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Rocío Miguel

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Bilingual Mining Engineer (M.Sc.) and Geologist with 5+ years of experience leading operations in cement, aggregates, and industrial minerals. Proven track record in refractory installation, process optimization, and team leadership to minimize downtime and ensure quality standards in plant environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OPERATIONS LEADER

Southern Refractories Inc
Fort Worth, TX
10.2021 - Current

•Led refractory repair projects at cement and mineral aggregate plants with zero lost time accidents, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations.

•Supervised operations at cement plants for refractory projects and repairs, completing all activities on schedule and ahead of time without impacting production.

•Guaranteed 100% quality compliance in material preparation and installation according to technical datasheets and procedures, significantly reducing waste and rework.

•Reduced unplanned downtime by proactively identifying wear on critical equipment, scheduling repairs before major failures occurred.

•Extended the lifespan of industrial machinery through routine inspections and preventive maintenance, lowering repair and replacement costs.

• Optimized access to technical information by organizing physical and digital records of production, maintenance, and quality verification, reducing historical data search time.

•Identified and reported unsafe conditions involving on-site contractors, contributing to an accident-free work environment and ensuring compliance with OSHA and MSHA standards.

TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Insul-Therm México
Monterrey
01.2021 - 10.2021

•Provided technical and operational support for plant equipment and material handling projects, helping maintain continuous production and minimize disruptions.

•Coordinated documentation, quality verification, and troubleshooting of operational issues, improving response times and project coordination.

•Delivered technical support for refractory installation, repair, and maintenance projects, contributing to on-time and on-budget completions.

•Assisted in sales support activities including order tracking, quote preparation, and customer follow-up, supporting account management and sales goals.

•Coordinated minor project-related payments and documentation, ensuring accurate recordkeeping and administrative compliance.

•Supported quality control by verifying work met project specifications, helping reduce non-conformities and rework.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Insertec México
Monterrey
12.2018 - 11.2020

•Engineered refractory restoration and material preparation projects for industrial furnaces, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with project specifications.

•Managed project schedules, process parameters, and quality control measures, successfully completing projects on time and within quality standards.

•Supported operational efficiency and equipment maintenance in plant environments, helping reduce downtime and extend equipment lifespan.

•Contributed to refractory project tenders by preparing technical proposals, resulting in awarded contracts for aluminum furnace repair and drying services.

•Provided technical customer support and developed project engineering proposals, strengthening client relationships and improving service delivery.

•Supported refractory quality laboratory activities, ensuring materials met required specifications before installation.

•Developed operational work methods, equipment checklists, and calculation reports, improving project planning, execution, and customer satisfaction.

INDUSTRIAL SAFETYOPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Asesoría y Servicios Industriales
Monterrey
05.2017 - 12.2018

•Coordinated plant operations including equipment setup and preventive maintenance, ensuring continuous production flow and minimizing operational interruptions.

•Conducted quality checks on material mixtures and monitored processes in real time, maintaining consistent product quality and reducing variability.

•Led teams to meet operational targets on schedule, achieving production goals while maintaining safety and quality standards.

•Supervised daily plant activities, optimizing equipment performance and resource allocation.

• Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.

•Trained and guided team members on proper material mixing, equipment handling, and safety protocols, improving overall team efficiency and compliance.

Education

Master’s Degree - Geology Engineering & Rock Mechanics

Universidad Autonoma De Fresnillo

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

Instituto Politecnico Nacional

Skills

Refractory Installation & Repair

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Geological Analysis of Raw Materials (Limestone & Aggregates)

Quality Control & Material Preparation

OSHA & MSHA Safety Compliance

Equipment Inspection & Troubleshooting (Pumps, Conveyors, Mixers, Kilns)

Process Monitoring & Optimization

Team Leadership & Supervision

Technical Sales Support & Customer Relations

Bilingual Communication (English / Spanish)

Project Planning & Scheduling

Blueprint & Technical Drawing interpretation

Paste/backfill material handling and mixing

Process monitoring and parameter adjustment

Quality control: density, rheology, sampling

Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance

Refractory installation and industrial maintenance

Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Roscience software

Certification

  • Introduction to Mineral Processing Plants 06/25
  • Fundamentals of Project Management 08/23
  • English: Intermediate (IELTS 4.5) 12/25
  • Tools and Methodologies for continuous improvement 12/25

Timeline

OPERATIONS LEADER

Southern Refractories Inc
10.2021 - Current

TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Insul-Therm México
01.2021 - 10.2021

PROJECT ENGINEER

Insertec México
12.2018 - 11.2020

INDUSTRIAL SAFETYOPERATIONS COORDINATOR

Asesoría y Servicios Industriales
05.2017 - 12.2018

Master’s Degree - Geology Engineering & Rock Mechanics

Universidad Autonoma De Fresnillo

Bachelor of Science - Geological Engineering

Instituto Politecnico Nacional
Rocío Miguel