Welding/Metallurgical Engineer

PROFILE

A dynamic mechanical engineer with an extraordinary blend of leadership and

solid experience in manufacturing, welding, metallurgy, metallography,

destructives (DT) and non-destructive (NDT) quality testing, design,

fabrication, materials, casting and renewable energy. Ability to

communicate and lead cross-functional teams to achieve business goals;

embrace challenges positively taking personal responsibilities for its

success; stay positive and confident in face of stress and uncertainty;

work with people from different cultures and make decisions balancing facts

and personal judgments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

. Proactive Problem Solving

. Excellent Analytical Skills

. AutoCAD Drawing

. SolidWorks 3D CAD Design, 2013

. Product Improvements

. Multi-Project Management

. ASME & AWS: D1.1 Standards

. Welding Processes (SMAW, MIG, SAW, Oxy-Acetylene, GTAW)

. Manufacturing Processes

. Destructive & Non-destructive testing of welding quality

. Piping and Gas Transmissions (ASME B31.1; B31.3 & B31.8)

. Casting

. Energy Sources

. Leadership

COMMUNICATION

Fluent in English and Spanish

EDUCATION

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY "FIU", English Language Institute ELI

Intensive English Program - 07/2010 to 12/2011

. Completed all levels.

UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE "UDO"

Venezuela Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, May 2010

Thesis: "Experimental determination of the influence of wind

speed in electric arc welding". Designed and built a test bench for

welding processes, selected materials by welding criteria (ASME & AWS

D1.1 Standards) and executed Destructives (DT) and Non-Destructive

(NDT) quality metallurgical tests in welded joints.

RELEVANT SUBJECTS

. Science Materials

. Elements of Metallurgy

. Laboratory of Metallurgy

. Manufacturing Processes I

. Manufacturing Processes II

. Advanced Thermodynamic

. Multiphase Flow

. Thermal Plants

. Hoisting and Transport Machines

. Machine Erection

EXPERIENCE

WAYMIL INTERNATIONAL LLC, USA (Metal working, Welding, Casting & Tools

Supplier)

Operations Manager - 03/2012 to 10/2013

. Managed receiving/shipping warehouse and distribution services.

. Led a team of 4 people ensuring completion and quality of activities.

. Effectively designed new layouts to streamline operations.

. Planned and designed receiving/shipping workflow strategy.

. Inspected equipment and tools quality.

. Kept the online inventory (on Ebay) updated, making sure that all the

product descriptions, photos, technical specifications and prices were

accurate.

. Increased sales in 200% implementing and developing a software

oriented to reducing costs and optimizing the sales process.

SOLTUCA Soldaduras y Tuberias de Oriente C.A (Eastern Welds and Pipes),

VENEZUELA

Plant Engineer Trainee (Welding Engineer), Production and Quality

Department - 02/ 2009 to 06/ 2010

. Verified that the steel was approved. The steel had been tested by

welding quality tests according to "API 5L" Standard (Chemical,

Tensile and Bending tests).

. Validated wire and flux quality certification.

. Checked the calibration of welding equipment.

. Verified technical specifications of manufacturing orders.

. Performed mechanical and metallurgical tests to standardize the

process (tensile, bending and welding macrography).

. Supported the Manager of Welding Quality in the training of new

operators.

UNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE "UDO", Manufacturing Processes Lab.

Teaching Assistant - 04/ 2007 to 09/ 2008

. Taught the basics of arc welding and conducted lab. practices.

. Developed and explained techniques, applications and procedures of

Welding Equipment.

. Investigated and taught metallurgical studies, casting processes,

materials, fabrication, manufacturing and criteria of welding run

processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW knowledge and Oxy-Acetylene).

. Supervised 25 students to ensure the effective application of

procedures during lab practices, classes and tests.

COMPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

Founder and President of the first Mechanical Engineering Students Society

at the Universidad de Oriente "UDO"; representing and leading more than 900

students.

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