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Civil/Environmental Engineer, M.Sc.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Review and analysis for landfill operations and construction including: active landfill, site maintenance, gas and water quality monitoring. Assist in preparation of drawings/surveying and figures using Auto CAD (2021) (basic/elementary). Stormwater (SWPPP) and leachate manage and design. Assist in data analysis and evaluations of groundwater, surface water, gas and monitoring events. Makes recommendations to ensure compliance with permit conditions, local, state and federal rules and regulations (FAC, CFR, OSHA (1210/1296), RCRA and NPDES Stormwater Program).
Conducts and documents inspections, including: Stormwater, construction, maintenance and regulatory compliance. Assist with the environmental monitory program to ensure compliance with operation, construction and long-term care permits issued by solid waste, air and water management regulatory agencies. Provider oversight of contractors for sample collection, laboratory testing, analysis, and timely reporting of groundwater, surface water, leachate and landfill gas monitoring results. Inspection of the construction of Phase VI (landfilling, levelling, etc.) and the partial closure of Phase V. Understanding of the Project Development process
Over 6 years hands-on expertise in civil engineering- construction and concrete restoration experience and its regulations in Florida (Florida Building Codes and ACI codes) and manage construction.
Over 13 years hands-on in civil and environmental engineering. Knowledge of concrete, construction and concrete Monitor construction management contract compliance and review contract applications for payment and makes recommendations to the Construction Manager, in Venezuela.
Over 15 years hands-on experience managing industrial activities in oil/energy industry (Exploration, Production, Refining and Transportation) and their impact to the environment, providing compliance support to manufacturing sites, including analysis of environmental regulations and applicability determinations. Support assurance processes including regulatory analysis, regulatory interpretations, guidance and compliance support tools. Coordination of internal corporate environmental reporting. Participation on internal and external regulatory compliance assessments. Legal-technical tutoring for managing personnel and company employees in the environmental field, according to the company needs. Extensive knowledge of the European Union, Spanish and Latin-American environmental legislation, and USA regulatory framework (Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act/CERCLA, SARA, CFR and FAC). Highly skilled in climate change related topics (adaptation and mitigation), including but not limited to sequestration and geological storage of CO2, legal pathways. Lecturer and Moderator in many Conferences and Symposiums at International Level in Environmental topics (law and engineering) in Spain, Mexico, Colombia (OLADE/Calgary) and Ecuador.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of engineering design, construction, and operation.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering plans. Ability to prepare engineering plans and specifications, administrative reports, letters and memoranda.
Ability to work in the field in all weather conditions. Ability to see, talk, bend, stoop, sit, stand, and drive.
Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data. Ability to solve engineering problems. Ability to resolve problems in a timely manner and to plan work activities.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with staff, customers, consultant, contractors, and officials.
Ability to act professionally, respectfully and cooperatively with individuals and groups. Ability to establish and maintain and effective working relationship with employees, officials and the public.
Ability to work independently, use good judgement and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Strong work and business ethics value: dependability, honestly and self-confidence.
Learning skills: grow and learn in changes to come. Problem solving.
Technically/Academic strong written, verbal communication skills, and math.
Teamwork: Good team player, strong analytical skills. Desire contributes to the team, project and company.
Independent Thinking.
Driver License with good driving records.
Currently preparing the FE/EIT Exam, estimated for 8 months. Being highly organized and detail-oriented makes it easier to manage my own time for the success of the team.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and MS Outlook
Working knowledge of computer aided drafting (CAD) (basic)
Ability to quickly learn other job-related technical software or major courses as needed.
MS Outlook
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2021 _ 2022: Solid Waste Program Engineer Polk County - Waste & Recycling Division.
Review and analysis for landfill operations and construction
Stormwater (SWPPP) and leachate manage and design.
Makes recommendations to ensure compliance with permit conditions, local, state and federal rules
and regulations (FAC, CFR, OSHA (1210/1296), RCRA and NPDES Stormwater Program).
Assist with the environmental monitory program to ensure compliance with operation, construction
and long-term care permits issued by solid waste, air and water management regulatory agencies.
2013 – 2019: A/C Consulting Engineers. (Civil Engineer).
• Inspector engineer in concrete restoration. Construction and concrete restoration experience and its regulations in Florida (Florida Building Codes and ACI codes)
• Reports/log for the city.
2000 – 2013: Galdós-Colón, Frontado & Asociados - Caracas-Venezuela (Director)
-Legal/Technical consultant to the industrial sectors and health services. Diagnostic (legal and engineering) in sustainable development projects.
-Consulting and litigations in environmental law (Criminal and Administrative).
-Inspection and administration new projects/construction.
EDUCATION/ CERTIFICATION/ AFFILIATIONS/ LANGUAGES
Civil Engineer – Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB). Caracas-Venezuela.
oMagister (M.Sc.) in Sanitary Engineering (Water, wastewater and industrial waste treatment) - Universidad Central de Venezuela (UCV). Caracas-Venezuela.
Strategic Planning and Results Management Programs (IESA, Caracas, Venezuela).
oMultiple courses in Environmental Engineering, Management and Negotiation, Computer Skills and Law. General Contractor and Home Inspector (I.T. Training) - Florida.
Head of the Sanitary Engineering laboratory (Catholic University-Caracas).
Colegio de Ingenieros de Venezuela, Venezuela, Professional Member.
Colegio de Ingenieros Técnicos de Obras Públicas (CITOP), Spain, Professional Member.
American Concrete Institute (ACI), Professional Member.
Languages: English, Spanish (native), French (basic)
Currently preparing the FE/EIT Exam, estimated for 8 months.
Note: All support papers will be included upon request.