A. PAOLA VALENCIA RICARDO
Houston,TX
Summary
Adaptable Planning Engineer with outstanding project coordination and preparation skills. Superb project-specific drawing interpretation, technical document prep and site activity monitoring abilities. First-rate organizational skills to quickly solve problems and lead a team. Participate in the development of large underground mining projects in which we use the mechanized Cutting and Filling System through ramps in development with a 10x10 ft section and an average slope of -13% with the operation of Jumbos, Scoop Tram, Dumper, Muki in addition to other utility equipment
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Inside Plumber Apprentice
Macco
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with contractors, electricians, and other trade professionals for smooth coordination during multi-disciplinary projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Gained proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics, allowing for accurate installation of piping systems according to design specifications.
Production and Planning Engineer
Minera Gavia
01.2017 - 06.2021
- Mentored mine workers within the team environment fostering professional growth while contributing to the continuous improvement culture.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence across all aspects of production planning and engineering.
- Created optimization strategies to drive efficient and systematic decision making.
- Coordinated maintenance activities on production equipment, minimizing downtime without compromising quality or safety objectives.
- Planned and coordinated materials, equipment and labor for new projects.
Planning Analyst
Gran Colombia Gold
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Design, monitoring and evaluation of the Mine Plan of each of the operational mines.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Manage the acquisition of equipment for production.
- Leveraged analytical tools to identify trends, opportunities, and threats within the industry landscape.
- Collaborate in the implementation of the 5-year Mine Plan for all operating mines, Providencia, Silencio and Sandra K.
- Assisted in the development of short, medium and long-range plans, incorporating market research and trend analysis for informed decisionmaking.
- Participated in capacity planning initiatives, ensuring adequate resources were available to support projected demand levels.
- In production I introduced the beginning of the Muki as a new equipment in cutting and filling.
Education
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
Universidad De Medellin
Medellin, Colombia12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mining And Metallurgy Engineer
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Medellin Colombia12.2013
Skills
- Material Requirements Planning
- Demand forecasting
- Production Scheduling
- Workflow Analysis
- Simulation Modeling
- Cost Estimation
Timeline
Inside Plumber Apprentice
Macco
01.2022 - 02.2024
Production and Planning Engineer
Minera Gavia
01.2017 - 06.2021
Planning Analyst
Gran Colombia Gold
10.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Construction Engineering
Universidad De Medellin
Bachelor of Science - Mining And Metallurgy Engineer
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
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