PEDRO A. LUCIO

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Hands-on, quality conscious Mechanical Electrical Engineer with notable success in research, design, manufacturing, construction, installations in the industrial, commercial and medical fields. Outstanding motivational project leader inspiring high productivity levels, as well as, training, managing and guiding teams. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Accomplished professional experienced in domestic and international projects with multicultural environments and communication challenges. A highly competent, dedicated and loyal individual with the ability to resolve complex problems accurately and efficiently with acute attention to detail, in dead line driven operations under dynamic demanding environments. Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Auto-Cad.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY:

Miami Switchgear, Engineering Manufacturing and Installations Manager 2014 to 2020

Manage projects from concept through design (using Auto-Cad, Solid Works), fabrication to installation of ATS’s, Distribution/Generation Switchgear (MV and LV) and Control Panels for automation equipment for Pump Stations; provide administrative support to management, assist Marketing and Sales in building/enhancing customer relations; scheduled works, employees and materials in shop and field.

Responsible for validation and verification procedures of equipment produced.

Represented company as an Owner’s Rep. with clients, inspectors and suppliers.

GLF Construction Corp., Consulting Engineer, Engineering and Documentation Specialist 2011 to 2014

In charge of generating Operation and Maintenance Manuals and developing Auto-Cad Shop Drawings into As Built according with Technical Special Provisions to comply with Palm Beach Co., State and Federal Roadway and Bridge Engineering specifications for the replacement of the Ocean Avenue Bascule Intracoastal Bridge in Lantana, Fl.

Powerserve Technologies, Project Leader, Riviera Beach, Florida 2009 to 2011

Electrical consulting design maintenance and installation.

Supervised technicians doing installations, testing, maintenance and upgrades such as automation of power generation equipment in power plants, substations, switch yards for remote control.

Reviewed client designs (Auto-Cad, Solid Works), equipment and materials prior to start of works to make sure everything was correct.

Led several projects at the same time at different locations throughout South Florida.

MGI, Project Manager, Deerfield Beach, Florida 2006 to 2008

Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering consulting, design and installation services to commercial, industrial and government.

Recruited to lead a project for the installation of emergency standby automated generators and underground fuel tanks. Served as a trusted liaison between Senior Management and clients.

Collaborated and coordinated Mechanical, Electrical and Civil design observing NEC, Florida Building Code, NFPA, ANSI standards and, City, County and Fire Department Code guidelines as well.

Generated drawings using Auto-Cad, Solid Works.

Walked plans through Building Department for required approvals, met with examiners and inspectors to clarify and comply with disapproval comments and obtain permits.

Reported weekly progress to client and Senior Management, produced a monthly report to be reviewed in a meeting with Senior Management and client.

Recorded project progress at all stages, including, determination of proper site to install generator and transfer switch, design, drafting development, submittal and progression at Building Department, set of a date for final installation. Represented company in dealings with vendors and suppliers.

Coordinated client, FPL and field crew for power disconnection in order to install and connect generator and transfer switch, deal with City and Fire Department inspectors for final approvals to close permits. Assisted VP with projects for the Cities of Pompano Beach, Margate, Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Coral Springs as well as, FPL’s Turkey Point.

ARS Service Express, Team Leader, Lake Worth, Florida 2004 to 2006

Commercial and residential HVAC services.

Guided a team of technicians in change out and maintenance of HVAC equipment, had to redesign mechanical, electrical and structural installation according to Building Code in order to accommodate new equipment to site; kept an eye on materials expenditure and time.

Byesa, Technical Services Manager, Monterrey, Mexico 2002 to 2004

Paper containers manufacturing. Managed manufacturing, maintenance, repair, modifications and supply of spare parts of a machine to assemble paper containers to be used in the food industry for clients in Mexico, U.S., Central America and Caribbean, as well as, the design (using Auto-Cad) of a new automated machine for that purpose.

Headed a team for the design composed of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Automation and Hydraulic Engineers, drafters, part suppliers, in house and external machine shops to fabricate parts and technicians to assemble machine.

