Mechanical Piping Engineer

Edson E. Espinoza

Pharr, TX https://www.linkedin.com/in/edson-espinoza-3bb998129/ 956-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Dedicated, self-motivated, meticulous bilingual engineer with the education and work experience to support field operations via specifications interpretation, field surveying, and logistical and administrative support. Proven track record of maintaining inventory and material controls for a large-scale ship construction project by managing planning/delivery process. In addition to comprehending complex schematics to determine installation requirements. Outstanding communicator who facilitates goal alignment on cross-functional teams to deliver punctual, cost-effective results. Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Tribon, Microsoft Office Applications and familiarized with Autodesk Revit. Qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

EDUCATION

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, Texas

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering December 2018

Relevant Coursework: Statics, Mechanical of Solids, Fluid Dynamics, Thermo Dynamics I and II, Finite Element Analysis, Tribology.

Awards/Honors: Dean’s List (2015)

Areas of Expertise

Field Operations

Technical Documentation

Fluid Mechanics

Production Management

Team Development & Leadership

Logistical Support (Material Deliveries)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Keppel AmFELS INC. Brownsville, TX

Mechanical Piping Engineer November 2020-PRESENT

Responsible for providing technical assistance as required to the craft performing installation of Piping, Instrumentation, and Mechanical systems by using adequate procedures, specifications and drawings provided by engineering or vendors.

Developed Engineering Change Notice to resolve discrepancies noted through field inspection on vessel

Proficiently drafted cut sheets for engine exhaust piping and flanges to accommodate flange standards of equipment by reducing total cost of re-work by 10%.

Assessed 12 systems diagrams due to deficiencies with sub-contracted design and eliminate necessity of 100k change order

Analyze and work on modifying freshwater and portable water piping system to comply with ABS and client’s request.

Familiarized with ship construction standards and regulations

Brownsville, TX

Production Engineer March 2019-November2020

Participated in the Planning and Production Control department in the large-scale project PASHA Hawaii involving the construction of two vessels with a capacity of 2,525 TEU. Refined skillset in team collaboration, logistical support, and communication.

Collaborated with production engineering team on managing logistics including planning, delivery of piping/outfitting kits, and inventory control/ storage of 20,000+ in outfitting, electrical, and piping material.

Familiarized with Korean design, isometric drawings and specification of vendor’s equipment and material

Communicated with the Lofting, Outfitting and Piping trade to identify necessary materials and installation requirements by researching standards, installation guidelines, and isometric drawings

Proactively initiated continuous improvement projects to optimize current designs and workflow such as decreasing material delivery timing 30% by modifying inventory procedures and delivery process.

Appointed to coordinate installation process in panel line and erection area for outfitting and piping items for second vessel and acquire take off material for work packages to later have communication with lead project superintendents on completion of installation, movement dates and blocks assembly.

UTRGV MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Edinburg, TX

Research Assistant, Materials of Biomechanics (Bio-tribology) April 2017- May 2018

Prepared and designated titanium alloy and cobalt-chromium samples to develop a super-finished surface for later use in research involving the replication of wear effects found in hip and shoulder joints.

Created drawings with tolerance and labeling of approximately 10 sample holding components for the primary machine to modify its original design via SolidWorks.

Manufactured components by print reading and using housing machineries such as the lathe and mill machine.

Presented preliminary research at the UTRGV School of Medicine Research Symposium

Designed mechanical components in SolidWorks for a wear-testing machine, modified their function to identify the friction coefficient of different machining lubricants and potential improvement by introducing nanoparticles.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Keppel AmFELS INC Brownsville, TX

Production Engineer March 2019-November2020

Supervised and trained 15 labor workers and 3 forklift operators in sorting materials and coordinating delivery schedules. Ensured all team members operated according to established timetables.

Successfully trained and mentor two Engineers within two months due to effective understanding of job requirements, schedule material delivery, understanding assembly process and ability to handle large workloads.

UTRGV MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Edinburg, TX

Lab assistant March 2017

Supported in the Fluid Mechanics lab by providing lab procedure explanations to around 25 students per section. Emphasized a safe, productive learning environment.

Maintained a safe environment in accordance with 100% of all policies/procedures by regularly checking lab equipment for good working conditions and cleaning all lab stations.

UTRGV SHPE CLUB Edinburg, TX

SHPE marketing representative 2017-2018

Mentored 100+ elementary, middle, and high school students in engineering projects to foster a future interest in a STEM career.

Conducted organizational outreach to inform the public about SHPE’s mission and accrue sponsorships/funding.

Developed marketing materials to support the recruitment team. Advertised five events with 100+ in attendance, and three-night classes with 30 students.

Projects

Measurements: Calibration and Manufacturing University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 2017

Successfully calibrated a pressure differential transducer used for fluid mechanics lab experiments.

Manufactured a small aluminum hammer to evaluate drawing dimensions and heavy machinery.

Designed a connecting rod using SolidWorks for stress analysis in FEA software.

SKILLS

Skills: Microsoft Office, Tribon design manager, SAP, FEA, AutoCAD, Working Model, SolidWorks, Planning and Production Control, Print read Schematics, familiarized with Revit (LinkedIn learning)

Languages: English (Fluent) and Spanish (Fluent)

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