Ernesto Bucio
BROWNSVILLE,TX
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Engineer
BLUE WATER CONSULTING SERVICES
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of the Charybdis vessel fabrication, with the main focus on protective coatings, assisting the structural, mechanical and commissioning teams.
- Responsible for performing quality control and assurance of visual and functional inspections related to piping and valves, including the overall condition, exterior surface, plate identification, leaks, seals, and gaskets, as well as pressure testing of the valves.. All the above was detailed in a report.
- Interpreting Dominion's specifications and requirements to represent and enforce them in the field.
- Performing quality control tasks on field but also budgets, schedules, plans, and personnel performance reporting to the project's management team.
- Cooperating and communicating with the project manager and other project participants and collaborating with senior engineers to create more efficient project methods and to maintain the project's profitability.
- Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications by supervising the field tasks and initiating the necessary corrective actions where specification and or contract is not followed.
- Creating frameworks to measure the project's metrics and data collection.
Technical Product Specialist
HEMPEL USA INC
06.2012 - 06.2014
- Advise customers on the proper use of Hempel products and coating systems, following the instructions provided in the current technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with agreed paint specifications, related technical standards, working procedures, and best painting practices.
- Keep all the parties informed about the progress of the work.
- In case of deviations or nonconformity to specifications, advise the customer in writing, offering recommendations for corrective/preventative action, and follow up with implementation.
- Monitor and control project paint inventory.
- Conduct coating condition surveys.
- Ensure that all personal TS equipment is used in accordance with Hempel's procedures and project specifications.
- Travel to the production site, prepare, and distribute technical reports.
QA/QC Coordinator
SPECO WINDPOWER
Monclova, COAHUILA
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Validated production processes to ensure consistent quality and compliance with standards.
- Managed staff and prepared action plans to address performance issues.
- Executed internal and external quality control assessments, coaching teams on best practices.
- Oversaw documentation management, including inspections and performance records for reporting purposes.
- Conducted inspections and witnessed tests to confirm acceptance of work.
- Identified problems and implemented system improvements to enhance productivity.
- Completed audits and initiated changes to boost quality and customer service standards.
NDT Inspector
Trinity Industries
Monclova, Coahuila
06.2007 - 06.2009
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians examining and testing the physical properties of materials and components to find cracks, flaws and other imperfections, which could affect their performance and reliability.
- Key responsibilities include performing NDT inspections on wind turbine components using various techniques like Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT). This involves calibrating equipment, analyzing data, and preparing detailed reports. Technicians assess structures such as welds and foundations, communicate findings, and ensure compliance with standards.
NDT Inspector
PYTCO SA DE CV
Monclova, Coahuila
01.2005 - 06.2007
- Perform visual and ultrasound examinations to all the piepe welds.
- Performing hydro testing of the pipes when the specification requested.
- Keeping records and actively identify and sort all of the pipes fabricated.
Education
BACHELOR DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Pearsons PLC
MONCLOVA08.2007
NACE LEVEL III -
NACE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Katy, TX04.2016
Industrial Ultrasound Level II -
Trinity Industries
08-2007
PENETRANT LIQUIDS LEVEL II -
TRINITY INDUSTRIES
MONCLOVA08.2007
MAGNETIC TESTING LEVEL I -
TRINITY INDUSTRIES
MONCLOVA08.2007
VISUAL INSPECTION LEVEL I -
SPECO WINDPOWER
MONCLOVA10.2010
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proactive approach
- Creative problem-solving
- Trustworthiness
- Discipline
- Team integration
- Quick learner
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Proactive and disciplined professional with a strong focus on results and accountability. Demonstrates creativity in problem solving and adaptability in training environments. Proven ability to collaborate efficiently with teams or excell in independent assignments.
Timeline
Project Engineer
BLUE WATER CONSULTING SERVICES
01.2021 - Current
Technical Product Specialist
HEMPEL USA INC
06.2012 - 06.2014
QA/QC Coordinator
SPECO WINDPOWER
06.2009 - 06.2012
NDT Inspector
Trinity Industries
06.2007 - 06.2009
NDT Inspector
PYTCO SA DE CV
01.2005 - 06.2007
BACHELOR DEGREE - INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER
Pearsons PLC
NACE LEVEL III -
NACE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE
Industrial Ultrasound Level II -
Trinity Industries
PENETRANT LIQUIDS LEVEL II -
TRINITY INDUSTRIES
MAGNETIC TESTING LEVEL I -
TRINITY INDUSTRIES
VISUAL INSPECTION LEVEL I -
SPECO WINDPOWER
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