BSME/LEED AP

HEALTH: Excellent

MARITAL STATUS: Married

LEGAL STATUS: U.S. Citizen, Passport-Ready

LANGUAGES: Spanish, French (Learning)

CLEARANCE: Top Secret (Inactive)

EDUCATION

Florida International University, Miami, Florida

•Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

•HVAC Design Certification (Pending Completion)

St. Petersburg College, St Pertersburg, Florida

•Fire Inspector I (FISI-CT) (Pending Completion)

CTQP Training Program, Florida

•Earthwork I, OSHA 10

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

•Accredited Professional (AP)

EXPERIENCE

(05/08-Present), Mechanical Plans Examiner/Inspector, LEED AP, NOVA Engineering and Environmental, LLC., Sunrise, Florida

•Read and study construction plans, blue prints, architectural drawings, and specifications for all types of structures including public assembly and educational institutions, commercial, industrial, and multi- family structures and one and two family dwellings. Compare plans with codes, laws, rules, and regulations to verifying appropriate mechanical design, hazardous material storage, construction type, exiting, fire protection, Acoustics (STC, IIC, NC), light, ventilation, and sanitation, energy conservation, disabled access, mechanical equipment (HVAC), and appropriate use of all types of construction materials.

•Research statutes, rules, codes, interpretations, standards, manufacturers' literature, testing agency reports, and other documentation ensuring accurate code application.

•Provide interpretation, advice, and technical assistance to architects, engineers, city/county officials, and the public.

•Analyze information from the plans review process and compare with applicable codes, laws, rules, and regulations to determine if safety and code requirements have been met.

•Approve plans as submitted, or identify violations and write reports describing areas of noncompliance.

•Investigate potential violations of architectural designs reported by the industry or public to determine whether regulations and statutes have been violated, accumulate evidence pertaining to investigations, and appear as court witness when necessary.

•Perform occasional on-site, in-plant, or other inspections determining code compliance and ensuring that structures and installations meet engineering, architectural, and mechanical standards for public health and safety.

(03/06-05/08) Project Engineer/ Sr. Inspector, CES Consultants, Miami, Florida

•Technical support to Field Team members, Field Team Leader and Operations Specialist, which include calculations, documentation and recommendations, as needed. Examples include hydrology testing, setting relief valves (PSVs), high pressure shutdowns, field connections, MOP studies, hydraulic analysis, surge analysis, pipeline capacity evaluations, design and installation of new connections, managing line relocations, managing routine/emergency pipeline repairs, the abandonment of facilities and pipelines, and technical input to Operations Manual as requested.

•Technical consultant for field team for interpretations on various codes, laws and regulations. Including DOT, DOI, CPSA, ASME, ANSI, API, and governing municipality standards, codes, and manuals. Provide consultation for requests from communities, states and /or federal regulatory agencies. Assist with System Integrity Reviews.

•Prepare facility/pipeline project cost estimates, project schedules, conduct scoping/feasibility studies, manage projects and perform hydraulic analyses based on project priority, complexity and budget..

•Evaluate proposals, assist with contract negotiations, and make recommendations for contract award. Including coordinating with other company departments and legal consultants for the preparation of contract documents and with functionally interested Federal, State and City departments to ensure standards and regulatory compliance.

•Coordinate inspection activities on major or multiple projects to meet the client’s needs in tracking the contractor's work schedule. Coach, mentor, and resource for other project inspectors and Material testers by reviewing their work and providing onsite inspection training.

•Review and recommend to the CM any alterations or changes of contract plans and specifications as necessary. Ensured and documented contractor conformance to project plans and specifications through field inspections during construction.

•Record and document contractor activities daily on General Daily Progress reports, Field inspection report, Temporary protection and traffic control and Erosion and sediment control.

•Prepare or direct preparation of Quantity and Quality ledger summary book, and supporting documentation notebooks and installation notebooks for projects.

•Maintain current and accurate quality/quantity documentation records and prepare installation notes on a daily basis.

•Review contract plans for constructability, bid quantities and estimates prior to issuance of bidding documents. This includes construction contracts for Bridges, and Roadway portion of highway construction projects.

•Participate as a member of the work team to maintain a good working relationship with the client, construction contractor without jeopardizing the quality of work.

