Ricardo Blanchard Rhode

Ricardo Blanchard Rhode is an experienced account manager specializing in the mining and EPC sectors at Ingersoll Rand since March 2016, focusing on the sustainable growth of compressed air systems within Chile. Previous roles include service specialist responsible for predictive and corrective maintenance on both rotary and centrifugal compressors across various industries in South America, and maintenance engineer at Continental Blower Andes, where improvement plans for centrifugal blowers were developed. Early career experience includes rotating equipment inspection at SKF Venezolana S.A., conducting predictive maintenance for rotary equipment in oil and gas sectors, as well as an internship at Cervecería Polar. Ricardo holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from La Universidad del Zulia, obtained in 2013.