Luis Gerardo Sanchez

As a Calibration Technician at Roche, I play a vital role in advancing healthcare by ensuring strict compliance with quality assurance processes and standards. My focus on initial compliance, testing, and monitoring of calibration systems is crucial for upholding the integrity of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive calibration and evaluation of internal controls, ensuring full compliance with internal and external safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Identify measurement discrepancies and their root causes, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective actions.
• Perform routine maintenance on instrumentation in accordance with manufacturer specifications, ensuring peak operational performance.
• Initiate and manage Out of Calibration Reports (OCRs) for instruments that do not meet calibration standards, driving timely resolutions.
• Oversee the shipping, tracking, and receipt of calibration instrumentation, maintaining accurate calibration documentation within the database.
• Mentor junior technicians and assist in training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge, contributing to a collaborative work environment.

Impact:

• Leverage advanced technical knowledge to optimize operational efficiency, ensuring alignment with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing data-driven recommendations based on detailed analysis of calibration results and compliance metrics.

• Performs troubleshooting to determine problems and may be required to do corrective maintenance
• Completes preventative maintenance task according to detailed procedures and schedules
• May provide emergency call-in support for operations that run during off-hours
• Maintain accurate records of all activities
• Provides technical set-up support for manufacturing areas
• Performs equipment modifications, including installation, validation support and start-up, of new equipment as well as decommissioning activities
• Preventive and repair maintenance, inspect defective lines and components, and perform troubleshooting to maintain optimal performance and service, repairs; evaluating operations; prioritizing and assigning work; executing special projects/assignments; and responding to emergency calls on the production line and establish the best way to solve and work on the problem

• Evaluate products to ensure quality and functionality
• Maintaining material/supply needs to support production
• Setting up & operating equipment and processing materials & packaging kits in accordance with standard operating procedures
• Inspecting products and components to verify completeness of the final device and product information is precise and legible
• Inspecting product for quality and adherence to specifications
• Ensuring full compliance with both GMP and housekeeping standards within packaging area
• Participating in trouble-shooting and problem solving associated with packaging process
• Completing and ensuring accuracy of all process orders and associated required documentation, records, and metrics
• Preparing work centers for appropriate line clearance procedure and conducting regular cleaning in accordance with standard operating procedures

Results-driven Application Engineer and Operations Manager with a robust background in delivering engineering solutions for valve automation and actuation. Skilled in managing projects, fostering customer engagement, and providing technical support, dedicated to optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineering Solutions: Provide innovative engineering solutions for day-to-day valve and actuation needs, focusing on pressure management, instrumentation, and valve automation to meet diverse customer requirements.
• Project Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle, including creating detailed quotes, tender proposals, and documentation packages, ensuring timely and successful delivery aligned with client expectations.
• Customer Engagement: Collaborate closely with customers to identify their requirements, delivering tailored application solutions that enhance operational performance and meet industry standards.
• Sales Support: Provide robust support for sales initiatives, conducting product demonstrations and training sessions to ensure customers are fully informed and engaged with product capabilities.
• Technical Expertise: Maintain a high level of technical understanding of valve automation products and control systems, ensuring effective application of technology in client solutions.
• Operational Oversight: Supervise and control technical staff, fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and efficient workflow management.
• Planning and Implementation: Plan and implement services related to automation, maintenance of actuators and valves, and valve calibrations, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with quality standards.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure meticulous maintenance of project documentation, contracts, and compliance with regulatory requirements, promoting transparency and accountability.
• Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular evaluations of operational processes, prioritizing tasks, assigning responsibilities, and executing special projects to enhance overall team performance and address emerging challenges.

• Management of Patient History System: Oversaw the patient history processing system, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility to enhance healthcare delivery.
• Software Maintenance: Provided ongoing maintenance and support for administrative and medical software, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with healthcare standards.
• IT Infrastructure Management: Managed servers, systems, computers, and networks, ensuring seamless operation. Maintained computer printers and provided technical support to enhance organizational efficiency.
• User Training and Support: Delivered training and support for users in software applications, facilitating effective use of technology and improving overall user proficiency.

• Warranty Management and Troubleshooting: Provided warranty management support and effectively resolved technical issues to ensure optimal equipment performance and client satisfaction.
• Installation Expertise: Led the installation of Submersible Electric Pump (E.S.P.) systems across various locations, ensuring compliance with operational standards and safety regulations.
• On-Site Services: Executed the installation of submersible electrical coupling systems and components, including motor servicing, seal replacement, pump coupling, and cable repairs, ensuring seamless operation and reliability.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborated with and supervised a team to ensure the accurate and efficient installation of piping systems, fostering a cohesive working environment and achieving project milestones.

• Audited financial documents
• Filed and provided payment documents to the finance department of Chevron Venezuela.