Luis Olivas
Managua
Summary
Electronic Engineer with over 26 years of experience leading project engineering and capital investment initiatives in automation, process control, and factory operations. Expert in managing multimillion-dollar projects and optimizing capital expenditure, delivering innovative solutions with a strategic, results-driven approach.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelancer
07.2024 - Current
- Currently open to new opportunities after a successful 26-year career
Factory Engineer
Nestle Dominicana
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Led production line commissioning, meeting business timelines and budgets through collaboration with OEMs and cross-factory teams.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards through technical leadership.
- Led foundational training in maintenance, project management, and troubleshooting for engineers, boosting team autonomy.
Manufacturing Project Manager
Nestle Mexixo
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Led a $30M freeze-drying process overhaul, accelerating equipment upgrades and facility enhancements to swiftly restore production for critical business and morale objectives.
- Collaborated with OEMs, R&D headquarters, and contractors to meet aggressive timelines and budget constraints.
Senior Project Engineer
Nestle Dominicana
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Oversaw a $12M greenfield project, delivering electricity, automation, instrumentation, IT, fire protection, and CCTV systems from concept to completion.
- Designed and commissioned the Roast and Ground Coffee line, driving full operational readiness.
- Synchronized efforts with OEMs, R&D, and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Corporate Engineer
Nestle Central America
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Led electricity and automation initiatives across the region, enhancing efficiency per corporate standards.
- Directed CapEx management and enforced Spray Dryer safety and ATEX protocols under corporate guidelines.
- Managed multiple soluble coffee projects at the Managua factory, delivering cost-effective solutions.
Project Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
11.2007 - 12.2009
- Directed a $5.5M, 25-month dairy modernization, improving milk processing and CIP systems.
- Achieved on-time, on-budget delivery, lifting capacity by 39% (750 kg/h to 1040 kg/h).
- Aligned technical solutions with corporate standards, validated by Product Technology Center Konolfingen (PTC-KO).
Factory Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
12.2000 - 05.2005
- Managed all factory engineering operations, overseeing maintenance and project execution.
- Led equipment transfer from Sacacoyo Factory (El Salvador) to Matagalpa (Nicaragua) post-closure, centralizing operations through civil fittings and procurement.
- Balanced factory duties with Corporate Engineering collaboration, ensuring seamless integration.
Factory MES-E&A Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
01.1998 - 12.2000
- Led electricity and automation (E&A) upgrades, replacing obsolete controls with modern PLCs and HMIs across factory operations.
- Executed projects aligned with corporate guidelines from headquarters, modernizing process control systems.
Education
Electronic Engineer -
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana, UCA
Nicaragua12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria, UNI
Nicaragua06-2000
Skills
- Project management
- Electricity & Automation
- Estimate capital expenditure
- Engineering compliance
- Hygienic engineering
- Implement project foundations
- Plan capital investments
- Food safety
- ATEX & Spray Dryer safety
- SH&E
- Milk & Coffee powder process
- Process improvement
Professional Competencies
- Project management
- Electricity & Automation
- Estimate capital expenditure
- Engineering compliance
- Hygienic engineering
- Implement project foundations
- Plan capital investments
- Food safety
- ATEX & Spray Dryer safety
- SH&E
- Milk & Coffee powder process
- MBS preparation
Additional Information
- Certifications: Spray Dryer Safety Specialist, Electricity & Automation Expert, PMP.
- Technical Skills: Project Management Software, PLC & HMI Design and Topology.
- Availability: Open to freelance and full-time opportunities, including international travel
- References: Available upon request.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Freelancer
07.2024 - Current
Factory Engineer
Nestle Dominicana
02.2022 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Project Manager
Nestle Mexixo
06.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Project Engineer
Nestle Dominicana
01.2018 - 06.2021
Corporate Engineer
Nestle Central America
01.2010 - 12.2017
Project Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
11.2007 - 12.2009
Factory Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
12.2000 - 05.2005
Factory MES-E&A Engineer
Nestle Nicaragua
01.1998 - 12.2000
Electronic Engineer -
MBA - Business Administration
Universidad Centroamericana, UCA
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Engineering
Universidad Nacional De Ingenieria, UNI
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