Joseph Cuevas, Mechanical Engineer

Joseph Cuevas

Mechanical Engineer

Marafiq-Saur Operations & Maintenance Co.

Location
Saudi Arabia - Jubail
Education
Bachelor's degree, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Experience
33 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :33 years, 3 Months

Mechanical Engineer at Marafiq-Saur Operations & Maintenance Co.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • My current job since April 2012

Marafiq - Saur( MASA) : MASA is joint venture company created by Marafiq and SAUR, a French company. The main responsibility of this joint venture is to undertake the Operation and Maintenance tasks by introducing new technology that will enhance and upgrade the existing procedures and technology of the water utility business of Marafiq.

April 7, 2012 - present Mechanical Engineer (Automobile) Industrial City, Jubail, KSA
•Supervises and monitors maintenance works and personnel movement.
•Evaluates and inspects parts required for the repair and maintenance of various equipments.
•Investigates and makes the report on all damages and misuse incurred for all equipments.
•Request materials thru SCUF including minimum and maximum levels of stocks.
•Updates and monitors status of equipments and needed materials and services thru the SAP System.
•Creates notifications, work accomplishments and confirmations thru the SAP System.
•Prepares Scope of Works for required external services and blanket contracts.
•Coordinates and arranges schedule for TUV inspection and certification of lifting tools and equipments.
•Evaluates and recommends equipments for surplus.
•Evaluates submitted technical specifications for equipments and materials to be purchased.
•Inspects all newly delivered materials and equipments with reference to the required specifications.
•Provides standard work procedures (quality assurance and inspection) for the repair and maintenance work processes.
•Monitors and evaluates competency and skills of personnel(20 personnel, foreman & technicians) and recommend appropriate trainings required.
•Provides technical support as requested by the facilities in relation to the equipments being utilized.
•Inspects and analyze equipment breakdowns and accidents by providing the Root Cause Failure Analysis(RCFA).
•Implements all Safety guidelines and procedures prior to any job execution.

Exposure to various equipments : Cranes, Bulldozer, Jetting/Sucker Tankers, Dewatering Pumps,
Submersible pumps, Air Compressors, Generators, Backhoe/Loader, Excavators, Trailer Heads, Man lifts,
Lift trucks, Boom trucks, Forklifts, etc.

Mechanical Engineer at ZAMIL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE CO., LTD.
  • Saudi Arabia - Jubail
  • June 2009 to July 2011

Zamil Operations and Maintenance Company(Marafiq Project)

June 6, 2009 - present Mechanical Engineer (Automobile) Industrial City, Jubail, KSA
•Supervises and monitors maintenance works and personnel
movement.
•Evaluates and inspects parts required for the repair and
maintenance of various equipments.
•Investigates and makes the report on all damages and misuse
incurred for all equipments.
•Request materials thru SCUF including minimum and maximum
levels of stocks.
•Updates and monitors status of equipments and needed materials
thru SAP System.
•Prepares Scope of Works for required external services and
blanket contracts.
•Coordinates and arranges schedule for TUV inspection and
certification of lifting tools and equipments.
•Evaluates and recommends equipments for surplus.
•Evaluates submitted technical specifications for equipments and
materials to be purchased.
•Makes standard work procedures for the repair and maintenance
work processes.
•Attends weekly Planning and Scheduling (P & S) meetings of the
various facilities of Marafiq.
•Prepares daily accomplishment reports for Manager’s daily
conference report.
•Provides assistance in the preparation of the weekly DILO (Daily in
the life of) for Maintenance section.

Exposure to various equipments : Cranes, Bulldozer, Jetting/Sucker Tankers, Dewatering Pumps,
Submersible pumps, Air Compressors, Generators, Backhoe/Loader, Excavators, Trailer Heads, Man lifts,
Lift trucks, Boom trucks, Forklifts, etc.

