Roland Rivera

Strategic Mechanical Engineer and Engineering Manager with over 11 years of experience enhancing plant operation and maintenance strategies. Led initiatives to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime while managing plant expansion projects. Skilled in directing cross-function teams. Overseeing budgets and ensuring compliance with quality and EHS standards.

Engineering Manager - LTHFOOD INDUSTRIES INC / CEBU MEATPACKING CO. INC - Tabok, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu, Philippines

(2023-02 - 2025-03)

• Directed engineering, preventive/predictive maintenance, and facility operation across Cheese plant and Meatpacking units to ensure reliable performance.
• Establish project criteria, manage capital expenditures (CAPEX), improvement plans, and led project reviews to deliver facility updates on schedule.
• Mentored and upskilled engineering and maintenance teams through targeted technical training programs to enhance team capabilities.

Project Coordinator - CEBU MEATPACKING CO. INC - Tayud, Liloan, 6002 Cebu, Philippines

(2024-09 - 2024-12)

• Led the project for the Meat Liloan expansion Plant, managing lifecycle documentation, status reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Oversaw procurement operation, including vendor negotiations, quotation analysis, purchase order approvals, and invoice processing.
• Monitor construction and installation progress, ensuring adherence to quality standards and corporate compliance.

Line Maintenance Supervisor - LTHFOOD INDUSTRIES INC - Tabok, Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu, Philippines

(2019-09 - 2023-02)

• Supervise line maintenance technicians, ensuring shift operations met key performance indicators for MTTR, equipment uptime, and total downtime.
• Developed and enforced standardized Preventive Maintenance (PM) routines for high-speed dairy production lines.
• Manage spare parts inventory levels, preventing critical stockouts through timely reordering and effective vendor coordination.

Mechanical & Utility Engineer - MARCEL FOODSCIENCES INC. - Abugon, Sibonga, 6020 Cebu, Philippines

(2018-05 - 2019-09)

• Oversaw critical mechanical system (pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers) and core utilities (water treatment, Gensets, compressed air).
• Monitored energy consumption and utility efficiency KPIs, identifying trends to support cost-saving initiatives.
• Coordinated with external contractors and specialized vendors for mechanical and equipment overhauls, ensuring project timelines and quality standards were met.

Mechanical & Utility Operations Engineer - CP KELCO PHILIPPINES INC. - Abugon, Sibonga, 6020 Cebu, Philippines

(2016-12 - 2018-05)

• Executed PM programs for heavy utility and mechanical systems, enhancing asset lifespan and reducing risk of unscheduled downtime.
• Conducted root-cause analysis failure and optimized spare parts inventory, facilitating quicker maintenance repairs.
• Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Reliability Technician - CP KELCO PHILIPPINES INC. - Abugon, Sibonga, 6020 Cebu, Philippines

(2013-11 - 2016-12)

• Executed predictive maintenance diagnostics using vibration analysis tool, thermography, laser shaft alignment, and thickness gauging to enhance equipment reliability.
• Monitored MTBF and MTTR metrics to identify potential machinery early failures, contributing to elimination of recurring machine issues.
• Conducted regular maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability and safety compliance.
• Diagnosed system malfunctions and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules and improve operation efficiency.

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering - Cebu Institute of Technology - University (2012)