Marco Ochoa
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Electrical & Control Maintenance
Quikrete Companies
08.2025 - Current
- Provide expert support to plants in resolving complex electrical and control systems issues
- Define and standardize predictive and preventive maintenance programs for electrical assets
- Oversee condition monitoring strategies using thermography, ultrasonics, MCA, and oil analysis
- Promote electrical safety and regulatory compliance, including arc flash and grounding practices
- Drive innovation, standardization, and knowledge-sharing across the electrical maintenance network
Project Manager
Summit Materials
01.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Systems Engineer
Argos USA
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Provided application and control systems design and development for systems of varying complexity to support capital plant and maintenance engineering projects.
- Managed instrumentation and related design components through innovative drafting and planning.
- Troubleshot software to alleviate obstacles preventing functionality.
- Assisted maintenance personnel with complex troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with the plant operation managers to determine machine requirements and develop specifications for user interface, machine functions and quality control to deliver reliable automation systems.
Project Engineer
Cementos Argos
07.2012 - 11.2019
- Analyze requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine
feasibility of projects. - Prepare necessary procedures and plans for successful conduct of the
project. - Negotiate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or
materials. - Monitor the performance of project team members,
Industrial Automation Engineer
Cementos Argos
11.2008 - 06.2012
- Trained developers and quality assurance team members in automation programs and processes.
- Generated process models illustrating automation engineering progress, specifications and details.
- Supported facility and process equipment engineering and design, integration and validation.
- Utilized comprehensive understanding of Allen Bradley Ladder Logic to produce and update existing program.
- Discussed requirements and processes with project managers and developers.
Education
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Bolivar
Cartagena, Colombia02-2022
Master of Science - Project Management
EAFIT University
Medellin, Colombia11-2019
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Bolivar
Cartagena, Colombia03-2009
Skills
- Electrical design
- PLC Programming
- Project management
- Automation implementation
- Systems implementation
- Technical support
- Analytical thinking
Affiliations
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
Certification
- PMP - Project Management Professional
- PE - Professional Engineer (Licensed in Maryland - # 56784)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Manager Electrical & Control Maintenance
Quikrete Companies
08.2025 - Current
Project Manager
Summit Materials
01.2022 - 07.2025
Systems Engineer
Argos USA
12.2019 - 12.2021
Project Engineer
Cementos Argos
07.2012 - 11.2019
Industrial Automation Engineer
Cementos Argos
11.2008 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Bolivar
Master of Science - Project Management
EAFIT University
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Technological University of Bolivar