Shop Service Superintendent at Power Systems, Inc.
  • Philippines
  • December 2007 to May 2009

Power Systems Inc.
December 1, 2007 - May 16, 2009 Shop Service Superintendent Caloocan City
Reviewed and monitored service workload and ensured that all
jobs were properly disseminated to qualified personnel.
Attended to all in-house service issues that may arise as well as
other relevant matters that need to be addressed. Submitted
daily written report to the Service Head (SH). All major issues
must be brought to the attention of the concerned Heads to be
tackled during the operations meeting for proper action.
Performed routine inspection of all in-house repairs and see to it
that every necessary requirement was properly addressed to
meet the specific commitments to the customers. Reported
hindrances to the SH and to the concerned Heads for proper
action.
Monitored all in-house service technicians and see to it that
service man-hour was properly utilized and mean time was
measured on every job orders by providing monitor chart, names
and job assignments.
Reviewed parts/components disassembled, evaluations,
specifications and tolerances reports prior to presenting to the
SH for onward submission to customers.
Submitted parts and labor requirements to the SH for service
quotation purposes. Discussed the extent of failures and
warranties to the SH for coordinated notification to the customers.
Represented the company on technical meeting when so
required by the customer in the absence of the SH or the
National Service Manager (NSM).
Assisted in skills training of the lower rank technicians in the
organization.
Coordinated with the Field Service Superintendent all repairs
that may require extra manpower and technical support from the
Shop Service Group and vice versa.
Assisted subordinates in the completion of assigned jobs.
Performed other tasks that maybe assigned from time to time.

Service Administrator at Power Systems Inc.
  • Philippines
  • November 2006 to November 2007

Power Systems Inc.
Nov. 8, 2006 - Nov. 30, 2007 Service Administrator Caloocan City
•Ensured all company policies, rules and regulations are strictly
implemented.
Standardized proper procedures in conducting engine overhaul
and assembly.
Supervised and monitored all overhaul and assembly jobs for
Cummins and Volvo brands of automotive, industrial and marine
engines, generator sets and Twin Disc brand of engine
transmissions.
Provided technical assistance and physically get involved in the
job when needed.
Checked and inspected measurements taken from all parts
before assembly.
Implemented safely procedures in the work area in order to avoid
accidents.
Made sure that all documentations are properly effected for all
jobs being done in the work area.
Prepared reports and memoranda.
Checked the quality of the materials/spare parts delivered,
workmanship and labor costs for proper charging.
Quality checked the repair unit/s thru a dynamometer or using a
load bank in order to determine if the correct parameters are
met before delivery.
Scheduled repairs, maintenance, testing’s and deliveries of unit/s.
Assigned and dispatches technician/s to their respective field
assignment/s.
Follow-up all materials needed that are not delivered.
Conducted trainings and seminars.
Performed other tasks maybe assigned by my superiors.

Exposure to Various types of engines for different applications: Volvo and Cummins brand of engines being utilized for marine, construction, industrial and automotive.

Fabrication and Repair Works Officer at Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp.
  • Philippines
  • March 2002 to February 2006

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
March 2002 - February 2006 Fabrication & Repair Works Officer Cavite
Supervised all personnel & work areas of the Fabrication and
Repair Works Units (FRWU). The unit undertakes fabrication
and repair of all gaming equipments and paraphernalia including
office furniture for the casino branches nationwide.
Provided technical support, advice and new ideas to
improve the work system and productivity of our unit.
Reported daily to the Assistant Managing Head of FRWU
activities being undertaken by the unit or section concerned.
Prepared reports and memoranda.
Checked the quality of the materials/spare parts delivered and
the workmanship of the fabricated and repaired items/for proper
charging.
Made plans and schedules for items to be fabricated and
repaired and deliveries of finished products.
Coordinated and discussed with different department heads
and end-users matters concerning their requested item/s for
fabrication and repair.
Handled all problems regarding our unit’s staff (official and
personal) and work processes.
Evaluated, assessed and rated personnel performance.
Conducted meetings and conferences.
Checked, inspected and evaluated all fabrication & repair
works and made recommendations if necessary.
Checked & updated all documents and data needed for all
fabrication and repair works.
Monitored the flow of the work processes involve for
fabrication and repair works.
Supervised and monitored the unit’s stock inventory and made
follow-up for all the needed materials that were not delivered.
Performed other tasks assigned by my superiors.

