Harvey Sobalvarro
Lehi,UT
Summary
Efficient Maintenance professional skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 15 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of equipment maintenance and repairs. Dedicated Maintenance Supervisor bringing 5 years of positive maintenance team leadership. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling as well as unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime. Highly skilled in technician and safety with commitment to quality and efficiency. Result-oriented Maintenance Chief effective at developing, coordinating and leading industrial maintenance activities. Decisive leader proficient in managing preventive, predictive and corrective industrial maintenance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance & Safety Supervisor
Deseret Dairy Products
Salt Lake City, Utah
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Conducted regular safety inspections of production areas and equipment.
- Trained staff on safe handling procedures for hazardous materials.
- Investigated incidents and prepared reports on safety violations.
- Coordinated emergency response drills for all personnel on-site.
- Conducted routine inspections of machinery and facilities for optimal performance.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify maintenance needs promptly.
- Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs.
- Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and coaching when necessary.
- Ordered replacement parts as required to keep machines running efficiently.
- Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts at competitive prices.
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and performed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime.
- Supervised technicians on repair and installation of machines or systems according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Coordinated emergency repairs as needed in order to minimize disruption in production schedules.
- Prepared and monitored budget to keep maintenance department financially sound.
- Created detailed reports on machine downtime, root cause analysis, cost savings initiatives, and other relevant metrics related to production efficiency.
- Maintenance to Ammonia system, Monitoring to maintain PSM certification.
Maintenance Manager
SuKarne
Managua, Nicaragua
06.2017 - 12.2022
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Maintained equipment performance by cleaning and lubricating components.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Programming and supervision of maintenance tasks for ammonia systems, maintaining OSHA standards in PSM
Maintenance Manager
Royal Shrimp
Chinandega, Nicaragua
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
Head of Technicals Operations
Economart
Managua, Nicaragua
07.2016 - 01.2017
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Ensure inventory of spare parts in warehouse.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Maintenance Manager
SuKarne
Managua , Nicaragua
11.2014 - 06.2016
- Supervised preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
- Implemented preventive maintenance program by planning and coordinating major scheduled maintenance outages
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Contacted vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Implemented improved training procedures to better develop new personnel.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
Maintenance Supervisor
Coca Cola FEMSA
Managua , Nicaragua
04.2007 - 10.2014
- Oversaw team in completing job tasks quickly and accurately with appropriate use of instruments and tools.
- Monitored inventory and ordered needed supplies to meet demand for repairs.
- Scheduled repair and maintenance of machines, tools and equipment to support continuous production operations.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Analyzed and identified equipment failure root causes and initiated correction actions.
- Designed, fabricated and installed upgrades to improve existing equipment.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Established and enforced clear safety policies to protect workers from injury.
- Implemented onsite safety protocols and procedures and properly trained team members on prevention measures.
- Reported project progress, site problems and labor status to supervisors.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
Head of Technical Services
FOGEL de Centroamerica
Managua , Nicaragua
04.2001 - 11.2006
- Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities.
- Performed continuous evaluations of building systems and oversaw preventive maintenance.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Managed team of employees, daily progress reports and overall project planning.
- Collaborated with multiple departments to maximize workflow and efficiency.
- Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments and oversaw numerous projects.
Education
Electromechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering
UPONIC
Managua, Nicaragua.12.2005
High School Diploma -
Instituto Modesto Armijo
Managua, Nicaragua12.1991
Refrigeration And HVAC Technician - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Vocational Institute of Nicaragua
Managua, Nicaragua.12.1990
Skills
- Facilities Maintenance
- Project Planning
- Scheduling and Coordinating
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Problem Resolution
- Technical Proficiency
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Safety Protocols
- Inventory Monitoring
- MS Office
- Decision Making
- Inter-Department Collaboration
- Knowledge of ammonia, freon and HVAC refrigeration equipment
- Use of maintenance programs
Timeline
Maintenance & Safety Supervisor
Deseret Dairy Products
07.2023 - 05.2025
Maintenance Manager
SuKarne
06.2017 - 12.2022
Maintenance Manager
Royal Shrimp
01.2017 - 06.2017
Head of Technicals Operations
Economart
07.2016 - 01.2017
Maintenance Manager
SuKarne
11.2014 - 06.2016
Maintenance Supervisor
Coca Cola FEMSA
04.2007 - 10.2014
Head of Technical Services
FOGEL de Centroamerica
04.2001 - 11.2006
Electromechanical Engineer - Mechanical Engineering
UPONIC
High School Diploma -
Instituto Modesto Armijo
Refrigeration And HVAC Technician - Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Vocational Institute of Nicaragua