R E S U M E

José E. Montañez Andino

Box ***

Bayamón, PR., 00960-0429

Telephone: 787-***-****

E-mail: ac32l8@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

University of Puerto Rico, Colegio de Artes Mecanicas de Mayagüez (CAAM) 1979

Mechanical Engineering

Associate Degree; Land Surveying.

EMPLOYMENT

ENGINEER General Consulting GCEC, Inc.

Carr. Num. 871, Km. 0.8, Bo. Hato Tejas,

Sector Volcan, Bayamón, PR, 00961

November 1995 – February 2016

PROJECT ENGINEER AND Francisco Levy Hijo, Inc.

SHOP MANAGER Calle No.2, (final)

West Industrial, Cataño, PR, 00632

September 1992 - October 1995

PROJECT MANAGER AND U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Road

QUALITY CONTROL Ceiba, PR, 00632

September 1991 - August 1992

PLANT MANAGER Puerto Rico Bridge

Cataño, PR, 00632

October 1988 - August 1991

MANAGER OF SAFETY, SECURITY Hormigonera Caribe, Inc.

AND MAINTENANCE PO Box 71329

San Juan, PR, 00936

March 1986 - September 1988

ENGINEER Regulations and Permissions Adm. (ARPE)

Box 41179, Minillas Station

Santurce, PR, 00940

September 1981 - February 1986

LAND SURVEYOR Bayamón City Hall

Box 1588

Bayamón, PR, 00619

December 1980 - August 1981

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE

RESIDENT ENGINEER/INSPECTOR

Manage and oversee a range of diverse construction projects (military, commercial, residential and others), varying in size and complexity. Immediate action taken to correct/avoid any discrepancies, ensuring project is completed in accordance with the plans, on schedule, and safely adhering to federal and local requirements as well as company/owner programs. Responsible for and ensure general contractor and sub-contractors realize faithfully the indications in the plans and technical specifications of the project from pre-construction preparation throughout the job until completion. Some projects included Institute of Technology in Ponce, P.R.; Yabucoa High School, Yabucoa, P.R.; Security Systems in Army Base, Ceiba, P.R.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Participate and responsible for all phases of construction projects such as demolition/construction of commercial and residential buildings; renovation projects of boats and piers; residential interior/exterior renovations; supervise, direct, inspect crane operations at marine terminals and construction sites. Responsibilities include quality assurance and control, engineering design support, and job safety.

CONSTRUCTION

Direct and supervise all kinds of construction projects and phases, prepare estimates, manage logistics of materials and equipment until completion. I am up date with the (ASTM) publications and requirements, and knowledgeable in OSHA, PROSHA and other safety and health regulations. General experience in all type of pre-cast, such as, architectural, double tees, pre-stress, post- tension, etc.

MAINTENANCE OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT

AND LIGHT VEHICLES

Responsible for the development and efficient function and maintenance of all equipment by developing and implementing programs to include schedule of inspections, repairs, breakdown evaluations to determine the cause of the problem and how to prevent it. Familiar with suppliers, all machinery parts, ensuring to have appropriate supply in stock and the quantity of the same to provide immediate maintenance minimizing production disruptions and ensuring equipment is in safety operating conditions at all times. Equipment and machinery include but is not limited to cranes, concrete mixers, backhoes and front end loaders.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Establish and implement programs and measures for safety and security practices. Apply the basic fundamentals for the prevention of accidents. Provide safety training, including hazard recognition and preventive measures. Knowledgeable in OSHA, PROSHA and other related safety regulations in the Construction, Manufacturing and Maritime industry.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE (continued)

QUALITY CONTROL

Coordinate and manage a number of construction projects during all phases, making certain all work complies with contractor/owner plans and specifications, including quality of materials, installation, and adherence to all federal and local regulations including OSHA and PROSHA. Immediate action is taken to correct/eliminate any deficiencies. Managed safety on the job ensuring workers are trained and provided necessary equipment/materials to prevent accidents/injuries.

TECHNICAL AND LEGAL REPRESENTATION- EXPERT WITNESS

Provide engineering consulting services to attorney, insurance professionals and corporations. Provide testimony in court as an expert witness (qualified person) in federal and state regulations as well as codes applicable in civil and criminal cases relating to construction.

LAND SURVEYOR

Surveyed land for the construction of roadways, sewer systems, and the construction of commercial and residential buildings.

PLANT MANAGER

Manage and direct all manufacturing and maintenance of the plant, where the fabrication of all types of pre-cast concrete, beams, columns, walls, piles, etc. is performed in accordance with customer specifications; also coordinated and participated in the installations of the manufactured products. Responsibilities also included the design process of products, cost analysis, purchasing of materials and sales. Implemented plans and processes, minimizing costs through the effective utilization of staff, facility, equipment, and budget; and maintaining a safe work environment.

PLANT LAYOUT & PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Planned and implemented programs for production efficiency and utilization of space and staff; the purchasing and installation of machinery and equipment, modernization, and maintenance. Ensured quality control, use of industrial engineering techniques and machine shop practices.

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

Designed and developed machinery for manufacturing and production of specific products such as vending machines, elaborated sodas processing and packaging machines. I have designed and developed specific machine automation, worked with instrumental systems, hydraulic tools and equipment & conversion of machinery.

REGULTATION & PERMITS

Apply current regulations, studying and evaluating construction plans, applications for permit use, signs and postings of projects, construction development and segregations to determine if it’s proper to authorize or deny applications and initiate legal procedures if necessary. Give testimony and technical advice in public & administrative hearings.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member – American Concrete Institute

The American Society of Civil Engineers

American National Standards

Crane Certification Association of America

The Construction Specifications Institute

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

- Puerto Rico Institute of Practice Technology (P.R.I.P.T.)

Architectural Drafting

- Basic Fundamentals of Accident Prevention in Construction

- Heavy Equipment Maintenance

- Occupational Safety and Health Courses

OSHA Administrative Requirements

OSHA Standards Requirements Part I and II

- Occupational Safety and Health Course

How to Get Prepared for an OSHO Inspection

- Risk Management, Inspection of Fittings, The Foundation for

Performance, Fitting and Block Terminology

- Wire Rope Constructions, Applications and Inspection

- Crane Inspector Training (40 hours)

- Tecnologia del Cemento y del Concreto

- Concrete Basics Part I,II and III

- How to Achieve Team-Based Safety and Select Personal

Protective Equipment

- Mobil Crane Inspector

Crane Type Lattice & Telescoping Boom, Level I

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.180 and 1926

ASME B30.5and B30.10

- Management of Hazardous Chemicals and Processes

(1910.119) (3.5 hours)

- OSHA Recordkeeping Form OSHO 300 (3.0 hours)

- Personal Protective Equipment in the Construction Industry

(3.0 hours)

- General Safety and Health Requirements for Contractors

(3.0 hours)

- Energy Awareness & Lead Safety Practices en Public Housing

- Occupational Safety and Health 29 CFR 1926 (40 hours)

- Construction Safety & Health (10 hours)

- Construction Safety & Health (30 hours)

- Crane & Boom Truck Safety

- Climber Safety Equipment

- RF Safety Solutions

- RF Radiation Safety

- Authorized Climber Safety Training (NATE) (8.0 hours)

- OSHA 510

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