Alvin Barrios
Jonesboro,United States of America
Summary
Qualified engineer with 20+ years of experience and knowledge in industrial maintenance and project commissioning. I have a proven track record in leading and managing result-oriented teams in the field of Electrical Engineering, such as installations and assembly of DC and AC motors systems, electrical substations, VFDs, automation and SCADA Platforms. My high performance and knowledge on solid-state induction equipment used for ERW process, heating systems, hot rolling mill for the steel pipes companies are dedicated to achieving organizational goals and ensuring efficient progress of the projects and/or the reliability of the production chain.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Leader
Tenaris Hickman
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced safety in the workplace by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and providing regular training sessions.
- Served as a key liaison between maintenance staff and senior management, effectively communicating needs and concerns.
- Assist the Maintenance Manager with all tasks related with the preventive and corrective maintenance team: BMG and EMG Supervisors and Technicians for ERW Line, Heat treatment and Slitter
- Troubleshot complex electrical issues quickly and accurately to minimize downtime impacts on production output.
- Conducted root cause analyses on recurring problems, implementing long-term solutions to minimize future disruptions.
- Manage PM plans, major repair projects (REX) and Continuous Improvement and Local Initiative Projects
- Work and develop projects to prevent chronics and repetitive failures
- Mentored junior technicians, developing their skills and expertise to create a more capable workforce.
Maintenance Specialist
Tenaris Hickman
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Support and work along with the preventive maintenance team, BMG, major failures in the ERW line, HT and Slitter reducing downtime with thorough inspections and timely repairs of machinery.
- Work and develop projects to prevent chronics and repetitive failures.
- Proactively communicated potential risks or hazards within the facility to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Plan the major repair plans, REXs, with resources and people and parts.
- Maintenance Engineering
BMG Supervisor II
Tenaris Algoma Tubes
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Manage and carry out the preventive maintenance plan for the hot rolling mill and heat treatment
- Analyze the major failures and create the failure analysis reports and their action plans
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Work along with Maintenance Engineering Dpt in project to impact safety, quality and production
BMG Supervisor I
Tenaris Coiled Tubes LLC
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Supporting and performing preventive maintenance tasks on welded and heat treatment.
- Planning and performing FA action plan
- Corrective Maintenance for Induction Equipment: CFI Welders, Seam Annealers, FB Annealer
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Maintenance Engineering
Senior Electrical Engineer
Drummond Ltd
10.2004 - 07.2016
- Supporting Coal Transportation and Shiploading at Drummond Port
- Leadership of a team of engineers, technicians and contractors
- Maintenance and programming of a complete network of PLCs, drives, HMIs
- Maintenance and supporting of motors, electrical substations and all safety protections
- Project management and performing (budget, workforce and logistic resources)
Electrical & Electronic Manager
Tubos del Caribe S.A.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Project Management to improve and boost production for API steel pipes for Gas & Oil Industry.
- Creation and performing plans for eliminating or mitigating operation problems and find out the root cause.
- Leadership of a team of engineers, technicians and contractors.
- Maintenance and programming PLCs and instrumentation equipment.
- Maintenance and supporting of special equipment for forming steel pipes: solid state welders, high frequency and high power equipment
Education
Master - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PRExecutive Master - Business Administration
ISEAD Business School
Madrid, Spain03.2015
BS - Electronic Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica De Bolivar
Cartagena, Colombia03.2001
Skills
Leadership and work harmoniously and effectively with others
Methodical in planning and performing tasks
Punctual and efficient with time management
Ability to balance workloads efficiently
Ability to learn programs and processes quickly
Decision Making
Timeline
Maintenance Leader
Tenaris Hickman
01.2024 - Current
Maintenance Specialist
Tenaris Hickman
03.2023 - 12.2023
BMG Supervisor II
Tenaris Algoma Tubes
10.2021 - 03.2023
BMG Supervisor I
Tenaris Coiled Tubes LLC
01.2019 - 10.2021
Electrical & Electronic Manager
Tubos del Caribe S.A.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Electrical Engineer
Drummond Ltd
10.2004 - 07.2016
Master - Electrical Engineering
University of Puerto Rico
Executive Master - Business Administration
ISEAD Business School
BS - Electronic Engineering
Universidad Tecnologica De Bolivar
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