(03/05-02/06), Product Engineer, Service Manager, Rollingshield, Miami, Florida

•Design of complex mechanical component/assembly, which included systems using mechanisms, gears, motors, springs, valves, and linkages that meet specific OEM customer and/or market needs. This includes developing new product components, assemblies and/or cross-sections, which go into OEM products.

•Apply theoretical and knowledge of design and mechanical engineering analysis/practices (i.e. materials, tolerances, component specifications, trade-off analysis, structural and thermal/fluid analysis)

•Perform complex design activities relating to mathematical analysis of design elements, including product testing and evaluation, design documentation, problem solving and troubleshooting, and supervision of model building and test process.

•Detail selected engineering direction utilizing expert knowledge of fabrication processes and manufacturing experience (molding, casting, sheet metal).

•Generate detail parts using 3D CAD modeling tools and produced required 2D documentation and Bill of Materials in accordance with standard design practices and codes such as ASME, ANSI.14, GD&T, general tolerance guidelines.

•Present options to solve tough mechanical problems/issues and present trade-offs with some external guidance from other engineers.

•Develop/document/implement departmental procedures in accordance with QS-9000 requirements.

•Determine project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s facility requirements.

•Develop, evaluates, and discusses possible solutions with customers including equipment and controls solutions.

•Establish/Select, prices, and integrates equipment, controls, and services for each project.

CONTRACT (09/04-03/05) Construction Analyst (GS-9), Small Business Administration (SBA), Orlando-Key West, Florida

•Attend pre-issuance site visits for each job order to determine existing conditions, develope client needs in detail, and develop preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quantity counts.

•Estimate replacement costs on either new or existing construction including the cost of any required alterations, additions, or repairs which may be necessary.

•Confirm that all necessary materials and supplies are included in the scope of work and that unnecessary items are excluded.

•Monitor and ensured compliance with policies, procedures and practices consistent with Company, regulatory, and safety requirements.

•Utilize approved estimating methods and source data to prepare and present results in an organized format and with sufficient detail to facilitate review or be readily adaptable for inclusion into complete cost estimate summary. Prepared quantity take-offs and enter line items into on-site computer containing the pre-established unit prices.

•Present results in an organized format and with sufficient detail to minimize supervisory review time and revision prior to submission to senior management for approval. Upon final pricing establishment, prepared the final proposal presentation(s) as determined necessary per procedure for proposal group supervision, senior division management, and corporate review and approval.

CONTRACT (08/03-06/04), Downrite Engineering, Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Engineer, Miami, Florida

•Prepare routine to moderately difficult engineering and construction drawings using CADD software programs (comprised of basic arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, etc.) from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (i.e. AutoCAD, Microstation).

•Perform independent engineering calculations and design using specialized technical skills, experience and engineering judgment to transform concept designs into construction drawings and technical specifications.

•Perform related fundamental engineering support tasks (plotting drawings, preparing transmittals, preparing overnight packages, updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, calculations, QC, etc.)

•Revise/change drawings, traces and /or copies existing drawings and completes simple calculations with specific instructions.

•Reference information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, etc., and interfacing with engineers as required.

•Utilize manual or computer-assisted drafting/design techniques per various codes, laws and regulations. Including DOT, DOI, CPSA, ASME, ANSI, API, and communities, states and /or federal regulatory agencies.

•Supporting field assignments as required.

CONTRACT (10/02-4/03) Siemens Energy & Automation, Inc.: Residential Infrastructure Division, Mechanical Engineer/ Pro-E Engineer, Miami, Florida

•Generate mechanical assembly drawings, sheet metal and copper bus drawings, and bills of materials for the switchboard (structure, switches, over-current and other protective devices, buses, and instruments) based on product knowledge, knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ANSI/UL, ASME), and use of appropriate reference documents.

•Select special devices to function as required in assemblies/circuits. Determine proper method for applying, installing and wiring special devices as required.

•Revise standard and prepare new mechanical assemblies and electrical schematics and connection diagrams.

•Assist manufacturing department in solving problems related to mechanical assemblies or wiring diagrams or bills of material.

•Utilize appropriate software to accomplish above tasks based on onsite requirements (Pro E, AutoCAD, and SPEAD (Switchboard Configuration)).

CONTRACT (04/01-2/02), PTM International, Mechanical Engineer/ Pro-E Engineer, Miami, Florida

•Research and reviewed engineering data (drawings, reports, manuals, etc.) defining aircraft structure or systems to determine the most efficient method of modification or alteration.

•Convert limited modification specification information into engineering design data for use in part manufacturing and installation.

