Irav Vivero

Dynamic Operations Management Specialist with 15+ years of leadership across heavy fleet maintenance, supply chains, maritime logistics, and business entrepreneurship. Proven track record managing multi-million dollar assets, executing complex seasonal deployments, and spearheading strict regulatory safety frameworks. Expert in utilizing CMMS for data-driven cost optimization and leading diverse teams in high-stakes environments.

Technical Garage Assistant Manager & Acting Garage Manager at NEAS SHIPPING GROUP COMPANY (2023-01 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end heavy equipment fleet maintenance using CMMS Fiix to minimize operational downtime.
• Orchestrated massive seasonal mobilization/demobilization of heavy machinery, tugboats, and lifting gear.
• Supervised winter repair operations, maintaining strict compliance with engineering timelines and standards.
• Served as Health & Safety Officer, enforcing a zero-incident culture across all container yard and workshop activities.
• Directed container yard layouts, ground operations, life-cycle inventory tracking, and quality inspections.

Owner & President at CEBU'S TASTE INC. RESTAURANT (2021-01 – Present)

• Managed long-term growth, financial forecasting, cash flow, vendor contracts, and daily logistics.
• Recruited, trained, and led staff while maintaining compliance with provincial labor and health laws.

2nd Officer / 3rd Officer (MT Algonorth, MT Algoscotia, MT Algoma Hansa, MV Algoma Harvester) at ALGOMA TANKERS LIMITED (2018-01 – 2021-01)

• Maintained 24/7 bridge watch and voyage planning across hazardous, highly regulated waterways.
• Supervised deck crews during critical, time-sensitive cargo loading, unloading, and stowage turnarounds.
• Ensured high-value electronic navigational instruments were calibrated and logged via automated systems.

2nd Officer / 3rd Officer (MV Apollo, MT Kitikmeot, MT Tuvaq W, MV Umiak 1, MT Aquarios) at COASTAL SHIPPING LTD. & CANSHIP UGLAND LTD. (2017-01 – 2018-01)

• Inspected and maintained critical Life Saving Appliances (LSA) and Firefighting Equipment (FFE).
• Led mandatory emergency response drills (fire, boat, man-overboard) for crew and passengers.
• Controlled passenger and vehicle deck logistics, ramp management, and secure hazardous cargo lashing.

3rd Officer / Bosun / Able Seaman (MV Arctic) at ANGLO EASTERN SHIPPING (2009-01 – 2017-01)

• Assigned daily task schedules to deck crews to ensure efficient execution of maintenance plans.
• Handled docking, unberthing, anchoring, and bridge-to-deck communications during tight port windows.
• Supervised intensive cargo hold conditioning and safety compliance under global shipping protocols.

Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation – University of the Visayas (1995-01)