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Luis Miguel Cid Cofré
Mechanical Engineer
Linares,ML
Summary
Mechanical Engineer detail-oriented with more than 21 years of professional experience in paper manufacturing. Can perform continuous improvement of production processes, developing studies, analysis and process engineering of projects. I Always job with the most important paper machines suppliers like Valmet,Voith, Andritz and Bellmer, and made technical visits to several mills in South America and Europe.
Overview
2
2
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Áridos ARIAL LTDA
2020.01 - Current
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations and achieving KPIs.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions at several facilities.
Senior Process Advisor
Gerson Lehrman Group
2019.05 - Current
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement.
- Interfaced with specific area teams to verify correct application of technical details.
- Verified construction documentation conformed to quality assurance standards and client requirements.
Process Engineer Senior Advisor
Grupo Gondi
Guadalajara, Mexico
2019.08 - 2020.09
- Established project schedules and monitored tasks to meet milestones during each phase.
- Reviewed processes, identifying areas that required improvement in Machine Nº2, where liner paper and coated paper are manufactured using 3 coating heads and a curtain.
Head of Production Department
CMPC Maule
Maule
2015.01 - 2019.05
- Analyzed product and process and provided actionable solutions for changes to processes, products or quality standards.
- Maximized productivity by 40% by developing and implementing innovative production processes for new and existing products.
- Directed 50-person production team to introduce efficient methods of production.
- Identified risk mitigation actions to reduce injuries, accidents and hazards in production environment.
- Provided technical leadership for company to effectively steer strategic plans and future projects.
- Performed project reviews, analyzing complete investment plans for feasibility and potential ROI.
- Modified existing operations procedures to incorporate new requirements while complying with regulatory concerns and business process alterations.
- Development of basic and detailed engineering for the modification of the paper machine, which considered 3 new inlet boxes, modification of the presses, drying and new pope and everything necessary to increase the speed of the machine from 650 meters per minute to 850 meters per minute.
Production Engineer
CMPC Maule
Maule
2012.01 - 2015.01
- Planned installation of equipment by coordinating timelines, budgets and project scopes.
- Management of purchase and development of operating materials of the paper machine (clothing, strainer baskets, ceramics, coating blades.
- Training and distribution of the department operators.
Process Engineer
CMPC Maule
Maule
2003.01 - 2012.01
- Led team of industrial processes, from Effluents, pulp, vacuum, mechanical pulp, fresh water, steam and condensate to the paper machine.
- Work with the basic and detailed engineering of the secondary treatment plant (activated sludge) in 2006.
- Assisted in the conceptual and detail engineering, in the reform of the Maule Paper Machine Nº19 in 2005, where the conventional presses were changed by shoe presses, a new headbox in the middle ply, increasing drying capacity and a new winder.
- Construction, assembly and start-up phase of the equipment at BTMP proyect.
- Provided technical assistance to change from RMP to BTMP pulp reviewing and modifying the pulp,water and chemical process plans
- Provided technical assistance to remove the MG cilinder by ten dryer cilinders to increase drying capacity without affecting paper quality.
Shift Manager
CMPC
Maule
1997.05 - 2002.03
- Coordinated sampling and analysis tasks for ongoing production efforts to verify quality of finished products.
- Prepared remedial action plans for problematic processes and assets.
- Responsible for the operation of all areas within the facilities, from wood preparation, boilers, fibers, paper machine, conversion room, truck dispatch, warehouses , mainly on night shifts and weekends.
Proyect Drawing
Iansa
Linares
1994.06 - 1997.04
- Mentored and trained junior engineers in workstation design, fixture design, layout, process, work methods and material handling.
Education
Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Mechanics
Universidad De Talca
Talca 1990.03 - 1994.05
Skills
Project management proficiency
Relationship building
Cost reduction
Documents and reports
Production understanding
Budgeting
Schematics understanding
Software
ISO 9001, 14001, HACCP, OSHAS Standards
Written -Spoken English
Timeline
Plant Manager
Áridos ARIAL LTDA
2020.01 - Current
Process Engineer Senior Advisor
Grupo Gondi
2019.08 - 2020.09
Senior Process Advisor
Gerson Lehrman Group
2019.05 - Current
Head of Production Department
CMPC Maule
2015.01 - 2019.05
Production Engineer
CMPC Maule
2012.01 - 2015.01
Process Engineer
CMPC Maule
2003.01 - 2012.01
Shift Manager
CMPC
1997.05 - 2002.03
Proyect Drawing
Iansa
1994.06 - 1997.04
Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Mechanics
Universidad De Talca
1990.03 - 1994.05