Kim Louie Apale

A Mechanical Engineer with experience in Mining Industry. Has experience on handling Jaw Crusher, Cone Crusher, Apron Feeder, Flotation Cells, Pressure Filter, SAG Mill and Ball Mill.

Field Service Engineer

Metso: Outotec Netherlands B.V., Philippine Branch/ Oct. 2022 - Present

• Provide technical liaison services between customers and product divisions.
• Provide hands-on mechanical services work in the field. Perform technical evaluations and analyze equipment and machine failures.
• Install and commission system, machinery and associated spare parts and wear materials component.
• Carry out investigation on customer complaints regarding quality assurance.
• Provide field service reports in accordance with company standards. Provide supervision to company and customer representatives.
• Develop and implement service objectives and action plan with the Service Manager.
• Manage projects for time to time ensuring that standards and objectives are met.
• Conduct periodic equipment condition monitoring programs using NDT techniques to detect early signs of breakdown
• Preparation of equipment repair plan program based on checklist
• Respond and support to the mill operation's requirements and troubleshooting works

Condition Monitoring Engineer/ Maintenance Engineer

Apex Mining Co., Inc., Maco, Davao de Oro/ Mar. 2021– Oct. 2023

• Planning and scheduling maintenance programs of the fixed equipment such as apron feeder, jaw crusher, drum scrubber, conveyors, cone crushers, ball mills, slurry pumps, etc.

Engineer 1/ Motor pool Engineer         

Department of Public Works and Highways, Surigao del Sur/ Sep. 2020 – Feb. 2021

• Prepares maintenance schedule for vehicles and equipment’s
• Assures right procurement of spare parts
• Supervise and assigns personnel’s during equipment emergency breakdowns
• Keep maintenance records and prepare activity reports

Mechanical Supervisor/ Project Engineer

Apex Mining Co., Inc., Maco, Davao de Oro/ Jan. 2018– Aug. 2020

• Supervise mechanical and structural installation
• Coordinates with Project Manager and Clients during project developments   
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems and availability of materials

Project Engineer

Western Advertising and Construction, Davao Del Sur/Aug.2017- Jan. 2018

• Develops project objective by reviewing project proposals
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plans and schedules
• Ensures projects will meet standards and customer satisfaction

Quality Assurance Engineer / Pollution Control Officer

Steel Asia Manufacturing Corp., Davao Del Sur/ Aug.2014 – Aug. 2017

• Assessing the quality specification of the product
• Planning and implementing strategies for quality management and testing
• Ensures product quality and pass standards

Sales Engineer 

Deco Machine Shop Inc., Davao Del Sur/ Dec. 2013 – Jul. 2014

• Prepares sales quotations to customers
• Prepares/ Monitors work in progress reports
• Plan and Modify products to meet customer needs

University of Southeastern Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering