Mechanical Engineer

Qualifications Profile

Detail-oriented, proactive, hands-on and highly skilled professional, offering extensive experience in operations, maintenance, process improvement, and staff development; complemented with strong academic background in the field of mechanical engineering. Armed with in-depth knowledge of systems and process development, maintenance, and troubleshooting as well as project planning and implementation. Known for strong commitment to attain the highest level of professional and personal excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Project and Time Management

Troubleshooting and Support

Rapid Conflict Resolution

Power Plant Operations

Staff Supervision

Equipment Installs

Preventative Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Risk Management

Strategic Planning and Development

Professional and Ethical Practice

Cross-Functional Leadership and Team Building

Train Staff

Professional Experience

GDKN Corporation (NextEra Energy Resources) Pembroke Pines, Florida

Contract Coordinator, Maintenance Management

Oct 2015–Dec 2015

Supervised contractors during a tornado restoration project of a solar photovoltaic (PV) field located in Desert Center, California and own by NextEra Energy Resources

Make sure the contractors followed safety procedures established by NextEra Energy Resources company policy

Gave feedback to the project manager of issues and updates of the field work accomplishments

Supervised the photovoltaic module installation, wire management, labelling, mob and de-mob of equipment

Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority San Juan, Puerto Rico

Senior Shift Plant Engineer / Supervisor, Operation and Maintenance Management

Mar 2006–Oct 2015

Ensured the safe, efficient and cost effective operation and maintenance of a power plant comprising one wind turbine, four steam turbines and two combined cycle units with their particular auxiliary equipment

Served as the decision maker for emergency shutdowns and start-up during 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends, and holidays acting as the power plant chief

Promptly responded to major forced outages and emergencies to expedite return to service of generating equipment

Created and established standardized Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure strict compliance with established company safety procedures

Conducted vibration and visual inspections enabling a more effective problem diagnosis that measurably reduce equipment downtime and improve plant reliability

Provided input to plant staff in creating long-range producing equipment maintenance needs with an emphasis on operational issues and unit performances

Took charge of training as well as supervising, and coordinating overall operational personnel activities; and administering and authorizing work orders, materials, and purchase requisitions

Served as key engineering resource for installation and commissioning of two 225MW Combined Cycle Units

Demonstrated outstanding technical expertise in conducting root cause analysis of complex issues that allowed efficient problem diagnoses

International Shipping Agency San Juan, Puerto Rico

Crane Division Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Management

Oct 2004–Mar 2006

Directed workers in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment

Produced and examined efficiency and downtime reports causing an immediate impact in reducing downtime

Located and purchased spare parts directly from the manufacturer in accordance with company policies and procedures, as well as searched and coordinated contractors for specialized repairs

Drove efforts in developing and implementing proactive predictive and preventative maintenance program for the Gottwald Mobile Harbor, CMI, and Kone Koch Cranes

Always looked for methods to improve equipment reliability

Tampa Electric Company Tampa, FL

Mechanical Engineer, Technical Division Co-op

Sep 2003–Jan 2004

Participated in the coordination of general production and procedures of multiple power stations

Rendered assistance in managing scheduled and unscheduled outages

Contributed in facilitating inspection of boiler tubes, piping support systems, and monitoring defects within the boilers

Provided support in creating the daily unit capability report as well as technical clerk assistance for senior engineers

Education and licensing

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering: 2003

University of South Florida Tampa, FL

Engineer in Training #21825

Puerto Rico State Department

Technical Acumen

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook)

OSIsoft PI Ventyx Asset Suite Empac Ovation DCS Allen Bradley Foxboro IA Mark VI

Microsoft Project P&ID MathCAD AutoCAD Pro Engineering Switch Yard (115 KV, 38 KV) High and Medium Voltage Switchgear (4.16 KV, 480 V) Balance Draft Boilers Steam Turbine Combustion Turbine 501F HRSG Hydrogen and Air-Cooled Generators

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers Cooling Towers Centrifugal Pumps

Positive Displacement Pump Lube Oil Supply Systems Condensers Pneumatics Hydraulics PLC

Piping System Fire Protection Systems Fuel Supply Digital Controllers Fire Brigade Training

Gantry Cranes Mobile Cranes Environmental Compliance Spill Prevention Control

PERSONAL

Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC)

Played for the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club in their minor league farm system - (2001)

Played for Les Capitales de Quebec Professional Baseball Club - (1999 & 2000)

Member of a NCAA Division-I University Baseball Team (1995-1998) - 3.0 Club USF Scholar Athlete

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