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Registration: 30.10.2025

Juan Camilo Arenas Cardona

Specialization: Mechanical Engineer – Maintenance & Reliability Management
— Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in maintenance management, equipment reliability, and project engineering within industrial, food, and construction sectors. — Known for analytical thinking, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and effective problem-solving. — Professional Strengths: Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, continuous learning, and adaptability.
SolidWorks Matlab Oracle AutoCAD Project Engineering Management ANSYS Risk Assessment Reliability-centered Maintenance Maintenance
— Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in maintenance management, equipment reliability, and project engineering within industrial, food, and construction sectors. — Known for analytical thinking, leadership in multidisciplinary teams, and effective problem-solving. — Professional Strengths: Leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, continuous learning, and adaptability.
SolidWorks Matlab Oracle AutoCAD Project Engineering Management ANSYS Risk Assessment Reliability-centered Maintenance Maintenance

Skills

SolidWorks
ANSYS
MATLAB
AutoCAD
Oracle
Microsoft Office
MP9
SAO
Project Engineering Management

Work experience

Maintenance Manager
04.2023 - 08.2025 |Constructora Centro Sur
SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Oracle, Microsoft Office, MP9, SAO
● Established and led maintenance department. ● Implemented preventive plans. ● Improved equipment reliability.
Technical Director
10.2021 - 04.2023 |Derivados lácteos del Norte
SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Oracle, Microsoft Office, MP9, SAO
● Managed UHT/Tetrapak lines, utilities, and maintenance KPIs. ● Optimized spare-parts inventory.
Maintenance Coordinator
06.2016 - 10.2021 |Productos YUPI
SolidWorks, ANSYS, MATLAB, AutoCAD, Oracle, Microsoft Office, MP9, SAO
● Directed maintenance for two plants. ● Reduced downtime by 70%. ● Maintained 95% reliability. ● Ensured compliance with HACCP and FDA standards.
Project Engineer
02.2016 - 06.2016 |Servicios Industriales
Project Engineering Management
● Managed logistics and fabrication for hydropower projects in Antioquia.
Project Engineer
08.2014 - 12.2015 |EAFIT – Renault SOFASA
Project Engineering Management
● Responsible for quality and geometric convergence for Renault X52 (Logan/Sandero Stepway 2016).
Project Engineer
10.2013 - 08.2014 |Metalworks EMS
Project Engineering Management
● Designed and assembled mechanical systems. ● Contributed to ENCICLA and EPM projects.
Maintenance Consultant
02.2012 - 12.2012 |Calcáreos Industriales y Agrícolas
ISO 55000
● Evaluated maintenance system under PAS 55 / ISO 55000. ● Proposed action plans for certification.
Maintenance Specialist
04.2011 - 12.2011 |Vajillas Corona
Technical Support
● Supported TPM management, maintenance indicators, and machine documentation.

Educational background

Maintenance Management
Till 2023
UIS
Maintenance Management
Till 2021
University of Antioquia
Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor’s Degree)
Till 2013
EAFIT University
High School Diploma
Till 2002
José María Córdoba Military School
Maintenance Management (Masters Degree)
since 2024 - Till the present day
UIS

Languages

EnglishUpper IntermediateSpanishNative