Flavio Diaz B.

Maintenance Manager @ Colon Container Terminal, S.A. | Postgraduate in Senior Management

Panama City, Panamá, Panama

About

With over 20 years of experience in electromechanical engineering, my expertise lies in managing and maintaining critical electrical and mechanical systems in maritime and industrial sectors. As the Maintenance Manager at Colon Container Terminal, I lead the electrical section of a major container terminal port, overseeing assets such as yard electrical substations, cranes, and transport equipment. My role involves managing a team of 50 professionals and ensuring the seamless operation of vital infrastructure. Focused on asset management, coordination, and predictive maintenance, I am committed to enhancing operational efficiency and optimizing resources in high-demand environments. Proficient in negotiation, fixed assets, and team coordination, I prioritize fostering collaboration and driving sustainable solutions to achieve organizational goals.

Experience

  • Maintenance Manager at Colon Container Terminal, S.A.
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Responsible for the management of the Container Terminal Port electrical section, means: Yard Electrical Substations, STS (Ship To Shore Cranes), RTG (Rubber Tired Gantry Cranes), ARMGC (Automatic Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes), Reefer Power Packs, Reach Stackers, Side Loaders, Trucks and Fork Lifts. Administration of material and human resources (50 professionals, including technicians and engineers).

  • Independent Consultant in Electromechanical Engineering at Freelance
    Jan 2009 - Sep 2023 · 14 yrs 9 mos

    I offer consulting services in electromechanical engineering to clients in different sectors of the economy, focusing on design, troubleshooting, modifications, repairs, and predictive maintenance in maritime, industry and coommercial sector in Panama.

  • Electrical Department Head at Astilleros Braswell International, S.A.
    Nov 2003 - Dec 2008 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Design, execution and supervision of all repairs, modifications, maintenance and electrical installation tasks on board vessels, requested by clients. Administration of both human and material resources for the execution of works in the electrical department. Management of 45 technicians between 18 and 60 years old. Annual budget of 2 million American dollars (USD).

  • Electromechanical Technician. at FETV Canal 5
    Jan 2003 - Nov 2003 · 11 mos

    Fundación Para la Educación en la Televisión. (FETV Canal 5). Design, execution and supervision of all repair tasks and electromechanical installations both in the central studio and in the different repeater stations throughout the country.

  • Electromechanical Technician at CORPINSA
    Jan 2002 - Jun 2002 · 6 mos

    Design, execution and supervision of all repair tasks and electrical installations in cranes, forklifts and elevators. 2002. (4 months).