Jorge A. Rodriguez

**** ** ***** ******* ***** Springs, FL 33065

wsza0h@r.postjobfree.com

954-***-****

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.

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