Chemical Engineer
Resume:
Carlos A. Ramos
Urb. Remanso Taino *** Calle Guajataka
Carolina, PR 00987
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging position where I can actively use my management, engineering knowledge and expertise in the development and growth of the hiring organization. I have excellent technical, communication, leadership and inter-personal skills which will help in achieving this objective. Also self-starter with good ability in software like Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Project, Visio, Word, etc.) and some others. Experience in industrial environment where cGMP and Lean manufacturing is held.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE March/2010 – May/2010
Baxter, Guayama PR
Maintenance Engineer Intern
· Troubleshoot, design check plus detailed hydraulic network distribution evaluation of a MeOH/Water secondary refrigeration system.
· Performed evaluation contained details as: total heat loads, estimated flows on each user plus recommendations as to how to solve the problems.
· During simulation model generation I was involved in the detailed generation of line isometrics for equivalent length determination, within others.
· At the end of this assignment a meeting was held with plant management to discuss and agree on next steps.
EDUCATION
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (ABET accredited)
Chemical Engineering, BS
Related Coursework :Calculus, Physics, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Principles of Chemical Engineering, Applied Mathematics to Chemical Engineering, Fluids Mechanics, Statics, Mass transfer, Heat transfer, Engineering Materials , Engineering Economics, Process Dynamics and Controls, Chemical Engineering Process Design, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Engineering Probability and Statistics, Petrochemical Process.
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico
Capstone Project 2009
Project: Maximization of Scenedesmus Dimorphus Lipid Yield for the Production of Biodiesel
Objective: To choose, maximize and document all process of the production of biodiesel in Puerto Rico from microalgae, increasing the cell lipid content.
· Maximize algae lipid yield varying nitrogen source (Urea) concentration.
· Extract oil from algae
· Produce biodiesel by transesterification process
Research Advisor: Alessandro Anzalone, Ph.D.
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2007-2009
Research Assistant
Humacao Wildlife Refuge in collaboration with the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) of Puerto Rico .
· Collected water samples in the Humacao estuary to monitored water quality
· Performed water analysis ( DO, pH, TDS, Cond., Sal.) and interpretate obtained results.
· Participate and be a presenter at the McNair Research Symposium, Puerto Rico 2008
Research Advisor: Carlos Olivo-Delgado, Ph.D.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Onteora Scout Reservation, NY 2006-2008 Scoutcraft Director
· Perform analysis of team member capabilities in order to assign them to the best fit within the camp organization.
· Supervise and assessed staff members. (10 persons approx.)
· Teach outdoor living techniques.
· Keep staff motivated.
Camp Guajataka, Puerto Rico 2002- 2005
Program Director
· Train and supervise program areas and program staff. (80 persons approx.)
· Prepared work, program and activities schedule for campers and camp staff.
· Conducted staff evaluation.
· Prepared a camp budget.
Office Max, Puerto Rico 2004
Sales Associate
· Organized and supplied the store warehouse with the incoming merchandise.
· Performed merchandise inventories.
MEMBERSHIPS, AFFILATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
· Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, Engineering Dean Office and Sponsored Research Office, Third place winner 2009 PUPR Research and Investigation Posters Exhibition with the poster “Inorganic Characterization at the Humacao’s Wildlife Refuge”.
· Student Board Member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineering (AICHE), Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico chapter.
· Member, Institute of Chemical Engineering in Puerto Rico (IIQPR)
· Eagle Scout (2001), Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Puerto Rico Council, Troop 572.
SEMINARS & LICENSES
· cGMP training
· P&ID seminar
· CPR and Standard First aid
· National Camping School BSA – Scout craft 2004
· National Camping School BSA – Program Director 2005
SKILLS
· Proficient in the use of laboratory techniques.
· Exposition to a lean six sigma manufacturing environment.
· Able to analyze data and conduct experiments successfully.
· Bilingual (Spanish and English).
· Computer: Mathcad, Matlab, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office, (Word, Power Point, Excel, Visio, Project.)
· Exceptional team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
· Take initiatives to learn new technologies and processes to achieve productivity gains for the company.
· Good leadership skills.
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