Jacobo Arevalos

As Senior Engineer the main responsabity is to be the leader to engineering area to plant Chile. The projects are to process and packaging area for potatoes, doritos, popcorn, peanut, etc. Include: implement the industrial projects at Cerrillos Plant Chile. Other task are : cost analyses , evaluate alternatives of new technology, project planning, technical inspections to new equipments (FAT), responsibility of installation, commissioning and technical support to other plants at Latam. Investment p/year 12MM USD.
Skills: SAP, AutoCad, Microsoft Project, Bidding Process, cost analyze, planning , communicational english and leadership.

• Improved project efficiency by streamlining engineering processes and implementing innovative solutions.
• Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance in best practices and fostering professional growth opportunities.
• Determined equipment failure root cause and implemented solutions.
• Achieved notable reduction in energy consumption by designing and executing innovative engineering solutions.
• Led critical negotiations with suppliers, securing high-quality materials at more favorable cost.
• Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
• Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.

As Project Engineer the great responsibility is to review, design, implement, prepare technical documents, bidding process and finally star up the projects. Total investment p/year 6 MM USD.

• Implemented new strategies to reduce costs and improve efficiency of engineering team.
• Implemented automated systems to improve accuracy and efficiency of engineering processes.
• Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
• Designed and implemented quality control processes to facilitate customer satisfaction.
• Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
• Coordinated with regulatory bodies to ensure project compliance, avoiding legal and financial repercussions.

Engineer responsibly to implement project at process area and packaging area.

• Provided technical expertise throughout all phases of the project, ensuring accurate execution of designs and specifications.
• Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Completed construction tasks while providing safe working conditions, staying on budget and meeting project deadlines.

• Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
• Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.

The main labor was to be technical support with engineering team. Project at processing and packaing areas for: raw milk, UHT milk, yoghurt , dessert, etc.

• Sketched outline designs and used CAD programs to create detailed design and specifications.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs into final products.
• Improved mechanical design processes by implementing advanced CAD software and streamlining workflow.
• Developed concept layout and design of (autocad) product from specifications using 3D CAD software.
• Mentored new hires in the use of CAD software, fostering a collaborative learning environment that led to improved overall team performance.
• Developed CAD drawings to support prototype designs.
• Identified mechanical problems and determined best solutions for correction.
• Coordinated installation of systems, machinery, and components.