Louie Alvarez

Electrical Engineer with over 9 years of combined experience as an Automation and Control Engineer, Instrumentation, Electrical systems, Industrial maintenance machinery, and Process control. Skilled in PLC programming, HMI development, SCADA integration, VFD configuration, motor control, and industrial installation and troubleshooting. Experienced in implementing and optimizing automated systems to improve reliability, efficiency, and productivity.

Proven ability to analyze system requirements, develop control strategies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful projects. Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and applying advanced engineering solutions to support operational excellence and business growth.

Electrical Engineer - Nature Spring Sustainable Solutions Inc.

(2025-11)

• Led the Electrical & Instrumentation scope for a greenfield plastic bottle manufacturing plant project, overseeing the design, construction, turnkey installation, testing, and precommissioning of electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems.
• Executed comprehensive wiring and termination of MCC panels, control panels, and field instruments to achieve total operational readiness for start-up.
• Integrated all field devices—including PLC remote I/O modules, sensors, transmitters, valves, motors and pumps, ensuring system reliability and readiness for start-up.
• Driving pre-commissioning phases for all E&I systems, collaborating closely with Starlinger and AMUT OEMs to transition the facility toward a fully turnkey, production-ready state.

PLC Programmer Engineer - MinebeaMitsumi Cebu Inc. - Electronics Manufacturer, Cebu - Cebu

(2024-08 - 2025-09)

• Designed, developed, tested, and commissioned HMI and PLC control systems. Programmed & optimized automation solutions using Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
• Troubleshot PLC, HMI, and machine control issues to maximize system reliability and efficiency. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support production and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintained technical documentation and ensured compliance with engineering standards.
• Designed & implemented a PLC Gateway system connecting Keyence & Panasonic PLCs, machines, and cloud platforms. Configured industrial communications using Ethernet/IP, MC Protocol, Protocol Studio, and FTP, while utilizing Winbox and WinSCP for gateway configuration, network management & data transfer. Enabled seamless data exchange, remote monitoring, data logging, integration with SCADA and IoT systems.

Electrical and Instrumentation Leadman - ElectroChem Marketing Industrial Corporation

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Overseeing electrical and instrumentation installations.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Collaborating with teams on project execution.
• Maintaining documentation and records.
• Calibration of an instrument like Belt Weigher, Truck scale, Transmitter etc.
• Modification of Controls like Yaskawa VFD 550kw to 800kw, Low voltage and Medium voltage.
• Designing and testing automated processes, factory automation machinery, Conveyors, Electrical works panel assembly and mining automation processes.
• Installation of PLC, HMI/SCADA, VFD, Pneumatic devices and Electrical control panel assembly.
• Programming and simulating of PLC, HMI/SCADA and VFD, followed by creating detailed documentation or manuals like electrical diagram for the fully functional projects.
• Testing and Commissioning assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the operational requirements of the client

Service Engineer - Active Control Automation and Industrial Sales Corporation

(2021-03 - 2021-12)

• Designing, Installations, and Testing automated processes, factory automation machinery, Conveyors, PLC, HMI/SCADA, VFD, Pneumatic devices and Electrical control panel assembly.
• Programming and simulating of PLC, HMI/SCADA and VFD, followed by creating detailed documentation or manuals like electrical diagram for the fully functional projects.
• Testing and Commissioning assuring that all systems and components of a building or industrial plant are designed, installed, tested, and operated according to the operational requirements of the clients.

Maintenance Technician - Pustanan Printers Cebu - Manufacturer in Mandaue City - Mandaue City

(2019-06 - 2019-12)

• Troubleshooting with preventive and corrective maintenance of Machinary such as Plastic and Paper bag making machines, Extruder, Mixer, Crusher, Plastic roller printer, etc.
• Troubleshooting and modified of PLC and HMI program, VFD parameter settings, Motor control, Pneumatic and Hydraulic equipment and machines.
• Installation of Sensors, Transmitters, PLC, HMI, VFD and other Electrical & Instrumentation devices.
• Maintenance of power generator and air compressor.

Service Technician - Meiji Electric Philippines - Electrical suppliers and Services in Quezon City, Manila - Quezon City, Manila

(2014 - 2019)

• Provide technical support Electrical and Electronics products of Meiji to customer.
• Installation and Servicing of Meiji Products such as Automatic Transfer Switch, Manual Transfer Switch, Motor Control Wye Delta, Direct Online Starter, AVR, UPS, Transformers, Smoke detectors, Timers, GFCI , Sensors, etc. at customer premises.
• Testing and Repair of Electrical and Electronics devices.

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering - University of Cebu (2020)

NC II - Consumer Electronics Servicing - Tesda-ARMM Cotabato City (2011-01 - 2011-04)

NC II - Electrical Installation & Maintenance - Tesda-ARMM Cotabato City (2011-04 - 2011-06)