RODRIGO IRAHETA
Staines,United Kingdom
Summary
Lean Maintenance Professional certified in automation and continuous improvement, with a proven track record of delivering quality results and reliable performance. My industry experience spans from conceptualizing projects to full execution, covering areas such as instrumentation, machine automation, communication networks, energy efficiency, production optimization, downtime analysis, maintenance management and planning, continuous improvement initiatives, and waste reduction. I have successfully delivered projects across diverse sectors, including pharmaceutical, food, lubricant, agricultural, and textile industries.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
PLC Engineer
Constellium UK
- Programming and configuration of Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, MicroLogix)
- Development, testing, and optimization of control logic using RSLogix 5000 / Studio 5000.
- Design and implementation of HMI/SCADA interfaces (FactoryTalk View SE/ME).
- Integration of PLCs with industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet).
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics of automation systems to minimize downtime.
- Commissioning, startup, and validation of automated equipment and production lines.
- Implementation of safety PLC programming in compliance with industry standards.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of automation systems.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams for continuous improvement projects.
- Documentation of control logic, electrical diagrams, and technical procedures.
- Training and technical support for maintenance and operations teams.
- Design and development of an Erichsen cupping testing machine for aluminum sheet performance testing
Maintenance Engineer
DO & CO AG
- Perform repairs in the unit in line with the Company’s standard
- Responsible for all maintenance checks
- Carry out tasks that include electrical, mechanical, and utilities of all assets in all areas of operations across multiple sites
- Liaise with other departments to communicate effectively
- Carrying out day-to-day maintenance
- To assist the Maintenance Manager and to adhere closely to repair schedules
- Effectively carry out all planned maintenance and support fault finding.
- Proactively repair, maintain, and prevent breakdowns of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, drainage, and other utilities on the unit
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients, third-party contractors, and parts vendors
- Keep engineering tools, such as manuals, safety protocols, parts, and work tools, up to date and available to staff
- Communicate with the clients and customers about work time, fault repairs, and downtime, working to minimize customer wait time and maximize solution efficiency.
Maintenance Supervisor
Unilever
02.2020 - 05.2022
- Coordinate maintenance activities by planning and supervising.
- Manage and close deals with suppliers.
- Cost analysis and budgets.
- Manage the food standard FSSC2200. (HACCP)
- Lead the factory's electrical standard and define and maintain the manufacturing plant's electrical standards concerning NFPA
- Lead the factory's digital plan and create the digitalization process of the plant between the automation systems of the production machines, the IT network, and the cloud.
- Lead the factory's electrical and machinery safety.
- Evaluate engineering projects.
- Train the factory work team on electrical safety issues.
- Lead decision-making for important changes in the factory.
- Promote the development of line technicians, apprentices, and operators through coaching, strong communication, and leading by example, staying focused on the goals and objectives.
- Management of all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure safe work.
- PLC communication network design
- Work with the process engineer to drive efficiency and waste through identification of root cause and elimination of chronic losses.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM and TPM, in particular the pillars of focused improvement, autonomous maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
- Manage the maintenance system for the area, including breakdown analysis, tag management, overhaul execution, and maintenance strategy definition.
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Unilever
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Carry out calibration, planned and reactive maintenance on all Controls and Instrumentation assets across the plant
- Maintenance of low-voltage electrical systems.
- Inspection and attention to faults in the automatic control systems of the machines.
- Fault finding, installing, and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level, weighing instrument, photometer, pH meter, ammonia sensor), and control systems.
- Design of pumping systems and constant pressure with PLC.
- Creation and modification of PLC and HMI programs in the machines.
- Installations and electrical equipment modified to comply with safety standards and requirements.
- I managed maintenance and corrective and preventive technical repairs, optimizing operational capacities.
- Management of the FSS22000 standard applied to maintenance.
- Work with the factory teams to drive efficiency and waste through identification of root cause and elimination of chronic losses.
- Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of WCM, in particular the pillars of focused improvement, autonomous maintenance, and preventive maintenance.
- Remove and replace major electrical components (such as motors, switches, control gear, servo motors, PLC, HMI touch panels, Inverter drive, etc.)
- Able to isolate machinery and reinstall electrical supplies for machinery components.
- Install electrical drive systems and control loops.