Exposure to various work processes : Metal Fabrication, Carpentry, Industrial Electricity, Discharge printing, Neon light making, Machine works, Industrial Painting, Plastic Signage, Shuffling and Roulette making, Upholstery and Tailoring works.

Motorpool Supervisor at Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp.
  • Philippines
  • January 2001 to March 2002

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
January 2001 - March 2002
Motorpool Supervisor Cavite
Maintained an acceptable number of depot materials( tools,
equipments, vehicles, spare parts, etc.).
Supervised Motor pool personnel and vehicle repair services
(preventive maintenance, overhauling, troubleshooting, body
repairs, upholstery and painting).
Evaluated all materials, tools and equipments needed in the
workshop.
Provided technical assistance in all repair services.
Handled the revolving fund (petty cash) for emergency purchases.
Prepared reports and memoranda.
Implemented strict rules and regulations in maintaining a clean
and safe working area.
Tested, evaluated and made recommendations for repair and
repaired vehicles.

Exposure to repair and maintenance of various type of vehicles : Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Isuzu Service Bus, etc.

Senior Buyer/Canvasser at Philippine Amusement & Gaming Corp.
  • Philippines
  • January 1993 to January 2001

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.
January 1993 - January 2001
Senior/Buyer Canvasser Manila/Cavite
 Canvassed major and highly technical specification items
requisitioned at times urgently needed by the end-user/s.
 Evaluated and determined the reasonableness of the price
submitted, the Abstract of Canvass and the Purchase Order
on the merit of quality, economy and availability.
 Verified further the technical specifications of the item/s
requested by the end-user/s.
 Inspected the facilities of the suppliers to determine their
competence and availability of the stocks as deemed essential.
 Advertised items for bidding. Handled Pre-bid conference and
actual bidding of the requested item/s.
 Provided assistance/supervision to a team of three Jr.
Buyer/Canvasser.
 Performed such other related functions as may be assigned to
by my superiors.

Process Technician at Philips Components Manila
  • Philippines
  • March 1990 to May 1991

Philips Components Manila
March 1990 - May 1991
Process Technician Las Pinas City
Repaired/trouble shooted minor/major breakdowns of machines
(wire bond and die bond machines).
Supervised the machines process of wire and die attach.
Supervised and recorded machine downtime and number of
rejects.
Prepared written reports on the status of the machines during the
work shift.
Extended working hours in case there was no reliever for the next
work shift.
Conducted periodic preventive maintenance of the machines.

Maintenance Technician at Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
  • Philippines
  • June 1988 to February 1990

Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office
June 1988 - February 1990
Maintenance Technician San Marcelino, Manila
Maintained in good condition all equipments used in the lottery
draw (i.e. numbered wooden balls, drawing machine, glass
frames, wooden boxes, tables, etc.).
Sorted all numbered wooden balls to their correct sequence after
each draw and arranged them inside the glass frames.
Assisted the Commission on Audit and the Internal Audit
representatives in checking the numbered wooden balls inside
the glass frames before locking and sealing each frame.
Attended designated assignment during the actual lottery draw.

Maintenance Technician at Magnolia Dairy Products
  • Philippines
  • April 1986 to June 1986

Magnolia Dairy Products
April 1986 - June 1986
Maintenance Technician Quezon City
•Checked and repaired minor problems/breakdowns of the
centralized air-conditioning system.
Fabricated and installed ducting for the centralized air-
conditioning system.

Education

Bachelor's degree, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
  • at Technological University of the Phillippines
  • March 1989

Passed the licensure examination on June, 1990 in Manila with a rating of 88%. PRC Registration no.0042059

Diploma, Mechanical Technology
  • at Technological University of the Philippines
  • March 1986

This is a three year technician course. Major in Mechanical Technology.

Specialties & Skills

Languages

English
Expert

Memberships

Professional Regulatory Commission
  • Professional Mechanical Engineer
  • June 1990