•Working under the guidance of more senior engineers to help resolve programmatic and technical problems that affect cost, schedule, and performance. Establish engineering design concepts, criteria necessary to substantiate aircraft modifications and engineering approaches for the proper manufacture, assemble and installation of aircraft modifications and components.

•Interface with Avionics engineers, PTM production facility, sheet metal fabricators, and machine shops to ensure that all designs meet their intended function and the established FAA regulatory criteria, as well as any design codes and standards (ASTM, MIL-STD, SAE).

•Develop a strong technical skills and experience in structures, analysis, manufacturing/design principles (GD&T, DFMA, DFQ Lean Manufacturing), project management, report writing, and oral presentation (Microsoft Office). Utilizing appropriate software to accomplish above tasks based on onsite requirements (Pro E, Pro Mechanica, MS Project).

CONTRACT (11/99-06/01),Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG), Engineering Technician, Miami, Florida

•Responsible for the administration, implementation, and project management of assigned projects, including using standardized methodology.

•Project: Coordinate and support validation activities of current PBG management and operational software, as well a training of associated staff personnel. Conducted inventory on all computer systems software and hardware.

•Project: Review and approve documents written by other engineers, technicians, and mechanics (URS, SAT, FAT, CAR, etc.). Assist with troubleshooting problems in packaging during launches; discovering causes of non-conformance and recommending solutions for improved operation.

•Project: Design and development of automated, modulated, high-speed conveyance and control systems for filling and packaging glass, plastic and metal containers. Including irregularly shaped, plastic (PET, polypropylene, HDPE, etc.) and flexible containers (retortable and refrigerated pouches). Prepared User Requirement Specification (URS) or Request for Quote (RFQ) for submitting to vendor. Review vendor proposals and apply sound engineering principles with a goal of designing a process capable of low defects (less than 1%), high uptime (greater than 95%), low waste (less than 1%), and throughput better than estimate. Write Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) to qualify equipment. Prepared project budget and Capital Appropriation Requests (CAR) to justify new equipment to upper management.

CONTRACT (02/98-8/98),Triangle Fire, Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Engineer, Miami, Florida

•Entry-level Engineer position for the design of plumbing and fire protection systems with CAD based programs for clean agent fire, marine fire, hood fire, and industrial/vehicle fire.

•Provide fire safety design engineering services to a variety of potential clients, including but not limited to architects, developers, cruises, owners, government and insurers.

•Analyze the built environment and building projects under design for conformance with applicable building fire safety codes and standards.

•Apply computer fire modeling and egress modeling for the development of equivalencies or alternate designs to the code.

•Assist in Developing and negotiating Alternative Methods and Materials (AM&M) documentation with the Senior Fire Protection Engineer.

•Utilizing appropriate software to accomplish above tasks based on onsite requirements (AutoCAD, MS Project).

CONTRACT (09/01–10/02), Alvarez Engineers, Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD) Engineer, Miami, Florida

•Provide energy, facility and pipeline project management including project scoping, cost estimating, evaluation of alternatives, hydraulic analysis, procurement, environmental and permit coordination, contracting and construction management and ensuring that vital records are kept current.

•Prepare routine to moderately difficult engineering and construction drawings using CADD software programs (comprised of basic arrangements, layouts, flow sheets, assemblies, isometrics, etc.) from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (i.e. AutoCAD, Microstation).

•Perform independent engineering calculations and design using specialized technical skills, experience and engineering judgment to transform concept designs into construction drawings and technical specifications.

CONTRACT (2 Months) Design Engineer, Hemispheric Center for Environmental Technology (HCET), Miami, Florida

•Support of Closure Planning for an Economic Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) Facility, which include mechanical systems, in support of decontamination and demolition activities.

•Field verification of “as built” conditions will be required. This will include at least weekly field walk-down and physical verification of equipment and systems during work plan development.

•Develop creative approaches to decontaminating, disassembling and/or demolishing the equipment and facilities.

•Analyze lessons learned from previous agent Decontamination & Demolition projects to determine potential problems and methods to minimize the potential for occurrence on this project.

•Define potential problem areas, develops proposals, establishes work scope, prepares budget and schedule, plans work, monitors project progress, provides technical direction, and reports work status.

•Provide guidance and direction to the operations and maintenance personnel working in a toxic environment.

•Coordinate activities with operations, maintenance, engineering, QA/QC, safety and environmental.

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