Michiel Rolando

Senior Engineering Leader with over 25 years of experience in plant facility management, capital project execution, and production optimization. Proven expertise in leading engineering teams, implementing cost-saving maintenance programs, managing multi-million SAR projects, and driving operational efficiency in demanding manufacturing environments. Adept at troubleshooting complex systems and commissioning new facilities from setup to full production.

Part Leader Facility Engineering Dept. at LG Shaker Co., Ltd (2020-06 – Present)

Lead facility and capital project engineering for a major manufacturing plant, ensuring operational excellence and supporting production expansion.

• Direct a team of 2 engineers and 8 technicians in overseeing all plant facilities and utility systems.
• Maintain over 95% operational uptime for critical production support systems through strategic planning and rapid response protocols.
• Spearhead high-value engineering projects from conception to operational handover, managing cross-functional teams and external contractors.
• Led the end-to-end project for a critical press machine and overhead crane system (procurement, installation, commissioning). Completed on schedule and within budget, increasing localized press shop production capacity by 75% and improving material handling safety.
• Managed the complete setup of new injection mold machinery, encompassing utility hookups, civil works, and structural modifications. Coordinated multiple suppliers and construction firms to deliver the project, enabling the launch of a new injection line on time and achieving full production volume within one month.
• Directed the design and commissioning of a new chamber test & crusher room. The facility improved material testing throughput by 30% and established robust quality control standards, reducing raw material batch rejection rates.
• Develop and implement data-driven preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment, reducing unplanned downtime by 20% year-over-year and extending asset life.
• Manage contractor relationships and oversee capital project budgets totaling approximately 20 M SAR, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

Production Engineer at GRP AI Munif Pipe (2018-05 – 2019-11)

Leading fabrication processes for GRP tanks and fittings in a manufacturing setting.

• Oversee end-to-end fabrication, ensuring on-time delivery of projects. Improved adherence to production schedules through optimized workforce allocation.
• Review and optimize fabrication designs & fitting recipes, reducing material waste and improving production speed.
• Perform root-cause analysis on electro-mechanical systems, decreasing machine downtime. Implemented effective troubleshooting protocols.
• Prepare and analyze daily/monthly production and attendance reports to support data-driven management decisions.
• Establish and enforce quality control standards, supervising junior staff to maintain high production quality.

Procurement, Maintenance & Production Manager at Saudi Korea Industrial Co. Ltd. (2008-09 – 2018-03)

Managed full operational scope including procurement, maintenance, and production for industrial manufacturing.

• Sourced materials from local and international suppliers at optimal value, managing budgets and achieving cost savings.
• Designed and implemented a preventive maintenance program, enhancing equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Led machine modification projects, including PLC programming and pneumatic/hydraulic system redesigns to improve production efficiency.
• Managed the full production lifecycle and supervised junior engineering staff.
• Spearheaded the commissioning and startup of new production machinery from project phase to operational handover.

Jr. Foreman (Maintenance - Electrical & Instrument) at Polychem Indonesia Tbk (1998-08 – 2007-01)

Supported maintenance operations in a petrochemical plant environment.

• Performed critical troubleshooting on production lines, boilers, and water treatment systems involving electrical, instrumentation, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Conducted calibration of sensors and control valves, ensuring precision in petrochemical processes.
• Supported major operational procedures, including preparation for full production line startups and shutdowns.
• Gained foundational experience by participating in the initial commissioning and startup of a new plant project.

Technical High School in Industrial Electric (1998)

Diploma of Engineering in Mechanical, Industrial Machinery – Singaparbangsa Karawang, Indonesia (2009)