Project Engineer
Engineering and Distribution S.A. de C.V.
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Design and dimensioning of automation and control projects.
- Analyse costs and manage schedules to improve project efficiency.
- Provide on-site training and address issues quickly so projects are completed efficiently.
- Design of new engineering systems for industries such as: Food industry (Unilever, Coca-Cola, Cristal, Livsmart, Bocadeli. McCormick), Pharmaceutical, Plastics industry, consumer electronics (AVX), Healthcare Industry, Printing, Textile industry, Transportation, and Oil.
- Provide technical support to engineers and customers.
- Update, modify, and improve project plans, successfully guiding technical teams in achieving project goals.
- Created and designed Panel Components.
- Sale of engineering projects.
- Implementation of the created system in El Salvador and Nicaragua.
Application Engineer
Compres S.A. DE C.V
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Design programs for the automatic control of industrial machines through the use of controllers such as PLC, HMI, SCADA systems, Inverter drive, and Servo Motors.
- Create industrial communication networks between controlled systems.
- Configuration of PLC Omron, Siemens, and Rockwell.
- Provide training to clients.
- Identify opportunities to improve preventive maintenance on machines and processes.
- Migrate software or equipment.
- Design of new engineering systems for industries such as: Food industry, Pharmaceutical, Plastics industry, consumer electronics (AVX), Healthcare Industry, Printing, Textile industry, Transportation, and Oil.
- Production of engineering documents.
- Design and construction of control panels.
- Evaluate equipment, machinery, and instruments and their correct operation.
- Provide the customer with integrated and feasible solutions.
- Created and designed Panel Components.
- System Commissioning Created as-built documents detailing system Components and new implementations.
- Design of pumping systems and constant pressure with PLC.
Professor of Electrical Engineering
University Don Bosco
01.2013 - 11.2017
- Provide knowledge through master classes to students of the Faculty of Technological Studies for the subjects: Programmable Automata, Industrial Programming Language (Labview), Microprocessors, Industrial Instrumentation, Design and Development of Prototypes, Digital and Analog Systems, and Industrial Control.
Professor of Electronic
Ricaldone Technical Institute
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Provide knowledge to students of technical secondary education in the specialty of electronics. In the subjects: Digital Systems and Analog Systems, Design of Electronic Prototypes, Programmable Automation, Microcontrollers, Technical Drawing, Low Power Systems, Project Development.
Education
Engineering Automation -
University Don Bosco
01.2022 - 12.2022
Postgrad Professor - Electronic
University Don Bosco
01.2013 - 12.2013
Technician - Electronic Engineering
University Don Bosco
01.2009 - 12.2009
Skills
- Asset Care Maintenance
- Definition of maintenance standards
- PLC programming and automatic control systems
- 3D design
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance
- Calibration of equipment and instruments
- Communication and positive attitude
- Planning
- Organization
- Direction
- Control
- Ability to multi-task
- Teamwork
- Design automation and control systems electric
- Resilience
- Continuous Improvement
- Leadership
- Problem solving
Certification
- Lean Process Champion
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- FSSC 22000
- Integrated Computer Manufacturing Systems by FESTO
- CISCO CCNA 1
- CISCO CCNA 2
- AutoCAD Electrical
- Lean Maintenance Professional
- PLC Programming AB
- IMFFP® 1
- IMFFP® 2
- IMFFP® 3
- PLC Programming Siemens
- PLC Programming Omron
- SMC®
Affiliations
International Society of Automation, A non-profit professional association of engineers, technicians, and management engaged in industrial automation.
Languages
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Engineering Automation -
University Don Bosco
01.2022 - 12.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Unilever
02.2020 - 05.2022
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Unilever
06.2018 - 01.2020
Project Engineer
Engineering and Distribution S.A. de C.V.
01.2017 - 05.2018
Application Engineer
Compres S.A. DE C.V
01.2016 - 12.2017
Professor of Electrical Engineering
University Don Bosco
01.2013 - 11.2017
Postgrad Professor - Electronic
University Don Bosco
01.2013 - 12.2013
Professor of Electronic
Ricaldone Technical Institute
01.2012 - 12.2015
Technician - Electronic Engineering
University Don Bosco
01.2009 - 12.2009
PLC Engineer
Constellium UK
Maintenance Engineer
DO & CO AG
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