Construction Project Manager/Engineer

EDWIN N. FERNANDEZ QUILES

787-***-****

e-mail: **************@***.***

OBJECTIVE

Challenging engineering or management position in which I can use my expertise in equipment maintenance, HVAC controls, automation, validation/qualification, and project management in the pharmaceutical and construction industries.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX - GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO.

Master Degree in Business Administration, Dec 2010.

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO – MAYAGUEZ, PUERTO RICO

BS, Mechanical Engineering - May 1988.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

OPERATIONS & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEMS

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING OF LYOPHILIZATION & PACKAGING EQUIPMENT

STRONG BACKGROUND IN ALL PHASES OF VALIDATION

PERSONAL SKILLS

Highly motivated. Self-learner. Team player. Customer focused. Interested in new technologies.

WORK EXPERIENCE

PINNACLE TECHNOLOGIES INC. Panama City, Republica de Panama

Operations Manager and Co-Owner (1/2007-Present)

Engineering & Construction Business dedicated to the design & installation of automated systems for buildings:

• Responsible for the Daily Operations and Overall Business Development:

 Project management, Service, and Installations departments. (Fire & Security, Access Control, HVAC Control, CCTV Systems, Energy Management, Facility Management)

• Worked closely with clients to develop a comprehensive security solution featuring the latest technologies that deliver simplicity of operation, enhanced effectiveness and cost-effective protection.

• Johnson Controls Authorized Distributor.

JOHNSON CONTROLS – PUERTO RICO BRANCH.

Systems Installation Manager, Sr. Project Manager (12/2002-1/2007)

Managed the overall execution and performance of Johnson Controls construction and retrofit projects.

• Responsible for the daily operations including cost control, collections, progress billing and payable. Amgen Opus Project, Elli Lilly

• Recruited project managers and system application engineers with the rights skills and competencies to meet the needs of the business.

• Successfully managed a portfolio of $10MM in projects.

FOSTER WHEELER USA – GUAYNABO, PUERTO RICO

Validation Project Manager (4/1999-12/2002)

• Managed the validation teams for the execution of solid dose products validation and qualification, including the preparation of validation documentation.

• Executed projects finances and site management.

•Developed and maintained sales of validation services for the following sites: Glaxo Smithkline, Wyeth and Ortho-Mcneil.

RAYTHEON CATALYTIC – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Validation Engineer (10/1997-04/1999)

• Developed and implemented protocols for the installation and Operational Qualification for utilities equipment such as HVAC, Compressed Air, Chilled Water Systems, Purified Water Systems and manufacturing equipment such as Fluid bed Granulator and Compressing machines.

• Implemented protocols for the installation, operational and Performance Qualification for the following equipments: Quadro Comil, Ultra 8 capsule Filler, littleford Day Granulator, Metal Detectors and Swiftcount.

JOHNSON & JOHNSON – GURABO, PUERTO RICO

Maintenance & Production Supervisor (04/1992-09/1997)

• Implemented the preventive maintenance and daily maintenance program for the production and utilities equipments, and daily production schedule. Including homogenization equipment, mixers, Hull Freeze Dryer, and packaging lines.

• Supervised manufacturing maintenance mechanics & production operators.

• Provide engineering leadership in equipment troubleshooting.

• Evaluated and recommended new process equipment and a new product transfer equipments. •Managed small capital projects.

MILLIPORE CORP – CIDRA, PUERTO RICO

Manufacturing Engineer (09/1990-04/1992)

• Developed and implemented cost and quality improvement programs.

• Provided technical support to manufacturing operations.

• Introduced new products and changes or modifications to existing products.

• Maintained engineering liaison with support groups.

AYERST-WYETH – GUAYAMA, PUERTO RICO

Process Engineer (12/1988-09/1990)

• Provided technical assistance to the production area.

• Coordinated and participated in the manufacture of trials/scale-up optimization and stability batches.

• Wrote full technical reports pertinent to clinical and stability batches or equipment qualification.

• Performed qualification of manufacturing and packaging equipment.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Windows XP, MSWord, MS Excel, MS Power Point, MS Project, MS Visio

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