Agustin L.

About Agustin L.

As a Project Manager, Senior Consultant, and Installation Specialist, I have spent over 20 years optimizing operations, increasing asset reliability, and driving profitability across Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, and Construction. My expertise lies in turning maintenance from a cost center into a profit driver by implementing high-ROI asset management strategies that maximize uptime, minimize waste, and optimize resource allocation. I have led projects across North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), Latin America (Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Guatemala, Honduras, Suriname, Venezuela), Europe (Denmark, Spain, Portugal), Africa (Namibia, Madagascar), the Middle East (Oman), and Asia (China), helping organizations reduce inefficiencies, cut costs, and improve operational resilience. Core Specialties & Methodologies Production Ramp-Up & OEE Optimization – Enhancing productivity & equipment efficiency. Maintenance & Asset Reliability – Implementing structured strategies to increase uptime. Process Optimization – Applying Lean, Six Sigma, PMO/PMI (PMBOK), RCM, and Change Management. CMMS Implementation & Digital Transformation – Expertise in SAP, Oracle, JDE, MAXIMO. Operational Cost Reduction – Delivering 3:1 ROI on performance improvement projects. Key Achievements in Asset-Intensive Industries Eliminated Bottlenecks – Designed a Maintenance Operating System (MOS) to reduce downtime. Turned Data into Dollars – Built KPI-driven analytics, improving MTBF & asset utilization. Automated & Standardized Workflows – Implemented Leader Standard Work & Autonomous Maintenance. Built an ROI-Driven Maintenance Strategy – Shifted from reactive to proactive operations. Achieved Energy & Cost Efficiency Gains – Applied cost-saving initiatives & workforce optimization. Industries Served Mining & Metals – Smelting, Refining, Underground & Surface Ops. Oil & Gas – Rig Operations, Downstream & Midstream Optimization. Manufacturing – Lean-driven OEE improvements. Construction & Heavy Industry – Asset & Contractor Management. Maximizing ROI in Asset-Intensive Operations Most organizations struggle with hidden inefficiencies that drain resources and impact profitability. My mission is to eliminate these bottlenecks and position maintenance as a revenue driver. Let’s connect to discuss how to optimize efficiency & cash flow!#Mining #OperationalExcellence #AssetManagement #ProcessOptimization #EfficiencyHacks #CashFlow

Experience

1. Project Manager Veltiosis Consulting

   Veltiosis Consulting

   May 2024 — Present · MI, US

   As Project Manager, I led a Strategic Plan to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance reliability in both the mill and mine, aligning maintenance with production goals, optimizing asset utilization, and establishing a sustainable performance framework. Work Identification & Standardization: Strengthened Pre-Op checklists, enhanced Found Work documentation, and developed a Diagnosis Guide to reduce failures. Planning & Scheduling: Implemented forward scheduling, backlog management, and an 8-week PM projection to secure resources and minimize downtime. Leadership & Process Integration: Established Leader Standard Work, structured WCT meetings, and improved shift change coordination between operations and maintenance. Performance Management & Analytics: Installed a KPI Tree combining leading and lagging indicators to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance. Autonomous Maintenance & Workforce Development: Transitioned from reactive to proactive maintenance, facilitated daily operator-mechanic interactions, and reinforced skill development via Flexibility Matrix assessments.This structured execution model improved MTBF, asset availability, and maintenance compliance, delivering higher productivity and cost efficiency. By integrating data-driven strategies, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement, this project strengthened operational resilience.#Mining #StrategicPlanning #OperationalExcellence #MaintenanceReliability #AssetManagement #ProjectLeadership

Education

• Institute of Technology (ITESM)

  Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering / Business Administration

  1992 — 1997

• Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering

  1992 — 1997