Jorge A. Rodriguez
**** ** ***** ******* ***** Springs, FL 33065
***********@*****.***
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Graduated Spring 2011
Minor in Biomedical Physics
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
Coursework: Plant Design, Project Management, Organic Chem. I & II, Fluid Mechanics, Mass Transfer Operations, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Process Control, Engineering Economics.
Relevant Experience:
Certification Engineer/Metallurgical Quality Coordinator
May 2012 - Present
Neenah Foundry Company, Neenah, Wisconsin
- Responded to the quality assurance requirements and inspections of the gray and ductile iron casting standard specifications.
- Assisted laboratory personnel to resolve material and process issues.
- Monitored gray and ductile iron test bar performance and evaluated its behavior.
- Lead weekly safety meetings on two laboratories for all shifts available.
- Performed weekly safety walks verifying the department/area evaluated is in compliance with safety standards.
- Assessed a monthly job safety analysis evaluating the job process, optimizing job steps sequence, acknowledging potential hazards, and recommending safety procedure/action.
Production Lead
Mar 2012 - Present
Plexus Corporation, Appleton, Wisconsin
- Identified root cause failures and provided solutions for continuous improvements.
- Lead and supported assembly level test troubleshooting/review.
- Applied quality, operational, environmental, health and safety standards for all work areas.
- Performed manual and automated operations of equipment and processes following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
- Embraced the Lean Manufacturing Culture by actively participating in 5S activities.
Quality Analyst, Intern
Jan 2011 - Jun 2011
Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department, Water Resource Division, Tampa, Florida
- Coordinated with field supervisors and operators of the status and workability of lift stations.
- Examined pump stations and plant assets in order to begin the rehabilitation in that site.
- Attended seminars to learn functions of lift stations and their approach to prevent corrosion.
Senior Project: Plant Design Leader
Jan 2011 - May 2011
University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
- Conducted weekly meetings with group members and professors assigning tasks and due dates.
- Incorporated important ideas to the project in simpler forms.
- Performed a variation of analyses, diagrams, calculations, and studies.
- Focused and analyzed the environmental impact and alternate methods of energy recovery.
Leadership:
American Institute of Chemical Engineers, University of South Florida Chapter - Secretary
- Enhanced leadership and communication skills by organizing plant tours and guest speakers.
- Improved knowledge of team work by participating in Engineering Expo and Stampede of Service.
- Learned about professional culture and standards by attending field trips and informational sessions.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Activity Committee Chair
- Coordinated events social gathering, and general body meetings.
- Expanded professional networking by attending the 2009 SHPE Conference.
Society of Women Engineers - Member
- Expanded professional networking by attending 2010 and 2011 SWE National Conference.
- 2011 SWE Conference volunteer.
Skills
Certifications:
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): General Industry Standard (29CFR1910), and Construction Industry Standard (29CFR 1926), Laboratory Safety and Hazard. AIChE/SAChE Certificates of Safety Achievements.
Computer Proficiency: MS Office, MS Visio, MS Project, MS Access, AS400, G9000, Lotus Notes, ChemCAD.
Languages: Bilingual - Spanish/English.