Rommel Gonzales

• Lead the on-site maintenance and repair operations in collaboration with Cornelder de Mocambique, the main operator at the Port of Beira, overseeing four (4) Ship-to-Shore Gantry Cranes, Material Handling Equipment, Bulk Cargo Handling Equipment, including Radio Remote Control Grabs, Electro-Hydraulic Clamshell Motorized Grabs, Hoppers, Conveyors and Automated Bagging Machines.
• Developed and implemented Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Equipment Performance reports for Cornelder de Mocambique Engineering Department, driving operational efficiency and equipment reliability.
• Spearheaded the development and implementation of engineering procedures and processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Provided technical leadership and hands-on support to local maintenance personnel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Managed maintenance budgets, implemented cost-saving measures, and ensured financial accountability.
• Successfully implemented and deployed the Fluke eMaint Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), a maintenance management software providing comprehensive asset management, work order management, and maintenance planning capabilities. Conducted extensive training to empower the maintenance team in utilizing the system effectively.

• Provided technical leadership and support to the on-site Portia team in collaboration with TMT Ports and KT Services and Logistics Company.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of engineering best practices and procedures.
• Oversaw facility and heavy equipment maintenance and repair schedules.
• Managed budgets, implemented cost-saving measures, and ensured financial accountability.

• Responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing building / facility operations and services, general maintenance schedules, general work requests, contractor and vendor agreement renewals. Also responsible for product deliveries and logistics.
• Analyze and reviews budgetary and financial data, monitors and authorizes expenditures in accordance with the approved budget. Develops and implement cost saving measures.
• Ensures that technical and non-technical installations are maintained in conformity with the company policies and standards.
• Controls and audit procurement activities of all department and warehouse activities.
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed such as fire safety, building structures, building accessibility, mechanical and electrical engineering services and food hygiene.
• Maintenance of freezers, chillers, baking equipment, ovens. Also includes maintenance of delivery van and trucks.

• Responsible for all maintenance activities of Quay Cranes, Rubber-tyred Gantry Cranes, and Mobile Harbor Cranes. Main job includes implementation of maintenance program to ensure maximum availability of all major equipments with emphasis on minimal cost, high availability and maximum return.
• Ensure economical, efficient and productive use of repair equipments.
• Assist the team as an expert on non-routine maintenance activities. Conducts risk assessment before proceeding with these extraordinary maintenance activities.
• Performs quality assurance inspections on all completed jobs; ensures conformance with institutional standards, local codes, regulations, lock out - tag out (LOTO), confined space protocols, Material Safety Data Sheets, engineering specifications, and other local and government regulations.
• Ensure safe working conditions of the team.
• Compile comprehensive periodic reports on equipment issues.
• Assist in Department budget preparations; maintaining adequate stocks at the port stores.
• Identify and develop technical training needs of the team.
• Acts as head of Department if the Senior Engineering Manager is unavailable.

• Responsible for start-up of Engineering Department at the container port. Main job includes setting up the whole maintenance program of all port equipment like Quay Cranes, Rubber-Tyred Gantry Cranes, Reach Stackers, Empty Container Handlers.
• Set up of Port Stores, proper store and spare parts management implementation.
• Set up of all engineering standard procedures and maintenance-related activities, forms and engineering-related work instructions.
• Set up of Key Performance Indicators and equipment performance reports for Engineering Department.
• Implementation of “Integrated Computerized-Aided Maintenance - Port Terminal Operations” software (ICAM-PTO), an Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAMS) for the terminal. Includes the training of personnel in maintenance planning, system administration and proper utilization of the maintenance management system.

• Responsible for the implementation of all maintenance activities of port equipments within operating budget and emphasis on achieving high equipment availability, employee and equipment safety.
• Management of Port Stores focusing on part availability, processing of parts to be repaired outside the port, part warranties.
• Implementation of “Integrated Computerized-Aided Maintenance - Port Terminal Operations” software (ICAM-PTO), an Enterprise Asset Management Software (EAMS) for the terminal. Includes the training of personnel in maintenance planning, system administration and proper utilization of the maintenance management system. Also includes support and training to Purchasing, Finance Departments and Port Stores Section.
• Oversee commissioning activities of newly acquired port equipments like ship-to-shore gantry and rubber-tyred gantry cranes.
• Ensure compliance to local government contractual obligations; and to corporate, business unit, port safety and security compliance and other local rules and regulations.
• Coordination with the Operations and other departments in implementation of all maintenance-related activities inside the port.
• Monitors all activities related to port outside contractors and to ensure compliance to their contractual obligations.

• Responsible for the implementation of ICAM-PTO (Integrated Computer Aided Maintenance - Port Terminal Operation) software at project site. It is a Computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) or an Enterprise asset management software (EAMS) designed specifically for port terminal operations. Main job is to collate data from engineering, mainly all equipment details, maintenance activities, scheduling, procurement, storeroom and finance. It is then integrated into the software to achieve paperless parts requisition and approval, automatic maintenance scheduling, equipment maintenance history.
• Includes installation, initial set-up and data preparation, and training on-site at client’s location. Also include troubleshooting of user problems.

• In charge of Crane Maintenance, Engineering Shift and Power Plant Section.
• Prepares the Engineering Department monthly reports, Sectional Equipment.
• Performance summaries, Key Performance Indicators and the Monthly Incentive Report
• Prepare all Preventive and Corrective Maintenance schedules of Quay Cranes.
• Maintains proper coordination with all sections under Engineering Department and the Operations with regards to equipment availabilities.
• Sourcing of all major spare parts for main equipments like cranes and reach stackers (OEM parts).
• Acts as head of Department if the Senior Engineering Manager is on business trip.

• Supervises personnel which typically include recommendations for hiring, firing, performance evaluation, training, work allocation, and problem resolution.
• Supervises, coordinates, and monitors power generating plant activities; maintains equipment and performs related duties to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of engine-generator sets, switch gears, high voltage cables, substation, power transformers, and battery station.
• Performs quality assurance inspections on all completed jobs; ensures conformance with institutional standards, local codes, regulations, lock out tag out, confined space protocols, Material Safety Data Sheets, engineering specifications, and other local, municipal, and government regulations.
• Analyzes operational and maintenance data to predict operating inefficiencies and failures, and initiates pro-active repair of operating units, to enable continuous, reliable and economic service.
• Supervises routine transformer oil analysis, lube oil analyses of all diesel-fed engines. Conduct electrical equipment tests using instruments such as insulation resistance tester, transformer turns ratio test set, hi-potential test set, micro-ohmmeter.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors all work being performed by contractors and physical plant employees within area of responsibility.
• Extensively uses, promotes and trains personnel in the use of computerized maintenance management system (ICAM-PTO).
• Follows and promotes continuous improvement of divisional performance, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Works with operations personnel to achieve timely and efficient maintenance schedules; provides opportunities for training on routine preventive maintenance activities.

• In charge of Integrated Computer Aided Maintenance - Port Terminal Operation (ICAM-PTO) maintenance management software and Tires and Ropes Management System (TRMS) software related-activities for Engineering Department.
• Plan, create, modify all equipment maintenance tasks in Integrated Computer Aided Maintenance (ICAM-PTO) maintenance management software.
• Plans, organizes, leads, implements and monitors electrical project implementation undertaken within the Terminal.
• Do company-wide energy audit and identifying energy conservation opportunities and implementing energy efficiency measures for energy intensive equipment and processes.

• Prepares all Preventive and Corrective maintenance schedules of all Quay and Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes.
• Prepares section monthly report, cost estimates of accidents involving cranes, equipment performance summary.
• Provides reports on Key Performance Indicators, manpower analysis, Section Equipment Performance Summaries, root-cause analysis for the engineering management team.
• In charge of Integrated Computer Aided Maintenance (ICAM-PTO) maintenance management software and Tires and Ropes Management System (TRMS) software related-activities.

• Perform all Preventive and Corrective maintenance activities of all Quay and Rubber-Tired Gantry Cranes; participates in pre-planning and implementation focusing on major electrical problems.
• Performs troubleshooting of all electrical defects of cranes.
• Maintains coordination with mechanical technicians during preventive and rehabilitation works.
• Submits reports of accomplishments and other related problems encountered.
• Setting up and conducts tests to improve equipment performance and preparing lists of spare parts needed for repair.