Estimated fabrication times and related costs and provide information for management decisions.

Devised series of tests to check machine performance in house and with customers.

Prepared reports for Senior Management and administrative board to provide information on machine development and feedback from clients to Product Engineer and Marketing.

Reduced cost of fabrication of production machine by 45%.

Improved relations with U.S. customers providing reliable machines, training their personnel, meeting shipping dates and upgrading quality of products.

Lead Metal Technologies, Technical Support Manager, Monterrey, Mexico- Houston, Texas. 1998 to 2002

Consulting, design, equipment fabrication and installation for lead recycling and electrolyte automated process equipment plants. Directed design (Auto-Cad drafting), fabrication and installation of equipment in collaboration with Company President.

Coordinated and supervised from conceptual engineering to start-up/commissioning for the works of an automated lead smelt and battery manufacturing plant in Jizzak, Uzbekistan (former USSR Republic).

Scheduled and oversaw dispatch, shipping and tracking of equipment to ensure a safe and on time equipment, materials and supplies delivery from shop to a warehouse in Houston, TX, and to job site.

Researched, evaluated, selected and developed a net of local and international suppliers of equipment, materials and services to execute and to complete project within budget.

Produced equipment specifications and validation and verification procedures, installation and production manuals, as well as, reports for customer to inform about progress in design, fabrication, shipment and arrival to site.

Conducted installation supervising works performed for 500+ people.

KCI, Inc, Project Engineer, San Antonio, Texas 1995 to 1998

Guided and supervised a staff of Software Engineer, R&D Engineers, Drafters (Auto-Cad & Pro-E), internal and external machinists and electronic technicians during fabrication of parts, subcomponents, instrumentation, assembly and tests of prototypes for validation.

Prepared biweekly accurate, comprehensible and detailed reports to Project Manager to be disclosed and analyzed at meetings with Marketing, Engineering Director and Executive Management. Recorded project development and generated specifications for every component of a therapeutic bed. Advised Graphic Design Department to produce technical manuals and brochure.

Provided technical assistance to Manufacturing Department and Quality Control to develop, optimize and evaluate manufacturing method, as well as, tooling and fixtures design. Supported ISO 9000, FDA and UL inspectors compiling and analyzing data from iterative tests performed to bed to achieve certifications for verification.

L&H Packing Co., Mechanical Engineer, San Antonio, Texas 1992 to 1995

Beef processing plant. Implemented a predictive, preventative and reparative maintenance program.

Designed and installed peripheral equipment for safety of maintenance works.

Responsible for operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and installation of boiler and refrigeration systems.

PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Coordinated the works for the addition, remodel and renovation of production-packaging line and production storage.

Birsa, Monterrey, Mexico, 1986 to 1992

Industrial consultant, manufacturing and construction. Held several positions with increasing responsibilities.

Project/ Process Engineer

Lead the coordination of projects including construction, installations and maintenance.

Project start-up/ commissioning at state of the art fully automated process equipment at automotive plants, such as Ford Motor Co., Chrysler, Nissan, GM, and Volkswagen.

Responsible for automated manufacturing and process equipment installation at Cuauhtemoc Brewing Co. for their ingredients process, bottling and packaging.

Plant Engineer

Provider of leadership and direction in the manufacturing area of a sheet metal and machine shop to ensure schedules were met, and works performed for more than 120 technicians complied with engineering and quality standards.

Reviewed Auto-Cad designs, proposed changes, computed amount of materials needed for fabrication, set-up materials delivery schedule according to shop processing capacity and project deadline, devised fabrication process and customize assembly line for each individual project.

Executed predictive, preventative and reparative maintenance for equipment and facilities, as well as, troubleshooting, upgrades, installations and additions.

EDUCATION:

BSME, Universidad Mexicana Del Noreste (Northeast Mexican University), Mechanical-Electrical Engineer, Completed studies in 1988. Presented thesis in 1990; P.E. license received in 1991.Studies of Auto-Cad at San Antonio College in 1994. Bilingual (English-Spanish).

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