Victor Arambula
Diboll,TX
Summary
Results-driven Reliability Engineer with extensive experience at West Fraser, specializing in predictive maintenance and vibration analysis. Achieved a significant increase in equipment reliability through effective root cause analysis and team leadership. Proficient in CMMS management and maintenance optimization, ensuring operational excellence and budget alignment. Bilingual communicator dedicated to enhancing asset performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reliability Engineer
West Fraser
07.2019 - Current
- Led a team of 4 technicians performing predictive maintenance via vibration analysis, ultrasound, infrared, and oil sampling.
- Served as Fiix CMMS Administrator, overseeing system configuration, reporting, user training, and workflow optimization.
- Managed CMMS data (including Maximo experience), ensuring accurate preventive/corrective work order tracking and actionable performance metrics.
- Generated and managed site-level reports on downtime, PM/CM completion, and runtime efficiency to support operations.
- Optimized scheduled maintenance planning by coordinating work order prioritization, resource estimation, and integration of detailed safety and quality assurance plans.
- Conducted and led RCA investigations for equipment failures and chronic downtime events.
- Approved purchase orders and assisted with spend leveling to align maintenance budgets with site forecasts.
- Implemented precision maintenance strategies that significantly reduced vibration and improved asset reliability.
- Lead planning and scheduling of weekly and monthly maintenance activities, aligning labor and parts availability with production needs.
Vibration Analysis Technician
Georgia-Pacific
08.2014 - 07.2019
- Acted as interim Reliability Leader, managing daily team activities and integrating scheduling adjustments to drive improvements in oil usage, vibration standards, and PM execution.
- Diagnosed mechanical faults in rotating equipment using vibration analysis and other PdM techniques.
- Delivered detailed corrective action reports to maintenance and operations to prevent equipment failure.
- Contributed to site reliability improvement from 80% to 87%, helping earn 'Most Improved Mill' awards in back-to-back years.
- Supported RCA initiatives for major failures such as Baghouse blower and Dryer system events.
Maintenance/Rebuild Technician
Georgia-Pacific
06.2011 - 08.2014
- Rebuilt pumps, motors, and gearboxes to OEM specifications.
- Supported precision installation and alignment during reassembly.
- Managed rebuild shop inventory and coordinated mechanical repair logistics.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Communication & Legal Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX06.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Angelina College
Lufkin, TX12.2016
Skills
- Predictive maintenance techniques
- Vibration analysis
- Infrared thermography
- Ultrasound testing
- Oil sampling
- Root cause analysis
- Maintenance optimization strategies
- PdM program development
- Equipment reliability planning
- CMMS management
- Work order oversight
- PM/CM reporting
- Runtime and downtime metrics
- AMS machinery health management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team leadership skills
- Purchase order approval
- Maintenance budget management
- Analytical proficiency
- Bilingual communication
Certification
- Vibration Analyst Category I: Emerson Process Management
- Ultrasound Testing Level I: Mobius Institute
- Certified Thermographer Level I: Infrared Training Center
Leadership Experience
- Safety Core Team Leader, 2016 - 07/31/19
- Fall Protection Team Member, 2019 - 07/31/19
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Reliability Engineer
West Fraser
07.2019 - Current
Vibration Analysis Technician
Georgia-Pacific
08.2014 - 07.2019
Maintenance/Rebuild Technician
Georgia-Pacific
06.2011 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) - Communication & Legal Studies
Stephen F. Austin State University
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Angelina College