MARÍA FERNANDA LOZANO SALDÍVAR
Fort Worth
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in leadership, teamwork, and communication, complemented by exceptional time management and customer service skills. Adept at working under pressure and employing innovative thinking to deliver effective solutions. Committed to fostering assertiveness and collaboration while pursuing opportunities to drive organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Reliability and Transformation Engineer
Lhoist North America
Fort Worth, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Safety Leader
- Developed and implemented innovative solutions for production challenges, resulting in improved workflow.
- Evaluated new technologies and tools for potential integration into existing systems, enhancing operational capabilities.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on engineering best practices, emphasizing safety protocols and effective methodologies.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Mentored junior engineers, fostering skill development and promoting knowledge sharing within the team.
- Collaborated on interdisciplinary teams to develop creative, cost-effective solutions for complex projects.
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Technical support on industrial equipment
- Collaborated on Budget development and 3-5 Year plan, ECA
- Conducted audits for operational plans
- SAP Mentor
Corporate Reliability Engineer
Lhoist North America
Fort Worth, United States
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Led safety initiatives across multiple facilities.
- Provide technical support on industrial equipment.
- Standardized and supported implementation of RCFA, defect elimination, and FMEA protocols nationwide.
- Monitored and communicated MTBF and MTTR results to plants for performance tracking.
- Support/Conduct maintenance plant assessments
- Perform PM audits and optimization.
- Support Maintenance department in the development of 5Yr plan (ECA's)
- Recommended improvements for maintenance budgets to optimize resource allocation.
- Lead new innovative implementations (usage of Apps, training using technology)
- Communication, tracking and sharing of best practices.
- Audit of lubrication plans. (Implementation if non-existing).
- Development and implementation of maintenance procedures.
- Mentored team members on SAP software usage.
Maintenance Administrator/Controller
Cemex
Merida, Mexico
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Led safety initiatives to promote a secure work environment.
- Directed the operations of the predictive maintenance departments for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Oversaw the operation of dust collection systems.
- Supervised the operation of air conditioning systems.
- Planning, budgeting and supervision of Major shutdowns (MS Project).
- Served as the maintenance and budget area representative in FMGlobal (Audit).
- Served as the infrastructure area representative for the integral management system.
- Conducted budgeting and forecasting for fixed, shutdown, and variable expenses.
- Managed and executed the annual maintenance plan.
- Monitor Vibration routes completion.
- Tracked vibration routes to ensure completion.
- Tracked lubrication routes to ensure completion.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify defects.
- SAP Mentor.
- Representative of the maintenance and Budget area in FMGlobal (Audit).
- Representative of the infrastructure area of the integral management system.
Mechanical maintenance supervisor
Cemex
Merida, Mexico
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Led safety initiatives to promote a safe work environment.
- Supervise mechanical work.
- Planning and scheduling of the mechanical team.
- Generated PRs and WOs for timely procurement of materials and spare parts.
- Responsible of KPI reports generation and their communication (reliability Gantt charts)
- Coordinated shutdown planning to ensure efficient project execution.
- Conducted failure analysis using root cause methodology (RCA/RCFA).
- Generate PRs or WO for material/spare parts.
- Developed and implemented continuous improvement initiatives within operational excellence program for mechanical maintenance department.
- Budget and forecasting related to assigned equipment.
- Led a team of mechanics, fostering an environment of cooperation and skill development.
- Use of the SAP system.
Development Engineer, Entry Level Operations 2020
Cemex
Monterrey, Mexico
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Completed training program for professionals in cement industry, enhancing knowledge and skills.
- Completed Safety Academy certification focused on cement industry best practices.
- Supervised mechanical operations during major equipment shutdowns to ensure safety and efficiency.
Manufacturing Engineer
Numerical Precision Inc.
Monterrey, Mexico
12.2019 - 10.2020
- Led metrology department to ensure accuracy and compliance in measurements.
- Supervised daily floor operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Managed procurement and storeroom operations to streamline inventory and supply processes.
- Calibration of measuring instruments.
- Floor supervisor.
- Procurement (purchasing, storeroom manager).
Maintenance Intern
FRISA
Monterrey, Mexico
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Programmed HMIs to optimize production line functionality.
- Developed production control tool to enhance workflow management.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs on production line equipment.
- Implemented ladder and block programming for targeted production enhancements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics: Engineering
UDEM
Monterrey, Mexico12-2019
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Critical thinking
- Failure assessment
- Innovative solutions
- Client relationship management
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Time management
- Pressure management
- Customer service
- Root cause analysis
Certification
Certified Reliability Leader by Association of Asset Management Professionals, Since May 2024
LANGUAGES
Spanish: Native
English: Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Sr. Reliability and Transformation Engineer
Lhoist North America
11.2025 - Current
Corporate Reliability Engineer
Lhoist North America
05.2023 - 10.2025
Maintenance Administrator/Controller
Cemex
12.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanical maintenance supervisor
Cemex
06.2021 - 12.2022
Development Engineer, Entry Level Operations 2020
Cemex
11.2020 - 05.2021
Manufacturing Engineer
Numerical Precision Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2020
Maintenance Intern
FRISA
06.2018 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Mechatronics: Engineering
UDEM