Alan B.

About Alan B.

With over 14 years of experience in reliability, continuous improvement, and engineering management, I am a results-oriented professional specializing in optimizing industrial performance and equipment lifecycle. My expertise spans various heavy industries, including mining, food manufacturing, and automotive components across the United States and Mexico.Currently serving as a Reliability Engineer at Roquette America, I lead root cause analysis (RCA) initiatives, optimize preventative maintenance (PM) programs, and utilize statistical process control and reliability modeling to eliminate \"bad actors\" and enhance system uptime. My career is defined by a strong command of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies, which I have used to reduce engineering cycle times and improve manufacturability in diverse environments.Previously, I held leadership and technical roles at global organizations such as Komatsu and Sany. As a General Foreman and Product Support Engineer, I managed large-scale equipment installations, oversaw workforce teams, and acted as a key liaison for OEM troubleshooting. My background also includes a strong foundation in Continuous Improvement Engineering, where I developed value stream mapping and onsite training programs that directly increased worker productivity and operational efficiency.Throughout my tenure at Frisco Mines and Road Machinery, I demonstrated a knack for strategic planning, managing complex maintenance shutdowns, and driving profitability through process optimization. My technical versatility is further evidenced by early experience in Quality Assurance, developing automated testing procedures and software maintenance scripts.I am a bilingual leader (English/Spanish) with a proven track record of mentoring teams, resolving complex technical obstacles, and delivering high-impact engineering solutions that meet rigorous project deadlines and exceed customer expectations.

Experience

1. Reliability Engineer

   Roquette

   Oct 2022 — Present · Кеокук, IA, US

   Developed and implemented maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and reliability across multiple production units, including starch, sweeteners, animal feed, and pharmaceutical ingredient lines- Conducted root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment failures to identify underlying issues and develop effective corrective actions- Conducted root cause analysis and failure mode effects analysis (FMEA) to identify critical equipment issues and establish preventative and predictive maintenance plans- Collaborated with operations and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance, reduce downtime, and improve overall process efficiency- Monitored equipment condition through vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive techniques; analyzed data to forecast potential failures and schedule timely interventions- Led continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, safety, and cost reduction, resulting in increased equipment availability and reduced maintenance costs- Managed spare parts inventory and maintenance planning to ensure critical components were available, minimizing production interruptions- Maintained detailed documentation of maintenance activities, reliability metrics, and equipment history to support data-driven decision making- Ensured compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards throughout all reliability and maintenance processes- Trained and mentored maintenance personnel on best practices for equipment care and failure prevention.

Education

• Universidad Politécnica de Durango (UNIPOLI)

  Engineer’s Degree, Industrial Engineering

  2007 — 2011

• UTEL Universidad

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA