Olate Alveal
Maintenance Technician | Electromechanical & Industrial Systems | Manufacturing Reliability
- Role
- Industrial Maintenance Technician at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
- Location
- Columbus, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Olate Alveal
Maintenance Technician with hands-on experience in industrial and electromechanical systems supporting 24/7 high-speed manufacturing environments. I work across preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical systems (conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains), electrical troubleshooting, and safety-driven operations, with a strong focus on process reliability, uptime, and continuous improvement.Alongside my technical work, I bring a strong analytical background developed through more than 20 years as a bilingual (Spanish–English) educator and researcher working across the Americas. This experience strengthens my approach to troubleshooting, documentation, root-cause analysis, and systems-level problem solving in complex operational environments.I am trained in systems thinking and Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) through the NIH, which informs a disciplined, methodical, and safety-conscious mindset. I value clear procedures, teamwork, and environments where technical excellence, learning, and accountability are central.I am also interested in limited, part-time online teaching opportunities (asynchronous or hybrid), typically 1–2 courses per semester, in applied or systems-related subjects, while continuing to grow professionally in industrial maintenance and manufacturing operations.
Experience
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Aug 2025 — Present · Columbus, OH, US
Perform industrial maintenance and electromechanical troubleshooting in a high-speed manufacturing environment supporting 24/7 operations.* Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, pumps, and valves.* Conduct electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment including motors, controls, and 480V systems.* Execute preventive and corrective maintenance following SOPs, LOTO, and safety requirements* Document maintenance activities using CMMS systems and coordinate work orders and parts.* Work independently and as part of a team on rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as required.* Apply structured problem-solving and systems-level thinking to identify root causes and support process and reliability improvements.
Education
Columbus State Community College
Associate's degree, Electromechanical Engineering - Semiconductors
Washington University in St. Louis
PhD, Social Sciences
2002 — 2008
Washington University in St. Louis
MSW, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
2003 — 2004
Universidad de Concepción
Bachelor, Social Work
1989 — 1992
Pontifical Gregorian University
LSS, Social Sciences
1993 — 1995
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