Highlights:With more than 10 years on sugar cane industry, as a mechanical engineering, I have led the development and successful implementation of multiple high impact projects like Hibernation maintenance plan, saving $60k in lubricants, bearings and mechanical seals. Improve the efficiency and extraction of the sugar cane mill tandem, applying preventive maintenance and inspection routines. In the power plant i have led my team to achieve the generation goals improving the performance of the boiler and keep the availability to our assets.

Skills:.Team work, Leadership, Softskills, Office 365

Goal:As a mechanical engineer my goal is to help people to achieve our goals in the organization, working as a team, to lead my team to gets the most effective and efficient way to solve every day challenges. Based on my maintenance and production background I can not only understand the maintenance team members needs but the production team.

Certification:Vibration analysis level I, Facilitator of Root cause analysis, ISO 9001 Quality management , 22001 food safety, Safety and health in work place comitee president.

Steam and power generation Chief 12/2024 - current
La cabaña Sugar Mill, El Paisnal, San Salvador El Salvador
Industry: Sugarcane, Power Generation
Lead operations and maintenance for all boilers, managing a team of 90 employees and overseeing the generation of steam and electricity. Focus on optimizing maintenance schedules and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate and supervise the operation of all steam generation equipment, ensuring efficient production and minimal downtime. • Implement safety protocols and chemical controls, achieving compliance with industrial safety KPIs. • Manage large teams and budgets, delivering projects aimed at improving boiler efficiency. • Drive operational excellence through strategic maintenance and project management.--
Plant Manager 03/2021 - 12/2021
Torrefactora de Centroamerica, Santa Ana, Santa Ana El Salvador
Industry: Coffee Roasting, packaging, food
Managed all operations in a coffee plant, from production scheduling to quality assurance. Led the implementation of industry certifications and spearheaded research and development for new products.
• Directed daily operations, ensuring the plant met production and safety standards. • Implemented the Food Safety System Certification (FSSC) to elevate product quality. • Oversaw R&D initiatives, contributing to the expansion of the product line. • Managed production processes from raw materials to finished products, optimizing efficiency.--
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 02/2019 - 12/2024
Alas Doradas, San Juan Opico, San Salvador El Salvador
Industry: Tissue, Paper Mill
Executed maintenance tasks across the paper mill, focusing on predictive maintenance techniques. Managed maintenance teams and led projects to enhance machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
• Scheduled and performed maintenance, utilizing techniques like vibration analysis and thermography. • Led improvement initiatives to boost operational efficiency and reduce downtime. • Managed maintenance teams, ensuring timely and effective task completion. • Controlled maintenance budgets, delivering cost-effective solutions.--
Sugarcane Mill Engineer Chief 01/2016 - 02/2019
La Cabaña Sugar Mill, El Paisnal, San Salvador El Salvador
Industry: Sugarcane, Sugar, Power Generation
Oversaw the operation and maintenance of cane preparation and milling processes. Managed a team of 40 employees and led safety and efficiency projects.
• Coordinated daily operations of cane preparation and milling, achieving production targets. • Managed maintenance schedules and budgets, optimizing process efficiency. • Led safety initiatives to ensure compliance with industrial standards. • Delivered projects that improved production efficiency and reduced costs.--
Steam Generation Chief 01/2014 - 01/201 6
La Cabaña Sugar Mill, El paisnal, San Salvador El Salvador
Industry: Sugarcane, Sugar, Power generation
Directed the operation and maintenance of steam generation equipment, leading projects to optimize boiler performance and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Managed the operation and maintenance of mill boilers, focusing on performance optimization. • Led a team of operators and technicians, overseeing daily steam and power generation. • Developed and implemented safety protocols, achieving compliance with KPIs. • Delivered successful projects aimed at improving boiler efficiency.--
Mechanical Maintenance Chief 05/2012 - 12/2014
La cabaña Sugar Mill, El Paisnal, San Salvador El Salvador
Industry: Sugarcane, Sugar, Power Generation
Managed the maintenance of over 300 pumps and 150 gearboxes, ensuring operational continuity. Led a machine shop and implemented cost-saving programs.
• Directed maintenance activities for critical equipment, ensuring reliability and uptime. • Managed a machine shop, overseeing fabrication and repair of mechanical parts. • Implemented a hibernation program that saved $60k through efficient resource management. • Conducted specialized welding and non-destructive testing to maintain equipment integrity.--

Instituto Tecnológico Centroamericano 01/2003 - 12/2004
Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Automotive Maintenance
Technical training in automotive systems and mechanics, providing a strong foundation in vehicle maintenance and repair.

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Gustavo Mejia Mech engineer Mechanical engineer, maintenance engineer, Sugar cane Mill, power plant generation.