Mechanical Engineer Technician

CARLOS MURCIA LOPEZ

Celular: 310-***-****/ fijo ***4239

E-MAIL: **********@*******.***

Residencia: Calle 59b Nº 2-51

Cali - Valle del Cauca

COLOMBIA

PERSONAL PROFILLE

I am a Mechanical Engineer with more than 15 years professional experience in engines. I was working five of those years in UK as a bus technician and fitter, including HGV and commercial vehicles. Substantial knowledge on power cycles, heat transference, materials resistance and highly experienced in reciprocate engine as well as in regenerative braking systems.

I also have excellent skills and the abilities to transfer technical expertise to new areas of work.

KEY SKILLS

Experience in systems that help reduce CO2 emissions.

Good interpersonal skills working with technicians and colleagues at all levels

Excellent organisational skills

Able to meet targets and deadlines in workshop and projects

Strong technical skills in machinery and tools to analyse breakdowns and make recommendations.

Substantial theory knowledge on thermodynamic performance regarding Diesel and petrol engines

Able to chemically analyse fuels according to power needs

Able to re-build engines of any kind using the specific precision tools to do the job

Knowledge on Parameters of Design of Diesel engine

Able to use AutoCAD in 2 and 3 dimensions as well as great skills in Microsoft office and engineering software (Finite Element Method Analysis) and MatLab. Knowledge of software testing.

Commitment to professional development, fluent Spanish spoken and written

Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, particularly in Diesel engine design.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

MSc Automotive Engineering Kingston University (UK) 2008 - 2009

Subjects: CAD/CAM Solid works for design/NX6 for moulding generation

Standards and Homologation,

Advanced Automotive Electronics Mat Lab and Simulink

Auto Structures and body Design simulations in Adams/FEA/CFD/ANSYS

Thesis on Kinetic Energy Regenerative Systems (KERS)

NVQ Level 3 in Transport Engineering and Maintenance 2003 - 2007

(Mechanical)

EDI (Educational Development International) (UK)

Certificate of Professional Development 2000-2001

RAGU part of London Metropolitan University (UK)

BEng, Mechanical Engineering - First Class Degree (Colombia) 1994-1999

Western Autonomous University - Colombia

Thesis on Saving Energy in Thermodynamics Systems

Diploma in Agricultural Mechanics (Apprenticeship) 1989-1992

SENA, Institution Colombia

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Bus Mechanic Engineer (UK) May 2003 – Oct 2008

National Express Group, Travel London

Diagnosing breakdown problems on buses, fixing air and electric systems, controlling maintenance procedures, fitting ICV (Injection Control Valve) on electronic diesel injection systems, sensors), reporting faults to workshop foreman delivering a safe and fit bus for public service

Plant machinery technician (bulldozer DC4 DC7 caterpillar, excavators, JCB’s) Jan 1995 – Jan 1999

Sugar refinery techniccian (Colombia)

Caterpillar diesel engine rebuilt, repair and fault finding on hydraulic system, changing high pressure hoses and couplings, changing hydraulic motor and pump, fitting hydraulic cylinders repair kit, changing filters, topping up oils and general maintenance.

Heavy Goods Vehicle or Trucks Technician (Diesel) Oct 1992 – Dec 1994

Soberano Company (Colombia)

Maintenance for HGV vehicles, brakes servicing and clutches, fitting Diesel Injection pumps, attending to do breakdowns for Diesel engine-generator and stationary engines in the countryside rescuing machinery from big winter flooding, performing repairs in-situ minimizing time lost in breakdowns

Fitter Crude Oil Pumps July 1990 – July 1992

ECOPETROL Company, Santander-Colombia

Crude Pumping Units Assembler (Lufkin, Marc II, Air balanced units), servicing and maintenance

INTEREST AND PASTIMES

Built myself up and help others

Making friends

Keeping up to date with the latest engineering information

Watching motor sports

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