Engineer Project

Magda J. Alsina

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Metairie, LA 70002-4339

Cell: 504-***-**** abg5ev@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Detail-driven engineer with over fifteen years of experience with proven

project management skills from planning to implementation stage. Strong

experience defining projects scope, budget, resources and timeline.

Demonstrated ability to motivate staff to maximum productivity and control

cost through effective uses of resources. Recognized for strong adherence

to safety, efficiency and organization. Successful in coordinating efforts

internal and external teams to reach target goals. Core skill areas

include:

Project Lifecycle Management Process Improvement

Standard Operating Procedures Contract / Price Negotiation

Development

Electronic Testing and Troubleshooting Budgeting and Expense Control

Equipment Installation and Maintenance Quality Controls

Organization Development Personnel Oversight

Cross-functional Collaboration Safety Compliance

OSHA, NEC & - NFPA Regulations Fluently Spanish and English

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ROHM AND HAAS - Newark, DE 2005 - 2008

Reliability Engineer

Reviews engineering specifications and drawings, proposing design

modifications to improve reliability within cost and other performance

requirements.

. Worked with a team to execute preventive maintenance tasks such as

breaker checks and installation of UPS's and similar components to

address electrical reliability.

. Delivered $1M automated project to convert manually operated splice

system into more reliable, faster and safer system, eliminating

unnecessary risky procedures.

. Played key role on Safety Council Team creating and rolling out

electrical safety assessment process. Processes in compliance with NEC

and OSHA regulations resulting in successful process development and roll

out.

. Supported long-term optimization and problem solving by initiating and

supporting area improvement projects.

. Utilized CDP Process when developing and executing projects.

. Prepared all plant engineering project documentation including Project

Estimate, Cost Control and Timing.

PROCTER & GAMBLE, Dover, DE 2000 - 2005

Electrical Controls Engineer

Oversaw commissioning and start-up of new packaging equipment installations

using Allen Bradley PLC, panel view operator interface and SAP.

. Reduced head count by implemented vision system to replace employees and

reliably track quality defects resulting in reduced shipping errors and a

cost saving.

. Supervised packaging area expansion project by creating six automated

accumulation lanes using Allen Bradley PLC to reduce downtime and

increase throughput.

1. Successfully reduced work related injuries as a member of the Safety

committee by implementing job aids, safety audits and safety procedures

for new equipment.

2. Inspected and approved contractors' and instrumentation technicians

work.

3. Developed testing of PLC/PC based control systems in support of capital

projects.

4. Worked closely with process engineers, IT, maintenance groups and area

management in defining functional specifications for process changes.

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PUERTO RICO HIGHWAY AUTHORITY, San Juan, PR 1989 - 1999

Utilities 1995 - 1999

Managed coordination of utilities construction projects for major

infrastructure projects.

5. Led $20M reversible express lanes construction on main highway to reduce

traffic flow in limited working area and ensure safety.

6. Assigned and implemented $10M lighting system project.

7. Managed surveillance system fiber optic installation as part of new

highway safety command project.

8. Served as an inspector engineer for Federal Emergency Management

Administration during the disaster recovery work for hurricane Hortense

in PR.

9. Assessed and estimated $500M infrastructure damage caused by hurricane

and execution recovery work.

10. Directed strategic plans, administrative budgets and process

improvements.

Project Engineer 1992 - 1995

Responsible for management of major infrastructure projects.

11. Managed $1 million new highway and toll plaza construction project to

reduce time and ensure safety when traveling the new highway.

12. Prepared and administered budget and time forecasting.

13. Managed personnel and subcontractors, reviewing and approving payments.

14. Created and implemented strategic plans.

15. Developed improved processes to meet short and long term objectives.

16. Prepared correspondence, findings of fact, cost estimates, change

orders, pre and post negotiation memoranda.

17. Prepared payroll and productivity reports, reviews OSHA logs for injury

analysis, implements best practice improvements.

18. Interviewed and selected employees, prepared schedules, performed

personnel performance evaluations and make recommendations for

promotions.

Design Engineer 1989 - 1992

Responsible for electrical utilities design of new highway construction and

upgrades. Managed design drawings and specifications, equipment selection,

contractors bids analysis and approval and as built drawings preparation.

19. Estimated project execution cost and materials needed for specific

projects, prepared bid packages.

20. Worked on highway development and utilities design creating bypass

resulting significantly improved transit flow through downtown.

21. Developed new lighting system design main highway from San Juan to

Ponce, PR, resulting in reduced fatalities due to poor illumination.

22. Created Electrical Group new hire general and technical information

folder system to faster assimilate new hires.

EDUCATION

BS, Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

TRAINING / CERTIFICATIONS

Apollo Root Cause Analysis

PLC, Allen Bradley

National Electrical Code

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