2021.04 - 2021.05
Project Engineer
MP Service S.A. de C.V.
2020.07 - 2021.04
Internal Maintenance Auditor
Tropigas de El Salvador, S.A.
2019.08 - 2019.12
Head of Instructors and Researcher
Universidad Centroamericana 'José Simeón Cañas'
2019.01 - 2020.02
Mechanical Engineer -
Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas"
2001.05 -
Technical High School Graduate (Electromechanical) -
Colegio Salesiano Santa Cecilia
2001.05 -
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