Experience

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  5N Plus Inc.- Laos

  • Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR

  • Plant Manager

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR

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  5N Plus Laos

  • Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR

  • Technical Manager

    • Nov 2014 - Dec 2015
    • Vientiane Capital, Laos PDR

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  Pacific Rare Specialty Metals and Chemicals,Inc.

  • Mining
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Plant Manager

    • Feb 2007 - Nov 2014

    This position provides leadership to the Company's Manufacturing Plant operations. It is responsible in guiding the effective implementation of production plans and programs, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, and working closely with engineering, sales and marketing, and support groups to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. This responsibility ensures that the Manufacturing Plant is properly operated and maintained, the raw materials are as desired and specified, safety and housekeeping standards as well as environmental controls are in place and adhered to, cost management and productivity initiatives are aggressively pursued, and that workforce is motivated and capable of meeting the required production requirements. This position reports to the Manufacturing Director of the Company.

  • Technical Manager, Tellurium Plant

    • Sep 2005 - Feb 2007

    • Directly reporting to the Company’s Chief Technical Director, core functions covered both management and technical aspects of the daily operation of the Tellurium Plant, and the conduct and implementation of process and plant improvement projects;• Conducted extensive investigative testworks on plant performance toward optimizing plant operation; • In-charge of troubleshooting technical problems that occurred in the Tellurium Plant;

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  Metals Industry Research and Development Center

  • Senior Science Research Specialist

    • Dec 1994 - Aug 2005

    • Undertake joint/contract research projects with both private and government sectors on: 1) Modification and improvement of properties of locally available materials for the production of quality metal-based products; 2) Formulation of special alloys for applications requiring superior corrosion resistance, strength, and hardness; 3) Identification and evaluation of indigenous materials which can be utilized for the development of metal-based products; 4) Design and development of metal-based product counterparts of imported items using indigenous materials; 5) Undertake materials characterization/testing and diagnostics in order to establish parameters in the areas of chemical, physical, mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties of a variety of materials and their applications; 6) Conduct research projects on both conventional and advanced materials, such as composites and superalloys, which can be utilized in the development of selected products and processes for medical, high temperature, power plant, and water system applications;• Initiate linkage programs on materials and product development/innovation with the metals and allied industries; • Perform technology transfer schemes, such as the conduct of both management and technical seminars as well as R & D dialogues, for the benefit of the local industry; and• Conduct feasibility studies and develop business strategies with technology recipients.

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  Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Taguig Branch

  • Instructor, Part Time

    • Jun 1995 - Mar 2005

    Subjects Taught (Engineering Department): Chemistry I~4, Classical & Modern Physics, Trigonometry, Geometry, Solid Mensuration, Ecology, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Strength of Materials

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  Mapua Institute of Technology

  • Assistant Professor

    • Nov 2000 - Oct 2002

    Subjects Taught : Materials Science and Engineering (for Graduate & Undergraduate Students), Foundry Practices, Metallurgical Engineering Law, Adaptive/Mechanical Metallurgy

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  Mikado Philippines Corporation

  • CEZ, Rosario, Cavite

  • Metallurgical Engineer/Senior Assistant Supervisor

    • Feb 1992 - Dec 1994
    • CEZ, Rosario, Cavite

    • Foundry Shop Perform Metallographic Analysis on as-cast Copper-base & Aluminum-base marine propeller; Conduct product inspection and evaluation; Overall in-charge of the technical aspects of foundry operations; Resposible for the standardization of the foundry working methods and parameters; and  Perform research work on the improvement of corrosion resistance of brass/bronze propellers to seawater.• Quality Assurance Section Undertake nondestructive tests (NDT), such as Dye Penetrant Test, on finished products;  Conduct inspection of wood and metal patterns prior to use for mass production;  Formulation of solutions to product - and process-related problems thru the conduct of regular technical lectures and QCC meetings.• Production Office Undertake design and implementation of programs pertinent to the enhancement of workers’ technical skills and expertise; conduct special developmental projects