Engineer Construction

Ricardo J. Kuang

**** ***** ***. ***. ***. New York, NY 10028

H: 212-***-**** M: 646-***-**** • ************@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Civil Engineer with 7+ years of experience in Construction and candidate for EIT, Master Science in Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure from a top tier European Engineering School with 5+ years of Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) experience in the Oil & Gas Industry.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Safety and Environmental Analyst

02/2007-12/2010

Repsol YPF, Lima, Peru

Spanish Oil and Gas Company dedicated to the exploration and production of hydrocarbons worldwide.

• Developed HSE Plan, Emergency Plan and HAZID for a gas production and exploratory well projects.

• Assisted HSE manager in preparing, implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE objectives.

• Carried out regular site safety audits, inspections and elaborated reports.

• Responsible for field supervision, safety statistics and leading accident investigations.

• Contributed to ensure full implementation of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

Safety and Environmental Supervisor

07/2005-01/2007

Servicios Geográficos & Medio Ambiente SAC (GEMA), Loreto, Peru

Environmental consulting company dedicated to Environmental Impact Studies (EIS) elaboration and HSE supervision for Oil Companies.

• Ensured all activities are conducted in accordance with national regulations, Corporate HSE policies, procedures, and best practices for logistics, construction, drilling and remediation on-shore E&P activities.

• Performed daily HSE inspections, training, and participated in the investigations of accidents.

Civil Engineer Supervisor

05/2002-04/2003

Ministry of Labor and Employment Promotion, Lima, Peru

Government Institution launched a program to promote employment by constructing diverse facilities at the community level.

• Carried out periodic supervision, ensuring construction quality according to plans and construction practices.

• Supervised earthworks, retaining walls, sewage pipeline installation and manhole constructions.

Civil Engineer Coordinator

03/2002-04/2002

Constructora MPM S.A., Lima, Peru

Construction Company dedicated to executing all kinds of civil work projects with emphasis on sanitation projects.

• Provided technical, supervision and logistic support for the maintenance of 19 schools, consisting of exterior and indoor painting, millwork, wall and floor finishes, and plumbing repairs.

• Coordinated with 4 resident engineers for planning strategy, material supply, and weekly progress reports.

• Ensured timely and complete activities for exigent execution schedule.

Civil Engineering Supervisor

01/2001-12/2001

Arana Consultores S.A.C. – KLT Consult GMBH, Lima, Peru

Joint venture between German and a national consulting company for the supervision of a large wastewater treatment plant construction.

• Carried out daily supervision of work, ensuring construction quality according to plans and specifications, and prepared estimates of work progresses for contractor monthly payment.

• Supervised earthworks, construction of reinforced concrete facilities such as screening, sedimentation, large aerated reactors, and disinfection.

• Supervised the construction of masonry facilities (administrative offices, laboratory, and perimeter fence), and asphalt pavement roads and concrete sidewalks.

• Supervised the construction of a 1.200-feet embankment river protection of 10 feet in height, control of fills and compaction, and geotextile installation.

Cost Estimator Chief

01/2000-12/2000

Constructora MPM S.A., Lima, Peru

• Responsible for providing budgeting and cost estimation for heavy construction projects.

• Planned and organized teamwork for submitting accurate, timely and complete bid packages.

Assistant of Resident Engineer

01/1997-12/1999

Constructora MPM S.A., Lima, Peru

• Ensured all work was carried out in compliance with standards of service, ensured a cost efficient operation to minimize expenditures and maximize profitability of the company.

• Led the construction of three large water main and sewer projects. Ensured the quality of earthworks, concrete elevated water towers, concrete cisterns, underground water/sewer main pipeline installations, air valve chambers, manholes, and hydraulic installations.

• Led the construction of a railroad station, consisting of a 30-feet reinforced concrete bridge, shops, restrooms, offices, ticket booths, and exterior stairs. Supervised the lifting, hoisting and installation of 18 precast post-tensed beams. Ensured the quality of floor and wall finishing.

• Elaborated Gantt charts, CPM diagrams, daily reports, monthly pay estimates, and job expenditures.

Cost Estimator

12/1995-12/1996

Constructora MPM S.A., Lima, Peru

• Elaborated cost estimations for heavy construction projects and participated completing bid packages.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bilingual Telephone Interviewer

02/2011-03/2011

Universal Survey Center, New York, USA

• Carried out surveys by telephone either in English or Spanish according to requirements.

EDUCATION

Certificate, Construction Project Management (05/2011-Present)

Certificate, Construction Cost Estimating (05/2011-Present)

NYU, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, New York, USA

MSc., Environmental Engineering & Sustainable Infrastructure (09/2003-06/2004)

Royal Institute of Technology-KTH, Stockholm, Sweden

• Evaluated by Consultancy on International Education-CIE (IL) to be equivalent in level to a master’s degree at recognized graduate schools in the United States

• Awarded scholarship from SIDA (Swedish International Development Agency)

BS. Civil Engineering (08/1990-12/1995)

PE Licensed in Peru (03/1999)

Universidad Ricardo Palma, Lima, Peru

• Evaluated by Consultancy on International Education-CIE (IL) to be equivalent in content and level to a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at regionally accredited colleges and universities in the United States

PUBLICATIONS

• “Non Conventional Ways to Evacuate, Treat and Reuse Human Excreta and Domestic Liquids in Poor Areas of Lima-Peru”. Masters thesis. KTH. 2005

• “Saneamiento Ecológico. Lecciones aprendidas en zonas periurbanas de Lima”. UNDP-WSP. 2006

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

NYC Building Code: Fire Protection, PDH: 6 hours (05/2011)

NYU, School of Continuing & Professional Studies, New York, NY

FE/EIT Review Course (02/2011-04/2011)

School of PE, New York, NY

Structural and Construction Innovation for tall buildings (10/2010)

ACI-UPC, Lima, Peru

Occupational Health & Safety Management System Auditor/Lead Auditor (06/2010)

IRCA Certified Training Course

SGS, Lima, Peru

OSHA 30 Hours General Industry Safety and Health (On-line) (05/2010-07/2010)

360 Training, Texas, TX

OSHA 30 Hours Construction Safety and Health (On-line) (10/2009-02/2010)

Clicksafety, California, CA

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 Internal Auditor (08/2009)

SGS, Lima, Peru

HSE Risk Management for Industrial Assets (10/2010)

Fall Protection (07/2009)

Risk Management (05/2009)

Permit to Work (02/2009)

Jungle Survival (02/2009)

Petroleum Project Management (07/2008)

Fire Fighting & First Aid (12/2007)

Repsol YPF, Lima, Peru

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), member since 2011

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), member since 2009

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Computer: Excel, Word, Power Point, Ms Project, Primavera P6, Visio, Outlook, AutoCAD 2011

Language: Fluent English, native Spanish

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